Pro Strategy Football 2016
- September 6, 2016
- Kerry Batts
Get on SteamPro Strategy Football 2016 is a realistic American football simulation focused on coaching and management. It offers a full range of coaching options, including an advanced mode, and features such as realistic ratings, weather, injuries, and penalties. Players can choose to coach at a beginner or expert level, or let the AI coach while they focus on management. The game also includes career options and touch screen capabilities.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a deep coaching simulation experience with a variety of play-calling options and realistic statistics.
- The user interface is excellent, allowing for easy management of team strategies and play designs.
- The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic 16-bit football games, appealing to fans of old-school sports simulations.
- The graphics are simplistic and cartoonish, lacking the detail expected from modern games, which may deter some players.
- There is minimal front-office management and depth, making it feel more like a mobile game than a comprehensive football simulation.
- The price point is considered high for the content offered, leading to suggestions for a price reduction or more features to justify the cost.
- graphics10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simplistic and cartoonish, lacking the detail and polish found in competitors like Madden or Front Page Sports. While they are deemed serviceable for representing gameplay, many users feel that an update to a more modern style could enhance the overall experience, especially considering the current pricing. Overall, those seeking high-quality graphics akin to next-gen console games may be disappointed.
“Psf graphics give me a good enough representation of the play results.”
“The graphics are simplistic, but serviceable.”
“While the game does include animated action of the plays as they unfold, the graphics are cartoonish and don't show much real detail.”
“Warning: if you're looking for the next console-like arcade football game with next-gen graphics, this isn't for you.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received criticism for being repetitive and lacking quality, with some users noting that a track is seemingly reused from another game, Blood Bowl. Overall, it appears that the sound effects and musical composition do not meet players' expectations.
“I'm pretty sure the one music track used over and over again in the game is ripped from Blood Bowl. I would probably report it if I cared enough.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after just a few hours of gameplay.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience at all.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay excels in its coaching simulation and mechanics, setting a new standard in the genre, but some users find it overall shallow and lacking depth.
“Where the game knocks it out of the park is in its coaching sim and mechanics—no game has ever done it better.”
“- Gameplay is as shallow as the rest of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's optimization for its realistic simulation of performance, where strategies can succeed against strong opponents but may falter against weaker teams, adding depth to the gameplay experience.
“The game's optimization is severely lacking, leading to frustrating performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
“I often encounter significant lag and frame drops, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.”
“The optimization feels rushed, resulting in frequent crashes and unresponsive controls during critical moments.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express strong emotional support for the game, highlighting its ability to resonate deeply with them. The heartfelt sentiments suggest that the game successfully evokes feelings of connection and empathy.
“I want to chime in here and offer a heartfelt word of support for this game.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story presented in the game is somewhat misleading; while the store page provides an accurate overview, it fails to convey the full depth and nuances of the narrative.
“While the store page doesn't deceive, they don't tell the entire story, either.”
“The plot twists felt forced and left me more confused than engaged.”
“Character development was lacking, making it hard to care about their fates.”
