Golazo! 2
by Mikhail
Sep 2, 2022 |
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Purple Tree Golazo! 2 is an arcade football game created by Purple Tree. Players will dive into an arcade-style soccer experience with barely any fouls, offsides, and tactical elements to consider. Score beautiful goals and evade enemy tackles to bring your team to the top of the league! Play Now Similar Games Played
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Summary
Football is the world's favorite sport and is #1 in the world. The World Cup is more anticipated and as significant as a multidiscipline event like the Olympics. With that said, it's no wonder why football video games sell like hotcakes. Not only do fans of various national teams play it, but also those who wish to see their favorite clubs succeed in top-tier leagues.
Golazo! 2 is a game that lets you delve into the hyped-up and competitive yet festive atmosphere of football. However, before diving into the pitch, this sports game made by Purple Tree is more of an arcade game than an actual sports simulator. So yes, it's far from the experience and capabilities of games like EA Sports' FIFA and eFootball, formerly known as PES.
Regardless if you've tried out other football games or if this will be your first, would you want to step into the pitch and score goals in Golazo! 2? Let's first check out what it has to offer:
Plotline
Golazo! 2 does not have a storyline, but it lives in a completely different football world than our own. There are over 50 national teams you can use, ranging from famous world-class outfits like Germany, Brazil, France, and Argentina, to obscure underdogs like China and Jamaica. The game also has its own set of custom-made street teams, probably not based on real life. Regardless, the team names sound cool, like Heroes, Retro, and Cobras.
Gameplay
If you're expecting something akin to FIFA and PES, don't. Golazo! 2 is an arcade game, far from the two others that are more simulators. With that said, it does not aim to put you in an immersive football experience, just a fun and straightforward one. You won't get to perform complicated skill moves or build a fourth-tier team from scratch nor deliver it to obscurity to the first division. You'll end up playing football.
Golazo! 2 is a simplified version of football. There are no fouls or offsides; the only exception for the former is when you hit a slide tackle inside the penalty box. There are two main football types: Street, which is essentially a 3v3 mode, and the regular 7v7 one, which is a miniaturized 11v11 experience. Game modes include Street Tours, the European Cup, and the World League, a lengthy tournament featuring the game's massive roster of national teams.
Golazo! 2's gameplay takes a while to get used to. For context, I'm a FIFA player accustomed to playing precise long balls and quick counters. None of these tactics work in Golazo; instead, you'll have to contend with the game's simplicity. You won't be rewarded with through balls since opposing players can easily perform a slide tackle and dispossess your team. Thankfully, you can perform a spin or a skillful dribble to evade, giving your player a speed boost. Speaking of players, I felt no difference between playing as a low-tier team like Jamaica over a world-class team like Argentina. If there is, it's negligible, and the differences may only be cosmetic.
That said, player movement is quick and tricky and feels dated. These aren't bad things, and they highlight Golazo! 2's simplicity. However, there have been a few infuriating occasions wherein my players pause momentarily to receive possession, only to be tackled from behind. Scoring goals is also tricky, and I've been barely able to beat opposing keepers despite trying to aim a well-placed shot. I may be bad at the game, but it's probably also something other players have to deal with.
Golazo! 2's controls are relatively simple, and the PC version (which I played for this review) supports the Dualshock 4. You don't need to perform complicated flicks or analog turns; press a button, and you can spin or jump, thus protecting the ball from your opponents.
Community
Golazo! 2 is a single-player game, and it would have been nice to have some online multiplayer. Thankfully, it supports local/split-screen PvP and co-op, which would make for fun sessions.
Graphics/Sound
Golazo! 2's presentation elements hold up; the character models look like they use voxels. Again, don't expect playing atmospheres like Camp Nou or Wembley, although the game has a varied selection of football stadiums and street arenas to keep things fresh. Everything holds up reasonably well.
The audio elements are fine, and though there's no commentary, an announcer keeps you up to date with events, like if there are 10 minutes remaining or if it's halftime.
Conclusion
Golazo! 2 is an excellent indie football game that can quickly deliver truckloads of fun and entertainment. It's straightforward compared to its more famous peers, focusing instead on providing an arcade and, to a certain extent, a casual football experience. We recommend giving it a shot if you're looking for a new sports game to play and if you don't want to deal with specific sports simulators' nuances.
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