Retro Football
Retro Football – Lead Your Team to the Retro Cup
Six players on each side, a field full of openings, and only a few seconds to decide what happens next. Retro Football brings American football into a compact arcade format with colourful HD pixel graphics. Instead of controlling every movement yourself, you choose a play before each snap and watch your decision unfold on the field.
Pick the Right Play at the Right Time
Attacking gives you four play cards to choose from. The options include running routes, 13 passing plays, bonus choices, and your team's special move. Spot an open receiver and a long pass could put you close to the end zone. If the defensive line leaves a gap, a running play may be the better call.
Defence requires a different approach. Choose from eight formations, including safe zones, man-to-man coverage, and blitzes. You can chase the ball carrier or put pressure on the quarterback to force a mistake. Hurdles help your runner get past diving defenders, but careless passes can end in interceptions.
Touchdowns are worth six points, while field goals add three. You must also decide whether to take an extra point or attempt a two-point conversion.
Build a Team and Chase the Trophy
Franchise mode gives you a full season to work through. Play 17 regular-season weeks, compete for your division, and try to reach the eight-team playoff. There are 32 teams, each with different player ratings, star athletes, and signature moves. Every three wins unlocks a choice of another team or bonus play.
Prefer a shorter match? Quick Play lets you jump straight into a game, while local multiplayer gives two players a chance to settle their rivalry.
Controls
Keyboard
Arrow Keys: Move and select play cards.
Space / Enter / X / G: Snap, throw, hurdle, dive, or kick.
Hold Up / Down: Select a receiver.
P / Esc: Pause.
M: Toggle sound.
Left Click: Handle other menu activities.
Local Two-Player
Player 1: WASD + G.
Player 2: Arrow Keys + L.
Touchscreen
Virtual Stick: Move.
GO Button: Perform actions.
Play Cards: Tap to select.
Gamepad
D-pad / Left Stick: Move.
A / most other action buttons: Perform football actions.
Game Experience
Matches last around seven minutes, so there's enough time for a proper contest without making each game feel like a long commitment. The play-card system keeps decisions important, especially when the score is close. Winning consistently takes more than picking aggressive plays; knowing when to pass, run, or defend cautiously can make all the difference.
