UFL after 2 Beta where are we at?

In the field of e-football, this sport has dominated for several decades. UFL a new football title focused on simulation, developed by Strikerz Inc, intends to shake up this dominance. UFL returns to the spotlight with a new open beta phase, promising improvements and new features. After spending several hours on the virtual fields, the time has come to take stock and see if the game has managed to convince.

The UFL is a bit like the new kid who shows up at the party, all nice, all new, with a “I will revolutionize virtual football” sign. And then, at the end, he cracks a joke and spends the evening watching the others dance. Well, okay, maybe that’s a little harsh, but admit that it’s tempting to caricature this new pretender to the throne of football games.

Gameplay that lacks a bit of liveliness

So what exactly is this UFL? A slightly strange mix between FIFA and PES, with a touch of «we’ll see what happens». The gameplay is nice, but lacks a bit of liveliness. Passing is like trying to throw a ping-pong ball in a thunderstorm: it goes in all directions. And the players, well, they look like they’re going for a Sunday jog rather than playing in a Champions League final.

Decent graphics, but nothing more

Visually, the UFL defends itself quite well. The stadiums are beautiful, the players are recognizable (well, the ones we managed to recognize). But frankly, we’ve seen better. The animations are a little stiff and the players’ facial expressions are on the level of a goldfish trying to smile.

A career mode that promises a lot, but offers little

Career mode is a bit like a house of cards: it looks solid from afar, but as soon as you touch it it collapses. For now, it’s mostly a promise of what the game could become. But as it is, it’s a bit like a menu without dishes: it makes you hungry, but the hunger remains.

UFL: the new PES?

Many players saw UFL as the spiritual successor to PES. And it’s true that the two games share some similarities. But UFL still lacks the soul that made PES so appealing. It’s like you tried to clone a dinosaur, but ended up with a giant, lumbering lizard.

Positive points for the UFL (because there are any anyway)

• A free game: It’s always beautiful.
• An active community: Players are involved and provide their feedback to the developers.
• Potential: The game has potential, but still needs a lot of work.

The negative points of the UFL (because there are many)

• A perfect game: The passes, the shots, the controls… everything could be much better.
• Average Graphics: The animations and facial expressions leave a little to be desired.
• Limited contents: As of now, the game lacks game modes and content to stand out.

Bottom line: UFL is a bit like a friendly game between friends on a Sunday afternoon

We have fun, but we don’t expect to see a great show. UFL is a great game, but it still has a long way to go to become a true alternative to FIFA and eFootball.

So, if you are looking for a football game to pass the time, UFL can be an interesting option. But if you’re a fan of realistic simulation, you might be disappointed. In the meantime, let’s keep our fingers crossed that the developers continue to work hard to improve their game.

In summary, UFL is a game that has potential, but is not yet ready to become the new king of virtual football. For now, he’s more of a Prince Charming in need of a makeover.