Game: Arena Football
System: PS2, Xbox
Developer: Tiburon Entertainment
Publisher: EA Sports
Rating: E10+
In this inaugural review of Super Wicked Awesome Video Game Reviews, we are reviewing what could be considered a true classic. It has some of the best graphics I have ever seen in a football game. What also sets it apart is hitting people over walls, and the simple playbook. That last one makes it accessible for people who have never played a sports video game, but that is it's downfall for loyal fans of the genre, such as our staff. Another fault in this game is the feature that EA calls "Telemetry." Apparently it is supposed to help one find weaknesses in the defense. But so far, our staff here at SWAVGRs have found it useless and taking up space on the disc that could have been used to add the AF2. (Note: This was done in AF: Road to
Glory, but Road to Glory has been left unplayed by the reviewers here because of the ESRB's designation ticking our mom off) But on the bright side, "Be the Receiver" mode and the ability to unlock classic Arena teams make for some of the best features of this already great game.
Our rating in this category is 2- We recommend it, but it isn't "Game of the Year" material.
Now we go to every parent's favorite part of the reviews: the "Lock-Ups" as we call them here at SWAVGRs. The ESRB rating for this game is E10+ for Language, Mild Violence, and Suggestive Themes. In fact, this rating convinced our mom to not let us play it, until a certain review came out (God bless Al Menconi!).
Violence-
Remember that this is a football game so there will be hits. People will fly over walls, and there are cutscenes after touchdowns which have the scorer celebrating and soon getting knocked cold by a member of the opposing team.
Suggestive themes-
At halftime, the cheerleaders come out, and their uniforms definitely aren't the most modest I've ever seen. But all cutscenes can be skipped by pressing X on the PS2 or A on the Xbox.
Language-
Skip the coach scenes and you should be fine. (Coaches get heated at players)
Occult Content-
One unlockable team is called the New Orleans VooDoo, but we do not find this offensive. It is only there if your kid asks you what it means.
Cultural/Moral/Ethical
Nothing
Our rating is 2 for preteens.
God bless and happy gaming!
#1denverfan & Superstarwarsjunkie
System: PS2, Xbox
Developer: Tiburon Entertainment
Publisher: EA Sports
Rating: E10+
In this inaugural review of Super Wicked Awesome Video Game Reviews, we are reviewing what could be considered a true classic. It has some of the best graphics I have ever seen in a football game. What also sets it apart is hitting people over walls, and the simple playbook. That last one makes it accessible for people who have never played a sports video game, but that is it's downfall for loyal fans of the genre, such as our staff. Another fault in this game is the feature that EA calls "Telemetry." Apparently it is supposed to help one find weaknesses in the defense. But so far, our staff here at SWAVGRs have found it useless and taking up space on the disc that could have been used to add the AF2. (Note: This was done in AF: Road to
Glory, but Road to Glory has been left unplayed by the reviewers here because of the ESRB's designation ticking our mom off) But on the bright side, "Be the Receiver" mode and the ability to unlock classic Arena teams make for some of the best features of this already great game.Our rating in this category is 2- We recommend it, but it isn't "Game of the Year" material.
Now we go to every parent's favorite part of the reviews: the "Lock-Ups" as we call them here at SWAVGRs. The ESRB rating for this game is E10+ for Language, Mild Violence, and Suggestive Themes. In fact, this rating convinced our mom to not let us play it, until a certain review came out (God bless Al Menconi!).
Violence-
Remember that this is a football game so there will be hits. People will fly over walls, and there are cutscenes after touchdowns which have the scorer celebrating and soon getting knocked cold by a member of the opposing team.
Suggestive themes-
At halftime, the cheerleaders come out, and their uniforms definitely aren't the most modest I've ever seen. But all cutscenes can be skipped by pressing X on the PS2 or A on the Xbox.
Language-
Skip the coach scenes and you should be fine. (Coaches get heated at players)
Occult Content-
One unlockable team is called the New Orleans VooDoo, but we do not find this offensive. It is only there if your kid asks you what it means.
Cultural/Moral/Ethical
Nothing
Our rating is 2 for preteens.
God bless and happy gaming!
#1denverfan & Superstarwarsjunkie
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