One More Season: A Week Playing Retro Bowl
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Retro Bowl
Released Jan 17, 2020
Perspective Bird view / Isometric, Text, Auditory
Rated ESRB: E
Where to play
Retro Bowl is a lightweight sports simulator that trades realistic graphics and complexity for accessible, arcade-style American football gameplay. The game has found an audience across mobile platforms and Nintendo Switch since its 2020 debut.
The series is expanding its reach through Apple Arcade, with NFL Retro Bowl 27 set to arrive on the service alongside other titles. The upcoming iteration continues the franchise's approach of prioritizing straightforward mechanics over the elaborate presentation typical of major NFL licensed games. Recent coverage suggests the game maintains appeal for players seeking a more stripped-down football experience, with some outlets exploring extended play sessions to examine its staying power.
Trailer
Coverage (3)
via Pocket Gamer News
NFL Retro Bowl 27 is set to return to a world of retro American Football on Apple Arcade
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via Pocket Gamer News
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