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The King of Gameplay and Ruler of the Online Domain

09:05 PM - November 11, 2008 by RaychelSnr

Few sports games last more than a year.

The ones that do live past that expectancy rate (Tecmo Super Bowl, MVP Baseball 2005, NFL 2K5, et al.) survive because they have something unique about them -- something that no other sports game on the market can offer.

Aside from its stellar gameplay, in-depth customization and balanced team-building system, the one thing that has allowed All-Pro Football 2K8 to maintain its position as the game of choice for many die-hard football fans is the strong community that has formed around its online leagues.

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Game: All-Pro Football 2K8Reader Score: 8/10 - Vote Now
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# 1 CreatineKasey @ 11/11/08 09:50 PM

Yes! This is the best football game as far as gameplay goes, period. There is also a league which originated right here on the OS forums called the "Armchair QB's". We conducted a fantasy draft with extra CAP legends. It has been a blast so far!

All Pro Football is the first sports game I've ever played that actually has the back and forth struggle that real sports have. All phases of the game must be covered and the game feels more than anything... alive.

# 2 BrownsFan72 @ 11/11/08 10:25 PM

Awesome....Im still playing 2k5..I think im going to pick this game up again tomorrow. thanks for the excellent write up!

# 3 Ghettoshark @ 11/12/08 02:00 AM

Man I wish 2K still made NFL games. I've decided to go back to 2K5 with roster addons, and although there's no true HD, the gameplay makes the tradeoff worth it and more.

# 4 Jive_Turkey @ 11/12/08 02:14 AM

I always wanted to play in a league on All-Pro 2k's game but, do you have to pay, is it a rough learning curve? I am a decent player although he made mention of those league's longevity. Could i keep up with guys who have plenty of games in and good stick skills.

# 5 maladude @ 11/12/08 02:15 AM

i'm thinking about joining... i play this game religiously with my fam and i still love it...

# 6 TJdaSportsGuy @ 11/12/08 06:34 AM

I sorta wish I would've gotten into this game when it was first released. If I tried to go back to it now, the aged graphics would bother me.

# 7 TheShizNo1 @ 11/12/08 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TJdaSportsGuy


	I sorta wish I would've gotten into this game when it was first released. If I tried to go back to it now, the aged graphics would bother me.

The aged graphics from last year?

# 8 asu666 @ 11/12/08 10:55 AM

I'm glad to see the 2K8 love. I played through two seasons and had a blast before going back to ESPN NFL 2K5. 2K8 has better graphics and a few nice touches, but I'm just not into doing a bunch of extra work to play Franchise mode. Here's to hoping that All Pro 2K10 is quietly being worked on for next summer.

# 9 asu666 @ 11/12/08 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TJdaSportsGuy


	I sorta wish I would've gotten into this game when it was first released. If I tried to go back to it now, the aged graphics would bother me.

It still looks better than Madden 09. Players on the sidelines are the real deal and step up on big runs. There are stadium effects. The player models look better. The animation of the player models is better. Lets not even compare gameplay.

# 10 catcatch22 @ 11/12/08 11:20 AM

There are still some elements that are too strong and some that are too weak but overall it is the best most addictive football game I have ever played.

This game, more than any other is EXTREMELY addictive due to the team combos. NFL 2k series was already addictive for it's practice mode, however APF takes it to another level when you can move players around.

The shear possible teams, formations and Generic/Coaching (I still think the generic assignments has an affect on the legends as well) assignments are limitless and are only bound by your imagination.

There are still some areas of the game that are weak and could have made WAY more of the players and formations alot more usefull which really would have sent people into insanity trying them all out, but the amount of developement they were able to acheive is remarkable.

# 11 LingeringRegime @ 11/12/08 11:26 AM

Great article! This is the most underrated sports game ever. It is good to see that this game is finally getting some love outside of the APF Forum. It's amazing that a game that wasn't developed for a very long time is still the king of football on next-gen systems.

