Vision Casting: How an AFL Game Could Succeed

[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]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cryolemon

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]

Quote: Originally Posted by misterkrabz

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.