About Lamentable Soccer (C64)
Lamentable Soccer (C64) is a retro free kick game. You get 20 shots from outside the box, and the job is to rack up as many points as you can before they run out.
A goal earns points, and a shot that finishes near one of the targets in the net pays more, up to 120 points a shot. A wall of defenders and a goalkeeper stand in the way, and a bar along the top keeps count of shots, points and goals.
It looks like a game from the 8-bit home computer era because that's what it is, squeezed into a tiny amount of memory. You can play Lamentable Soccer (C64) online here, and you get Lamentable Soccer (C64) free in the browser.
How to Play Lamentable Soccer (C64)
- Watch the ball slide along to set your aim, and wait until it's in the right spot.
- Hold Z to start building power. The longer you hold it, the harder the shot.
- Hold the down arrow as well if you want to change the height of the shot.
- Let go of Z to shoot.
- Aim near the targets in the net for the biggest scores, and make all 20 shots count.
What to Expect in Lamentable Soccer (C64)
This is a tiny game in every sense. The pitch is a flat green field with a white box and arc, the players are a handful of pixels tall, and the whole thing wears the look of an early-eighties home computer.
A round is 20 shots, so it's quick, and the scoring rewards accuracy over raw power. The fun is in chasing a better total each time and learning exactly how long to hold the button.
Tips for Lamentable Soccer (C64)
- Do not rush the aim. Let the ball slide past once so you learn its rhythm before you commit.
- A short hold gives a weak shot. Hold Z longer when you need real pace on the ball.
- Use the down arrow for height when the wall sits in your line.
- Aim for the targets rather than the middle of the goal. A goal near a target is worth far more.
- Click inside the game window first so Z and the arrow keys register.
Who Made Lamentable Soccer (C64)
Lamentable Soccer (C64) was made by Arlasoft, who released it on itch.io. It was written over a weekend for a charity coding competition where the whole game had to fit into less than 4 KB of memory. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Lamentable Soccer (C64) page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Lamentable Soccer (C64) free?
Yes. Lamentable Soccer (C64) is free to play in your browser here, with no download and no account needed. Click into the game window, wait for the ball to reach a good spot, and hold Z to start your first shot. A full round is 20 shots, so it only takes a few minutes.
How do you play Lamentable Soccer (C64)?
The ball slides along to set your aim, so wait for the right moment. Hold Z to build power, and hold the down arrow too if you want to change the height. Let go of Z to shoot. A round gives you 20 shots, and the aim is the biggest points total you can manage.
What is the goal of Lamentable Soccer (C64)?
Score as many points as possible from 20 free kicks. Every goal counts, but shots that finish close to the targets in the net are worth more, up to 120 points each. Beating your own best total is what keeps you coming back for another round.
Who made Lamentable Soccer (C64)?
Lamentable Soccer (C64) was made by Arlasoft, who released it on itch.io. It was written over a weekend for a charity coding competition with a strict memory limit. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version, and the credit for the game belongs to its creator.
Can I play Lamentable Soccer (C64) on a Chromebook or phone?
A Chromebook works, since the game only uses Z and the arrow keys. Phones are a poor fit because it needs a keyboard to hold Z for power and the down arrow for height. A laptop or desktop is the best way to play.
Is Lamentable Soccer (C64) unblocked at school?
Lamentable Soccer (C64) runs in an ordinary browser tab and needs nothing installed. Whether it opens on a school or work network depends on that network's filters, which we do not control. If the tab loads, the game plays the same way it does at home, so check with whoever runs the network before you count on it.
How many points can you score in Lamentable Soccer (C64)?
Each shot can earn up to 120 points. A goal scores, and the closer it lands to the targets in the net, the bigger the reward. With 20 shots in a round, a perfect run would be 2,400 points, so there's always room to improve.
Why does Lamentable Soccer (C64) look so old-school?
It was written for a charity coding competition built around a classic 8-bit home computer, with a rule that all of its code and data had to fit into less than 4 KB of memory. That limit is why the graphics are so simple and why the whole game is one focused mini-game.
