Front Page Sports Football
- October 2, 2014
- Cyanide Studio
- 12h median play time
Front Page Sports Football belongs in the obituaries on page 2. This game is a hard to navigate, depthless nightmare that will leave you questioning your actual worth in the scope of human reality. There is no way to find how to sign free agents, or trade players, or draft, or do anything outside of call the plays for the actual games. That’s fun enough, but it is far from the reason anyone has ever played a sports simulation game. The whole point is to make diminutive decisions about your teams present and future, and see those decisions work or fail in the long run. Front Page Sports Football strips you of that privilege and gives it to the computer. I do not recommend this game to anyone, except for those desperate few who have played every sports game ever and just want the game to do all the work for them.
Get on SteamFront Page Sports Football is a strategic football simulation game that allows you to manage your team through multiple seasons, with customizable gameplans and over 2,300 plays to choose from. As the coach, you can scout and draft new players, analyze opponents' weaknesses, and develop your players' skills on the road to victory. The game features 2D and 3D game replays, training regimens, and real-time coaching adjustments, with over 20 player statistics influencing performance.
Reviews
- The game has potential for a solid front office football manager experience.
- Some players found enjoyment in the management aspects and strategy of building a winning team.
- The 3D mode can work well with updated drivers, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and an unresponsive interface, making it nearly unplayable.
- It lacks essential features like multiplayer, league customization, and realistic gameplay mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Many players feel it does not live up to the legacy of the original Front Page Sports series, with poor graphics and gameplay that fails to capture the essence of football.
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received significant criticism, with users describing them as subpar and lacking depth, particularly in 3D mode. Many players have experienced technical issues that hinder gameplay, such as freezing screens and inability to progress beyond a 2D overhead view. Overall, there is a strong desire for improved graphical quality and functionality, as current offerings are deemed inadequate.
“I took offscreen screenshots with my iPhone and uploaded the shots to my artwork section if you want to see them!”
“Check my public artwork in my profile to see my screenshots proving that I did in fact play this game and did this.”
“I want this game to be playable as it is the only graphical sim I can find, but it just is not.”
“Graphically it's crap; there is no sound, so queue up your favorite Steam albums or whatever.”
“I am one who would like you to stick to the old game with much improved graphics.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its ability to elicit genuine laughter, particularly through amusing interactions like players colliding and ending up in comical positions. While the humor is enhanced by realistic gameplay, some users feel that the humor could be diminished by less effective translations. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to the fun experience.
“Tackling is especially hilarious as players just run by each other and sometimes they both fall down and lie prone on the ground in a fetal position.”
“It made me laugh.”
“It will be more fun, more realistic, but unfortunately less impaired by hilarious translations.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its poor execution, with users highlighting significant issues in AI and basic controls, leading to a frustrating experience even after a brief playtime.
“So many basic things wrong here, both from an AI perspective and a basic gameplay perspective.”
“The 'gameplay', if you will, is horrible and there are no actual controls over the players.”
“The other 10% (if that) is in the 3D gameplay view... terrible.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game currently has bugs and requires significant optimization, which they hope will improve over time.
“The game has a solid foundation, but there are bugs that need to be fixed and much-needed optimization that will come with time.”
“The developers are actively working on optimization, which shows their commitment to improving the overall experience.”
“I appreciate the ongoing efforts to optimize the game, making it run smoother and enhancing gameplay.”
“There are bugs that need to be fixed and much-needed optimization that will come with time.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game currently lacks any music, leaving a silent experience for players.
“There is no music in the game yet.”
“The soundtrack is completely absent, which makes the experience feel empty.”
“I was really hoping for a good score, but there’s just silence.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with players experiencing frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during gameplay. Users report being unable to progress past the initial game setup, often leading to forced reboots. Overall, the game appears to have significant stability issues that hinder the gaming experience.
“I have played this game off and on for about 36 hours, but I have not been able to play a game yet. I train and set my depth charts, pick my game plan, train some more, and then on game day, I get a screen that says 'summary' or 'live game.' When I pick 'live game,' it goes to the 2D overhead screen and just stays there for 25 minutes. Once, I clicked 'leave game' and it froze up, forcing me to reboot. That is my 36 hours in a nutshell. I am not sure where the new patch is or if it auto-downloads when you start up again. I also downloaded the SQLite and copied the DB file that was added to the mods yesterday, but I still cannot play a game. I do know that I need a new graphics card because I have never been able to play 3D in any game, but 2D always works, so I am back to FM 2015 and FOF 7. They are okay so far.”
“The game is incredibly unstable. I keep experiencing crashes and freezes, making it nearly impossible to enjoy any gameplay. It's frustrating to invest time into setting up my team only to have the game crash before I can even play.”
“Every time I try to start a match, the game either freezes or crashes. I've tried reinstalling and updating, but nothing seems to help. It's disappointing because I really want to enjoy this game, but the stability issues are ruining the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and non-immersive, leading to a lack of enjoyment and overall negative recommendations.
“I really wanted to like this, but due to the fact that this game is still extremely tedious and non-immersive, my (non)recommendation has not changed.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
