Axis Football 2015
- July 14, 2015
- Axis Games
- 3h 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 unique aimed passing system adds a realistic and satisfying throwing mechanic that differentiates it from other football games.
- Despite its rough edges, the game offers a fun and immersive experience for football fans, especially those looking for an alternative to Madden.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and are committed to improving the game with future updates and mod support.
- The game lacks polish and many features found in more established football titles, making it feel incomplete and sometimes frustrating to play.
- AI behavior is inconsistent and can be too easy to exploit, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of challenge.
- Graphics and animations are outdated, and the overall presentation does not meet modern gaming standards, which may disappoint players expecting a more polished experience.
- graphics15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as mediocre and reminiscent of older titles, such as Madden 98. While some players appreciate the potential for modding to enhance visuals, others express disappointment in the game's limited graphical fidelity and animations, particularly when compared to more polished titles. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are not a strong point, the gameplay may still appeal to those who prioritize it over visual quality.
“The devs have opened this game up to mod support and modders have already added uniforms, graphics, logos, and rosters to match both NFL and NCAA teams.”
“---the graphics are upgradeable, and on my high-end Mac Pro at maximum resolution, the animations are pretty good.”
“Support this game and hopefully we will see a bigger playbook, enhanced graphics, etc...”
“Running game is limited, graphics are merely okay.”
“The physics are terrible and graphics mediocre.”
“The obvious it isn't Madden: graphics are almost Madden 98, you can't do swim moves, a lot of game modes are missing from Madden, however this isn't EA and that is a good thing.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun and fast-paced, particularly highlighting an impressive passing mechanic that stands out compared to other football games. However, it lacks essential features like free agency, player progression, and a draft system, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are considered outdated, players appreciate the focus on gameplay, though some mechanics, like kicking, need refinement.
“Fun game, as the passing mechanic is awesome and is the best thing that isn't Madden.”
“If you need some football gameplay on PC, this is your game, but as far as any sort of in-game team/player development, hoping that's coming in updates!”
“Fast-paced gameplay.”
“Would be better to invest the extra money and just buy Madden, but if you don't care to spend the extra money for some better quality and more realistic gameplay, this is the game for you.”
“There is no free agency, no progression of players, no progression of the team, and as far as I've seen, no draft mechanic.”
“Another issue is that the kicking mechanic that will go from left to right is way too fast.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by amusing player names and entertaining commentary, particularly from the announcer, whose voice adds to the comedic experience. However, while the humor is initially enjoyable, it can become repetitive and annoying, leading some players to turn it off after a short time.
“As a bonus, the players' names are funny (sound them out and they will seem familiar) and the commentary is amusing.”
“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.”
“Great, funny announcer voice.”
- 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.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is seen as a foundational element in the developer's attempt to create a Madden alternative for PC, featuring mouse-based controls that enhance realism. However, it lacks the depth and graphical polish of more established titles, making it less appealing for players seeking rich narratives and high-quality visuals.
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of crowd noise and overall absence of music, while the announcer's performance is described as outdated and cheesy, reminiscent of a 1940s radio style.
“There's no crowd noise, no music, and the announcer sounds like a 1940s radio announcer with really bad, cheesy lines.”
