Retro Football

Getting Into a Match

• Pick one of the 32 teams and have a look at its player stats.

• Quick Play is the easiest way to jump straight into a match.

• Want to play with someone? Choose 2 Players and share the keyboard.

• Franchise takes longer, as you need to play through a season and try to win the Retro Cup.

• When the match starts, use WASD or the arrow keys to move. Spacebar handles actions like throwing, diving, hurdling, and snapping the ball.

• Got the ball? Run forward or pass to a teammate. When the other team has it, chase the player carrying it and try to stop them.

Some Ways to Play Better

• Don't throw just because you can. Check where your teammates are first. A pass into a crowd of defenders usually ends badly.

• Running isn't always the answer. If the defense is blocking your path, look for a teammate to pass to.

• Don't waste your jumps. Wait until a defender gets close before trying to hurdle them.

• Watch the ball, not everyone else. When defending, focus on the player carrying the ball. That's the one you need to stop.

• Change things up. Keep switching between running and passing so the other team can't easily read your next move.

• Try another team. If your current team doesn't feel right, pick a different one and see how its players handle the game.

A Few Tips

• Play a few Quick Play matches before starting Franchise.

• Short passes can be safer when defenders are closing in.

• Don't rush every time you get the ball. Sometimes waiting for an opening works better.

• Use a field goal when getting a touchdown looks unlikely.

• Learn when to dive or hurdle instead of using the same move all the time.

• Try the 2 Player mode if you have someone nearby to play against.

Retro Football doesn't take long to figure out. Most of the fun comes from trying to get past the defense, making a good pass, or stopping the other team just before they score. It can get a little frustrating when a play goes wrong, but that's part of the match. Pick a team and give it a shot.