AFL Live 2

[18 eighty 5]

Walked into JB hifi today to look at their games selection and saw on the new release shelf the brand new Aussie rules football game AFL Live 2. It had broken street date by a whole week. AFL live is the work of True Blue games. The game was available to play on the PS3 so I jumped on and had a go.

It plays and looks very much like one of the AFL titles released on the PS2. Whereas I thought the Live game on 360 & PS3 was a take and ball up fest this is more free flowing but not great.

You can virtually transfer the ball coast to coast hand balling the whole way. Kicking the ball feels a bit hit and miss and there are three buttons assigned to different types of kicks . Just on the little of the game I played I thought it was ok but absolutely nothing new. I really felt like I was playing an old playstation 2 game. It doesn't represent AFL football very well but at least there are gaming companies willing to have a go.

I love the AFL but I am passing on this one especially at its current release price of nearly $70.

[18 eighty 5]

Ok, I caved and bought a copy earlier today. With Richmond making their first finals series in twelve years (and losing) I couldn't help but give AFL live 2 a comprehensive chance. After playing at home on my own big TV I am going back on my original post. This game is pretty good. I will give a better review of the game in a couple of days when I have had a chance to play it alot more.

But for now, I am impressed and go back on what I said in the above post.

PS playing as the Tigers wearing the pre season jumper that I own is a top little touch.

[fingerbumau]

Man I'm rocking this game on ps3 loving it

[lhslancers]

Can I find a demo on either the 360 or the PS3? I have US UK and Jap PS accounts.

[donkey33]

I just can't bring myself to purchase it yet. Be interested in a review when you get time.

[18 eighty 5]

Quote: Originally Posted by lhslancers

Can I find a demo on either the 360 or the PS3? I have US UK and Jap PS accounts.

You know, i don't think there is a demo. I am sure there is nothing available here in Australia either. I sound uncertain because i don't have internet connectivity. But last i checked at my brothers house a couple of weeks ago nothing was up.

[18 eighty 5]

Quote: Originally Posted by donkey33

I just can't bring myself to purchase it yet. Be interested in a review when you get time.

Whilst I wait for GTA V to finish installing I will say this about AFL Live 2 it is a surprising good representation of Aussie rules footy. I totally understand your reluctance especially following the last version of the game. I will comment further tomorrow but one area where this game shines as a sports title is in the unpredictability in the action on the field just like on the real thing.

I am so far thoroughly enjoying playing as the Mighty Tigers.

[lhslancers]

Quote: Originally Posted by 18 eighty 5

Whilst I wait for GTA V to finish installing I will say this about AFL Live 2 it is a surprising good representation of Aussie rules footy. I totally understand your reluctance especially following the last version of the game. I will comment further tomorrow but one area where this game shines as a sports title is in the unpredictability in the action on the field just like on the real thing. I am so far thoroughly enjoying playing as the Mighty Tigers.

Is the first version worthy of a cheap pickup on eBay?