Penalty Rivals

Penalty Rivals

Master the art of penalty kicks in Penalty Rivals! Face off in intense shootout competitions where precision meets strategy. Outscore your opponents and claim victory in this thrilling soccer showdown.

4.3/5 - Competitive penalty kick mechanics with strategic depth
Rating
football
Category

Detailed Ratings

Gameplay
4.3/5 - Competitive penalty kick mechanics with strategic depth

Competitive penalty kick mechanics with strategic depth

Graphics
4.1/5 - Clean 2.5D soccer visuals and smooth animations

Clean 2.5D soccer visuals and smooth animations

Sound
4.0/5 - Engaging sports atmosphere and audio feedback

Engaging sports atmosphere and audio feedback

Fun Factor
4.2/5 - Addictive head-to-head competition perfect for quick gaming sessions

Addictive head

Game Introduction

Penalty Rivals delivers heart-pounding penalty shootout action where every kick counts! Step onto the pitch, select your favorite team uniform, and prepare for an intense head-to-head battle. Success requires sharp observation, impeccable timing, and the ability to read your opponent's every move.

Experience the psychological warfare of penalty kicks where anticipation and deception reign supreme. Like a high-stakes poker game, you must outsmart your opponent by identifying their weaknesses while concealing your own intentions. Each shot demands careful consideration of trajectory, power, and placement.

Master both offensive and defensive play through keen observation and strategic thinking. Whether you're taking the shot or defending the goal, staying alert and unpredictable is essential. Every match becomes a test of skill, nerves, and tactical prowess in this ultimate penalty kick showdown.

How to Play

Penalty Rivals features dynamic 2.5D gameplay utilizing intuitive swipe mechanics for both shooting and goalkeeping. Control your shots by clicking and dragging your mouse across the screen - the direction and speed of your swipe determine the ball's trajectory and power. The same mechanic applies to goalkeeper dives, giving you complete control over defensive positioning.

Begin by selecting your preferred team, then dive straight into the penalty shootout arena. Your first thirty seconds are spent as the striker, where you must score as many goals as possible. Vary your swipe direction to send the ball to different corners of the goal, keeping the goalkeeper guessing with unpredictable shot patterns.

After the shooting phase, roles reverse as you take command of the goalkeeper. Now you must anticipate and react to incoming shots, swiping to execute diving saves. Any body contact with the ball counts as a successful block. Once both thirty-second rounds conclude, the team with the highest score claims victory in this fast-paced competition.

PC and Mobile Interaction

PC

Use your mouse to click and drag across the screen to simulate swiping. Click the Left Mouse Button and drag quickly to aim shots and control goalkeeper dives. The direction and speed of your swipe determines the trajectory and power.

Mobile Devices

Touch and swipe controls optimized for mobile play. Tap and drag your finger across the screen to control shot direction and goalkeeper movements. Intuitive touch controls make the game accessible on all devices.

Tips & Tricks

The swiping mechanics can take some time to get used to since if you swipe too long or too sharply then the ball can veer off away from the goal. You'll want to keep swipes short and direct while switching it up to avoid multiple blocks.

When defending, note that the ball travels slowly enough that you'll have plenty of time to react. Use this to your advantage to position your goalkeeper effectively.

Pay close attention to the goalkeeper's movements when shooting - wait for the perfect moment to take your shot when they're out of position.

Vary your shot patterns and directions to keep your opponent guessing and make it harder for them to block your attempts.

Practice timing and power control - too much force will cause you to miss the goal entirely.

Level Information

Competitive multiplayer matches with no traditional level progression

Each match consists of two 30-second rounds (kicking and goalkeeping)

Progressive difficulty as you face increasingly skilled opponents

Ranking system to track your performance and climb the leaderboards

Game Tags

Soccer
Football
Penalty Kicks
Sports
Competitive
Multiplayer
Skill-based
Arcade
Free to Play

Game Information

Release Date
2023-11-11
Last Update
2025-04-01
Screen Orientation
Portrait

Screenshots

Penalty Rivals Screenshot 1