Vision Casting: How an AFL Game Could Succeed

[knighthawksfan]

I would love too see a return of the afl football game maybe they should put that as a downloadable content on a madden title which would be better for people that don't want too pay 60 dollars.

[AussieChiefsFan]

Would be cool but I dont think it would take off

[jhamlin1971]

An AFL game could be highly successful if they can capture the "in-your-face" excitement of an actual game.

I think Backbreaker should of went this route for a follow on to their initial release. I believe with a few tweaks in gameplay and having the AFL license, would of helped boost sales for them.

The allure of an AFL game is the up close and personal experience fans get when they attend a game. There really isn't a bad seat in a smaller type arena vs. an NFL stadium. Another aspect fans enjoy is the high scoring that is generally displayed at each game. Combining all these elements would make for a great game. A different take on football from the NCAA and MADDEN versions.

Heck, 2k Sports should capitalize on this. That would be one fantastic game!

[elgreazy1]

Stay away from a league licensed game for Jeebus sake people! A football game can succeed with generic teams so long as there is plenty of functionality in game management, a good football engine, and robust online & community features. No company is willing to invest in it though. APF & BB didn't offer all those, which is why they ultimately failed.

[lavy23]

If it is a 15$ arcade game it can succeed... If it's a disc, no.

[rudeworld]

CFL..... Canadian Football League

[misterkrabz]

APF and BB didn't have actual league licenses though. As much as I believe that wasn't the only reason for those games failing, it was part of it.

Can you name one player in the Arena Football league? I can't. I can't even name a team. License or no license this game will never make it. Matter of they tried it already and it didn't take off...

[Kevin26385]

The AFL is barely alive...Doubtful a video game would fair well.

[Cryolemon]

Can you name one player in the Arena Football league? I can't. I can't even name a team. License or no license this game will never make it. Matter of they tried it already and it didn't take off...

Not off the top of my head, no.

I think one problem is that people have got used to Madden being the only football title, and anything else failing that hey now assume that no other football game is possible.

[JerzeyReign]

Re: Vision Casting: How an AFL Game Could Succeed

I don't see how a AFL game would succeed but I think those things could be applied to make a CFL game successful.

[Facts]

I'd watch the AFL if they let the LB roam around freely.

[WKUTopper9]

I think for this game to succeed we'd have to see the graphics of an EA game, the physics engine of Backbreaker, and the gameplay of All Pro 2K.

This game would have to focus on realism. You can't take short cuts. Real arenas, real players, real equipment.

Presentation would have to be a strong point too IMO. I'm not sure who they could get in the booth but it has to be well thought out and planned as well as fresh and not robotic.

I think this game could work but A LOT of work would have to be put into it to appeal to the casual folks. The die hard, open minded football fans would have no problem buying something fresh..

[Cryolemon]

I don't see how a AFL game would succeed but I think those things could be applied to make a CFL game successful.

I'm not sure there'd be a lot of difference in terms of the market size for such games, except in Canada obviously.

[wadcakes]

I believe a game such as this or one containing the CFL heck even the UFL could work and I would try each one if they made the game fun. Competition breeds excellence gentlemen and ladies

[Cryolemon]

I believe a game such as this or one containing the CFL heck even the UFL could work and I would try each one if they made the game fun. Competition breeds excellence gentlemen and ladies

Competition is good for sure, but it doesn't have to be the be all and end all of things. As long as the developers look at things the right way a successful game could be made. Of course that might be easier said than done, but it's true in theory.