Summary
Sifudeveloper Sloclap announced a brand-new game at The Game Awards 2024 calledRematch, a soccer-based competitive sports game. Alongside other companies like Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo, indie developer Sloclap was present to reveal its new game as well. Sloclap’s new title is likely a completely unexpected foray for most fans, consideringSifuwas an action beat-em-up game.Rematchwill be coming sometime next year for both consoles and PC.
Sloclap is best known forSifu, a kung-fu-based action game released in 2022. It received a lot of generally favorable reviews from critics and fans, many praising the game’s combat mechanics, story, and difficulty. The game was nominated for various awards at The Game Awards Show 2022, including Best Indie Game, Best Action Game, and Best Fighting Game, though it ended up winning none of them. Sloclap then releaseda Free Expansion forSifuknown as Arenas, giving fans a completely new experience. The upcomingRematchis far and away very different fromSifu’s action-heavy gameplay, being a soccer-based title.
Revealed at The Game Awards 2024,Rematchisa soccer gamewhere players compete against each other in an online environment. Unlike some more realistic takes on the genre, such as EA’sFifaseries,Rematchhas a blend of cartoony sports arenas and semi-realistic humans, with players being able to compete in areas underwater, in the jungle, a desert, and even in space. The beta forRematchwill open in summer 2025.
Rematch is Sloclap’s New Soccer Game
Rematchgives off similar vibes toNintendo’sMario Strikersseries, which focused on more arcade-like action and cartoony gameplay. UnlikeStrikers,Rematchis focused on giving a slightly more realistic experience, with players being able to control their shots and where they go from behind the soccer player instead of a side perspective. As such, some fans may find it may have more similarities toRocket Leagueinstead of Nintendo’s series orCaptain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions.
Players can register forRematch’s beta on PC via the Steam client, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, with invites being sent out at a later date. Many fans of Sloclap were completely caught off-guard, as many expecteda potential sequel toSifuor another 3D action game and not a sports-based game likeRematch. Regardless, many fans were hoping thatRematchcould be a fun time, as many noted the amount of passion that could be felt in the game’s trailer.
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Itching for some more good ol' Kung Fu action? The Arenas free expansion adds an entirely new game mode, featuring 15 dynamic locations and 120 challenges that will put your Kung Fu to the test! Gear up for spectacular combats, brutal opponents, and endless opportunities to refine your moves. Is one life enough to know Kung Fu?Whether you choose to play as a male or a female character, in Sifu, you will ponder that question on your path for revenge, hunting down your family’s assassins. One against all, you have no allies, countless enemies, and a mysterious amulet to bring you back to life every time you die. Yet, be warned! Your secret weapon comes with a hefty price to pay: aging and its consequences.Learning by fireYour enemies don’t wait their turn, and they don’t broadcast their intent. Dodge, parry, strike, use combos and be like water making its way through captivating environments. Learn how to master your art, whether by fighting through the underbelly of a nightclub, scrambling through a refined gallery to avoid getting surrounded, or vertically navigating a towering office building.Adaptation is survivalCareful positioning and clever use of the environment to your advantage are key to your survival. Use everything at your disposal: throwable objects, makeshift weapons, windows, and ledges. The odds are stacked against you, and you will be offered no mercy.Training never endsKung Fu is mastery through practice, a path for both the body and the mind. Learn from your errors, unlock unique skills, and find the strength within yourself to master the devastating techniques of Pak-Mei Kung Fu.
