Multiplat AFL 23: Launch Thread (Xbox release date TBC)

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

STATE OF PLAY:

• The game is out for Steam and PlayStation. There have been issues with Xbox release and it is unclear when the game will be available.
• Big Ant are aware that there are playability issues & bugs at present.
• Content has been temporarily removed from the game to identify where the issues lie.
• This content will be re-introduced via patches in the coming days.
• Big Ant have released a summary of what is to be reintroduced, which can be seen below.

Spoiler: Features to be added

Spoiler: MOST RECENT PATCH NOTES

Issues & constructive criticism are best communicated to: support.bigant.com

Michaels Twitch video with QA from Ross(BigAntStudios) from 31:40

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

The game has a lot of potential. It looks brilliant.

Obviously needs patches on a few things.

Cons that need improvement.

1.Changing players is extremely difficult. Press L1 but doesn't change half the time.
2.AI doesn't defend is the big one. Shouldn't be able to run in goals with no pressure everytime.
3.Handball is a nightmare and needs to be able to find players.
4.player side ways movements, turning a player is so slow and needs freedom to move quickly. It's like they run in straight lines only.
5. Ruck taps I have no idea how to win it if they can be won. Would be nice to have some training tutorials option to work on the controls.
6. Some players faces look way off
7. No game modes like Ultimate team.

Things that are great so far.
1. Overall Graphics and atmosphere look great and the close up after kicking a goal or club songs is a nice touch.
2. Set shots no complaints
3. Spoiling no complaints
4. Marking no complaints
5. Pinpoint kicking is fun if you can get the green circle over a player.
6. Commentary is not bad.

Marking no complaints? I win every contest I’m in without timing the button well aha

 

[Bianconeri]

Well what a turd even with the other patch, had Wicked Witch released this game Ross with his BigAntStudios account would have torn this to shreds and mentioned how passionate he is about AFL blah blah. Thank god for steam refunds.



At worst I was expected AFL live level but slightly improve somehow they’ve managed to go backwards. I was willing to look past Ross’ poor behaviour in the other thread if BigAnt produced a quality product but this a steaming turd.

 

[new0066]

Also I like the commentary better in it.

I have been wanting to know how the other other commentators have been since I have only heard Huddo so far.

 

[Adversity10]

I have been Nigerian princed. Can't refund a digital version.

There's so many things wrong

Running the field without getting tackled by CPU
Can't tackle the CPU
Computer Player don't defend/your players don't follow their man
Players teleport on marking contests
Ball going straight over marking players head for no reason
Interchange doesn't work
Tactics don't work
Can't pick ball up so it turns into FIFA
Shot power bar disappears some set shots
Repeat crashes in season and career mode


Lesson here is digital ps5 was a shit purchase and afl23 release version is a flat out scam

 

[Freo16]

The game has a lot of potential. It looks brilliant.

Obviously needs patches on a few things.

Cons that need improvement.

1.Changing players is extremely difficult. Press L1 but doesn't change half the time.
2.AI doesn't defend is the big one. Shouldn't be able to run in goals with no pressure everytime.
3.Handball is a nightmare and needs to be able to find players.
4.player side ways movements, turning a player is so slow and needs freedom to move quickly. It's like they run in straight lines only.
5. Ruck taps I have no idea how to win it if they can be won. Would be nice to have some training tutorials option to work on the controls.
6. Some players faces look way off
7. No game modes like Ultimate team.

Things that are great so far.
1. Overall Graphics and atmosphere look great and the close up after kicking a goal or club songs is a nice touch.
2. Set shots no complaints
3. Spoiling no complaints
4. Marking no complaints
5. Pinpoint kicking is fun if you can get the green circle over a player.
6. Commentary is not bad.

Agree with most of this, but seriously did no one at big ant actually play this game ?

After 2 matches, I could already identify a bunch of issues, I just don’t understand when they’ve had 3 extra weeks, how some of this stuff gets through

 

[Cubs2Lions]

I have been Nigerian princed. Can't refund a digital version.

There's so many things wrong

Running the field without getting tackled by CPU
Can't tackle the CPU
Computer Player don't defend/your players don't follow their man
Players teleport on marking contests
Ball going straight over marking players head for no reason
Interchange doesn't work
Tactics don't work
Can't pick ball up so it turns into FIFA
Shot power bar disappears some set shots
Repeat crashes in season and career mode


Lesson here is digital ps5 was a s**t purchase and afl23 release version is a flat out scam

Go XBOX users then

 

[ice444]

I have been Nigerian princed. Can't refund a digital version.

