Axis Football 2017

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Axis Football 2017 is a realistic football simulation game, offering in-depth play-calling strategies, player attributes, and game mechanics. Experience both single-player and multiplayer modes, with fully customizable seasons, leagues, and teams. Immerse yourself in detailed gameplay, including dynamic time of day and weather systems, delivering a true-to-life football experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 240 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Axis Football 2017 is a fun and enjoyable football game for PC, especially for those looking for a simpler alternative to Madden.
The game offers good customization options for teams and players, allowing for a personalized experience.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and are actively working to improve the game with updates and patches.

The gameplay is often criticized for being basic and lacking realism, with issues such as poor AI and unrealistic physics.
Many players have reported frequent crashes and bugs that hinder the overall experience, particularly in franchise mode.
The game lacks depth in features compared to established titles like Madden, including missing elements like penalties and a robust franchise mode.

gameplay
65 mentions
31 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it frustrating and lacking realism, often describing it as basic and clunky. While some appreciate the level of customization and certain mechanics like the run game, others criticize issues such as poor player movement, glitches, and a lack of penalties, leading to an overall sentiment that significant improvements are needed. Despite these drawbacks, there are glimpses of potential, particularly in the humor of tackling animations and the fun factor in franchise mode.
- “Fun gameplay and the graphics are fine.”
- “The graphics are okay and the gameplay doesn't feel as smooth as other games out there, but the level of customization for players and teams is what really makes it fun for me.”
- “I'm playing in franchise mode right now; the gameplay is fun and the graphics are a step forward as well.”
- “The gameplay makes the game unplayable.”
- “The gameplay is worse than before; Axis Football 16 wasn't that bad gameplay-wise, this is almost unplayable, would not buy again and therefore wouldn't recommend this to anyone.”
- “The physics and gameplay itself need some substantial work, but I can already tell that the developers have made tremendous strides in this area.”
graphics
39 mentions
49 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are decent but not exceptional, often comparing them to older titles or mobile games. While some appreciate the clean visuals and improvements over previous iterations, others criticize the lack of polish and occasional glitches. Overall, the graphics are seen as a step forward but still require significant enhancement to meet modern standards.
- “The leap forward this year, especially graphically, is simply incredible and at this rate Madden will be left in their dust very soon.”
- “The graphics are good, and the game plays really well.”
- “I'm playing in franchise mode right now; the gameplay is fun and the graphics are a step forward as well.”
- “Look, if you're hoping for a AAA title with all the graphical glory a modern PC can deliver, then this is not for you.”
- “I bought it, then got a refund. Twelve minutes of gameplay were enough to show me that while a nice thought, poor execution, poor gameplay, and poor graphics overall, not worth near the $19.99 I paid for it.”
- “I would overlook the graphic issues (looks like 2007), the annoying and repetitive announcers, and the glitches (if I had a penny for every time a player clipped through on a tackle) if the gameplay were fun, but it's just not.”
humor
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game primarily stems from its unintentionally funny tackling animations and ragdoll effects, which provide a comedic twist to the gameplay despite its clunky mechanics. Players find joy in the absurdity of certain actions, like a quarterback launching themselves into a defender, making the experience entertaining even when the game falls short of realism. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted charm that enhances the fun factor.
- “But what it is, is a moddable football game full of funny tackling animations (not intentionally) and frustrating gameplay if you are expecting great realism.”
- “(p.s. scrambling as a quarterback and launching yourself into a defender is hilarious).”
- “The gameplay is improved, still feels a tad clunky, but oh man, the hits and ragdoll effects are hilarious.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by frequent glitches, including player clipping during tackles, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users are willing to overlook these issues for enjoyable gameplay, the consensus is that the stability problems significantly impact the game's enjoyment.
- “I would overlook the graphic issues (looks like 2007), the annoying and repetitive announcers, and the glitches (if I had a penny for every time a player clipped through on a tackle) if the gameplay were fun, but it's just not.”
- “Tackle physics (although sometimes buggy)”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the game's story, focusing instead on the challenges of player control using keyboard and mouse. While the overall sentiment towards the game is positive, the lack of discussion about the narrative suggests that the story may not be a standout feature for players.
music
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received criticism for the lack of sound options in the main menu, with users noting that the only available option is to reduce the music volume.
- “There are no sound options in the main menu besides the ability to reduce the music volume.”