Common Sense Media Review
Wacky soccer game seems easy, but chaotic play is tricky.
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#IDARB
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What's It About?
#IDARB stands for "It Draws a Red Box" and has become a sensation to thousands of followers. The goal is to get the ball into the net before time runs out, and it sure seems to run out quickly when you're maneuvering through rows and columns to get close enough to take a shot. The arena stays the same, but the characters are ever-changing, with a live Twitter feed that allows players to put in "hashbombs" that affect gameplay in real time. Players can build their own characters if they can't find one they like, and they can create theme music and design logos that suit their teams. The game seems random, but skill is required to get the ball from one end to the other and into the goal. Up to eight players can enter a match, but two-on-two is suggested for the best gameplay.
Is It Any Good?
There are a couple of reasons why #IDARB appeals to players of all ages: It's fast, it's entertaining, and it's easy to get the hang of quickly. Everything is customizable, from the music to the characters, so players have lots of options for each match. This keeps the action fun even if it's the same arena game after game. It might not be easy to fully decipher lots of the characters thanks to their pixelated design, but younger players will have no problem warming up to them thanks to games such as Minecraft that have brought such animation back to the forefront.
Kids will like seeing their characters jumping around the screen, but they may have a hard time keeping track of their avatars if there are more than four players, since having more players turns on-field action into complete chaos. The one warning that should clearly be provided to parents is that they'll need to disable the live Twitter feed along the bottom of the screen to block the language and suggestible dialogue between players. If you can overlook the language and sometimes chaotic play, you'll find #IDARB is simple, silly fun.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the world of soccer. How is the game played? How do you score a goal?
Do you recognize any of the characters in the game? How would you create a character? What logo would you use to represent your team?
Game Details
- Platform : Xbox One
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Other Ocean Interactive
- Release date : January 30, 2015
- Genre : Arcade
- Topics : Book Characters
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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