Arena Football
by Electronic Arts
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Video Game Reviews of Arena Football
Customer Review: EA Sports Nails It
Summary: 5 Stars
Arena Football by EA Sports is one of the most fun sports video games I have ever played. Being an avid AFL fan, I was going to be more of a stickler for rules, gameplay, and overall presentation than most people, but this effort by EA is one worth commending. This game is truly a good representation of what the AFL is all about. The gameplay is faster than madden, the playbook likens to that of a real AFL team, and all the little details that make the AFL great are included.
One of the best features about the game is the "control the reciever" function. Before the snap, you can select which reciever you want to control by scrolling through them with the "B" button, and you can run your route and break it off when neccesary. One thing you have to be aware of is the time frame to throw the ball. In the AFL, there is a certain window of opportunity to throw the ball and once it's gone, you might as well throw the ball away. The hits over the wall are like the AFL, and the after play animations will appeal to a younger audience as well.
All the teams are in the game, including over 30 historical AFL teams such as the New Orleans Night, who's uniforms liken themselves to Zubaz. The gameplay, season mode, and overall representation of the AFL is very good in this game. While the lighting in the game is more like a rock concert, there is still plenty of visibility on the field. Overall the pyrotechnics combined with razzle dazzle play that is the AFL makes for a great game, that will not only fill the appetite for AFL fans, but definitly drag in the casual fan.