New Star Soccer goes free-to-play on Android

New Star Soccer goes free-to-play on Android
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New Star Soccer is now available free on Android devices featuring a host of new features already available on iOS.

The game had previously been available for Android priced £1.99.

New gameplay features include headers, new boots, additional commentary and new post-match headlines. Off the pitch there’s an updated league structure, overhauled interface and visuals, and three save slots.

Players who already own the premium version of the game will be able to continue their career with a Pro License, whilst those picking up the new free version can play for free until they wish to turn pro (68p).

New game content / changes:

  • Headers!
  • New boots! New Swerve feature added to premium boots.
  • New Energy Drink! (NRG Bolt – increases energy plus 3 relationships and 3 skills.)
  • Choose differently focussed play during matches – attacking, defensive or balanced.
  • Defenders now close you down whilst you aim your shot.
  • Replenish your energy during a game.
  • New lifestyle items to purchase.
  • Three save game slots.
  • Skills deteriorate over time, and the older you get, the more you have to keep on top of your skills.
  • Retirement option. Choose the optimal time to retire before your skills deteriorate and you start to ruin the memory of your past achievements. Includes career score and various achievements.
  • Additional commentary to add variety.
  • Hire a personal trainer, recover quicker, have more energy.
  • Get yourself an agent and improve your contracts!
  • New newspaper headlines, incidents etc.
  • All new game achievements.
  • All new audio.
  • New footballs each with their own attributes.
  • Lots of UI tweaks and improvements, short-cuts and time-savers.
  • New pre-match location screen.
  • New player awards (player of the year, young player of the year etc.)
  • Updated league structure information for new 2013-2014 football season.
  • Male / Female select!
  • New unlockable ‘hard mode’ for the seasoned veterans!
  • Night time matches.
  • Exisiting premium players can continue their career with the Pro License unlocked, and their progress saved.
  • Twitter and Facebook integration.
  • Full localisation for English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian, Turkish, Portuguese, Russian *NEW, Chinese *NEW, Japanese *NEW, Korean *NEW

Source: Press release