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AFL 23
Released On: May 3, 2023
Metascore
Available after 4 critic reviews
2.3
All Platforms
There’s more work to do with AFL 23, and I’m expecting regular patching for a few weeks yet. However, I can’t sit on my review forever, so what I’ll say is this: The game has already evolved from a disastrous launch to become the finest AFL game ever. That’s a ridiculously low bar to cross, I know, but once Big Ant have brought in the final features and refined the mechanics to fully realise their vision, this will be a truly impressive representation of one of the most iconic parts of Australian culture.
When AFL 23 delivers on its on-field vision it’s the best Aussie Rules video game out there, but the lack of execution and content means that it's not quite the contender it could have been.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
2.3
0% Positive
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14% Mixed
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86% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
2.3
0% Positive
0 Ratings
0 Ratings
14% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
86% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
While AFL 23 is a fun sports game, it however has flaws that can hold the game back.
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PlayStation 5
Maaan to say this game is poop is an understatement… I really downloaded this game because of Darcy Vesico girl on the cover but anywhom… the game… it’s such a mess, it is beautiful and looks better than Madden but the controls are just bad… played it for an hour (the free trial with PS Plus Premium) and was so confused it’s probably the fact I’m not used to Australian Football but even on the easiest difficulty I was completely dismantled by the AI… there was no tutorial to teach you mechanics, there was no way to disable rules or anything from the settings for you to attempt to get some sort of learning curve to the game. Not to mention being called for Hold Ball every time but the AI was able to instantly pass the ball out of danger and get no penalty, some of the mechanics were clunky to the point no matter how you moved about the pitch you were beat…. Face off’s were a massive L as the AI won them all except during in bounds (but you were immediately swarmed and tackled and called for (you guessed it) another Held Ball… it’s so bad with how mechanics were. I’m not taking anything from the devs you can tell they worked hard on it.
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PlayStation 5
AFL 23 is inconsistent in its attempts to emulate the most complicated sport on the planet. It jags six points by delivering arguably the best gameplay we’ve had, but doesn’t make the distance in serving up a complete, robust package.
I had high hopes for this latest AFL video game but unfortunately I don't think a developer will ever be able to create an engaging video game for this sport. The player sizes are way too small compared to the ground size. The game is simply not challenging enough, even on the hardest setting it is possible to waltz right past opposition. The graphics are just ok. Unfortunately too many glitches, for example the wrong coaches. I was bored after 15 minutes. Back to FIFA.
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PlayStation 5
AFL 23 is a step backwards in the evolution of AFL games. There is no player career mode (a feature of all previous AFL games and most sports games) and no possibility to play online with friends.
The game modes promised at launch; Ultimate Team and Management Career mode are still non-existent a month after launch.
The graphics are poor, the animations are glitchy and the core gameplay is simply not there.
I can not recommend this game to anyone.
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PlayStation 5
Summary AFL 23 is the most authentic video game football experience to date. Featuring the fully licensed 2023 AFL Premiership and AFL Women's competitions and over 30 detailed stadiums, it's time to play footy for real. Build your favourite AFL or AFLW club into a footballing powerhouse in the Management Career mode, overseeing drafting and pl...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- PC
Initial Release Date: May 3, 2023
Developer:
- Big Ant Studios
Publisher: Nacon
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