Rematch
Rematch is a PlayStation 5 sports game developed by Sloclap. It centers on sport controls, shifts between attack and defense, and score or tournament goals, with controls and information arranged around the DualSense twin sticks, triggers, directional pad, and face buttons, with touchpad, motion input, adaptive triggers, and detailed haptics where the game uses them.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.9 / 10
About this game
Rematch is a PlayStation 5 sports game centered on sport controls, shifts between attack and defense, and score or tournament goals. Matches, challenges, and tournament goals give sessions clear boundaries, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Players, venues, animation, and score feedback establish the match atmosphere, while SSD streaming, 4K and HDR output, 3D audio, performance or quality modes, and high-density interfaces need to preserve feedback and information clarity together. The genre-specific limitation is that opponent ai, control precision, multiplayer accessories, and period-specific rosters can affect consistency. Platform conditions also include install size, SSD space, patch version, DualSense battery life, visual mode and frame rate, online dependencies, PS VR2 requirements, and cross-generation version differences affect the current release. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features or conveniences from remasters, emulators, or other console editions.
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PlayStation 5AI review
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Direct ball control and team positioning create a high ceiling, with practice needed to learn the full moveset.
Rematch turns football into a team action game where each pass and shot must be executed directly. You control only your own player, read the ball, find space and move quickly between attack and defense. Enclosed pitches reduce interruptions, making a successful combination particularly satisfying. Its rules are simpler than a full football simulation, but its inputs require practice, and individual skill cannot reliably compensate for teammates who ignore positioning or goalkeeping. Short matches and training exercises support gradual improvement, with lasting variety coming mainly from opponents and cooperation rather than extensive solo content. Later patches added cross-platform matchmaking, parties and crosshair adjustments, so the launch absence of crossplay is no longer a current limitation. PS5 players still need the relevant online access. It best suits groups willing to pass, communicate and learn together.
Strengths
- A high ceiling for ball control and positioning
- Satisfying cooperation in short matches
Weaknesses
- Coordination with strangers is variable
- Complex inputs need practice
Who it is for: Team players willing to communicate and practice
Play notes: Complete training before matchmaking and check connection and PS5 online access requirements.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Short matches support sustained improvement, but variety mainly comes from opponents and teamwork. | Reviewed | 7.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Direct ball control and team positioning create a high ceiling, with practice needed to learn the full moveset. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The individual viewpoint strengthens involvement, focusing presentation on play rather than television-style coverage. | Reviewed | 7.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Cross-platform parties and aiming settings improve access; launch latency reports are not current network measurements. | Reviewed | 7.5 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Sloclap
- Publisher
- Sloclap
- Release date
- Jun 19, 2025
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Sports · Primary genre
- Tags
- Short SessionsSolo-friendlyPlayer versus PlayerReplayablePick-up and PlaySports-based PlayMain Story Under 10 HoursFast-pacedLow Entry Barrier3D Graphics
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- MultiplayerCo-op
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- PlayStation 5WorldwideJun 19, 2025
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