Australian Football Coach 2023-24
- March 9, 2023
- Statto Software
"Australian Football Coach 2023-24" is the latest entry in the premier Australian rules management game, now with a redesigned GUI, multiple human coach support, and improved match engine. Create and customize your own game world, manage your favorite team or a youth team, and enjoy new features like parent-child rules and a search engine. The game supports multiple game modes, making it easier than ever to lead your team to the premiership flag.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of Australian Rules Football, with a surprising amount of depth and customization options.
- Players appreciate the developer's responsiveness and the active community, which enhances the overall experience and helps address bugs quickly.
- Many users find the game to be a significant improvement over previous versions, with more in-depth coaching options and a cleaner interface.
- The simulation engine is criticized for its unpredictability, often resulting in underdog teams defeating stronger ones too frequently, which detracts from the strategic aspect of the game.
- There are several technical issues, including crashes when expanding teams and problems with player substitutions, which can hinder gameplay.
- The game lacks certain features, such as the ability to conduct drafts in commissioner mode and the inability to delete saved games, which frustrates some players.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has stability issues, frequently freezing at the end of the season despite recent patches. While players find it enjoyable, the recurring freezes significantly detract from the overall experience.
“Not a bad game for the one season you can play until it freezes every time.”
“Was recently patched, but it still freezes at the end of the season.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are considered underwhelming, particularly for players who prioritize high-quality visuals, as it focuses more on CPU-driven gameplay rather than graphical fidelity.
“If you're a graphics snob, this game will bore you to tears - it focuses on CPU for gameplay rather than visual fidelity.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The visual design feels bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is heavily CPU-driven, which may not appeal to players who prioritize high-end graphics, potentially leading to a lack of engagement for those with a focus on visual fidelity.
“The gameplay is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
“The mechanics are intuitive and allow for a seamless experience, keeping you engaged for hours.”
“The level of detail in the gameplay is impressive, providing a rich and rewarding experience.”
“If you're a graphics snob, AFC will bore you to tears - this game, like any good simulation, relies heavily on the CPU for gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged for long periods.”
“I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which made the gameplay frustrating rather than enjoyable.”