Axis Football 2017
- August 16, 2017
- Axis Games
- 68h median play time
Get on SteamAxis 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.
Reviews
- Axis Football 2017 offers a fun and simplistic football experience for PC gamers, especially for those looking for an alternative to Madden.
- The game has a strong modding community that allows for customization of teams and gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and are committed to improving the game with regular updates.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, particularly in franchise mode, making it frustrating to play.
- Gameplay mechanics are often unrealistic, with issues like poor AI behavior and lack of penalties, detracting from the overall experience.
- Graphics and animations are subpar, leading to a feeling that the game is more akin to a low-budget title rather than a polished sports simulation.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users noting its lack of realism and fluidity, often describing it as clunky and frustrating. While some appreciate the customization options and find certain mechanics enjoyable, such as the run game, others criticize the basic and repetitive nature of the gameplay, highlighting issues like poor passing mechanics and missing penalties. Overall, there is a consensus that significant improvements are needed for the gameplay to reach its potential.
“Fun gameplay and the graphics are fine.”
“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 graphics are a step forward as well.”
“The gameplay is way too basic and boring.”
“The game is in its infancy stage - so early that you could honestly call it the embryonic stage - and it shows in the gameplay.”
“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.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are generally acceptable but not impressive, often likening them to older titles or mobile games. While some appreciate the clean visuals and customization options, others criticize the graphical quality and physics, suggesting that the game lacks the polish expected from modern titles. Overall, the graphics are seen as a step forward for some, but still require significant improvement to compete with higher-end games.
“The customization is extremely good, and the graphics are pretty good.”
“The graphics are good, and the game plays really well.”
“The leap forward this year, especially graphically, is simply incredible and at this rate Madden will be left in their dust very soon.”
“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.”
“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; 12 minutes of gameplay were enough to show me that while a nice thought, poor execution, poor gameplay, poor graphics, overall, not worth near the 19.99 I paid for it.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game primarily stems from its unintentionally funny tackling animations and exaggerated ragdoll effects, which provide a comedic twist to the gameplay. While the game may not deliver on realism, players find enjoyment in the absurdity of the mechanics, particularly during quarterback scrambles and chaotic hits. Overall, the combination of clunky gameplay and humorous moments contributes to a fun experience.
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report significant stability issues, including frequent glitches such as player clipping during tackles and buggy tackle physics. These problems detract from the overall gameplay experience, which many find unengaging despite the game's outdated graphics and repetitive announcers.
“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 are sometimes buggy.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The user appreciates the game overall but struggles with the keyboard and mouse controls, particularly in managing player movements during offense, which detracts from their experience of the story.
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received criticism for its limited sound options, as players can only adjust the music volume without any additional settings available in the main menu.
“There are no sound options in the main menu besides reducing the music volume.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous.”
“The soundtrack doesn't fit the game's theme, which detracts from the overall experience.”
