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
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR2
Reviews
- The game features all NFL teams and stadiums, providing a comprehensive football experience with plenty of playable content including locker room, practice field, and season mode.
- The new features and improvements in gameplay mechanics, such as coach confidence and sideline interactions, add depth and make the game more engaging.
- The graphics and overall performance have seen improvements, making the game visually appealing and fun to play, especially for VR enthusiasts.
- The multiplayer experience is severely lacking, with very few players online, making it difficult to find head-to-head matches.
- The game is riddled with bugs and inconsistencies, including issues with player animations, passing mechanics, and AI behavior, which detract from the overall experience.
- Many players feel that the game does not justify its price, as it feels more like an update to the previous version rather than a fully realized sequel, with numerous gameplay and technical issues still present.
- story32 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 88 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with players expressing disappointment over the lack of updates for the PC version and the exclusive focus on the Meta Quest platform. Many users recommend purchasing the latest version, Pro Era 2025, for Quest headsets, while suggesting that those without a Meta headset might still prefer Pro Era 2 for its superior visuals. Overall, the narrative surrounding the game's development indicates a shift towards a live service model, leaving earlier versions feeling neglected.
“If you have a Quest 2 or 3, go buy Pro Era 2025 on the Quest store; do not buy Pro Era 1 or 2 on Steam.”
“It seems that they have ceased all updates to PCVR and have switched to the Quest 2/3.”
“With their newest update (ability to play as a linebacker, more plays, better visuals) was sadly only shipped out to people who own the Meta Quest 2/3.”
“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.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics in the latest game iteration show some improvements, including higher fidelity visuals and smoother gameplay, but the upgrades are not substantial enough to overshadow gameplay quality. While the Steam version offers nicer visuals, the most significant enhancements are limited to players with Meta Quest headsets, leading some reviewers to view the overall graphical improvements as insufficient. Ultimately, the visuals are a slight step up from the previous version, but they may not justify a purchase for those who prioritize gameplay over graphics.
“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.”
“Given that the graphical upgrade isn't the largest, the gameplay really needs to shine through.”
“If you do not have a Meta Quest headset, I'd still just barely recommend PE2 over PE1 almost exclusively for the better visuals.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its inconsistency, particularly in blocking and passing mechanics, which lack a physics-based foundation. Users have noted janky controls and poor synchronization of voice lines with in-game actions, leading to a mediocre experience overall. Comparatively, other VR football titles, like 2md:vr, are recommended for their superior passing mechanics and better value.
“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.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, particularly in multiplayer mode, which detracts from the overall experience. Many recommend waiting for updates before purchasing, as issues like unresponsive gameplay and inconsistent mechanics significantly hinder enjoyment. Despite the bugs, some players find humor in the glitches, but overall, the game is deemed unstable and frustrating.
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has not been prominently featured, with users noting a lack of actual songs playing during gameplay. However, there is nostalgia for previous titles, particularly for tracks like "Desperado" from the first game, which were well-received and contributed to an exciting atmosphere.
“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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while performance is generally strong, there are significant issues with stuttering and loading times, necessitating uninstallation and reinstallation to resolve these problems. Additionally, challenges with inside-out tracking hinder gameplay experience.
“Stuttering issues; I had to uninstall and reinstall as it would stay on 'loading' forever.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers indicate that the game's replayability is lacking compared to other football titles, particularly those available for free or at a lower cost, which offer more content and engaging experiences.
“There are early access games with more content and other football games that offer more replayability for less money, some even for free.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently highlighted as a strong point, with many users finding it exceptionally funny despite the presence of bugs.
“It is buggy, but it is funny as hell.”
