Desktop Dynasties

About

"Desktop Dynasties: Pro Football" is an American football simulation game where players build and manage their own franchise, making decisions in player drafts, trades, and free agency. The game features deep AI challenges for general managers and real-time gameplay for on-field coaching. Additional features include a league allocation draft, rookie draft, and the ability to edit team colors and uniforms - all aimed at providing an immersive and engaging football management experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging management experience for American football fans, allowing players to scout, draft, and build their teams.
It has a casual and easy-to-learn gameplay style that makes it enjoyable for players who want to track stats and manage their teams without getting bogged down in complexity.
The developer is active in the community and open to suggestions, which adds to the game's potential for future improvements.

The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including unplayable states, poor graphics, and unfinished features, leading to a frustrating experience.
There is a lack of customization options for teams and players, which limits the depth of the management experience.
The game feels abandoned by the developer, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of updates and fixes since its initial release.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some users appreciating the cool animations and variety of teams, while others criticize the poor texture loading and unwatchable animations. Overall, the graphics are deemed subpar, not meeting expectations for a PC game, but the franchise elements are highlighted as the main draw.
- “Ayes: cool graphics, cool animations, plenty of teams, cool idea of board game, interesting ideas of spreadsheets, tables, and drafts.”
- “Textures don't load properly, starting a new game leads to a hang where the ball is on the field but no players are, and no plays can be called. It's just an absolute mess with graphics that wouldn't pass muster in a free-to-play mobile game, never mind on PC.”
- “I don't expect much graphics-wise from a small developer, but the animations really are unwatchable.”
- “The graphics and gameplay aren't great, but the whole franchise part of it is a blast.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is highly enjoyable for players who love scouting and drafting, offering a fun team-building experience despite lacking in graphics and overall gameplay quality.
- “The graphics and gameplay aren't great, but the whole franchise part of it is a blast.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight the high replayability of the game, attributing it to the capable opponents that enhance the overall fun and challenge in each playthrough.
- “Your opponents are capable, leading to very high replayability and lots of fun.”
- “The variety of strategies and choices keeps the game fresh, making me want to play again and again.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the different paths and outcomes, ensuring I never get bored.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, while the game experiences some minor glitches typical of early releases, the developer is proactive in addressing and resolving these issues promptly.
- “As with all early release games, there are a few glitches here and there; however, the developer is very quick to investigate and resolve them.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple freezes and bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”