About This Game Axis Football OverviewAxis Football is a high-quality, 3D American Football Game. Choose from 32 team and play in either season mode or quick match against AI or local multiplayer. A great alternative to Madden, Axis Football features excellent controls and a unique aimed passing system that gives unprecedented accuracy and control of where the ball is thrown. Unlike the few other football games, Axis Football was specifically designed for play on a computer and takes full advantage of the mouse/keyboard controls as well as controllers.Teams and RostersAll 32 cities from the NFL are represented in Axis Football. Each team features its own ranking in passing, running, pass defense, run defense, and special teams. Additionally, each player in the game comes complete with their own stats for all of the various football metrics (speed, tackling, blocking, etc.). The names, numbers, and races of all players are stored in external files allowing for complete customization/modification of rosters. Complete mod support will be added soon!Axis Football 2015 Features and UpdatesSeason Mode with different schedules each year and season-long stats!Coach Mode Call the plays and watch the action! Available in both quick match and season mode!Controller Support. You can now use your XBox 360 controller to play!2-Player, Local Multiplayer. Using two controllersPlayer Mod Support You have control over the name, number, and race of each player in the gameUniform Mod Support Have complete control over each team's home and away uniformsSteam Achievements.Steam Trading Cards.I know Axis Football doesn't have everything that you want it to have - yet! It's going to take some time to get all of the features that you have come to expect. I'm asking for your support in helping build a football game franchise that gives players options. I'm in this for the long-haul. If you decide not to purchase the game, I ask that you at least mention it to a friend! 7aa9394dea Title: Axis Football 2015Genre: SportsDeveloper:Axis GamesPublisher:Axis GamesRelease Date: 15 Jul, 2015 Axis Football 2015 Download For Mobile Paid Alpha for the 2016 version. It sucks, too.. Ok I\u2019m fully supporting these devs because this is really the only way that we are likely to get a good football sim on the PC. EA has exclusive deals with NFL and NCAA and will never port to the PC. MS is trying to make make exclusive deals with 2K so that they can have sports games exclusive to xb1 and MS10. In addition It looks like MS is trying to start yet again their own distribution network for the PC that will only run on xb1 and MS10.I don\u2019t like this environment where you are being forced to buy a console or upgrade an OS just so you can play games. If you are like me and don\u2019t like the way this is going then you need to support indie developers like this who are really trying to make a difference.With that said I have played this version and it is rough when compared to titles created by EA and 2K. Lets face it those guys have massive resources and they get massive support from the console makers as well. This developer is small with very little recourses and no support from valve which is a shame. If valve and steam want to continue to remain dominant on the PC platform then they need to be supporting projects like these as much as they can.And If you want a good football sim on the PC then you need to be supporting these guys as well. Even with limited resources this dev has done an outstanding job with what he has had to work with. They will have a 2016 version coming out in July and I have seen the improvements they have made. They are still not where they need or want to be but they are making great progress. If they continue to make the same progress over the next year that they made this past year then they are well on their way to making a really good football sim.I understand that everyone wants it to have NFL and NCAA teams represented in the game. Well they have that covered in the upcoming version. The devs have opened this game up to Mod support and modders have already added uniforms, graphics, logos and rosters to match both NFL and NCAA teams. So day one you will be able to download that content and play with you favorite team.Bottom line I am not affiliated with these devs in any way. I did not help with the mods and I did not receive any free software nor would I ask or except any free copies. I simply want everyone that enjoys playing those other games on the consoles to support these guys. I understand that it may take a few years with the current size of their budget and the size of their dev team. They need our support if they are going to make this game better please consider buying this version and the 2016 version when it\u2019s released. You can go to youtube and see the progress they are making. 