NFL Pro Era II
- October 16, 2023
- StatusPRO Inc
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Get on PS Store"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.
PC
Playstation 5
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game features improved graphics and smoother gameplay compared to its predecessor, making it more enjoyable for players.
- There are new game modes and additional features that enhance the overall experience, such as the ability to customize your character and interact with teammates on the field.
- Despite its issues, many players find the game fun and engaging, especially for those who are fans of football and VR gaming.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes, inconsistent gameplay mechanics, and poor AI behavior from players.
- PCVR users feel neglected as new updates and features are primarily released for Meta Quest users, leading to frustration among loyal customers.
- Many players believe the game lacks depth and realism, with issues such as incorrect player likenesses, poor animations, and a lack of physics-based interactions.
- story14 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 platforms, with recent enhancements and new features being exclusive to Quest 2 and 3 users. Players express disappointment over the lack of updates for PC VR versions and the perception that the developers have abandoned Pro Era 2 in favor of turning Pro Era 1 into a live service game. Overall, while the game is praised for its performance on Quest headsets, the exclusivity of updates has led to mixed feelings among the community.
“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.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the latest update have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the boosted visuals and smoother gameplay, particularly on the Meta Quest 2/3. However, despite these improvements, many feel that the graphical enhancements are not substantial enough to elevate the game significantly above its predecessor, leading to a perception of overall disappointment. For those without a Meta Quest headset, the visuals are still a slight improvement over the previous version, but may not justify the upgrade.
“Boosted graphics, much smoother gameplay, more intuitive and accurate passing motions, and a few extra game modes/additions to keep it interesting.”
“If you do not have a Meta Quest headset, I'd still just barely recommend PE2 over PE1 almost exclusively for the better visuals.”
“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.”
- gameplay5 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 like 2md:vr.
“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.”
- stability4 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 not stable enough 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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game received mixed reviews, with some users praising its performance while others reported significant stuttering issues and difficulties with inside-out tracking, necessitating a complete reinstall to resolve loading problems.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I love how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it easy to enjoy the game without any lag.”
“The game's optimization really shines, providing a seamless experience that enhances overall enjoyment.”
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % 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.”
“The background music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The sound effects are poorly mixed and often drown out the music.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's replayability is limited compared to other football titles, with some early-access games offering more content and free alternatives providing greater replay value for less cost.
“There are early access games with more content and other football games that offer greater replayability for less money, some even for free.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game after finishing it once.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in, as the side content feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- humor1 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 the game has some bugs.
“It is buggy, but it is funny as hell.”
