Vision Casting: How an AFL Game Could Succeed

[UnLeadedApe]

A new AFL game would be cool!

[matthawk]

Quote: Originally Posted by Facts

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

What kills the AFL game in real life are the linebacker rules. Getting rid those would add some strategy to the game and make it watchable and playable as a video game.

[thbends]

I still own the old Ps2 version of Arena Football. I would buy the game but I'm probably in the minority. Doesn't EA own the rights anyway?

[KingNick865]

Quote: Originally Posted by matthawk

What kills the AFL game in real life are the linebacker rules. Getting rid those would add some strategy to the game and make it watchable and playable as a video game.

That, and the fact that defensive linemen can't twist or stunt; they can only rush up the field, which obviously limits how much they can do.

Honestly, the AFL has a lot going for it, but if they would just make it like 11-man football and take away all the defensive restrictions and just make it an 8-man game of football indoors, instead of being a football-like game that is geared towards the offense, that'd go a long way towards widening it's appeal. AFL actually does have some appeal to it that just never seems to be fulfilled.

[MacDiiddy]

I like the idea of league manager for sure. The problem with Madden is there is nothing to do in between the games, that really add depth and variety, such as dynasty mode on NCAA.

Weather this is successful or not, I would want someone who is not EA to produce it. Give the consumer a chance to see what EA is not doing and what other creative and talented people can do with a football franchise.. This would only improve Madden and NCAA as we know it (hopefully...)

[MacDiiddy]

Also, a strategic launch would be good, something in spring time when people are getting that football itch and do not want to wait for NCAA or Madden

[SkillzKillz719]

I would buy the game twice to show my support

[w1ck80]

I actually thought that the gameplay of the first Arena League game was fairly decent (yes I actually bought it for PS2 when it came out) but the presentation wasn't the best. I personally would almost rather see a Canadian Football game before another Arena League game. I love watching CFL games on TV and would jump at the chance to try one out.