Merge Puppet Soccer: Headball Star Soccer‏

About Merge Puppet Soccer: Headball Star Soccer‏

Sock puppets in football boots are a hard image to resist, and this game commits to the joke. Merge Puppet Soccer: Headball Star Soccer lets you choose a team, take a puppet player onto the pitch and try to pile up a big tally with passes, shots and the odd foul.

You can play alone or share the screen with a friend in the two-player mode, which is where bragging rights get settled. The listing also mentions several control options and a choice between defensive, wing-based and attacking tactics, so there is room to tweak how you play. It opens in the browser on computers and touch devices.

Game details

Genre	Sports
Controls	Mouse or touch
Platform	Browser, phone and tablet
Cost	Free, no download
Screen	900 x 600 px

How to play Merge Puppet Soccer: Headball Star Soccer‏

Choose your team and puppet player from the start screen.
Move and jump with the W, A, S and D keys.
Press Space to shoot, and click the mouse to pick menu options.
Score more goals than your opponent, or play against a friend in two-player mode.

Tips for Merge Puppet Soccer: Headball Star Soccer‏

Try the different control options early, because the layout that feels natural makes every later match easier.
Switch to a defensive style when you are ahead and an attacking one when you need a goal.
Short, accurate kicks usually beat wild swings, so wait until the ball sits in front of your puppet.