Rowdy players, self-proclaimed Messi wannabes, stirring controversy within the Rematch group: "It's high time the coach took charge, whacking them on the field with a cane."
In the jolly world of Rematch, you'd better not think you can dominate a 1v5 situation. Goalkeepers might not be human, with their infinite energy reserves, and ball-hogging players can easily be swiped off the ball. And then there are those who drop ten smackers on the Ronaldinho skin, treating the ball like it's the One Ring.
Rematch is on the verge of its Steam release, and players have already formed a bond over their shared disdain for the anime protagonist syndrome, particularly those who transform their characters into Blue Lock soccer manga heroes. User fkitbaylife, at the tail end of the beta, mumbled something about wondering why every wannabe Messi who didn't know a pass from a pizza had the same exact haircut.
The game kicked off with a skin costing $10 in the shop, based on the Brazilian soccer legend himself, Ronaldinho Gaúcho. It seems that some players are finding it's a tell-tale sign of World Cup-sized egos. Business_Criticism42 even noted on the same thread that every single person using the Ronaldinho skin is trash, acting like they're the best thing since sliced bread and repeatedly trying to 1v1 everyone.
Meanwhile, others are just figuring out the ins and outs of Rocket League's soccer version. GameParax shared their experience during beta as a Blue Lock fan: "After playing Rematch for an entire weekend, I can confidently say that everything they do in Blue Lock is justified—it's dead serious."
Yet, there are players who side with the soccer shonen community. The_Falenator defended them, stating, "Not everyone is like this. I'm Tabito Karasu or Reo normally, but I'm a more defensive type of player and can't attack to save my life. I personally don't think I'm toxic myself, though."
Underneath the laughs, the main complaint remains—some players refuse to pass, a behavior they need to shed to move up the ranks. There's a lively debate about whether mechanical incentives should be introduced to compel these players to understand that it's a team game.
"Without some sort of penalty, people have no reason to pass," argued Adventurous-Peak-778, while Next-Cheesecake381 pointed out, "The penalty is losing." In a more imaginative tone, MysteriousElephant15 retorted, "Yeah, coach should run out onto the field and beat them with a stick."
It's clear that ball-hoarding won't take you far and certainly won't make you pals. While no asymmetrical roles or carry mechanics exist, the true mark of a great Rematch player will be the ability to make peace with strangers during the six minutes or so it takes to get through a game.
As SerowiWantsToInvest sighed, "If they throw, play selfishly, be an asshole, then yeah, screw them, but as a sub, can we not just hate on everyone and anyone who likes Blue Lock and also plays Rematch?" Reddit user Jangerows, who originally called in-game Blue Lock cosplayers "mediocre LARPers," took on the challenge with a simple reply: "I'll try."
If you're down to form an alliance with a fellow gamer—whether they're anchored to Blue Lock or clueless about its existence—you can join the game on Steam.
- In the Rematch game, some players spend money on the Ronaldinho skin, acting as if they're the best and repeatedly trying to 1v1 everyone, which seems to indicate World Cup-sized egos.
- A Blue Lock fan, GameParax, shared their experience in the beta, stating that everything they do in Blue Lock is justified and Rematch's soccer version is dead serious.
- While some players are still figuring out the game, others are criticizing those who refuse to pass, a behavior they need to shed to move up the ranks and make Rematch a team game.
- The main complaint among players is that ball-hoarding won't take you far or make you popular, and a great Rematch player will be able to make peace with strangers during the game.
- If you're looking to form an alliance with fellow gamers, whether they're fans of Blue Lock or new to the game, you can join the game on Steam.