2 thumbs up to Axis football keep up the good work guys.. Definitely has potential. Nice that you aim manually where you want to throw. In time with extra support, could be something special.. *Updated* With more play time I have come to realize this game is great for what it is. Didn't experience some of the bugs others have mentioned. Little hard to pass but I've gotten use to it. I actually like the fact I can throw away the ball since I have control. Overall its playable and works for what it is. Yes this game needs a lot of work but with more support it'll get there. Don't buy this and expect a Madden or 2K experience. If you buy it make sure you read the description and see what the devs are planning. They know its not where we want it to be so no need to tell them. RIght now this game has LOTS of potential but needs the support to help it develop and grow.. Finally an American football game on Steam! And yet, this review, at best, is a neutral review.Don't get me wrong, it can be entertaining! And I dont regret the purchase. And the dev is great! Very friendly, and seems really dedicated to the game. Its just so....lacking. Literally. I'll list the cons first, then the pros, to end the review on a good note!The season mode feels so basic. There is no stats, schedule, nothing. In fact, it feels more like it just randomly generates a matchup to play after each game played. To show what I mean by generating a matchup after each game, this is an experience I had in my season. I was the New England Volunteers( New England Patriots, fyi) and I had to play the New Orleans Crusaders( New Orleans Saints.) I played them as the road team, on, Week 4. On Week 6, I again played the Crusaders, in the Crusaders stadium. The endzones had the Crusaders name in both games. One was played in clear weather, the next in the rain. Next, the playbooks. Ok I love to strategize about football. One thing I love about Madden video games, is to look at the playbooks to see all the different plays, formations, etc. Axis football, instead has a tiny playbook. I counted the plays. Offensively, there is 45 plays, counting Speacial Teams plays. There are 45 defensive plays, counting the special teams, again. Not much variety. The game is broke down into two(2) 5 minute halves. With limited plays, you'll probably use the same play anywhere between 5-20 times A GAME. For me, most second halves are dull. But, hey, thats just me. Just needed to point it out.The Ai needs a whole new overhaul. Really.There isn't probably, a game that you dont eventually know how to defeat and counter the Ai. But this, this Ai is so simple and easy to beat. Even on the hardest setting, I still won and even earned an achievement from it! In this case, it was for the Comeback Kids achievement. Gotta overcome a 21+ halftime deficit. Even on the hardest possible difficulty, I had to goof off for the first half, just to ensure the Ai was ahead by 21+ points. I won 36-35, even with the clock bugging out, and not stopping when it should have! On another football game, I would've lost. On Axis Football 2015, I dont think its possible for the Ai to win, unless you play horribly, or your team's ratings are lower than the Ai, but thats still winnable.Next the price. For what they're asking for it, this game lacks in. I bought the game during the promo sale, with 10% off. The game is not worth $20. Given the current state its in, 5-7 bucks is its worth at max. Maybe $10 since its the only one on Steam. Bugs abound, but none seem to be game-breaking, thankfully. How many times has the playbook glitched after an interception, or kickoff, showing offensive plays, when Im on defense? Its super annoying. And, the worst case of it struck AFTER 1.4 came out! Most of the second half for me, I was stuck using my Nickel formation, since every other formation showed my offensive playbook. Still won, and not game breaking, but still.I'll now list the few pros:Creative take on the team names.A step up from Backyard football.Good dev, even if experience is a little lacking.Final thoughts.Not a bad game, not a great game. Way too easy, even with the new passing mechanic. The game also lacks way to much in game modes. Not even a practice mode(greatly needed) kicking game is wild, and even the roster modding seems to have gotten off to a rocky start, according to some comments in the community hub.The store page says this is a great alternative to playing Madden. Playing this, it greatly increases my desire to dig out any of my Madden games and play them. Or any of my other football games, for that matter, though none are on the PC and obviously not on Steam.The dev also says hes in this for the long haul. However, its already been noted that next year, Axis Football 2016 will be available for purchase, so its up to you to decide if the long haul means this game, or if whether in a few years Madden will have a rival football game to compete with. Actually, I believe when I saw game play of this game, it was on Axis Football 2014, so it would seem each year equals a new release, with, presumably, more game modes, etc.The achievements are also easy to achieve. My first game with 100% achievements, and I earned them all in 9.0 hours of gameplay exactly, according to Steam.There are plenty of cons, yes. But, I still recommend to at least try it out. If anything, you can learn about the game of football. Or experience a decent dev. Or relive the early days of football video games.. Alright so, lets all keep in mind this is not a Madden game.With that out of the way, lets begin on what this game currently offers, plans and needs.Keeping it quick and simple:1. Passing is rough, its much easier to run currently as they can basically pick you off quite easily 1 on 1, as you can on defense.2. Running is very fun, however they need to add some of Maddens ideas such as, Hitstick, Stiffarm, Spin and overall more balance towards all running styles Offensive and Defensive.3. The rubberbanding that currently is in-game will I am sure be fixed sooner later, however it really causes some issues when your playing the game, mostly on offensive side however it makes it rough to make plays on defense aswell.4. The AI on passing is amazing, AI QB's are very accurate and this not only causes issues because they can just bomb it everytime if they wanted, they can hit their screens very quickly on the move with 95% accuracy. This should be looked into as it can unbalance the game in serious need-to-win games.5. Fantasy draft and