Sony and nintendo should both implement the steam (2 hours within 2 weeks) refund policy....

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Never forget:

I'm not going to give a roadmap that has me lynched if it's out by a minute as is the want by some on here.

There will be a trailer, there will be public playsessions, there will be an opportunity for streaming of the game prior to release on 4 May 2023.

This is the roadmap.

As mentioned on occasions to numerous to count, no one will be in the dark about the contents of this game prior to purchase - and that is all that should matter.

Depth is also about content - and that is what takes the most time and budget. And for those banging on about budget, this has the most scanned players/coaches/umpires of any sports game ever, especially from a Women's equality POV. So many stadiums, some showing the final state of a stadium...

Whingers will whinge.

 

[caloschwaby]

 

[Free Agent]

Marking no complaints? I win every contest I’m in without timing the button well aha

Maybe that's why I'm not getting annoyed with it. I'm winning the contest hahah

Wouldn't be much of an issue if the AI were responsive though for a spoil. Most the time it's no one on you so its easy to mark with no one on you

 

[caloschwaby]

Never forget:

Whingers will indeed whinge and continue to whinge because this shit should not be the standard of the video game industry

 

[KingNothing]

For me AI not spoiling is the big one.

That being fixed alone will make the game 10 x more difficult as it will reduce your chances of I50 marks etc.

Hope that one is next on the list!

This, plus the fact that tackling doesn't work, really makes you question just how much (if any) play-testing / QA was done on this game.

They are two fundamental mechanics, that a majority of us playing the game today were able to notice instantly. How did BA not notice/address them?

 

[Swooping_Magpie]

just played my first game and i can't lie it's pretty good

only problem is when i go for a mark half the time it spoils the ball instead and it straight up cost me the game

 

[dont argue 04]

I have been wanting to know how the other other commentators have been since I have only heard Huddo so far.

Yeah it’s great, even with underwood

 

[YahBoyJones]

Do we have an update on when the PS patch will be implemented other than "at some point today". It's now 5:30pm AEST..

 

[JordanWCE]

50 million dollars…

 

[Bianconeri]

Although on the other hand it’s good to be right, I said BigAnt are most likely secretive with their content because it isn’t any good turns out that theory was correct.

 

[Free Agent]

just played my first game and i can't lie it's pretty good

only problem is when i go for a mark half the time it spoils the ball instead and it straight up cost me the game

Spoiling is because you use the analog stick. Marking is triangle.

 

[tastiger]

By the way, games playing no where near as bad as what's being discussed. Bugs and missing features yes... But blind Freddy can see we are going to end up with a classic.

On VOG-L09 using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[humey7]

Never forget:

We got one trailer and that was it

 

[Chark96]

WHEN CAN I PLAY? READ BELOW:

• PlayStation (Physical): AVAILABLE NOW, patch coming soon
• PlayStation (Digital): AVAILABLE NOW, patch coming soon
• Steam: LIVE NOW, patch live
• Xbox (Digital or Physical): To be confirmed

For support: support.bigant.com

ATTACH=full]1677896[/ATTACH] well grounded trophy should be platinum… there’s no way anyone’s laying 20 tackles in this game!!


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[Tbonefreo]

We should just get that re-released with the obvious feature of trading, list updates etc added.

Id buy that

 

[Tbonefreo]

Just an idea guys, if we see any glitches or things missing in the game, maybe we can list them respectful and let Ross know. I don't think rushing in here crapping on the game is going to help fix any issues.... You may get some cheap likes though

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I see what you did there

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

We got one trailer and that was it

This one was my favourite:

As mentioned on occasions to numerous to count, no one will be in the dark about the contents of this game prior to purchase - and that is all that should matter.

Couldn't agree more Ross.

So what the **** happened? We didn't get ANYTHING before the ****ed up launch, and now what little content is there is going to be cut even further until this mess is fixed.

 

[OhDustinMartin]

ATTACH=full]1677896[/ATTACH] well grounded trophy should be platinum… there’s no way anyone’s laying 20 tackles in this game!!


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I laid one with a user player.

One. 1. Uno.

Not good enough