Real Soccer 2013 Review
Price: Free
Version: 1.0.0
App Reviewed on: iPad 2
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The development team seems to have taken note of last year's abysmal Let's Golf 3, and has moved micro-transactions farther into the background this time around. While purchases are not critical to a player's success, they can certainly speed up certain aspects of the leveling outside of the stadium.
Don't go into Real Soccer 2013 looking for any sort of exhibition or multiplayer modes. The core, and also ONLY mode of play, is franchise. A team is selected and the player guides the squad through reconstruction from peons into a powerhouse. Money is earned through winning matches on the field, gaining sponsorships, and pleasing fans. This cash is then used to upgrade team facilities and staff. Fans of the minutia of the sport may find this level of micromanagement extremely satisfying. Too bad that degree of control doesn't extend to the field as well.
For folks that are fans of footie on a budget, there is plenty to appreciate in Real Soccer 2013. Unfortunately the flawed control scheme where it matters most, on the field, will likely leave gamers crawling back to EA. Just do yourself a favor and fork out the well deserved coin for FIFA 13 instead. At the end of the day it all boils down to the old adage, "you get what you pay for."
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