Beyond Football: Sloclap Explores the Design of ‘Rematch’

Man, I just gotta talk about this game developer, Sloclap. They made this wild football game, Rematch, and folks keep trying to pin it down as just another soccer game. But Sloclap’s saying, “Nah, that’s not the deal,” and honestly, I’m kinda here for it. I mean, isn’t it funny how people peg Rematch as a football game and yet they’re like, “Sifu wasn’t just kung-fu, either”? Like, what’s that about? Makes you think, right?

So anyway, picture this: you’re playing Rematch, and it feels more like an arcade than a traditional soccer match. No fouls, no offsides—just chaos. The ball’s constantly moving, and it’s like a caffeine rush. Got a million players hooked on day one, even with a few tech hiccups at the start. Maybe it wasn’t supposed to be this way. Or maybe that’s just how the cookie crumbles.

What’s wild, too, is how they draw lines back to Sifu, that kung-fu thing they did before. Like, both games have this energy where actions happen fast and can change everything in a heartbeat. Almost like samurai-style action? Who would’ve thought? But seriously, Sloclap’s got its own rhythm and explanation for it, and I dig that.

Sloclap’s chill—well, not exactly. They admit Rematch isn’t perfect yet. They’re focused on tweaks and updates—like crossplay, better keyboard stuff, and all that—based on what players say. Ambitious lot, I tell ya. Makes me wonder if aiming for “flawless” is just part of how they roll, you know?

Anyway—or wait, where was I going with this? Yeah—right, the comparisons to a samurai style. It’s got this mechanical depth that keeps you on your toes. And somehow, that throws a whole new light on what a sports game can be. Almost like they’re saying, “Hey, it’s more than just kicking a ball around, folks.”

All in all, Sloclap might’ve cracked a code of sorts—smashing genres together in a way we didn’t expect. But, I mean, who really knows? Maybe there’s something samurai in it after all.