other goodies that are planned to be added would make this game have so much more to offer, I hope they release a huge content patch in August like they have planned as this game has so much potential being one of the only Football games on PC and new.I recommend this game because I am a diehard football fan, however if you easily are butthurt over AI kicking your teams butt, you may want to avoid this game currently and look it up after a year or so of patching.Might have been a little to early release, but we need to support games that we like, specially rare Football ones. :). Like many reviewers said, this is NOT MADDEN. It's a solid Indie effort which currently highlights a great aimed passing feature. Pros:- All 'official' pro cities represented but for obvious copyright reasons, I thought the dev was very clever with each team name. You will have no trouble identifying each game team's counterpart in the big leagues.- As mentioned before, the aimed passing feature- on easy, the AI is too easy but seemed to get challenging on the harder levelsCons:- On all levels AI needs a little more beefing up. Have AI adjust to player's preferential play style during the game which would force the player to quit using plays that 'always work'*Rather than list the below items as 'Cons', I understand the game is still being developed so...Needing:- At 1920 x 1080, I feel the status bar gets 'in the way' of the view during the receiving portion of a kickoff or punt return. A way to alleviate this would be to get dev to move the bar down a little bit. Have not tried lower resolutions- Color blind features needed - namely for the ground 'target' circles. Being partially color blind myself, I have gotten used to noticing the circle during passing plays but still have a hard time seeing the target circle when about to recv. from a kickoff or punt.- REAL time 4 qtrs of play. Maybe have a mode where one could do a quick game (the way it's set now) then have a more official mode using the official clock times- Some of the Madden features for being able to throw off blockers - hitstick, etc Maybe a quick view change once a pass or kick is caught or after a ball is handed off where one could look from the player's POV while running the play after the catch or hand. *OR*- Keep the same view since I get that you want 2 players to be able to share the same screen (friend at a friend's house sort of thing) then maybe slow the game down a little bit. I think all the AI players noticeably all run around the same speed >> FAST. Greater variability on each individual AI and player controllered players so that some run faster, some slower. Some defenders block and pass rush better, some don't. etc.. By slowing the game down some, a player can read the defense a little more, maybe find the holes to run through.Otherwise it's a FOOTBALL GAME FOR THE PC! I think it's worth it. If you're tight with the money, maybe hold out to see what the new 2016 version will be about. I bought in now because the dev needs to earn a living too, and so I gladly supported his efforts for this 2015 edition and will most likely shell out some more moola for the 2016 version. I'll become a 'lifer' supporter if I see great improvements in the 2016 version because that's usually a good sign that the dev is in it to win it!. Its great to see a football game on PC!!! that being said.. this game has a lot of issues the dev always says will be fixed for their "2016 version" instead of updates that need to happen for his current verison. Things like a kicker easily hitting a 65 yard FG every time for AI or not having 4 quarters for a football game... I love seeing a football game on steam but "wait til 2016 version" Is not acceptable from the dev for things that should be included now it has me giving a thumbs down.I would say to not give into their kickstarter for their 2016 edition until they fix the issues plaguing this version. I will be happy to turn this review into a positive when these core issues are fixed by the devs. At such an early stage in a franchise it is definately not a good sign they are going the way of EA\/Madden with "wait til next years version for this basic feature".. The "unique aimed passing system" is part of why the game sucks so bad. I just move my mouse cursor to the receiver and he catches it no matter what. Only partial controller support?? Meh not good for a sports game. It needs to be fixed so that it has full controller support. You just cant have a mouse and keyboard sports game. Some people are for that I guess but it ruins the gameplay detrimentally. It's a very crude version a bit better than tecmo football but not nearly even close to madden 98 lol. They have much work to do on this game. The only reason I am not giving it a negative review is because it is the only football game on steam. I appreciate that someone finally did it. It needs to be fixed and designed for controller gameplay. Nobody want's to play a sports game with the mouse. I hope they fix the passing so your not just moving your cursor across the screen pretty silly. Overall I will follow it and hope they improve it.. It's not as polished nor does it have as many features as a game like Madden.This said the game is quite fun and surprisingly addicting. The game's throwing system is very enjoyable and uses the mouse well. The game is surprisingly challenging, but not over so by any means. The throwing takes some practice to get down.Overall I think the game is a pretty good arcade style football game. It may scratch your itch for an American Football or sports game in general for the pc, like it has mine.
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