Question 1

Is YSoccer completely free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! YSoccer is 100% free and open-source software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL-3.0). There are no ads, subscriptions, or microtransactions.

Question 2

How does the 'aftertouch' shooting mechanic work?

Accepted Answer

When you strike the ball, holding a directional input immediately after pressing the button applies spin in mid-air, allowing you to curl shots around goalkeepers or swerve crosses.

Question 3

Does YSoccer support modern gamepads?

Accepted Answer

Yes! YSoccer features plug-and-play support for standard USB controllers, Xbox gamepads, DualShock/DualSense controllers, and keyboards, accommodating up to 4 simultaneous players.

Question 4

Can I edit teams, kits, and player stats?

Accepted Answer

Yes! YSoccer includes full in-game visual editors for team kits, player appearances, and individual skill ratings, saved in human-readable JSON files.

Question 5

Do weather and pitch conditions affect gameplay?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Wet grass increases ball skid speed, muddy pitches create drag, frozen turf causes unpredictable bounces, and strong winds noticeably alter aerial ball flight.

Question 6

What are the system requirements?

Accepted Answer

YSoccer is extremely lightweight, requiring only a 1.5 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, and any basic OpenGL-compatible graphics card.