AFL (video game series)
video game series
The AFL video game series is a series of Australian rules football video games licensed and based on the VFL/AFL.
Games in the series
Australian Rules Football
Developer: Clockwize Software Developments
Publisher: Again Again, Alternative Software
Released for: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum
Release date: 1989
Released and licensed under the then-VFL branding of the AFL.
Aussie Rules Footy
Developer: Beam Software
Publisher: Mattel
Released for: NES
Release date: 1991
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.
AFL Finals Fever
Developer: Blue Tongue Entertainment
Publisher: Cadability, EA Sports
Released for: Microsoft Windows
Release date: 9 June 1996
It was released solely for Microsoft Windows in 1996. Players could manage 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.
AFL 98
Developer: Creative Assembly
Publisher: EA Sports
Released for: Microsoft Windows
Release date: 1997
It was released in 1997 for Microsoft Windows.
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