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  • ChaseB
    #BringBackFaceuary
    • Oct 2003
    • 9844

    #1

    Axis Football 2020 Review - Persistence Beginning to Pay Off



    A few years ago, there was a void in the football gaming space. Madden ruled with...

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  • BigOrangeVol4Life
    Pro
    • Dec 2013
    • 769

    #2
    Is it possible to let the CPU run the entire franchise itself as far as trades, signings, waivers, the draft, etc and have it  also play every game CPU vs CPU that can be spectated with no input from the user? In other words, the CPU does everything in franchise mode that can be be advanced to the next week once every CPU vs CPU spectated game is complete.

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    • ovile9080
      Just started!
      • Oct 2020
      • 3

      #3
      Re: Axis Football 2020 Review - Persistence Beginning to Pay Off

      thanks for the pst

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      • Armor and Sword
        The Lama
        • Sep 2010
        • 21793

        #4
        Re: Axis Football 2020 Review - Persistence Beginning to Pay Off

        This game is the alternative I am looking for. A fictional universe with a deep and immersive franchise mode that I can play in coach mode and watch the action from the broadcast camera and have full customization over my fictional football universe. Player ratings will rule the action.

        I am really looking forward to the PS4 release in November and sinking my teeth into it.
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        • CarryTheWeight
          MVP
          • Jul 2002
          • 1792

          #5
          Re: Axis Football 2020 Review - Persistence Beginning to Pay Off

          Originally posted by BigOrangeVol4Life
          Is it possible to let the CPU run the entire franchise itself as far as trades, signings, waivers, the draft, etc and have it *also play every game CPU vs CPU that can be spectated with no input from the user? In other words, the CPU does everything in franchise mode that can be be advanced to the next week once every CPU vs CPU spectated game is complete.
          From what I remember, I don't think it's possible to automate your entire season. I'll double check and reply with an edit to this post if I find something, though. The only automation I remember is depth chart optimization, and the option to randomize/automatically generate players and automatically align tiers once you begin a Franchise. Also, you can't begin a game if your team has less than 53 players. I can't recall if you're able to automatically scout or draft players, either.

          You can, however, play an entire season with your team in coach or spectator mode. You are also able to spectate every scheduled league game.
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          • oldmanonsilvercreek
            Rookie
            • Mar 2018
            • 109

            #6
            This or Doug Flutie Max Football?

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            • Matt23134
              Rookie
              • Aug 2009
              • 420

              #7
              Re: Axis Football 2020 Review - Persistence Beginning to Pay Off

              Originally posted by oldmanonsilvercreek
              This or Doug Flutie Max Football?
              I've played neither, but a poster in the Sunday Rivals thread said that it is the best of any of the indie football games this year.

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              • ChaseB
                #BringBackFaceuary
                • Oct 2003
                • 9844

                #8
                I would go with Axis over Flutie at this juncture.
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                • Jackrabbit JB
                  Rookie
                  • Oct 2020
                  • 19

                  #9
                  This or Doug Flutie Max Football?
                  Sunday Rivals for gameplay, MF for college dynasty, Axis for pro franchise.

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                  • redwo1f
                    Rookie
                    • Jun 2018
                    • 92

                    #10
                    You should review Pro Strategy Football 2021 - it is actually really solid for what it indeed does (and gets zero exposure, unfortunately) - just a single lone weekend work developer, but a terrific effort.

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                    • El_Toro50
                      Rookie
                      • Oct 2015
                      • 59

                      #11
                      Re: Axis Football 2020 Review - Persistence Beginning to Pay Off

                      Originally posted by redwo1f
                      You should review Pro Strategy Football 2021 - it is actually really solid for what it indeed does (and gets zero exposure, unfortunately) - just a single lone weekend work developer, but a terrific effort.
                      Agreed. For what it does, it does it well. Customization is on point, and the results are outstanding. Developer is very active with his community and listens. This title deserves more attention.

