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Condensing the football experience down to a mobile-friendly game is not easy. With so many things going on during each play—all of which you’d want to have control over—the somewhat limited controls of a touchscreen have typically held mobile football games back. NFL Rivals doesn’t have the perfect answer to this problem, but this NFTs-optional free-to-play game certainly makes a solid attempt across iOS and Android. On the field, NFL Rivals dumbs down football to its simplest form. There’s no way to play defense, while on offense there are limited plays to choose from and some clunky AI teammates who don’t seem to know the basics of the game. You throw passes into a general area and hope that your receiver has a chance to make a play, but they often just ignore the ball. Then, weirdly, your players will seemingly run out of energy if they sprint for more than 60 yards in a single play. Screenshot from NFL Rivals. Image: Decrypt If you’re after a Madden-style simulation, this isn’t it—but despite its flaws and some curious design decisions, NFL Rivals is fun to play. The cartoonish visuals and over-the-top movement make every play entertaining, and hitting a deep pass over the top of the defense or running through the opponents is always satisfying. Even the simple passing controls—pulling back and aiming to select the area you throw to, which slows time to give you more of a chance—quickly feel natural, and the game can be challenging when playing against better teams. Screenshot from NFL Rivals. Image: Decrypt With games only lasting a couple of minutes along with some shorter daily challenge style options, NFL Rivals is incredibly easy to pick up and play. I’ve frequently found myself playing three or four matches back-to-back without realizing how much time…

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