Spec Me An American Football (Gridiron) Management Simulation

Vern1961

Vern1961

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As the title suggests, although I've never really followed the game or know much about it apart from when matches turn up in TV shows or movies, seems a decent management game might be a chance to learn more about the sport and a bit of fun.

So looking for something with decent match day graphics, not little stick men running around. A management process that allows you to go as shallow or deep as you can and will hold your hand while you get familiar with the culture. A while back I tried OOTP for Baseball and struggled with some of the concepts. Coming from Soccer or Cricket management titles I had a while getting my head round there was no training or fitness schedule for the players, they just get thrown into the arena. And I sucked at it, could barely win anything even in the Minors.

Thought while the Steam sale remains on would be a good time to pick something up so if I don't get on with it, not wasted 30 or 40 quid.

Thanks.
 
Thanks for the suggestions guys, mulling over now and looking at the Steam reviews.
Madden seems to get a fair bit of flak but that could just be people hating on EA.
 
In the end I settled for one of the older Axis versions - 2021, only £6.37 in the sale (at least unlike our own FM the developer leaves the older versions still available to buy).
 
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Thanks for the suggestions guys, mulling over now and looking at the Steam reviews.
Madden seems to get a fair bit of flak but that could just be people hating on EA.
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Madden flak is mostly because they change very little year on year same as Fifa etc. Its still decent if you don't know football games and coach mode is good. Tbf the easiest way to learn is to play madden in normal mode and watch games on TV as well. I learnt almost exclusively from playing Madden 05 and pick up a new Madden on sale every 3 or 3 years. Watch weekly though.
 
Hmm, I feel like I've owned Front Office Football at some time in the past. I'm kinda tempted to give it a go again.

Another recommendation for getting into the sport is to join a Fantasy League. You'll find yourself learning a lot about players and teams then too.

**EDIT** Although, will try Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2023 as it's on sale at only £5.24 at the moment.
 
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I'll second fantasy NFL - Sleeper is a very good app for getting into it, with a few different modes. Quite addictive though, I've ended up in multiple leagues this year. It's more interactive than something like fantasy premier league as you will be drafting, then trading with others, and it won't be a case of everyone effectively having the same team by the end of it.
 
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