https://apps.apple.com/it/app/retro-bowl/id1478902583 Retro Bowl New Star Games Retro Bowl is the perfect game for the armchair quarterback to finally prove a point. Presented in a glorious retro styl… Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsRetro Bowl is the perfect game for the armchair quarterback to finally prove a point. Presented in a glorious retro style, the game has simple roster management, including press duties and the handling of fragile egos, while on the field you get to call the shots. Can you pass the grade and take your team all the way to the ultimate prize? Can you win the Retro Bowl? Information Seller:New Star Games Genre:Simulation, Sports Release:Jan 17, 2020 Updated:Mar 06, 2025 Version:1.6.17 Size:37.9 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Capronissimo71 Well-Known Member Sep 5, 2011 1,305 137 63 Male Italy #2 Capronissimo71, Jan 17, 2020 I’m not exactly into american football but this game is a little gem for me! bruab Well-Known Member Mar 12, 2010 179 1 18 #3 bruab, Jan 17, 2020 Not bad, seems a little easy though. IMO it needs to show the players on the field during defense, instead of just showing text blocks. Are kicks always returned to the 50, or was that just the bad teams in the first game? How do you call a pass play? Capronissimo71 Well-Known Member Sep 5, 2011 1,305 137 63 Male Italy #4 Capronissimo71, Jan 17, 2020 From what I’ve seen so far you can’t call specific plays. Suggestion for the devs: could you add crowd noise during the entire match and not only in a touchdown? bruab Well-Known Member Mar 12, 2010 179 1 18 #5 bruab, Jan 17, 2020 OK, I played one game and it was all running plays. Most of my runs went for 30 yards or more. I lost though, because I missed my last extra point. Since you don't play defense, I just had to watch the text blocks as my opponent drove down the field and scored a touchdown to tie the game, then won on the extra point. Ouch. I actually kind of like the sudden crowd noise on a score. Very retro. Royce Well-Known Member Mar 22, 2011 4,240 180 63 #6 Royce, Jan 18, 2020 All of the plays can be a pass or run. If you tap the running back, it’s a run. If you drag back, it’s a pass and you drag back to aim and release to throw. I wish you could chose plays but I still find this hard to put down. sugimulm Well-Known Member Aug 28, 2010 2,457 46 48 The last time zone for iOS game releases :( #7 sugimulm, Jan 19, 2020 Anyone getting a fatal error upon boot up? Latest iPad, latest OS Royce Well-Known Member Mar 22, 2011 4,240 180 63 #8 Royce, Jan 19, 2020 No, but you can report bugs via the email on this page: http://www.newstargames.com/en/text/contact/Contact The game is a fun mix of light team a management and fairly simple arcade action. I definitely wish it had more depth, but it’s great for what it is, especially at 99 cents (the other IAP are completely unnecessary and in fact would probably ruin the game since it’s already on the easy side). There is some buggy behavior with 2 point conversion like if the ball is tipped by the defense and then you catch it, it’s 6 points, or if it’s intercepted, the opposing team takes over there instead of receiving a kickoff, but otherwise everything is pretty solid. I do wish there was more challenge, just a couple seasons in I can’t see myself losing without suffering multiple simultaneous injuries. You really just need top quality receivers. A 2 star quarterback with a strong arm is plenty. A decent running back and/or tight end helps, but mostly just spend on receivers and defense, and replace everyone but your receivers with draft picks when they hit free agency and sign free agents or use a first round pick if your receivers retire. Still it’s not so easy that it isn’t still fun, and I can’t seem to stop playing. sugimulm likes this. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,972 722 113 England #9 psj3809, Jan 19, 2020 I’m loving this. In season 3 now and had some great games. just a great little game. Reminds me of footballer of the year in the speccy but obviously it’s NFL. Just the right mix of fun and not too advanced in the game. Speeds just right 5/5 sugimulm Well-Known Member Aug 28, 2010 2,457 46 48 The last time zone for iOS game releases :( #10 sugimulm, Jan 19, 2020 Thank you Royce, will do anthony78 Well-Known Member Nov 13, 2015 3,128 704 113 #11 anthony78, Jan 20, 2020 Would love an arcade mode where it was just games and no management. And, yeah, would be good to add defense. Offense gameplay is fun though! bruab Well-Known Member Mar 12, 2010 179 1 18 #12 bruab, Jan 22, 2020 Even if you can't play defense, you should at least be able to see the plays. Maybe add an option to summarize via text (like now). Bloodangel Well-Known Member Jan 19, 2011 1,824 46 48 Retail England #13 Bloodangel, Jan 23, 2020 Is this management game, where you watch the play? Bit like head coach on the c64? curtisrshideler Well-Known Member Patreon Bronze Jul 30, 2011 3,097 25 48 Male Video Producer/Editor Texas http://twitter.com/curtneedsaride #14 curtisrshideler, Jan 24, 2020 I absolutely loved New Star Soccer (until it went from the paid app I bought to F2P) and I’m enjoying New Star Manager even though it suffers from the heavy F2P grind (I’d recommend it on Switch over mobile). So, I picked this up even though I’m not a huge American Football fan. I’m only a few games in and don’t feel the F2P squeeze yet. For those who’ve played longer, does it feel like you need to pay to keep doing well? Also, what is the $0.99 Unlimited Version IAP give us? There’s no explanation that I can find. