Inside Rematch: how this online 5-a-side game redesigns football into futuristic cartoon chaos
Briefly

Rematch arrives at a time of discontent with EA FC, offering an alternative arcade football experience that emphasizes individual play and team dynamics. Unlike simulation-heavy games, it engages players in a more collaborative, multiplayer-centric fashion. Art Director Sabrina Tobal highlights the game’s vibrant aesthetic and optimistic vision for 2065, focusing on themes like social justice and diversity. The artistic design draws from retro influences while incorporating a painterly style, aiming to create an engaging atmosphere distinct from traditional football games.
Rematch is designed to focus on individual players rather than real-world clubs, offering an arcade football experience reminiscent of team-based multiplayer games.
Art Director Sabrina Tobal explains that Rematch envisions a utopian future, emphasizing social justice, diversity, and cooperation in its aesthetics and philosophy.
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