# 12 RogueHominid @ 11/12/08 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by catcatch22


	There are still some elements that are too strong and some that are too weak but overall it is the best most addictive football game I have ever played. This game, more than any other is EXTREMELY addictive due to the team combos. NFL 2k series was already addictive for it's practice mode, however APF takes it to another level when you can move players around. The shear possible teams, formations and Generic/Coaching (I still think the generic assignments has an affect on the legends as well) assignments are limitless and are only bound by your imagination. There are still some areas of the game that are weak and could have made WAY more of the players and formations alot more usefull which really would have sent people into insanity trying them all out, but the amount of developement they were able to acheive is remarkable.

This is why I've been harping on the need for 2k to stick with the plan if we see another one of these. This game is still alive because of the matchups you can create with limited personnel choices, and more choices will only enliven the game.

I'm still loving it, probably more than before now that I'm playing in my first league.

# 13 CreatineKasey @ 11/12/08 11:49 AM

Trojan the more effort we put into our league, the more rewarding it will feel. That is why I'm really trying to write articles for each of my games to hopefully fuel some excitement for others to do the same.

I'd recommend following the statistics closely, it is a lot of fun to see who is leading at what and how. I love seeing who forces the most turnovers, who has the best QB efficiency and which players are scoring the most TD's.

Storylines can definitely be built as a season progresses as far as who beats who, upsets etc. I really wish I could figure out how to use my webcam to record games. I'd much rather watch cutups of great league games than any ol' TV! (Except maybe the Steelers or Gophers!

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# 14 RogueHominid @ 11/12/08 12:04 PM

I know, man. It's very cool. I'm finding myself immersed to the point where I'm just a little ashamed

. I've finished half my games, so I'm going to write a mid-season blog and post in the Arena, and probably again in the league thread.

I can't wait to see if I can put the ball in the endzone against you. You're definitely one of the best players I've faced, and I have a feeling that for our next several meetings I'm just going to be taking notes and trying to figure out how to play catch-up.

And I don't want you having Marino next season--I've got a personal vendetta!

# 15 DJ @ 11/12/08 12:17 PM

Nice to see APF getting some love. I'm playing in my first league, and heck, really just started playing online a few weeks ago and am having a blast. I'm losing more than I'm winning, but it's still fun when you play against people that play a true sim style.

The only thing that hurts the game right now is that the online community is made up of a lot of cheesers, so if you don't know a lot of people that play online, you're going to get stuck in a bunch of crappy lobby games, and that can ruin your experience.

# 16 sportyguyfl31 @ 11/12/08 12:33 PM

APF can make you pull your hair out, no doubt, but there is a reason why I keep on playing, and playing, and playing. I dont play college football anymore, I havent played Madden in about 2 months.

In addition, I dont see all that many people on my friends list playing them games either.

A yr+ and I'm still playing in good competitive leagues, and using all types of players and team builds.

All of the leagues offer good games, and competion, because frankly, the only people who are really active these days are the diehards, and all of them are varying levels of "good". This game hasnt gotten old by a long shot.

# 17 Jonesey @ 11/12/08 12:34 PM

I will be honest. I've never played more than the demo of APF2k8 but I think that will be the next game that I purchase provided I can get into an online league.

# 18 sportyguyfl31 @ 11/12/08 12:36 PM

I also hope that 2k takes note, and doesnt give up the effort to make another football.

Show some creativity and initiative 2k. You have the superior animations, and the better handson gameplay IMO.

Build on this game, tighten up the odds and ends, add greater depth and this game will sell.

If there is a market for blitz, there HAS to be a market for this.

# 19 amedawg00 @ 11/12/08 01:11 PM

Great article. The madden league that I am in is organized and run smoothly. But this seems intense to the nth degree. Maddens' gameplay bores the hell out of me. I wish more people played All Pro so that it finding a competent well run league wouldn't be akin to finding a needle in a haystack.

# 20 cpannkuk @ 11/12/08 01:15 PM

I am repurchasing the game at lunch ($9.99 USED!!!!) and am going to try and start or get into a good league

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