Mutant Football League

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
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  3. Negative: 3 out of 23

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  1. Chubzdoomer
    Dec 26, 2017
    9
    Mutant Football League is the definitive spiritual successor to the original Mutant League Football on the Sega Genesis. If you're a fan of MLF or even NFL Blitz, you will love this game.

    Designed by Michael Mendheim, creator of the original game, MFL boasts countless throwbacks to the Genesis classic while also bringing many new features to the table. Yes, you can still kill players to    Mutant Football League is the definitive spiritual successor to the original Mutant League Football on the Sega Genesis. If you're a fan of MLF or even NFL Blitz, you will love this game.

    Designed by Michael Mendheim, creator of the original game, MFL boasts countless throwbacks to the Genesis classic while also bringing many new features to the table. Yes, you can still kill players to knock them out of the game--permanently. And yes, you can still bribe (and murder, if necessary) referees. But there's more. One of the most significant additions is a vile, vulgar, utterly hilarious commentary team voiced by none other than Tim Kitzrow, whose iconic work in such arcade games as NBA Jam and the aforementioned NFL Blitz speaks for itself.

    If you've never played the Sega Genesis game and aren't sure what to expect, here's a quick rundown:
    Mutant Football League is a violent, fast-paced, 7-on-7 American football game in which over a dozen teams comprised of skeletons, robots, superhumans, orcs, and aliens quite literally fight it out for victory. Fields are littered with deadly hazards like mines and buzzsaws and teams can even call "Dirty Trick" plays like "Shotgun," which makes the quarterback whip out a literal shotgun. There's also plenty of post-play fighting, so don't be surprised if a linebacker elbow-drops your star quarterback right to the morgue well after the whistle is blown!

    Offline you can play against the AI in one of several different modes, ranging from a one-time exhibition game to a full-fledged 13-game season (playoffs included, if you qualify for them). There's also local multiplayer/couch co-op, meaning you and up to three other people can play with or against one another. Online play is currently limited to 1v1, but the developers hope to expand on it in the near future.

    The game looks and feels surprisingly polished and is incredibly fun to play. The controls are responsive and intuitive and the AI can put up one heck of a fight. There's also a nice variety of teams and fields/stadiums. Additionally, there are plenty of options that allow you to drastically alter the experience. Don't like losing players permanently? Turn on resurrection, and they'll be restored the very next down. Don't like trick plays? Turn them off, and you'll never be crushed by a gigantic defender ever again! More content is also on the way, with demons and werewolves coming post-launch free of charge. Mod tools are also planned, which is incredibly exciting for obvious reasons.

    Bottom line: As I said at the very beginning, if you're a fan of the original Mutant League Football or even NFL Blitz, you will love this game. It is fast, and it is violent. It will make you laugh, and probably even cry (losing a star player early in the game is never an easy pill to swallow). But most of all, it will make you realize that it doesn't take a massive team with a ginormous budget to produce an outstanding football game that delivers hours upon hours of fun.    … Expand
  2. Mayhem13
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    Been playing this game since it was in early access. Love what the team is doing to improve and add features over time. Super fun game. Easy to play. Awesome multiplayer. Love it.
  3. HawaiianJohn
    Feb 7, 2019
    9
    I absolutely love this game! The commentary is crass and obnoxious... exactly how a Mutant Football League play-by-play should be. The blood and gore can be tuned up or down to your liking as well as adult commentary "beeped" for younger audiences.

    The only thing missing, which would definitely make me give it a 10 is custom Team Building and Paint Schemes, Replay, custom controller    I absolutely love this game! The commentary is crass and obnoxious... exactly how a Mutant Football League play-by-play should be. The blood and gore can be tuned up or down to your liking as well as adult commentary "beeped" for younger audiences.

    The only thing missing, which would definitely make me give it a 10 is custom Team Building and Paint Schemes, Replay, custom controller inputs and cross-play! Because there's no cross-play, I bought the game for PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch.

    The difference in controller assignments sometimes messes me up since they are different between consoles. It would be nice to be able to assign buttons so that they would be the same across platforms.

