NFL Pro Era II

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"NFL Pro Era II" is a football simulation game that offers a deep player progression system, allowing you to control and develop your own football player. With improved graphics and animations, the game aims to provide a realistic and immersive football experience. The game also includes a franchise mode where you can manage your own team, draft players, and make crucial decisions to lead your team to victory.

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Reviews

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features improved graphics and smoother gameplay compared to its predecessor, making it a more enjoyable experience.
There are new gameplay elements such as more plays, better scrambling mechanics, and enhanced immersion with team interactions.
Despite its issues, the game can provide fun moments, especially for die-hard football fans and those new to VR football games.

The game has significant bugs and performance issues, including crashes, inconsistent passing mechanics, and AI problems with player behavior.
PCVR players feel neglected as new updates and features are primarily released for Meta Quest users, leading to frustration among the community.
Many players report that the game lacks realism, with incorrect player likenesses, poor animations, and a general feeling of being an underdeveloped product.

story
14 mentions
0 % positive mentions
79 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The story surrounding the game's updates reveals a shift in focus from PC VR to Meta Quest 2/3, with significant new features and improvements being exclusive to these platforms. Players express disappointment over the lack of updates for PC VR versions and the perception that the sequels have been neglected in favor of turning the original game into a live service. Overall, while the game is praised for its performance on Quest headsets, the exclusivity and lack of cross-platform connectivity have left some users feeling frustrated.
- “This year instead of releasing a third game or updating PE2, the developers have decided to overhaul and update PE1 on Meta Quest exclusively and turn that into a live service game, leaving PE2 as complete shovelware.”
- “If you do not have a Meta Quest headset, I'd still just barely recommend PE2 over PE1 almost exclusively for the better visuals.”
- “I got a chance to play the Quest version of this game, and it looks damn near identical to its predecessor.”
graphics
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the latest update have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the boosted visuals and smoother gameplay, particularly on the Meta Quest 2/3. However, despite these improvements, many feel that the overall graphical enhancements are minimal and not enough to elevate the game significantly compared to its predecessor. For those without a Meta Quest headset, the visual upgrades may not justify the purchase, as the original game remains a more affordable option.
- “Boosted graphics, much smoother gameplay, more intuitive and accurate passing motions, and a few extra game modes/additions to keep it interesting.”
- “The Steam version I am reviewing here does have some nicer visuals to it.”
- “While the few upgrades this game brought compared to the first, like the higher fidelity graphics, this game can now be seen as an utter failure and this is something that even the developers have now admitted.”
- “If you do not have a Meta Quest headset, I'd still just barely recommend PE2 over PE1 almost exclusively for the better visuals.”
- “Given that the graphical upgrade isn't the largest, the gameplay really needs to shine through.”
gameplay
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this VR football title is criticized for its inconsistency, particularly in passing mechanics and blocking, which lack a physics-based approach. Users report janky experiences and poor synchronization of voice lines with in-game actions, leading to a generally mediocre experience, especially when compared to competing titles.
- “2MD:VR is far and away better with passing mechanics, and half the price.”
- “But the mediocre and at times poor gameplay of just playing the QB, the jank as mentioned, and the dev support turnaround that will happen in the coming months are what drives it down heavily.”
- “Blocking is inconsistent, nothing is physics-based, voice lines regularly do not line up with what is actually happening, and passing mechanics are inconsistent as well.”
- “I recommend that game over this one if throwing mechanics are what draws you to a VR football title.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is currently plagued by numerous bugs, particularly in multiplayer mode, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences such as delayed penalties and inconsistent player actions. While some users find humor in the glitches, many recommend waiting for updates and fixes before purchasing. Overall, the game is considered too unstable for a smooth experience at this time.
- “Currently, as I am writing this, the multiplayer is a buggy mess. Don't get it yet if that is the only reason you are getting this game.”
- “Game is super buggy. If you pick a single back play, you most of the time can't hike it. Once there was a delay of game penalty and then the clock kept running. Passing is a little weird and sometimes the offensive line will not block at all. I would not recommend it until maybe 2 months if they ever get more updates and fix their game.”
- “A little buggy and unnecessarily hard.”
optimization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game received mixed feedback; while some users praised its overall performance, others experienced significant stuttering issues and difficulties with inside-out tracking, leading to frustrating loading times that required reinstallation to resolve.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth performance even in intense situations.”
- “I love how the game runs seamlessly; the optimization really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, making it easy to enjoy the game without any lag.”
- “Stuttering issues; I had to uninstall and reinstall as it would stay on 'loading' forever.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and lag during gameplay.”
- “Even on high-end hardware, the performance is inconsistent and often frustrating.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting a lack of memorable tracks in the current version, while others fondly recall standout songs from previous installments that effectively enhanced the gaming experience.
- “Some of the songs in PE1, like 'Desperado', were really good and would get you hyped up.”
- “I myself have not heard any actual songs play in the game yet.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's replayability is limited compared to other early-access titles and football games, which offer more content and engaging experiences, often at a lower cost or even for free.
- “There are early access games with more content and other football games that offer more replayability for less money, some even for free.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it exceptionally funny, despite acknowledging that it has some bugs.
- “It is buggy, but it is funny as hell.”