Review: Axis Football 2017 (Steam)

Axis Football is an American football simulation featuring massive customization and a complete franchise mode.

Pros:

• Nice graphics.
• 2946MB Download size.
• Steam achievements.
• Graphics-Resolution, Fullscreen, Graphic quality choice.
• Customize-Tutorial video. Player and uniform editor.
• Two modes-Exhibition and Franchise.
• Uniform editor-Colours, Fonts, Visors, Number placement, Outlines, Uniform set/choices.
• Player editor-Name, Height, Weight, Number, Any stats can be changed, Salary, Age, Contract length, Portrait, Visor, Wraps etc.
• Exhibiton-Vs AI, PvP, Coach mode and AI V AI.
• Seven fictional stadiums.
• Weather-Clear, Rain, Snow and overcast. Day and night.
• Four AI difficulties-Rookie, Pro, All star and hall of fame. You set the difficulty for offense and defense seperately.
• Quarter length-3,5,10 or 15 minutes.
• Player fatigue on/off.
• American football game.
• All fictional names and teams.
• Franchise- 3 saves, Play mode, Coach, Spectate or sim mode, Stats, Depth chart and schedule.
• Full commentary- Two man team calling the plays and a woman doing the touchline.
• Easy to use playbook with ask Mike option. Simple one button input. Can flip plays or call an audible.
• Simple controls that are very close to the Madden layout.
• Easy to read/use UI.
• Solid gameplay.
• A lot of content and replayability.
• Can see the route before the snap by pressing a button.
• Atmospheric.
• Fun to play.
• Addictive.
• Is a solid American football game thanks to decent animations and hit models.
• Easier to perform special moves like hits and jukes.
• Kick off and field goals are using the arrow system for direction and height, And power is determined by stopping the bar.

Cons:

• Mouse cursor stays on screen when using a controller.
• Customise menu uses the mouse regardless if you use a controller or not.
• AI can be a bit dumb.
• Hard to see the kick arrow.
• Little bit of dodgy hit detection.
• Player portraits are not flattering.
• Throwing the ball is an absolute nightmare with the controller.
• No handy on screen button prompts for things like throws or jukes etc.
• Switching players can be slow.
• No online modes.