Arena Football review:
The visuals are unimpressive and the audio is downright offensive. In the end, you get the feeling that the game was put out solely because EA had the license and they were obligated to release something. If this was included as a bonus when you pre-order Madden, or even included as part of the next Madden game, it wouldn't be so bad, but to expect people to pay even $30 is wishful thinking.
Arena Football review:
You're able to take control of a receiver at the line of scrimmage, an interesting feature in theory, but I found that running custom routes didn't work out, as the AI Quarterback would still toss it according the original play route. It's also not a good idea to rely on the Coach's pick when selecting your play--the selections are awful, such as running plays in third and long situations.
Arena Football review:
Part of the problem is there isn't a college draft for the AFL, which is part of the fun offseason in the NFL. Personally, I think you get a good bang for the buck with Arena League retailing new for $30. Mind you, I'm a fan of the AFL. This type of action may not appeal to the die hard NFL football gamers.-- Travis Dwyer
Arena Football review: