Users wishing to play more often must purchase a premium account. Another change is the abandonment of the vast player database that shipped with previous versions. NSG cited the inconvenience of the massive effort required to create, maintain and implement such a database in affecting their decision to drop it. However, the game still featured the leagues of over 100 countries. Mobile versions The next release of New Star Soccer came in 2012 with a mobile version separate and distinct from the computer versions. Instead of playing a full match, the player controls important points during the match, such as free kicks and chances in front of the goal. How the player performs during these moments changes the outcome of the game and helps the player with their relationships off the pitch. The game includes an extensive career module, including training and off-pitch events. The mobile game won the 2013 Sports/Fitness BAFTA Award. In 2016, the game underwent a graphical overhaul, which also included the addition of replays and a partnership with soccer magazine FourFourTwo. Reception New Star Soccer has received generally positive reviews from critics. Shane Richmond of The Daily Telegraph praised the game, stating that it "has had me addicted". Evan Kypreos of Trusted Reviews also wrote positively of the game, giving it 4/5 stars and calling it "fun and worthwhile" while praising its simplicity, deeming it "better than the sum of its parts". James Barnes of The Boar gave a positive review praising the game's controls and declaring it "simply gets the balance right". Awards In December 2005, GameTunnel named NSS3 "Sports Game of the Year" and placed the game as the 10th best independently produced game of 2005. In January 2006, PC Zone named NSS3 "Indie Game Of The Month". In December 2008, GameTunnel named NSS4 "Sports Game of the Year" and placed it 6th best independently produced game of 2008. Spinoffs On 11 October 2016, a cricket version of the game, titled New Star Cricket, was released. Other spinoffs include New Star Manager and New Star Baseball. These spinoffs have been less successful than the original game, having received a combined three million downloads to New Star Soccers' ten million. References External links New Star Soccer Homepage New Star Games Homepage Association football video games Video game franchises Video game franchises introduced in 2003 Video games developed in the United Kingdom Windows games BAFTA winners