Wild Card Football
by Mikhail
Oct 24, 2023 |
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Saber Interactive Wild Card Football is an arcade-style American Football game where teams are made up of popular NFL players. Step into the field, score touchdowns, and plan defenses. Be treated to many game modes, from single-player season to online competitions that pit you against players worldwide. Play Now Similar Games Played
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Summary
It’s football season, and we all know how Americans love the sport. Their obsession with touchdowns, crunching tackles, and successful long passes is as passionate as the rest of the world’s love for the other “football” sport, called “soccer” in America. With that said, you’re probably in the mood for some straightforward gridiron football action, and if you’re tired of the other franchises in gaming stores, Wild Card Football is perhaps your best bet.
Developed and published by Saber Interactive, Wild Card Football is an arcade football game, a sharp departure from the simulation experience of EA’s Madden series. It offers a quick, straightforward football experience. Although it doesn’t have a football experience (meaning you can’t play as the Cowboys, Colts, or Steelers), the game comes with an NFLPA (NFL Players Association) license, featuring some of the most recognizable names in the sport, like Colin Kaepernick and Patrick Mahomes.
The game sets itself apart from its peers through its Wild Card system, which can instantly change the game's tide and team-forming gacha mechanics. Although “gacha” has a few negative connotations, don’t dismiss the game just yet; it delivers an enjoyable experience every football fan should try.
Gameplay
Wild Card Football provides a straightforward arcade experience with a few twists compared to other traditional simulation-oriented football games. If you’ve played games like Madden, it’s a full-fledged football game with full rosters and a more deliberate approach. Wild Card Football is the opposite; it’s fast and engaging, and its 7v7 format keeps the action quick and dynamic. Sure, there are actual football plays and tactics involved, but things are simplified to the point that even someone blissfully ignorant of the sport’s intricacies would find playing it easy and intuitive. Moreover, it has an engaging tutorial that teaches you the controls and the game’s flow, making the learning curve quite manageable.
Wild Card Football is centered around scoring touchdowns and making quick, snappy plays. It is faster than most traditional football games, although the controls take some time to get used to. Further emphasizing its arcade elements is its standout Wild Card system. Basically, these are composed of more than a hundred unique cards for players to deploy, which can instantly change the flow of the game. For example, you could draw a speed boost, your receiver could repel all tacklers, or you could summon a wall to impede the opposing team. This is far from the traditional Sunday night football games you watch, but these keep things fresh and exciting. Moreover, there are Rule-breaker cards that enable you to flip the script and change the game’s rules on the fly, enabling you to restrict your opponents’ offensive and defensive actions.
There are several game modes in Wild Card Football. These range from single-player Season and exhibition modes to the highly touted Dream Team mode, where you can draw player and cosmetic cards and use them to improve your team. This is essentially the game’s version of a lootbox, yet it is pretty well-made. Before you open a box, you’ll be made aware of the rarity, and from there, draw player cards and various cosmetics. Thankfully, these are not purchaseable and are given to players as rewards.
Community
Wild Card Football has a robust online community and game modes where you can compete against players worldwide. Moreover, you can challenge friends in local multiplayer or climb the leaderboards. Did we mention crossplay is available? Well, the game is available on other platforms, and if you have a friend who owns it on the Switch, you can go up against each other.
Graphics/Sound
In terms of presentation, Wild Card Football excels. The game’s art direction is cartoonish, which is prominent in the player designs. Yet, it holds up reasonably well. Moreover, the arenas are like high school stadiums in suburban areas and are immersive. The same can be said about the sound design; there’s in-game commentary, and the sound effects stand out, particularly the crunching tackles.
Conclusion
Wild Card Football differentiates itself from its peers, providing a unique gameplay experience in an industry dominated by simulation-style games. The game’s wild card and rule-breaking mechanics keep things fresh and exciting, causing you to adjust on the fly, and if you’re touchdown behind, let you turn the tide of the game in your favor. It’s a highly accessible experience, perfect for players who have no idea how to play American football while also delivering a competitive experience thanks to its robust selection of single-player and online modes.
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