Big Win Football Review
Price: Free
Version: 1.6.1
App Reviewed on: iPad 2
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Goodnes help any poor developer who would try to make a proper football coaching RPG. Electronic Arts took two whacks at making their Head Coach franchise successful on console, but the mixed reviews and poor sales ultimately killed the brand. Hothead Games decided to distance themselves from the more hardcore fare, instead adopting a cartoonish and lighthearted approach to the genre, which is reflected in both the aesthetic and the overall simplified game mechanics.
Starting out, players are saddled with a mediocre squad of twenty two athletes, from which they must rise like a phoenix from the ashes. The process of roster improvement is an exercise in patience, using packs of cards that are purchasable using in-game currency, good ol' fashioned greenbacks, or cash accrued through watching game trailers. These cards include players, stat enhancements, and pre-game perks like improved passing, better defensive line strength and higher kicking accuracy. Better bundles can be purchased for higher prices, which is where most teams will finally begin to see improvement.
Games like Big Win Football can be both infuriating and intriguing at the same time. The passive gameplay lends itself well to bite size gaming, but those looking for more of a simulation feel need not apply. Micromanagers be warned, this is the kind of title that can stealthily rob away precious hours, with fairly little gain. Downloader beware: mileage may vary.
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