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                      • PVarck31
                        Moderator
                        • Jan 2003
                        • 16869

                        #12
                        Re: Axis Football 2020 Review - Persistence Beginning to Pay Off

                        Originally posted by redwo1f
                        You should review Pro Strategy Football 2021 - it is actually really solid for what it indeed does (and gets zero exposure, unfortunately) - just a single lone weekend work developer, but a terrific effort.
                        Originally posted by El_Toro50
                        Agreed. For what it does, it does it well. Customization is on point, and the results are outstanding. Developer is very active with his community and listens. This title deserves more attention.
                        I will check into this.

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                        • renojedi
                          Pro
                          • Aug 2002
                          • 612

                          #13
                          Re: Axis Football 2020 Review - Persistence Beginning to Pay Off

                          I've been playing this since Friday on XBOX and have about 15 hours in. I have to say I am very impressed with what a small team of developers have been able to accomplish.

                          The graphics are decent. I think they are well past where Maximum Football is. Axis feels like Xbox 360 while Maximum Football feels like original XBOX.

                          The game play is fun for the most part though maybe a little two easy. I played at all-star for my first seven games. A few games were challenging (I lost 2 out of 9 and won two by less than 2 touchdowns) but others were arena football scores on default settings...75-48, 56-14, etc. Game was more competitive on HOF level. I haven't played console football in about 5 years so I am sure if I had, the results would be more lopsided. Speed kills. I was able (with a "B+" speed) kick returner to get to the outside of the defense often. Three teams were poor so I got 5 touchdowns against them in total. The others were pretty good but I still got returns of about 30 yards. Same with a "A" speed RB. Through 9 league games he is averaging 10.8 yards a game. And, when I used a "C" speed rated back I got no yards so it really is feast or famine. I think the problem is a lack of specific CPU sliders to fine tune the CPU. Sim stats are much more realistic so good job there. Of course, Madden has never gotten it right either trying to balance offense and defense; usually they just make the game harder by boosting CPU players abilities and decreasing or ignoring player skills. How many times was the 99 rated receiver caught by a 66 linebacker? So at least ratings seem to count for something in this game; I can be patient here.

                          AI for defense needs some work. I could give examples but lets just say it also mimics the Arena League. Offense is super charged, defense not so much. Too many suction blocks that take 1-2 defenders out of some plays leading to QBs with all day to pass and several big plays from those or defenders letting receivers get behind them even on a prevent defensive call.

                          Audio is pretty good. A little nostalgic to hear Dan Stevens (now called Dave Stevens) from NFL 2K series and they even have a sideline reporter. You never know how much of a difference even repetitive commentary makes until you play Maximum Football with NO atmosphere or announcers.

                          The UI is excellent and franchise mode is amazing. Definitely a few things I would want to see but overall it is great. Read the more in depth reviews because I don't think I can do it justice here in a couple of sentences.

                          Definitely a strong replay value with having to work your way up through 3 tiers like a lower league soccer team in Europe. It is different but I really like it, actually. Even if you win your league, you're not done for at least two more years.

                          Finally, there will be patches coming as that has been the MO of Axis through the years so I think this game may be even better before the new version comes out. I do know they listen to players so they do what they can to make the game better for the community.

                          Overall, for $30 this is a great game and I highly recommend picking it up!
                          Currently playing Axis Football (2020) as the Nebraska Thunder

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                          • Armor and Sword
                            The Lama
                            • Sep 2010
                            • 21793

                            #14
                            Re: Axis Football 2020 Review - Persistence Beginning to Pay Off

                            Any known release date for PS4?
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                            • Lzpoc005
                              Rookie
                              • Dec 2020
                              • 5

                              #15
                              Re: Axis Football 2020 Review - Persistence Beginning to Pay Off

                              New to all this the game is out on ps4 now and I see some u tube video that have a nfl mod. Is it available yet on the console and how do you access it. 53 year old grandfather lol
                              Thanks for any advice anybody can give

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