Arena Football

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. GameZone
    87
    While it certainly lacks in the game mode department and the presentation can be a bit disappointing at times, the games plays great and does a great job of bringing us a good sense of what Arena football is all about.
  2. Next Level Gaming
    85
    While the game doesn’t contain all the bells and whistles of its NFL counterparts, the game makes up for it in gameplay.
  3. Gaming Age
    83
    The passing game is tremendously fun, and that's where the bulk of the action happens. The job of video game QB becomes a lot easier when you don't have to worry about complex coverages in the secondary.
  5. Stuff
    80
    The tackles in the game—some of which can literally send players flying into the bleachers—are the most vertebrae-jangling hits we've seen this side of a roller derby.
  6. IGN
    80
    Priced at a frugal $29.99, Arena Football is a fantastic way to cure those post-Super Bowl blues thanks to the numerous spectacular plays you will witness every game. This game is really, really fun.

Awards & Rankings

95
#95 Best PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. FrankJ.
    Feb 27, 2006
    9
    A great game but no announcing, no deep franchise mode, and no mini camp or practice. But on the positive side I was very impressed with the A great game but no announcing, no deep franchise mode, and no mini camp or practice. But on the positive side I was very impressed with the graphics, gameplay, and that you can control any man on the field. Most of all I love ironman football!… Full Review »
  2. DavidS.
    Feb 12, 2006
    9
    This game is the most fun I've had playing a football game besides the Madden Franchise. The hits and the new plays and kicking game are This game is the most fun I've had playing a football game besides the Madden Franchise. The hits and the new plays and kicking game are outstanding.… Full Review »
  3. HeatherE.
    Feb 11, 2006
    10
    I am a HUGE arena football fan, so the rules of the game I was already aware of which most likely gave me an advantage to madden junkies. I am a HUGE arena football fan, so the rules of the game I was already aware of which most likely gave me an advantage to madden junkies. Once I got all the button functions down I was unstoppable. Having a hard time walking away from this game.… Full Review »
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