A Rematch Highlights Why Sloclap Should Explore an Underserved Sports Game Genre

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Okay, folks, so here’s the thing. Rematch, yeah? Didn’t see that one coming from Sloclap, did we? I mean, after Sifu, we all probably thought they’d keep punching away in the fighting game ring. But no. They flip the script, drop a soccer game on us. Kinda wild, right?

So, Rematch. It’s fast. It’s 5v5. It’s like they took all that intense energy from Sifu and kicked it into a soccer match. Not saying it’s like Sifu, but Sloclap’s got this knack for making games that suck you in. Makes me wonder—could they do the same with tennis? Imagine that. A tennis game that’s not just about perfect serves and realistic backhands.

Anyway, jumping off on a tangent here. The sports game world is huge, right? You’ve got your Madden, WWE 2K… but tennis? Eh, not so much on the spotlight. Sure, there’s TopSpin and Mario Tennis, but tennis could totally carve out its own little niche. You know, be something different.

Rematch is going toe-to-toe with the big shots like EA Sports FC. Bold move, if you ask me. But Sloclap’s style—turning games into fast-paced whirlwinds—could make it a standout. If it hits the mark, maybe we’ll see them dabble in other sports. Tennis, perhaps? Less competition there. And it doesn’t have to be about hardcore realism. It can be stylized, fun. A bridge between TopSpin grit and Mario Tennis flair.

Oh, and who else noticed that Sifu snagged three Game Award noms back in 2022? Independent, Action, Fighting. Here’s hoping Rematch gets a crack at Best Sports/Racing this year. Fingers crossed for them.

Let’s talk about what’s in the air about Rematch. June 19, 2025. That’s when it hits. PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S—it’s coming at us from all angles. And it’s all about action. No pausing for fouls or offsides, just game on.

Honestly, hard to believe we’ve gotta wait. But when it lands, it’ll be interesting to see how folks react to Sloclap’s sporty twist. Could be the start of something exciting. Or not. We’ll just have to see.