As much as it pains me to say this All Pro Football 2k8 need to go back to 2k Sports for finishing touches. I am a diehard 2k5 football fan and I cannot even fathom the sick individuals who think Madden 07 was a worthwhile game on any system but APF 2k8 falls short in all the wrong places. The kicking setup on the game has an incredibly high learning curve and is not very easy to use since it is often difficult to tell when the kicker’s foot is approaching the ball. This is key because due to the quarterback not throwing when you want him to on way too many occasions you will find yourself facing too many 4th and 3 situations. The running game works well and other than a few time when linebackers seemed to move with the speed of a wild hyena on crack, running is an enjoyable experience. Occasionally you can get a breakaway pass or run you are faced with what feels like “catchup mode” and the D is on you like ants on molasses. I really hope I can pick up 2k9 next year and be blown away. Unless Madden felt the heat from early 2k8 rumblings and kicked it into high gear this will be another rent for 2 weeks iteration of next gen football, which is really sad. I cna only hope with a year back under their belt 2k Sports will put out an amazing 2k9 and Peter Moore will get in to EA Sports, kick some asses into gear and put out a decent football came.
Can Anyone put out a “next gen” football game? It has been almost two years and I have yet to see one.
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1 Not telling // Aug 10, 2007 at 8:32 pm
Its going to be tough for 2k to make another great game(have not played apf) EA maybe will try to steal alot of ideas the one thing i hear is that apf lacks game modes i have an suggestion in season mode expand it to a franchise mode have a budget not cap room, move players to different teams, a signing period of made-up players, injuries, players getting sick, chemistry, drills/mini games make-up coaches and legend coaches (John Madden if you can) a mode like superstar hall of fame mode except you do drills to earn new abilities and become a higher medal ranking, and to be reconized as the best of all time, gameplay features like torn jerseys,players get in a role, after big hits a player gets shaken up, a larger view of a field, mascots, the list gos on …maybe.
2 james // Aug 30, 2007 at 1:27 pm
your an idiot,you guys are a bunch of mode junkies. 2k8’s gameplay is way better than madden. How can you tell people to avoid this game? Just cuz of the lack of modes? You guys are looking for the perfect football game. It’s not gonna happen anytime soon. If they put out that kind of game,what would be the point of making another one then? This is sill a great start for 2k,I’m sure they know now that people want modes and will put them in next game,but at least they focused on what matters most,gameplay and presentation. Madden still has horrible presentation and glitchy gameplay. This is EA’s 3rd time around on next gen and they still cant get it right. All the glitches from other versions are sill there and now there’s new ones. It’s pathetic. Great job EA
3 Josh // Aug 30, 2007 at 2:16 pm
James,
Thanks for your comment, you seem to have missed my complaints about APF. I wasn’t asking for loads of modes, I just wanted a great Football game. I feel 2K fell short on reaching that goal. I hope they come back next year and have an awesome game.
I think the gameplay had some major issues, not sure if you know this but it’s not 2K’s first FB game…so I was expecting more.
While Not Telling yearns for modes, he has some great gameplay suggestions at the end of his post, and modes only add to the replay factor.
4 Tim // Oct 11, 2007 at 11:11 am
APF failed. It failed on the field, and it failed at the checkout counter.
2K forgot what made their series great and used a bunch of dumb ideas (outrageous (unnecessary stadiums, inability to play your created teams vs your other created teams, awful team names and designs, the lack of an well thought out league concept… I could go on forver).
If this is all 2K can do now, I’d rather they just retire from football and take their over-the-hill legends (some of which were just waterboys like Andre Ware) with them. I’d rather not continue to watch 2K make fools of themselves like a washed up Johnny Unitas in a Chargers uniform.
5 Goodsense // Dec 20, 2007 at 9:09 am
Not Telling…. I agree with the modes. Especially when it comes to practice for serious gamers. 7 on 7 with the yellow/red shirt QB. Scouting mode for when they bring back franchise into the game. I like limiting the time, but give me something to look at rather than just numbers. I’ve been pushing for this. Shotgun for every formation came in this year, but I would like the ability to move in and out of it freely.
James… point taken. I agree this is their first football game in the next gen, but they need to realize after the tease they now have to please. (excuse my Jessie Jackson imitation)
Josh… this is yours so there isn’t too much to say, but I the title itself can mislead readers. I’ve played the game and enjoyed it. I didn’t put too high expectations on it because I realized it was a returning series on a new system. With that said, 2k9 has to be off the hook. And it can be otherwise they will be walking a fine line of Madden typical release upgrades based on graphics. I want gameplay upgrades. That should be priority #1. Give me more options at the LOS, playcall screen, etc…
And most of all they need better testing. Some of the obvious glitches in the game needs to be eliminated like the FG glitch that was part of the release and some others.
And the players that sometimes go turbo or flash on you. They need to work on players coming off blocks don’t instantly return to full speed. And no more exaggerated Legends. Just because a DL is Gold doesn’t mean he should be running stride for stride with these RBs.
I’ve been pushing them for things and not to take credit for them, but I see them in the game. So that alone makes me appreciate what they are trying to do.
Tim…
Failed? Why because your Legend wasn’t in the game? They get who they can sign. So lets keep it real. With an NFL license they don’t have to worry about that. I personally don’t need NFL players or Legends to enjoy the game. Give me attributes to study and scout players and I’m good. Failed? Nice Joke.
6 Josh // Dec 20, 2007 at 11:39 am
Goodsense:
I am hopeful that 2k9 shines, competition can only help the genre.
7 Tim // Feb 18, 2008 at 10:58 am
Goodsense…
It DID’NT fail? Nicer joke.
Did you SEE the sales numbers? Let’s keep it real indeed. This game was both a critical failure and a sales failure. Those are facts.
And I didn’t give two squats about the legends one way or the other. I didn’t buy the game because of that. I bought it because I expected a football sim. What I got was a game with almost no real feature set, no replay value, and terrible looking grass, lol. Nope, 2K5 remains the gold standard. 2K8 could’ve been special, but they blew it. Better luck next time… IF there IS a next time, lol.
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