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This game was super fun to play, but now that you can't move laterally it's impossible to run the ball or gain yards after a catch. Please go back to allowing quick lateral movements.
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just to add to my previous comment. Now its like my running back cant possibly get more than 1 or 2 yards per carry, if that. For people who thought that the side stepping that was in place made it to easy to win, thats probably because thay have a really good offensive line. Well i have a good running but a bad offensive line which makes the game exciting and challenging and all my games are low scoring games. People dont have to use their running backs if they dont want to. They can still have their passing game. I have a bad QB and bad recievers and bad offensive line. I also have a good defense whichall ows me to get a stop every now and then. Bring back the side stepping, it was fine.
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Wow, now i have to scratch this game and im not going to start over. THe one weapon that i had was my running back. But now the side stepping has been changed and i have no chance to beat any teams. I built up defense and my running back. Wish you could have left the side stepping alone for those of us who relied on our running backs. And even tho you fixed the pass interference wrestling matches , you also increased the chance of interceptions for the other team. So, its either get interfered with or intercepted all the time. I also think thata baseball version would be a gr8 idea. Ill keep on checking back for that. But, for now , ill be playing something. Not gonna start all over. Bring back the side stepping, its only fair for people who rely on their running backs.
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It sounds weird but... I play this on 3 different computers, and it seems the difficulty level is different on each system. On one PC, its immeasurably hard - I have 4-5 star WR's and a good QB and their corners ALWAYS cover my WR's. On my phone, even the best team can't cover my corners. Its odd. I have like a 6-4 record on that game, but 9-1 or better on the rest after 2-3 years in the game. It also "feels" faster on my better PC with the worse records. Anyone having this issue?
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If you could make a similar styled baseball team management game, I would be elated. This game is good, bought the app. Baseball version please?
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kicker and RB XPs should be modified as kickers get too much and RBs get too little XP for their achievements in a particular match.
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i see a lot of complaints up here on the message board. can the game be tweaked a little? sure, but that doesn't mean this wasn't a solid game from launch. i'm not even a sport game fan but given the whole team management aspect and the fact that you only play offense, this is easily 5 star game. very well done and i hope to see updates in the future
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This is the greatest flash(whatevr) sports game. This could be something great please PLEASE WORK ON A SECOND BETTER GAME
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So after playing the second season, whenever I try to turn it on, it wouldn' t load. Other than that, it's an enjoyable game. But I still can' t get in.
Could you press F12 then look under Application > Local Storage > https://game316009.konggames.com. Highlight the key RetroBowl.0.savedata.ini then copy the corresponding value and message it to me please. Thanks!
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finally got the last achievement. It took me 3 seasons to train my running back for the 150 yards rushing (str 8 speed 10 stam 6 is what I did it with (catching is of course not relevant for this one) just make sure you have a half* defense with a low offense on the other team.
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yea yea, pass interference. but one noticeable thing is making a diving catch and not being touched. the receiver is not considered down in pro football. make a diving catch and no one touches you, you're still live.
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TE is the key to the game. Underneath routes. Speed and strength at the position. CIN& MIA seemed to be one of the best starting teams! Max out Fan, to help get more coins and great Free Agents! Loving the game!!!
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5 star running back breaking tackles one season, now cant fight through any tackles the next. ????? 5 star WR being run down by DB 5 yards behind line of scrimmage. Physically impossible to get a hail mary but the CPU can do it...
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This is a pretty cool game.
The salary cap is a pain, because you constantly need to re-boot your team. I guess it's like that in real life.
The game plays nicely and can be challenging until you have developed some good players.
I'm curious to see if there are any further versions and add-ons.
Pretty good job with this one.
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I think this game would be well suited for a multiplayer version - not so much playing directly against other people, but playing a computer controlled version of somebody else's team. The person with the bigger margin of victory wins the matchup.
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Rushing tips: basically just like in the real game - look for the gaps. Bouncing outsite works well as players get close. Also if you start one way go the other... So if you start a rush from the top of the screen, look to move close to the bottom quickly from the snap. Movement is the key
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Don't listen to these fools! This game is great, and if you know how to look for receivers, pass interference isn't an issue. I love it!
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The mobile version is amazing. Costs like $1 for the full game (not a sponsor). But as many has pointed out, the pass interference is a bit annoying. I would love to see an update where I have offensive options, where I can chose what plays to call. If I'm stressed for time, I cannot choose a hail Mary and go all Aaron Rodgers on the Lions. All in all, a lot of bang for your (literal) buck. Probably one of the best mobile games I've ever played for that price.
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Played through 10+ seasons. As others have said, players enjoy having wrestling matches more than actually running their routes. O-line is non-existent even if you draft them. WRs also randomly decide to not run routes properly. Game inexplicably lags. Also expect your entire offense or defense to be randomly all out injured at the same time. "Game" is designed to cause rage.
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Game decides before each week whether or not that week's game will be winnable. No amount of skilled play can win an 'unwinnable' match. Fun, engrossing, ultimately too flawed for long-term replay
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Passing is broken, as DB's constantly molest your WR's &/or intercept everything you put in the air. WR's also fail to run block. Stamina needs a serious buff too. A [ skip ] option allowing auto-play would be fantastic. Would be nice if there were longer contracts for drafted players & more rounds in the draft. Some strategy integrated into FA signings would be appreciated, perhaps a contract scrren where years & total salary are established, instead of just flat year/$$. Sneaky interesting game here, fix it up & you could really have something.
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@dicklittle269, there is exactly the feature you want in the settings menu (the wrench at the bottom left) -- the "Drive Direction" setting controls whether you're always going left, right, or both.
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Would be great to hear if there's going to actually be an update to the game or if it's going to be left to die while they focus on the mobile version.
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Game was loads of fun until I realized if I get a 5 star WR and a QB with a decent arm, then I can just run a streak route. It is a 100% chance the WR will leave the defender in the dust, plus it's an easy throw to make.
Still a great game. Played it for hours. Would love to see it develop further. Maybe a phone app like New Star Soccer/Manager. 5/5
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1) Agree on TEs.
2) Since I throw to RBs all the time I think a good QB and RB are the thing
3) Coordinators seem to help when you don't have a player in the position (roster shortage or injury). I'm on my "dream" team and immediately hired two 4# coordinators. Even the back-up RB does a lot of stiff-arms.
4)Seems that experience level matters more than the skills. I inherited a nothing RB in terms of skills but lvl 9. I have to rest him a lot but he catches the ball well and plows through multiple tackles.
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First 3 seasons with starting club 5/5. Enjoyable. Moved club to a team that got to semis in my final year... They had 2 players both 1 star each and 1 star coaches. Nothing i could do with that. Game is utterly terrible to play if the teams not good. Can't even play my socks off to make my team just about compete.
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So after reading the stat descriptions, it seems like for OL, counter-intuitively, strength is completely useless and tackling is really the only stat that matters
is this in fact the case?
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just completed 100% achievments:
-the injuries are too frequent with full rehab facility
-the passes dropped are too frequent with 5* off coord and high catch stat
-thank you it was fun