I spoke to our friends at Mac Gamer HQ, who spoke to the developer of Sociable Soccer [Steam, Official Site] and it seems with enough demand a Linux and Mac version of the game could be made.
Here's what the developer said to them:
If you're interested in showing your support, there's this post on Steam where you can make yourself count. Remember though, only post if interested in buying it. Don't inflate our numbers. I'm not as sceptical of these types of posts as I once was, as multiple titles have come to Linux thanks to people asking on Steam, so it can't hurt to try.
Jon Hare, one of the developers, helped to create Sensible World of Soccer, a game I spent many hours playing on the Amiga when I was younger. I'm pretty keen to see how this turns out, especially as they claim it's a little like Rocket League, with boots.
We don't really have any decent football games and no I'm not counting Football Manager, since that's a management sim. The gameplay from the trailer certainly makes it look like a sped-up version of Sensible World of Soccer, so it could be good fun.
About the game
Also, yes, I realise the start of the article reads a little like "a friend of a friend told me..." Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Here's what the developer said to them:
QuoteWe would be happy to consider Mac/Linux versions of Sociable Soccer if we know the demand is sufficient.
If you're interested in showing your support, there's this post on Steam where you can make yourself count. Remember though, only post if interested in buying it. Don't inflate our numbers. I'm not as sceptical of these types of posts as I once was, as multiple titles have come to Linux thanks to people asking on Steam, so it can't hurt to try.
Jon Hare, one of the developers, helped to create Sensible World of Soccer, a game I spent many hours playing on the Amiga when I was younger. I'm pretty keen to see how this turns out, especially as they claim it's a little like Rocket League, with boots.
We don't really have any decent football games and no I'm not counting Football Manager, since that's a management sim. The gameplay from the trailer certainly makes it look like a sped-up version of Sensible World of Soccer, so it could be good fun.
About the game
QuoteFootball has never been so much fun, in this stunningly playable, adrenalin fuelled recreation of the beautiful game. Intuitive controls & lightning fast online play. A world of soccer is waiting for you.
The first in a new series of fast, fun easy to play sports games, Sociable Soccer© is a fusion of old fashioned arcade playability and modern technology, a serious sports game with a friendly face.
Using a secret formula to accurately speed up player selection, passing and tackling the ridiculously addictive gameplay stems from simple, familiar controls where every tenth of a second really counts.
Also, yes, I realise the start of the article reads a little like "a friend of a friend told me..." Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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MintedGamer Aug 21, 2017
Sensible Soccer was so much fun, and Linux needs a football game other than a sim, this would be AWESOME!
As you say, this could become another fun indie hit like Rocket League. Lets try to make it happen!
As you say, this could become another fun indie hit like Rocket League. Lets try to make it happen!
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Perkeleen_Vittupää Aug 21, 2017
I recently commented on that Football Manager 2018 article:
This is quite it! Let's make it happen! Please!
"This must be THE football game being a manager, but who to possibly bring Sensible Soccer Remastered (!) to existence...
This is quite it! Let's make it happen! Please!
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Will buy it as soon as it is on Linux. Just posted this on Steam as well.
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Without first knowing what it will cost I can't guarantee I will buy it, it's definitely on my radar though.
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Another soccer game would be nice! I do enjoy Kopanito All-Stars as an alternative.
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Hard to tell without a price tag on it. For 20-30 Euro - sure. For 60 - not so much.
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slaapliedje Aug 21, 2017
I finally got around to buying Sensible Soccer for the Jaguar, haven't gotten around to playing it though! I am strying to remember the last time I played a computer soccer game.... may lbe the Atari 8bit or 2600...
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PurplePerson Aug 21, 2017
I was more interested in this before watching the trailer. I loved Sensi on the Amiga, but not loving the look of this. Does it have to be so fast?
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Pattedetable Aug 21, 2017
Looks nice! Soccer Simulator from the Quattro Sports compilation, one of my favourite games on the NES, was very similar to Sensible Soccer from what I can see. Hope this one comes to Linux!
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If the developer is open to a port, we could send Ryan Gordon a hint to the developer :D ..
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Steam could create a way to "donate" to developers do a port, I mean:
-Dev show interest.
-Create this fund with a X dollars goal.
-We "donate" (pre-buy?)
If the goal is achieved
-Steam pays the dev if the game was released
-donators receive a copy of game
Otherwise donators receive a refund
-Dev show interest.
-Create this fund with a X dollars goal.
-We "donate" (pre-buy?)
If the goal is achieved
-Steam pays the dev if the game was released
-donators receive a copy of game
Otherwise donators receive a refund
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slaapliedje Aug 21, 2017
Couldn't we create some sort of Kickstarter/Patreon thing like that? Pick a game a lot of us would want, get a sign up of X amount of people, show the amount of possible money from purchases for it then show the developers? Talk is cheap, but putting a value behind the work could... well work.
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jasondaigo Aug 22, 2017
Ryan "Icculus" Gordon is looking for new games to port to Linux, pay not required
ehm
ehm
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I won't buy it, but I hope the port happens and it sells like hotcakes on Linux. With a success case like this, we might draw the attention of Konami and have them port some PES game (which is still not my kind of game, but something I think Linux should have in its AAA portfolio).
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I won't buy it, but I hope the port happens and it sells like hotcakes on Linux. With a success case like this, we might draw the attention of Konami and have them port some PES game (which is still not my kind of game, but something I think Linux should have in its AAA portfolio).Regardless success of potential port of Sociable Soccer, we should have Konami on Linux board.
Each year I pay over 50 euro for PES series game, I would like to start to pay for Linux version of this game.
And of course I would love to see first Metal Gear Solid on Linux.
The dream come true would be remake of MGS on Linux...
Sorry, I started to dream :)
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I finally got around to buying Sensible Soccer for the Jaguar, haven't gotten around to playing it though! I am strying to remember the last time I played a computer soccer game.... may lbe the Atari 8bit or 2600...
So you will be looking to buy SociableSoccer circa 2040 then. :D
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If you are interested in Sensible Soccer-alike games, you should take a look at ysoccer which is OpenSource.
I am sure i would like Sociable Soccer, but i will miss the management part known from SWoS. Maybe this is the chance for Pixel Soccer which will release in December and should support Linux, too.
I am sure i would like Sociable Soccer, but i will miss the management part known from SWoS. Maybe this is the chance for Pixel Soccer which will release in December and should support Linux, too.
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Ryan "Icculus" Gordon is looking for new games to port to Linux, pay not requiredYes? Did you take issue with it or what?
ehm
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Maybe this is the chance for Pixel Soccer which will release in December and should support Linux, too.It sure does seem to play more like the original Sensible Soccer. Looking at the trailers, the crazy curve balls seem to be missing though.
Also, I didn't see a mention of Linux support anywhere. Did I just miss it?
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