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,972 722 113 England #15 psj3809, Jan 24, 2020 There’s a bit of that. Can allocate coins to train the players better or for the stadium. Can sign some expensive free agents. Do the draft etc. the main game is where you play Offense. I’m really used to it I now but took a while as you direct an arrow to pass or tal the RB to run and then control him with swipes. Computer runs through the defense quickly. Think it’s just about right as games can be quick. Really addicted to it In season 6 now curtisrshideler Well-Known Member Patreon Bronze Jul 30, 2011 3,097 25 48 Male Video Producer/Editor Texas http://twitter.com/curtneedsaride #16 curtisrshideler, Jan 24, 2020 I agree it would be fun to have some sort of defensive moments to play. I’m not sure how you’d implement that in a turn-based not too action kind of way. But It would be nice to see some of those plays if you wanted. Their other games (New Star Soccer and Manager) only really focus on the offensive side of soccer. If you’d like to watch and/or manage full football games, I’d suggest checking out Pro Strategy Football 20 on the App Store. It’s the best NFL management sim I’ve ever played. I pick up the newest version every Thanksgiving break. It’s like watching (and managing) Madden on the SNES! Zhang Doe likes this. Zhang Doe Well-Known Member Mar 9, 2013 159 1 18 #17 Zhang Doe, Jan 26, 2020 Thanks for the suggestion. yeah yeah Well-Known Member Jun 2, 2009 173 8 18 #18 yeah yeah, Jan 28, 2020 I love this game. Little bit of action and little bit of management. Play for 2 mins; play for an hour. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,972 722 113 England #19 psj3809, Jan 28, 2020 Went 19-0 ! Won the superbowl 3 times in a row now. Its tough when the salary cap goes up but you still can’t resign your players and you have to cut or trade some. Zhang Doe Well-Known Member Mar 9, 2013 159 1 18 #20 Zhang Doe, Jan 29, 2020 I must be doing something wrong. My runs range from -2 yards to 7 yards. But then, I put my investment into fast wide receivers and only pick up a running back if the coach identified him mid-season. Otherwise, just a run of the mill back for screen passes. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) 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Not bad, seems a little easy though. IMO it needs to show the players on the field during defense, instead of just showing text blocks. Are kicks always returned to the 50, or was that just the bad teams in the first game? How do you call a pass play?
From what I’ve seen so far you can’t call specific plays. Suggestion for the devs: could you add crowd noise during the entire match and not only in a touchdown?
OK, I played one game and it was all running plays. Most of my runs went for 30 yards or more. I lost though, because I missed my last extra point. Since you don't play defense, I just had to watch the text blocks as my opponent drove down the field and scored a touchdown to tie the game, then won on the extra point. Ouch. I actually kind of like the sudden crowd noise on a score. Very retro.
All of the plays can be a pass or run. If you tap the running back, it’s a run. If you drag back, it’s a pass and you drag back to aim and release to throw. I wish you could chose plays but I still find this hard to put down.
No, but you can report bugs via the email on this page: http://www.newstargames.com/en/text/contact/Contact The game is a fun mix of light team a management and fairly simple arcade action. I definitely wish it had more depth, but it’s great for what it is, especially at 99 cents (the other IAP are completely unnecessary and in fact would probably ruin the game since it’s already on the easy side). There is some buggy behavior with 2 point conversion like if the ball is tipped by the defense and then you catch it, it’s 6 points, or if it’s intercepted, the opposing team takes over there instead of receiving a kickoff, but otherwise everything is pretty solid. I do wish there was more challenge, just a couple seasons in I can’t see myself losing without suffering multiple simultaneous injuries. You really just need top quality receivers. A 2 star quarterback with a strong arm is plenty. A decent running back and/or tight end helps, but mostly just spend on receivers and defense, and replace everyone but your receivers with draft picks when they hit free agency and sign free agents or use a first round pick if your receivers retire. Still it’s not so easy that it isn’t still fun, and I can’t seem to stop playing.
I’m loving this. In season 3 now and had some great games. just a great little game. Reminds me of footballer of the year in the speccy but obviously it’s NFL. Just the right mix of fun and not too advanced in the game. Speeds just right 5/5
Would love an arcade mode where it was just games and no management. And, yeah, would be good to add defense. Offense gameplay is fun though!
Even if you can't play defense, you should at least be able to see the plays. Maybe add an option to summarize via text (like now).
I absolutely loved New Star Soccer (until it went from the paid app I bought to F2P) and I’m enjoying New Star Manager even though it suffers from the heavy F2P grind (I’d recommend it on Switch over mobile). So, I picked this up even though I’m not a huge American Football fan. I’m only a few games in and don’t feel the F2P squeeze yet. For those who’ve played longer, does it feel like you need to pay to keep doing well? Also, what is the $0.99 Unlimited Version IAP give us? There’s no explanation that I can find.
There’s a bit of that. Can allocate coins to train the players better or for the stadium. Can sign some expensive free agents. Do the draft etc. the main game is where you play Offense. I’m really used to it I now but took a while as you direct an arrow to pass or tal the RB to run and then control him with swipes. Computer runs through the defense quickly. Think it’s just about right as games can be quick. Really addicted to it In season 6 now
I agree it would be fun to have some sort of defensive moments to play. I’m not sure how you’d implement that in a turn-based not too action kind of way. But It would be nice to see some of those plays if you wanted. Their other games (New Star Soccer and Manager) only really focus on the offensive side of soccer. If you’d like to watch and/or manage full football games, I’d suggest checking out Pro Strategy Football 20 on the App Store. It’s the best NFL management sim I’ve ever played. I pick up the newest version every Thanksgiving break. It’s like watching (and managing) Madden on the SNES!
I love this game. Little bit of action and little bit of management. Play for 2 mins; play for an hour.
Went 19-0 ! Won the superbowl 3 times in a row now. Its tough when the salary cap goes up but you still can’t resign your players and you have to cut or trade some.
I must be doing something wrong. My runs range from -2 yards to 7 yards. But then, I put my investment into fast wide receivers and only pick up a running back if the coach identified him mid-season. Otherwise, just a run of the mill back for screen passes.
