Axis Football 2018

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Axis Football 2018 is a football simulation game that offers a deep franchise mode, player creation tool, and various gameplay improvements for a realistic American football experience. It features realistic physics, customizable playbooks, and advanced AI for engaging and challenging gameplay. However, it lacks official NFL licenses and may have some graphical limitations.

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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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game offers a great franchise mode with deep customization options, allowing players to manage teams and players effectively.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on improving the game with regular updates.
The gameplay is fun and provides a solid alternative to Madden, especially for those looking for a more casual football experience.

The passing mechanics are inconsistent, making it difficult to complete passes and leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The AI is often criticized for being poor, with players making illogical decisions during games.
The graphics and animations are lacking compared to more polished titles, which can detract from the overall experience.

graphics
38 mentions
16 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered subpar compared to major titles like Madden, with many users noting older visuals, inconsistent animations, and occasional performance issues. However, some players appreciate the game's aesthetic as decent for a Unity-based title, emphasizing that the gameplay and features compensate for the graphical shortcomings. Overall, while improvements are desired, the graphics do not detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game for those focused on gameplay rather than visual fidelity.
- “Graphics - while the graphics are not Madden level, they are made in Unity, which, I've seen some god-awful games in; this must be some of the best I've seen in Unity. Now, like I said, it's not Madden, so expect it to be more like super high-tier mobile game level graphics.”
- “The animations are really great, the graphics look damn good, and overall enjoyable.”
- “The visuals of the field are pretty solid, utilizing GPU-based grass rendering; the field looks great.”
- “The graphics are older, the scripted tackles a little cheap, the passing...weird?”
- “If you come in wanting an NFL football simulation with a big budget and fancy graphics and licensed apparel with all the glitz and glamour, then look elsewhere - this game is not for you.”
- “Yes, the graphics and animations need some work.”
gameplay
36 mentions
36 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while there are promising features and mechanics, significant improvements are needed in areas such as passing, tackling, and overall smoothness. Some users appreciate the team editor and franchise mode, but find the on-field gameplay lacking and often frustrating. Despite its potential, the game is described as rough around the edges, with ongoing bugs and a need for more play variety, though developers are actively working on updates to enhance the experience.
- “Axis football does have some interesting mechanics in the football games themselves, such as focusing your players on the pass or on smash mouth football among other options.”
- “The gameplay is excellent, and the team and player creation is great.”
- “Some great new features, quite a bit of polish, and overall fun and easy gameplay.”
- “I want to recommend this game, because I want it to get better, but I can't, in good conscience, right now, as the gameplay is frequently terrible.”
- “It has a lot of problems, there are still features and mechanics that are incomplete, and so it's very rough around the edges.”
- “Gameplay mechanics are not very good.”
stability
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and numerous bugs reported by users. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable and appreciate the developers' efforts to address these problems, the overall experience is marred by its rough edges and glitches.
- “I really wanted to like this; I really did, but it's just too buggy right from the start. Frequent crashing, not to mention bugs.”
- “This game is unfortunately very buggy and rough around the edges.”
- “Buggy old school football game.”
replayability
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and enhanced by features like the franchise mode, others feel that it becomes too predictable, diminishing its long-term appeal. However, the addition of new features and a dedicated development team has positively impacted replay value for many users.
- “It's a fun and enjoyable title that has a lot of replay value, especially with the franchise mode in trying to build your team into a contender.”
- “It adds replay value finally, which is what this game has been missing since day one.”
- “Replay value, new features, great dev team.”
- “It makes the game too easy to figure out and heavily impacts the game's replayability.”
- “It adds replay value finally, which is what the game has been missing since day one.”
music
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being obnoxious and unappealing, with many users finding the announcing painful to listen to. Overall, the supporting audio features, including commentary and menu navigation, are considered lackluster.
- “The announcing is painful to listen to, the soundtrack is obnoxious, and the physics/collision system is consistently terrible.”
- “Most of the supporting features are pretty mediocre (commentary, music, menu navigation, etc.), but that's understandable.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express that while the game has potential, the emotional impact is currently hindered by frustrating gameplay mechanics, particularly the unreliable catching system that detracts from the overall experience.
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as laugh-out-loud funny, with players often finding themselves surprised by the comedic twists and darkly humorous moments that lead them to exclaim phrases like "that's it, he's dead."
- “Many times I've said, 'That's it, he's dead.' It's hilarious.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
- “The game's humor is so clever; I found myself chuckling at every turn.”
story
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story aspect is praised for its excellent level of customization, enabling players to craft their own unique underdog narratives or journeys toward success.
- “An excellent level of customization allows you to create the perfect underdog story or journey towards your goal.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's straightforward approach to monetization, noting the absence of flashy graphics and intrusive ads, which contributes to a more enjoyable and authentic football experience.