Football Game

Football Game is a point-and-click adventure with an unfortunate non-descriptive title that packs a gloomy atmosphere and a few compelling mysteries in its short running time. It quickly made me think something ominous had happened or would happen, but I didn't know what. It also reminded me of David Lynch or Donnie Darko. I quite liked it except I was so surprised by the somewhat-open ending that I had to check the forum discussions. There was an intentionally limited color palette (seemed like 10 colors), no facial features on the character sprites, some ugly close-ups of faces (with facial features), all graphical elements I didn't initially like, but that eventually worked in the game's favor to make it more unique. The puzzles were well designed and seemed fair to me. The writing was effective and I appreciated having succinct descriptions of lots of hotspots. The game's biggest strength was the mysterious narrative that kept me thinking but could also frustrate players who prefer clear-cut answers.

Kurzes Adventure über einen College Football Star und seine große Liebe. Mit überraschender Wendung und tragischem Ende. Wie die anderen Spiele des Entwicklers im Pixel Look. Nicht unbedingt zum Vollpreis aber im Sale durchaus empfehlenswert.

overall good for in between.

If you're a fan of classic point and click games and the uneasy vibe of David Lynch films, Football Game is certainly worth a couple of bucks and an hour or two of your time. It's a very short game, so you might want to wait for a discount. The puzzles are quite straightforward and nothing you haven't seen countless times before. The graphics are simple but rather creative at times. Every now and then the game uses cinematic camera angles that actually look surprisingly beautiful. The best part of this game is the atmosphere which is dreamlike and creepy throughout, even if the story itself is somewhat predictable. All in all, this game feels like a practice run for The Excavation of Hob's Barrow, which shares the same strengths but is a vastly superior experience.

Creepy vibes, killer soundtrack and an ending that’ll send you straight to the discussions page searching for the most plausible explanation. Did he do it, or didn’t he? Either way, it’s an adventure worth playing.

This was creepy with no payoff and not very interesting to play.

Quick, Easy achievements. It's not too long and it was interesting. I got it for $1.59 so it's hard not to recommend it.

Mesmerizing! Despite having no interest in football—or sports in general—I bought this game because I love Cloak and Dagger Games’ other titles. I was in for a treat. The mystery is well paced, the atmosphere is truly one of a kind, and the beautiful little details breathe so much personality and love into this game. Truly lovely.

A brief but enthralling game that keeps you hooked until its twisted conclusion. This is a perfect palate cleanser after - well, after almost anything you've likely played recently. But make no mistake: Football Game will leave a bold stamp on your memory. As with most Cloak and Dagger games, this title is pervaded by a constant sense of unease. The universe in which it takes place is normal - arguably even mundane. But as the main character, Tommy, progresses through his day, it becomes clear that something is seriously off. What is it? Why does nothing feel quite right? How can we get to the bottom of it all? I can't say much more without spoiling the story, so I'll simply say that Football Game is well worthwhile. Prepare for a ride you won't forget.

Feels like an AGS classic of old. Unless I missed something, I'm glad it didn't go too dark in its tribute to 'Lost Highway'. Nice ambient soundtrack.