What the hell is "Axis Football?"

BanzaiCat · July 16, 2015, 02:22:53 PM

Apparently it's a thing on Steam. It just popped up into the slideshow previews.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/370090/

QuoteAxis Football Overview
Axis Football is a high-quality, 3D American Football Game. Choose from 32 team and play in either season mode or quick match against AI or local multiplayer. A great alternative to Madden, Axis Football features excellent controls and a unique aimed passing system that gives unprecedented accuracy and control of where the ball is thrown. Unlike the few other football games, Axis Football was specifically designed for play on a computer and takes full advantage of the mouse/keyboard controls as well as controllers.

Teams and Rosters
All 32 cities from the NFL are represented in Axis Football. Each team features its own ranking in passing, running, pass defense, run defense, and special teams. Additionally, each player in the game comes complete with their own stats for all of the various football metrics (speed, tackling, blocking, etc.). The names, numbers, and races of all players are stored in external files allowing for complete customization/modification of rosters. Complete mod support will be added soon!

Axis Football 2015 Features and Updates:
Season Mode with different schedules each year (no playing the same teams on the same weeks each season)
Controller Support. You can now use your XBox 360 controller to play!

2-Player, Local Multiplayer. Using two controllers
Basic Mod Support You have control over the name, number, and race of each player in the game

Steam Achievements.

Steam Trading Cards.

Coming Soon:
Coach Mode coming soon Pick the plays and let the AI control your players

Franchise Mode Play with your team for multiple seasons. This will include roster management, drafts between seasons, and much more. You will be able to play Franchises from either Coach Mode (picking plays but not controlling players) or Normal Mode (picking plays and controlling players).

New Player Models Higher poly count, better textures, separated meshes for jersey, helmets, and skin. This allows for more customization

Full Mod Support Design and create your own teams with custom graphics and logos. Have full control over the stats of all teams and players.

I know Axis Football doesn't have everything that you want it to have - yet! It's going to take some time to get all of the features that you have come to expect. I'm asking for your support in helping build a football game franchise that gives players options. I'm in this for the long-haul. If you decide not to purchase the game, I ask that you at least mention it to a friend!

Looks like yet another beta game in ongoing development, but FOOTBALL. Though it's the standard name-replacement type (Arizona Redbirds instead of Cardinals, that sort of thing). But still, FOOTBALL.

Steelgrave · July 16, 2015, 03:02:04 PM

I know, I know.....I added it to my watchlist. Can't convince myself to buy it yet but damn, I want me some football!!! Gotta let this one simmer for awhile yet and see how it turns out.

Grim.Reaper · July 16, 2015, 03:34:06 PM

Think it sounds pretty limiting.....if I am not mistaken you can only even play 5 minute quarters. No thanks.

Father Ted · July 16, 2015, 03:43:16 PM

Oh...I clicked on this thinking it was going to be about football...

WallysWorld · July 16, 2015, 03:50:30 PM

Review of the game: http://walawalagames.com/index.php/topic,2207.0.html

Toonces · July 16, 2015, 04:14:35 PM

Oh man BC, you friggin' rock man! I was just looking for a football game for PC on Steam yesterday with no real modern options. Still stuck with Madden 08.

I may be the Grogheads Guinea Pig on this one...let me take a closer look.

KyzBP · July 16, 2015, 04:21:16 PM

Unless I missed it, it doesn't look like it has a GM or franchise mode. Without those I might as well play Madden and by that I mean I might as well play FM15.

Wolfe1759 · July 16, 2015, 04:27:33 PM

Quote from: Father Ted on July 16, 2015, 03:43:16 PM
Oh...I clicked on this thinking it was going to be about football...

I thought it was going to be something about the Bundesliga :)

On a side note if you are looking for a fun FIFA management sim this looks pretty accurate http://store.steampowered.com/app/208520/ although oddly it doesn't seem to be set in Switzerland :)

BanzaiCat · July 16, 2015, 04:52:29 PM

Definitely let us know how it goes, Toonces. It's going on my wishlist now.

Nefaro · July 16, 2015, 05:23:30 PM

Quote from: KyzBP on July 16, 2015, 04:21:16 PM
Unless I missed it, it doesn't look like it has a GM or franchise mode. Without those I might as well play Madden and by that I mean I might as well play FM15.

The details mention having a Franchise mode, and all the extra features it requires, added some time in the future.

Whether that means they're currently working to add it for this one, or some later sequel, I don't know. I would buy it in a heartbeat if it currently had a Franchise mode. As it is, I'll wait and see if it gets added.

I wonder why it's not tagged as "Early Access" on Steam if it's not feature complete.

Quote from: Game Features
Franchise Mode Play with your team for multiple seasons. This will include roster management, drafts between seasons, and much more. You will be able to play Franchises from either Coach Mode (picking plays but not controlling players) or Normal Mode (picking plays and controlling players).

Sounds like it already has mod support for changing the teams & rosters over to official NFL stuff.

If I get a wild hair, and just feel like calling and running some plays in the meantime, then I may pick it up anyway. Sounds like it was made for mouse & keyboard, which I'm curious about even if the gfx and animations don't look very good.

jomni · July 16, 2015, 06:39:24 PM

What the hell is "Axis Football?"

This is Axis Football!

KyzBP · July 16, 2015, 08:09:00 PM

Quote from: Nefaro on July 16, 2015, 05:23:30 PM
Quote from: KyzBP on July 16, 2015, 04:21:16 PM
Unless I missed it, it doesn't look like it has a GM or franchise mode. Without those I might as well play Madden and by that I mean I might as well play FM15.

The details mention having a Franchise mode, and all the extra features it requires, added some time in the future.

Whether that means they're currently working to add it for this one, or some later sequel, I don't know. I would buy it in a heartbeat if it currently had a Franchise mode. As it is, I'll wait and see if it gets added.

I wonder why it's not tagged as "Early Access" on Steam if it's not feature complete.

Quote from: Game Features
Franchise Mode Play with your team for multiple seasons. This will include roster management, drafts between seasons, and much more. You will be able to play Franchises from either Coach Mode (picking plays but not controlling players) or Normal Mode (picking plays and controlling players).

Sounds like it already has mod support for changing the teams & rosters over to official NFL stuff.

If I get a wild hair, and just feel like calling and running some plays in the meantime, then I may pick it up anyway. Sounds like it was made for mouse & keyboard, which I'm curious about even if the gfx and animations don't look very good.

Thanks Nef! That'll move it up into the "I'll probably buy it" catagory.

Nefaro · July 17, 2015, 12:02:41 AM

Quote from: KyzBP on July 16, 2015, 08:09:00 PM

Thanks Nef! That'll move it up into the "I'll probably buy it" catagory.

I just hope they can get Franchise mode, and all it's derivative features, implemented before moving on.

Grim.Reaper · July 17, 2015, 04:37:00 AM

I keep reading more on the forums but people keep mentioning things like...

You play 2 halves of 5 minutes...not four quarters
Lack of penalties or no penalties
Seems like no coach mode-have to control the plays
Limited play books
Etc.

I guess with the new steam refund policy you could take a chance and play for two hours and if not your liking return it. I am itching for a good pc football game as well, but in current state seems like a ways to go.

Grim.Reaper · July 17, 2015, 06:34:28 AM

PCGamer did a small write up...with humor

http://www.pcgamer.com/axis-football-2015-is-an-unintentional-ode-to-high-school-football/