Mutant Football League 2
- May 31, 2024
- Digital Dreams Entertainment
- 38h median play time
Get on Steam"Mutant Football League 2" is an arcade-style football game with 8-on-8 gameplay and over-the-top violence. It features mutant players and deadly traps in the arenas, allowing for strategic play and the use of dirty tricks to defeat opponents. The game is a sequel to the classic Sega Genesis games Mutant League Football and Mutant League Hockey.
Reviews
- Gameplay is solid and fun, with improvements in mechanics and graphics compared to the first game.
- The game has a great replay factor and offers enjoyable arcade-style action that is accessible to all players.
- The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing potential for a great final product.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks many features, with several bugs and balance issues present in the early access version.
- Some mechanics and gameplay elements feel too similar to Madden, which disappoints fans hoping for a unique experience.
- There are performance issues, including crashes and frame rate drops, particularly on certain platforms like the Steam Deck.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the latest installment has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment over its similarities to Madden, feeling it lacks the unique, arcade-style mechanics of its predecessor, MFL 1. However, many also praise the core football mechanics as solid and addictive, noting improvements in gameplay and graphics, despite some glitches and a lack of content at launch. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, there are calls for more innovative features and less reliance on familiar mechanics.
“All that said, the mechanics of the football itself are fantastic.”
“Good: the gameplay loop is solid and fun and works.”
“Gameplay feels a lot better than MFL1; it has its glitches and faults, but the bones of MFL2 seem to be better than MFL1.”
“What I disliked: mechanics felt too similar to Madden. In MFL 1, your movements and mechanics weren't realistic; I could jump 12 feet in the air and I loved it. It reminded me of NFL Street. Now it's back to reality.”
“Final thoughts: I was a little disappointed. As I mentioned earlier, in MFL 1 it was like playing NFL Blitz or NFL Street; it felt nothing like simulation football and I was happy for it. This game felt too much like playing Madden when it came to the mechanics, not to mention the card packs reminded me of Madden Ultimate Team mode.”
“Sucking up all the time that could have been used for developing new systems, polishing mechanics, and improving gameplay, leaving it a creatively bankrupt copy and paste job.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics have seen significant improvements compared to the first installment, with a new art style and polished visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. While some users noted that the graphics can appear outdated on lower settings, the game remains playable on various devices, including handhelds. There is a general hope for further enhancements in future updates.
“I like the new art style.”
“The graphics are a huge leap forward from MFL 1, and the gameplay is hella addictive.”
“Very nice graphical and netcode improvements over MFL 1!”
“The graphics and physics are also a bit outdated, but the gameplay is so good that you forget about it after a couple of minutes slaying your opponents on the field.”
“I can safely say it is playable even in the current state on the ROG Ally Z1E, albeit turned down graphically, but that is a huge selling point for me as this feels like a very mobile game.”
“Slight update from my post in discussion: I've managed to get it to boot into a match on the Steam Deck by putting all graphic settings to low and using Proton Experimental, but unfortunately still can't play all the way through a match as it cuts out and forces a boot. Such a shame really; I think as of right now I'll continue to get it refunded.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers express strong opposition to the inclusion of microtransactions and purchasable in-game currency, citing concerns that such monetization strategies can detract from the overall gaming experience and lead to a focus on profit over innovation. They urge developers to resist these practices to avoid turning beloved franchises into cash-grabs.
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players into spending money to enjoy the game.”
“I appreciate that the game offers plenty of content without requiring additional purchases.”
“The developers have struck a great balance between monetization and player experience, making it enjoyable without feeling exploitative.”
“Finally, for the love of god and all that is holy and sacred: do not put microtransactions or purchasable in-game currency into the game.”
“Be the force against the monolith of greed, excess, and monetization that EA has turned Madden into.”
“Microtransactions and monetization destroyed Madden, turning football fans' pastime into a nightmare, where the only innovation and creativity displayed in the game was on how the developers and publishers were going to milk more money out of the consumer.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, while the game exhibits some minor glitches and bugs, particularly with no huddle plays, the gameplay is generally smooth and shows improvement over its predecessor, MFL1.
“Even though it is buggy in some parts of the game.”
“A few minor glitches when using no-huddle plays, but other than that, the gameplay is rather smooth at launch.”
“It has its glitches and faults, but the foundation of MFL2 seems to be better than MFL1.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is currently lacking, with users experiencing significant performance issues, particularly on the Steam Deck, which is described as a pre-alpha machine with numerous problems. Players express hope for future updates to improve performance and overall gameplay experience.
“Happy to update this review when performance issues are resolved so we can fully enjoy the game and, of course, more teams.”
“Happy to update this review when the teething issues with performance get fixed so we can play the game and, of course, more teams.”
“Looking forward to further optimizations and just excited in general.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated by players, who find it entertaining and a standout feature alongside its gameplay. However, some users express a desire for more substantial content at launch, indicating that while the humor is enjoyable, it shouldn't overshadow the need for a more complete gaming experience.
“Absolutely love the game, it's really funny and it definitely has the best gameplay of any football game on the market.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality. However, some users express a desire for the option to mute commentary while still enjoying the gameplay sounds alongside the music.
“The music is pretty good and the game looks great as well!”
“Also, can we please find a way to shut off the commentary? I'll just throw on some music, but I still like to hear the gameplay sounds while I'm playing.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The background music is too loud and drowns out the important sound effects, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.”
