Pixel Cup Soccer is a retro-style arcade game. Play friendly matches, tournaments or create your team and lead it to glory in career mode! You can play it alone or with up to 8 friends, locally or through Steam remote, you can choose whether to play competitively, cooperatively, or even both!
The controls in Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition let players quickly learn the basics of moving, passing, shooting, and tackling. However, mastering the nuances of passing angles, shot placement, and defensive positioning adds depth to the gameplay.
The ball physics and player animations have an exaggerated, cartoonish quality that creates a sense of energy and unpredictability. Players can perform a variety of skill moves and trick shots, like scissor kicks, diving headers, and scorpion kicks, which can lead to spectacular, highlight-reel goals. The game also features a "slow-motion" mode that allows players to carefully line up long-range shots or perfectly timed passes.
The game's team-building features let players create their own clubs, designing everything from the crest to the players' appearances and skill sets. In the career mode, players must manage the growth and development of their roster, balancing playing time, training, and tactics. Mastering the robust set of tactical options, such as adjusting formation, style of play, and player instructions, is key to finding success against different opponents.
The fast-paced, accessible nature of the gameplay lends itself well to competitive and cooperative play, with players able to engage in friendly matches, tournaments, and even full career mode campaigns together. The game's community has embraced the title, with players creating and sharing a wide variety of custom teams, tournaments, and other content through the Steam Workshop.