PRO ERA
- December 23, 2022
- StatusPRO Inc
- 4h median play time
"PRO ERA is a VR NFL simulation game, set to offer a realistic and immersive experience as an NFL quarterback. Compete in games, improve skills through drills, play catch with friends in NFL stadiums, and feel the thrill of leading a team under the bright lights. Developed by StatusPRO, a company founded by athletes, the game aims to bring fans closer to the gridiron than ever before."
Reviews
- The game offers an incredibly immersive experience, putting players in the role of an NFL quarterback with realistic stadium atmospheres and crowd interactions.
- Despite its bugs, the game has a solid foundation and enjoyable mechanics, making it fun for casual players and football fans alike.
- The graphics and presentation are a step up from previous versions, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can severely disrupt gameplay, including issues with AI behavior and passing mechanics.
- There is a lack of updates and communication from the developers, leading to frustration among players who feel the game has been abandoned.
- Gameplay can feel limited, as players are restricted to only playing as a quarterback and often have to watch their team during defensive plays, leading to downtime.
- gameplay23 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this title shows promise with immersive features and polished throwing mechanics, but is marred by significant bugs and inconsistencies that disrupt the experience. While some players enjoy the fun mechanics and potential for multiplayer, many find the gameplay too easy to exploit, lacking depth and refinement, particularly in passing and AI behavior. Overall, the game has a solid foundation but requires substantial updates and improvements to reach its full potential.
“The gameplay is great and is probably the best football VR sim out there and worth the 30 dollar price tag.”
“Good gameplay options to keep you interested (season games, drills, practice, etc.).”
“The throwing mechanic is very polished and actually goes where you throw it.”
“Was a decent amount of fun at first, then it got old quickly, and the lack of updates to the AI or any mechanics ruined this game.”
“There are quite a few bugs in this game that completely destroy any sense of gameplay. If you call a hurry-up, sometimes your players will just stop where they were at the end of the last play and set for the next play, completely randomly spread across the field.”
“So much potential let down by awful passing mechanics.”
- stability22 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that severely impact gameplay, including freezing at the main menu and game-breaking issues like untackle-able ball carriers. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the overall consensus highlights a lack of polish and communication from developers, making the experience frustrating for many.
“It freezes at the main menu when you get to the sitting or standing mode and won't go past that!”
“The fact that the game is in as buggy of a state as it is right now and there has been zero communication from the devs is a big red flag.”
“So many glitches that it makes it unplayable.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant improvement over the Quest 2 version, enhancing immersion. However, some criticize the overall quality as subpar, likening it to older titles like Madden 2002, and express a desire for more graphical options and quality improvements. While the visuals are generally considered good, there are calls for further enhancements to elevate the experience.
“Superior graphic quality, better realistic than Quest 2 version!”
“The graphics are really good, and I was very immersed while trying to avoid 310-pound men from killing me.”
“Graphically a step up from the Quest version which does add to the immersion.”
“Graphics look like Madden circa 2002; names are added but not faces, and the animations are subpar.”
“Graphics are not Madden quality, but it's VR NFL football where you control the QB.”
“A bit buggy, and graphics aren't the best.”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as lacking believability, with some awkward dialogue, but the enhanced graphics in the PCVR version significantly improve immersion compared to the Quest 2 version. Overall, while the narrative may not be its strongest aspect, the visual upgrade contributes positively to the experience.
“The story is often not very believable and the dialogue can be weird.”
“It definitely is quite a story.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's environments are visually appealing without significantly impacting performance; however, gameplay optimization is still needed for longer play sessions. While there are some performance and design issues, there is optimism for improvement with continued development and refinement.
“Good environments without being taxing on performance.”
“The gameplay needs to be optimized further before it can be played for a decent amount of time.”
“Has some performance and design issues.”
“Conclusion: I see great potential in the game if it receives continued development, refinement, and optimization.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highlighted by an exciting stadium environment and enthusiastic crowd chants, creating a fun experience. However, some players find the audio quality of character interactions lacking and feel that the crowd dynamics could be enhanced with more immersive events.
“I don't think there's much that compares to the stadium atmosphere, with the crowd chanting.”
“Extremely fun, the atmosphere is incredibly good.”
“My only complaints are that the offensive coordinator is annoying as heck; mute him when you get the chance. It sounds like everyone is talking into an awful mic, especially Lamar, who has the added benefit of sounding like he really doesn't want to be recording the lines. Finally, the crowd atmosphere is a little lackluster; I could have wished for some more stadium events to happen to get me more immersed.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized as a cash grab, leveraging the NFL license without offering any innovative features or content.
“This game feels like a cash grab using an NFL license; there's nothing new or innovative here.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its immersive quality, with the soundtrack and crowd noise effectively enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The soundtrack and crowd noise create an incredibly immersive experience.”
“The music really enhances the atmosphere of the game.”
“I love how the soundtrack complements the gameplay perfectly.”