Arena Football promises big hits and lots of action, but will the game score, or does it fumble? Read more
The word “arcade” is like Kryptonite to the “sim” or “straight-up” football gamer. For years, the sports gaming elite have looked down their noses at the over-the-top,
Borrowing from the Madden franchise, EA Sports’ newest gridiron addition takes on many of the same styles, but takes place completely indoors. Unfortunately, it is easy to tell that Arena Football is in its infancy graphically, as the player models and arenas are really not all that spectacular. In fact, every stadium is the same, and only the text and graphics on the scoreboard and field actually change, making the game a bit boring visually. Read more
Arena Football features all of the basic gameplay modes you'd expect from an EA Sports game. You can practice, play a quick game, participate in a season, and play online. The season mode is bare bones, allowing to only control the most basic aspects of your team. Since most people don't know much about AFL players, the lack of in-depth personnel management isn't a huge loss, but certainly more could have been done here. Read more
Story will be unimportant to all those who don’t follow the anime, but it is standard beat-em-up fare anyhow. Naruto returns home after a two-year training session with Lord Jiraiya to find that trouble is waiting for him. Friends need rescuing and the town needs all members of the Akatsuki ninja clan removed from the streets. Read more
Arena Football is THE best game if you like fast paced, hard hitting football. It is almost impossible to not get a jack-up hit on somebody. The passing is quick and fast, too. Granted, the graphics are a little iffy, and if you play Madden or NCAA Football all the time, it'll take some time to get used to the controls and gameplay, but once you learn the game, I'm sure that this game will be a hit. Read more
The speed. The scoring. The spectacle. Experience the intensity and passion of the indoor gridiron for the first time with EA SPORTS Arena Football. All the devastating hits and non-stop passing thrills are brought to life as you’re put in the middle of the action from opening day all the way to the ArenaBowl. Rediscover football and play the game in a new way with EA SPORTS Arena Football.