Words by Samuele Sciacca

Nov 8, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

Finally, a Soccer Game! But with Cars

Words by Samuele Sciacca

We spent weeks in the office, Marco and I, challenging each other in the new Mini Car Ball, a top-down soccer game… but with cars. We had an absolute blast.

In the early stages of development, we were quite torn on which control scheme to release, as we tested and experimented with two completely different options:

  • Arcade, where no matter the car’s orientation, pressing a direction moves the car in that direction.

  • Real, simulating the actual movement and steering of a car.

In the end, we decided to release a version that allows players to choose their preferred control style, offering both options.

We spent weeks in the office, Marco and I, challenging each other in the new Mini Car Ball, a top-down soccer game… but with cars. We had an absolute blast.

In the early stages of development, we were quite torn on which control scheme to release, as we tested and experimented with two completely different options:

  • Arcade, where no matter the car’s orientation, pressing a direction moves the car in that direction.

  • Real, simulating the actual movement and steering of a car.

In the end, we decided to release a version that allows players to choose their preferred control style, offering both options.

Cars and Soccer: The Perfect Combo for a Great Game?

As of today, Mini Car Ball is one of those games we absolutely love.

Not only does it feature a Championship Mode, where players can challenge themselves against an increasingly difficult CPU, but it also offers a Local PVP Mode, allowing players to compete against their friends on the same device.

If you're wondering whether there will ever be a Real Multiplayer version, we believe the answer is yes. Creating a video game with synchronized physics for multiple players is challenging, but we don’t think it’s impossible.

For now, we’re considering a small update that could include new maps, additional championships, increasing difficulty levels, and new vehicles (and maybe even different game modes). However, we want to wait and see the results of the initial launch first (currently available on CrazyGames).

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Mini Car Ball is an example of a well-crafted game where, ultimately, metrics are the only thing that truly matters. We invested a significant amount of money and time into creating this game. While we don’t expect to immediately recoup our investment, we believe that, over time, it has the potential to become a valuable asset.

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