Axis Football 2015
- July 14, 2015
- Axis Games
- 8h median play time
Get on SteamAxis Football 2015 is a 3D American football game, offering a full season mode and quick matches against AI or local multiplayer. Its unique aimed passing system provides accurate and controlled throws, making it a great alternative to Madden. The game includes all 32 NFL cities, with customizable teams and players, and was specifically designed for computer play.
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Reviews
- The aimed passing mechanic is innovative and adds a unique touch to the gameplay, making it more engaging.
- Despite its rough edges, the game offers a fun arcade-style football experience that can be enjoyable for casual players.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and are actively working on updates and improvements for future versions.
- The game lacks polish, with numerous bugs, poor animations, and limited graphics that detract from the overall experience.
- AI behavior can be inconsistent, making it too easy to dominate games, which reduces the challenge and replayability.
- The absence of key features like a comprehensive season mode, player customization, and realistic gameplay mechanics makes it feel incomplete compared to established titles like Madden.
- gameplay39 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the innovative passing mechanic as a standout feature, while others criticize the overall experience as outdated and lacking depth, particularly in player and team development. Many users noted issues with glitches and basic mechanics, such as the absence of special moves and fouls, which detracts from the realism. Despite these shortcomings, some players find the gameplay enjoyable and accessible for quick sessions, appealing to those looking for a casual football experience.
“Axis Football 2016 is already out, and based on the screenshots alone, you can see a massive improvement in graphics, design, and gameplay.”
“The gameplay is fun, the game is simple (a good thing in my book), and the games are quick enough that you can pop in and play for 15 minutes at a time.”
“First off, I would like to say that I think the passing mechanic is the best innovation to the football genre in over a decade.”
“The gameplay is too old-fashioned, with jerky movements that remind me of the Mega Drive game console.”
“The gameplay itself is fairly basic, as it does not allow you to do any special moves such as juke moves or spin moves.”
“There is no free agency, no progression of players, no progression of the team, and as far as I've seen, no draft mechanic.”
- graphics31 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated and reminiscent of games from the early 2000s. While some acknowledge that the visuals are acceptable for a low-budget title, others criticize the poor animations, glitchy performance at high resolutions, and overall lack of polish. Mod support has been noted as a potential improvement, but many players feel the graphics do not meet modern standards.
“Axis Football 2016 is already out, and based on the screenshots alone you can see a mass improvement in graphics, design, and gameplay.”
“Very cool game, good graphics, worth trying!”
“The graphics aren't anything to be amazed by but they do the job well.”
“The graphics are nothing special at all.”
“I can't recommend the graphics either, a 2015 game with 2005 graphics.”
“The graphics, animations, and audio (namely the commentator) are terrible.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by amusing knockoff team names and entertaining player names, alongside a comically bad announcer whose commentary is initially funny but can become repetitive and annoying over time. Overall, while the humor adds charm, it may wear thin after extended play.
“As a bonus, the players' names are funny (sound them out and they will seem familiar) and the commentary is amusing.”
“The team names are pretty funny, and the announcer is pretty damn awful.”
“I think the announcer is really funny, but perhaps a few more sentences can be added since I've pretty much memorized everything he was saying.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the soundtrack, others criticize the lack of crowd noise and overall sound quality, describing it as poor and reminiscent of outdated audio styles.
“The controls are quite good, and the soundtrack is excellent.”
“I really like the music.”
“The sound and music enhance the overall experience.”
“Horrible sound which makes it less fun to play; there is no crowd noise and no music.”
“It lacks a soundtrack, and most importantly, it needs a player mode.”
“There's no crowd noise, no music, and the announcer sounds like a 1940s radio announcer with really bad, cheesy lines.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as erratic player interactions and resolution problems. While it shows potential and may be enjoyable at a discounted price, many users find it difficult to recommend due to its unstable performance.
“I can't recommend this game, since it's a buggy mess. Your opponent can tackle you from the other side of the field, and players sometimes just don't grab the football. I don't know why, but they don't.”
“It's a cool game when you're bored, has potential but is buggy and can glitch sometimes.”
“But at a discount, it is worth checking out, but bear in mind it does have a few glitches and bugs here and there.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is seen as a foundational element in the developer's attempt to create a PC alternative to Madden, featuring mouse-based controls that enhance realism. However, it lacks the high-end graphics and extensive story modes that some players may expect.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization shows promise as a foundational step towards creating a PC alternative to Madden, particularly with its mouse-based throwing controls that enhance realism. However, the team representations are only rough approximations of real NFL teams, reflecting varying levels of performance based on the 2014-2015 NFL season.
“It's clearly the first stepping stone the developer took in their quest to make an alternative to Madden on PC, but you can feel the PC optimization with the mouse-based throw control, which oddly feels far more realistic than hitting a key/button as you do in Madden.”
“Teams are rough approximations of real NFL teams, with some being better than others based on the actual NFL performance around 2014-2015.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the gameplay may be perceived as shallow, the emotional elements contribute to a worthwhile experience, fostering a connection with the developer.
“The emotional depth of the story truly resonated with me, making every moment feel significant.”
“I was genuinely moved by the characters' journeys; their struggles and triumphs felt real and relatable.”
“The game’s ability to evoke such strong feelings is a testament to the developers' storytelling skills.”
