NFL (series)

NFL

App logo of NFL Pro 2012
Genres Sports
Developers Gameloft
Publishers Gameloft
Platforms Mobile, Android, iOS, Palm Pre, Nintendo DS
Platform of origin Nintendo DS
First release NFL 2009
2008
Latest release NFL Pro 2013
2012

NFL is a series of American football games that are developed by Gameloft, which is supposed to be a simulation of the National Football League. The game series is released on iOS, as well as Palm, and was originally released on the Nintendo DS. The series first came on the DS as NFL 2009 in 2008.[1][2] Starting with NFL Pro 2012, the game became free, even though players still have to pay for extra XP.[3] 2012 is also the first game to have experience points, team points, which can be used to boost players, as well as credits, which can be earned by leveling up, as well as watching Gameloft trailers.[4][5] In NFL Pro 2013, when the player is in a passing play, the camera will zoom into a first-person view from the quarterback's perspective.[6]

Games

Players

The series, along with the agreement with the NFL, also has an agreement with the NFL Players Association. Along with this, the game also has "cover players", who appear on the title screen, with 2009 having players on the game cover.

Game Players
2009 LaDanian Tomlinson, Tony Romo, Reggie Bush, Brian Urlacher, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens[11]
2010 Matt Ryan, Ray Lewis, Kurt Warner, Brian Westbrook, Randy Moss, LaDanian Tomlinson[12]
2011 Reggie Bush, Adrian Peterson. Aaron Rodgers, Jason Witten, DeSean Jackson, Darrelle Revis, Chad Ochocinco, Tom Brady, Ray Lewis, Peyton Manning

Reception

Reviews
Review scores
PublicationScore
IGN5.5/10
Gamezebo
Amazon.com
PC World
148Apps"Drab Football"

The series received mixed reviews from players and critics alike, saying that the NFL license was a good touch, but the artificial intelligence makes the game very difficult. Gamezebo gave NFL Pro 2012 2 stars out of 5, saying that the defensive AI was "atrocious", as well as the freemium model.[13] Amazon reviewers gave the Kindle Fire version of the game various scores (the average being 3 stars out of 5), with 1 star being the most, complaining about the cost, and saying to buy Madden, one of Gameloft's competitors on the iOS system.[14] PC World gave the game 3 stars out of 5, praising the control scheme and graphics, while noting the cost.[15] 148Apps gave the 2011 game a 3.5 out of 5 star "drab football" grade, questioning the need for celebrations after a gain of more than 10 yards.[16] IGN gave the 2011 edition a 5.5 "Mediocre" grade, praising the gameplay on the iPhone 4, while criticizing the poor controls and weak passing.[17]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "NFL 2009 - NFL Football Game for Mobile, Top Java Game". Gameloft.com. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  2. ↑ John Kullman (2008-07-08). "Gameloft Launches NFL 2009 Today". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  3. ↑ Chadi (2011-11-26). "Gameloft Releases ‘NFL Pro 2012′ for Free, Freemium takes New Meaning « No DPad « iPhone Game Reviews and News". Nodpad.com. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  4. ↑ "NFL Pro 2012 for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and iPad on the iTunes App Store". Itunes.apple.com. 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  5. ↑ "NFL Pro 2012". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  6. ↑ "Nflpro2013 News, Videos, Reviews and Gossip". Kotaku. 2012-09-28. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
  7. ↑ "NFL 2010 game for mobile, football game for BlackBerry". Gameloft.com. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  8. ↑ "NFL 2011 for Mobile - Top NFL Football Game for Mobile Phones". Gameloft.com. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  9. ↑ "NFL Pro 2012 for iPad - Play iPad Game Now". Gameloft. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  10. ↑ "NFL Pro 2013". CNET. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
  11. ↑ January 23, 2009 (2009-01-23). "NFL 2009 – Gameloft - free downloads". Mobile360.org. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  12. ↑ "2010 NFL Preseason Schedule live online Stream Tv hd Quality video sopcast match". Snipsly. 2010-08-05. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
  13. ↑ "NFL Pro 2012 Review". Gamezebo. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  14. ↑ "Customer Reviews: NFL Pro 2012 (Kindle Fire Edition)". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  15. ↑ Friedman, Lex (2011-12-06). "NFL Pro 2012 Version: 1.0.0 Review | Android Games App". PCWorld. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  16. ↑ NFL 2011 Review
  17. ↑ var authorId = "47061140" by Levi Buchanan. "NFL 2011 iPhone Review - iPhone Review at IGN". Wireless.ign.com. Retrieved 2012-04-03.

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