Sociable Soccer 25 Review – A Must-Play or Benchwarmer?

Rating: 7
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · Published April 2, 2025 · Updated April 1, 2025

Fast-paced, action-packed, and built for true football enthusiasts, Sociable Soccer 25 delivers an exhilarating arcade-style experience that captures the essence of the beautiful game. With refined mechanics, fluid gameplay, and competitive online play, this latest installment is set to challenge the best in the genre. But does it live up to the hype, or is it just another kick in the park? Keep reading to find out if Sociable Soccer 25.

Sociable Soccer 25 Review Pros:

Decent graphics.
1.12GB download size.
Platinum trophy.
Two ways to play – offline and online.
Football gameplay.
Official player names and images on the cards.
Select a manager avatar – rookie, dodgy, short straw, Mr Nasty, coach, gaffer, old pro, big cheese, top dog, Maestro, elite, genius, and boss. It will have a description under each one, like the best, one step ahead, or dodgy.
Daily log-in rewards.
Three game types – career, world, and friendly.
The rewards cabinet shows any trophies you have won with your team.
Game options – ball trail, swap kick and chip, disable pass targeting, passing guides, and disable in-game chat.
World play has 11 competitions – ROW Cup, South European, North European, big European, ROW leagues, South European leagues, North European leagues, big European leagues, British leagues, club tournaments, and national tournaments. Each one then breaks it down and shows how many matches are in a league, Cup, or tournament.
Each club and team has unique stats for defense, midfield, and attack, with an overall rank rating.
Three game difficulties – Easy, Normal, and Hard.
Every player is shown on a card with a top talent or skill they have shown, along with nationality and position.
Two control types – casual or pro. It’s just a case of assisted passing and shooting on or off.
AI can be turned on, and you just manage the team rather than playing.
Referees are randomised before every game, and each acts differently.
Earn credits and card packs by playing and use the cards to improve your team or sacrifice them and some cash to upgrade a card.
Five camera angles, including an old-school top-down.
Goal replays.
The stamina of a player is a circle under their feet.
You can chat and send emojis to opponents.
There is a chairman in career mode who gives you tasks and can praise or belittle you depending on the results.
Fast-paced football game.
Two-player local play support.
In career mode, you earn exp and level up to get cash, cards, and stars. Full stars to get higher rarity card rewards.

Sociable Soccer 25 Review Cons:

Not Official team names.
The controls are very basic.
You cannot do through balls.
The biggest hurdle is finding the right camera angle for you, as so many of them are bad.
The goalies are not great, and you find hot spots where shooting from that spot is a guaranteed goal.
No view change or shooting method for free kicks.
I could never get the players to header or volley passes.
You cannot remap the controls.
The music is generic and sounds like a free-use loop.
There is just no atmosphere from the stadiums to the flat avatar interactions between matches.
All stadiums look the same.
Honestly, it feels and looks a lot like a mobile game blown up to be big, it doesn’t take advantage of being on a console.
No way to edit teams or kit.
Cannot do goal celebrations or anything.
The movements are sluggish, the pace is there, but the movements don’t match the tempo.

Sociable Soccer 25:

Official website.

Developer: Amuzo Games, Tower Studios

Publisher: Tower Studios

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PlayStation

7/10

Graphics - 7/10
6/10

Sound - 6/10
7/10

Accessibility - 7/10
8/10

Length - 8/10
7/10

Fun Factor - 7/10

7/10

Summary

Sociable Soccer 25 delivers a mixed bag of fast-paced football action with a range of game modes, customization options, and an extensive world play system. The ability to choose from various manager avatars adds a fun personal touch, while the daily login rewards and card-based progression system keep players engaged. With official player names and images, the experience feels somewhat authentic, and the randomized referees bring an unexpected twist to every match. The AI-controlled gameplay option allows for a more managerial approach, and earning credits and card packs adds depth to team building.

However, the experience is hampered by notable shortcomings. While the game boasts decent graphics and a variety of camera angles, finding the right view can be frustrating. The goalkeepers are unreliable, making scoring feel less skill-based, and free kicks lack alternative shooting methods. Basic controls restrict player creativity, with no option for through balls, remapping, or executing goal celebrations. The generic music and lack of atmosphere within stadiums dull the immersion, making the game feel more like an upscaled mobile experience rather than a proper console title. Additionally, missing features such as team and kit editing limit customization, and the sluggish player movements fail to match the otherwise fast tempo of the gameplay.

Despite its flaws, Sociable Soccer 25 still manages to capture the essence of arcade-style football. With enjoyable local multiplayer, career progression, and plenty of competitions to dive into, there’s fun to be had, especially if players can overlook its rough edges. For those looking for a casual and accessible football game, it can scratch the itch.

Sociable Soccer 25—quick on its feet, but missing that winning touch!