Eye of the Match: New virtual referee football game
(Courtesy : Mix and Jam)
It’s time for you to handle VAR & referee decisions!
When it comes to Football, fans will always find fault with the referee and VAR decisions in the matches. However, in Eye of the Match, you can take things into your hands.
This is a newly announced Virtual Referee football game, developed by Mix and Jam, Andre Cardoso. The game is currently available to wishlist on Steam for PC. Let’s check out more details in this article.
What is ‘Eye of the Match’ about?
This is a game where players become the virtual referee. It is your duty to inspect football replays, identify infringements and punish those who are not following the regulations, issue yellow cards and red cards.
Players can pause the replays, scrub, zoom and check extra information in the match log. As new limitations are enforced as time passes, you are forced to be more attentive to each replay, as it can have numerous infringements – all under the stress of fans who demand a quick and sensible decision to be made.
As you read the story, you will get to know more about the way the firm works and choose what direction to take on your journey as a Virtual Referee.
Details from the developer
Andre Cardoso, the man behind the game, answered some fans’ questions in the comments section. For now, the game is only announced for PC via Steam. If everything goes right, there is a chance that this can arrive on PS5, Nintendo Switch, etc.
Currently, the Eye of the Match demo is not available on Steam Next Fest, but it will be available at the next fest, as the developer is currently working on the game. The game will also have a storyline to tackle the repetitiveness.
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Final Thoughts
The Eye of the Match is taking the football games in a pretty unique way. The idea is fresh and pretty unique and fans are loving it on social media.
For now, the release date has not been announced yet, as the developer has said that he is currently working on the game. What are your thoughts on this virtual referee game? Do share your thoughts and views with us in the comments section.
FAQs
Who is developing Eye of the Match?
The game is being developed by Mix and Jam and indie developer Andre Cardoso.
What platforms will Eye of the Match be available on?
Currently, the game is announced for PC via Steam. Console versions for platforms like PS5 or Nintendo Switch may be considered in the future, depending on development progress.
Does Eye of the Match have a release date or demo?
As of now, there is no confirmed release date. A demo was not available during the latest Steam Next Fest, but the developer has stated it could appear in a future event.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.