AFL (video game series)
| AFL | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Australian rules football video game |
| Developers |
Beam Software (1991) Blue Tongue Entertainment (1996) EA Sports (1997–1998) IR Gurus (2001–2007) Wicked Witch Software (2009–) Big Ant Studios (2011–2012) |
| Publishers |
Mattel (1991) Cadability (1996) EA Sports (1997–1998) Acclaim Entertainment (2001–2004) THQ (2004–2005) Sony Computer Entertainment (2005–2009) Tru Blu Entertainment (2009–) |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, NES, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, Xbox 360 |
| First release |
Aussie Rules Footy 1991 |
| Latest release |
AFL Live 2 12 September 2013 |
The AFL video game series is a series of Australian rules football video games based on the AFL. Released originally by Beam Software, it has since been developed by several other game developers.
It was the first AFL video game. The game involves playing a game of Australian rules football from a third-person perspective, with the ability to perform the basic actions of a typical player of the sport. The game can be played by one person, or by two players against each other. There is also a kick to kick mode, and a season mode where one to six players can play multiple games in a season finishing with a grand final. It was developed by Beam Software, and was published by Mattel.
It was released for Windows PC only on 9 June 1996. You could play as one of the 16 clubs of the 1996 AFL season. It was also the last video game in the series to feature the Fitzroy Lions and the Brisbane Bears as playable teams before they were merged. The game was also the first game to be developed by Blue Tongue Entertainment and was published by Cadability.
It was released in 1997 for Microsoft Windows. It was based on the 1997 season. 16 teams were available in the game and it was the first in the series to feature Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide. It is also the first game in the series to have commentary, which was provided by Bruce McAvaney. The game was developed and published by EA Sports.
It was released in 1998 for the PlayStation and Microsoft Windows. It was based on the 1998 season and you could play as any of the 16 teams. The commentary is provided by Bruce McAvaney and Leigh Matthews. The game was developed and published by EA Sports.
It was the first AFL video game to be developed by IR Gurus. The game was released as a PC only game. In the game you assume the role of an AFL Coach, you tell your players commands such as the type of play you want them to play (attacking, defensive, Normal) and when to interchange. It sold well for a "then" IR Gurus game but not too well on the market.
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