    BTW - this is better than ANY Madden game could ever be! Just my opinion. ;)    … Expand
  4. Howarddrybones
    Dec 25, 2017
    10
    I been a fan of the org as a kid and this reboot is my new fav game I love it so much I can’t stop playing it’s true to the org with extras even has the NBA JAM Announcer so you know “its on fire!!!!” A must play!! The kid inside me is super excited BOOM SHOCKALAKA !!!
  5. PMcKenzie2004
    Dec 25, 2017
    9
    This is an excellent update to the original 1993 Sega Genesis game. The fun factor is high, and the morbid sense of humor and blatant (legal!) cheating that made the original game so unique. Computer AI is challenging but beatable. The graphics are solid, with the stadiums being unique and well-detailed. Controls are very good; a game controller is strongly recommended.
  6. Christian1982
    Dec 26, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don’t miss out on this game if your a fan of the org on sega gen you will want this in your life! Perfect couch co op game none stop fun I played for hours with s buddy let me tell you this is something magic from the org creator… Expand
  7. MFLfan
    Dec 26, 2017
    10
    10/10 hands down the best football game since the org do not pass this up grab a few friends a few drinks and get ready for some football!!! Blood..gore.. trash talking and just 100%fun!!!
  8. icedearth
    Dec 30, 2017
    9
    The game is a lot of fun, reminds me of the old mutant league football game, its definitely worth playing if you've been waiting for a game like MLF.
  9. wiski
    Aug 20, 2018
    9
    I am enjoying this game more than any football game I've played since ESPN NFL 2k5. As a base game itself it's really good and I'm surprised they decided to spoof pretty much all of the players on all the teams, as I was expecting just the bigger named players to be named and then generic players for the rest.
    Now, I am actually playing the beta version of the game on Steam that includes    I am enjoying this game more than any football game I've played since ESPN NFL 2k5. As a base game itself it's really good and I'm surprised they decided to spoof pretty much all of the players on all the teams, as I was expecting just the bigger named players to be named and then generic players for the rest.
    Now, I am actually playing the beta version of the game on Steam that includes the Dynasty mode, and it is fantastic. It starts your team off with 40/100 stats across the board and you need to build the team up through playing experience, Free Agency, Trades or whatever else to get them to the Championship game by at least the 3rd season without ending the season $25 million in debt. You have to manage player salaries, costs for resurrecting players, your playbook, player stats and upgrades (very deep on this one). It is also quite challenging to start out on Normal difficulty in Dynasty, as I just managed to win my first game 11 games into the season (now 1-10), although I almost won a game before that but the winning FG got called back due to the other team having bribed the ref, and then I lost in OT...
    It is a ton of fun. Without Dynasty mode I'd probably give the game an 8, but with Dynasty mode (that seems to work just fine in the beta) I'm giving it a 9, and am looking forward to some planned updates the Devs have mentioned, like possibly being able to customize your team, as well as the new upcoming stadiums, teams and player types.    … Expand
  10. 100heroes
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    The best Football game on the market right now.

    It doesn't have MTXs and lootboxes, but it has: Blood - check; Post-play mayhem - check; Dirty Tricks - check; Funny commentaries and parody names - check; Multiple teams and arenas - check; Satisfying football mechanics - check. It's an arcade sport game, not a sport simulator or sport manager, easy to pick up and enjoy football    The best Football game on the market right now.

    It doesn't have MTXs and lootboxes, but it has:
    Blood - check;
    Post-play mayhem - check;
    Dirty Tricks - check;
    Funny commentaries and parody names - check;
    Multiple teams and arenas - check;
    Satisfying football mechanics - check.

    It's an arcade sport game, not a sport simulator or sport manager, easy to pick up and enjoy football mayhem on the field!
    Under $20 for base game and only $30 for Dynasty Edition are best deals on the market.    … Expand
  11. Faunymaroo
    Mar 6, 2020
    8
    Like a double-stuffed burrito from Taco Hell!

    The repetitive commentary actually becomes pretty awesome after the 9000th time you've heard it, like a mantra that lets you know, hey, you're relaxing and playing a pretty-good recreation of not only original Sega MFL but also re-skinned classic Maddens. Really fun
  12. Effin-A-Gaming
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Over 2 decades ago, I sucked at football but still loved this game, the same can still be said today. I still suck at football, but damn do I love this game! It's got everything for anyone who has ever loved (or hated) football! Tight game play, great comedic relief in the voice that made NBA JAM, and if, like me, you suck at football, it doesn't really matter because there is alwaysOver 2 decades ago, I sucked at football but still loved this game, the same can still be said today. I still suck at football, but damn do I love this game! It's got everything for anyone who has ever loved (or hated) football! Tight game play, great comedic relief in the voice that made NBA JAM, and if, like me, you suck at football, it doesn't really matter because there is always the option to kill the competition! GET ON THE GRIDIRON!… Expand

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Meristation
    Feb 28, 2018
    70
    It lacks game modes, it lacks some replay value and it has some of the most frustrating elements in an sports videogame to date. And still it's the best football game recently released on PC. Plus, you can equip your QB with a shotgun. Beat that, Madden!
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  2. DarkStation
    Dec 1, 2017
    90
    Mutant Football League is fast fun and easy for casual fans to get into. It's also incredibly violent and full of cheesy horror puns. In some ways it's everything I wanted it to be while simultaneously leaving the door open for improvements. My only gripes are that it's occasionally repetitive and can be frustratingly unpredictable (for those who hate huge game swings from dirty plays and being consumed by stadium hazards). Still, Mutant Football League is great fun!
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  3. Gaming Nexus
    Nov 8, 2017
    85
    Yes, it's vulgar, it's crude, and it's often profane. Be that as it may, Mutant Football League is probably the best football game available on the PC today.
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