By Bobby Black – Sports Editor

“Retro Bowl” is an 11-on-11 American football game on for mobile devices that is a lot of fun to play. Players manage and play as the team of their choice or a randomized team. Instead of managing a full roster, users only manage their best players which caps at 10 players. Users go through seasons, each including 18 weeks and playoff games which depends on how well they do during the regular season.

In “Retro Bowl,” users only play offense and special teams, so it’s important to get star players on offense. When getting players, users have to keep in mind the salary cap, their contract, and the condition of the player. The players have moods, and if the player is too upset with the team they will leave in the offseason. A strong point in the game is that users can keep playing no matter what, unlike some other games where there needs to be a certain amount of energy to keep playing. Another strong point is that it is a fast-paced game, so it never gets boring.

Another strength is that there aren’t as many controls. The players automatically move toward the end zone, so all users have to do is swipe up or down to dodge the defenders. That makes the game easier. The game gets increasingly harder after every season. One weakness is that there is a player morale rating, and it is hard to keep morale high which makes it hard for your players to play well together. Another downside is that a lot of wide receivers have a hard time catching the ball even in the open space. This game is recommended for people who like football. 

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars