I turned scrolling into a football-game control mechanic

[u/uxarya]

Game Title: Scroll FC

Playable Link: https://scrollfc.vercel.app/

Platform: Web browser, desktop recommended

Description: Scroll FC is a browser-based football game built around an unusual control mechanic: scrolling drives your player forward and backward across the pitch. You can use the arrow keys or A/D to move sideways, hover over teammates and click to direct passes, hold a direction to sprint, and use the keyboard to tackle, loft passes, shoot, and switch defenders.

You can play against the computer with different difficulty and match-length settings. The game also supports online 1v1 matches, allowing you to create a private room and invite a friend using a four-character match code.

I’m still developing the penalty shootout gameplay and refining the wider experience. I’d especially appreciate feedback on whether the scrolling mechanic feels intuitive, how responsive the passing and shooting feel, and which parts are confusing or need more polish. A mouse or trackpad is recommended.

Involvement: I’m the creator of Scroll FC and have been working on the game’s concept, interaction design, visuals, and development.

[u/uxarya]

https://reddit.com/link/p9q9hqv/video/ul0xw6frvgph1/player

Here's the gameplay video :)

[u/garuga300]

If you could control the movement on a touchscreen this would be a great phone app. Honestly, If you can make it as a phone app I think it would absolutely take off. I'm talking mass appeal.

[u/uxarya → u/garuga300]

Yeah, you think so? I am a Product designer, this is my first attempt at building a game. The core idea originated from leveraging the scroll interaction to drive the players, will need to think how it would translate to touch devices along with other controls; shall give it a thought. As of now I am looking for early feedback and just excited to present what I build to the world. :)

Would love to know if there's something specific you liked about Scroll FC.