AFL Live vs Aussie Rules Footy
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
AFL Live brings the excitement of Australian rules football to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Windows PCs. Developed by Big Ant Studios, the game features realistic gameplay, official teams, and commentary from Dennis Cometti and Brian Taylor. The Game of the Year Edition adds extra content and was released digitally in 2012, with a physical disc following shortly after.
Aussie Rules Footy is the first Australian Football League simulation for the NES, developed by Beam Software and released exclusively in Australia in 1991. The game features teams from the 1991 AFL season plus fictional clubs from Darwin, Canberra, and Hobart, letting players experience Aussie rules football in a classic 8‑bit format. The title supports both single‑player and two‑player versus modes, though it lacks a season mode, focusing instead on individual matches that capture the fast‑paced, high‑scoring nature of the sport.
- Authentic AFL licensing
- Strong commentary adds realism
- Multiplatform availability
- Deep season and career modes
- Authentic 1991 AFL team list
- Exclusive Australian release makes it a collector’s item
- Two‑player local competition
- Simple, easy‑to‑learn controls
- Dated graphics by modern standards
- Limited online features after support ended
- Steep learning curve for newcomers
- No season or career mode
- Limited to NES hardware (no modern ports)
- Graphics are basic by today’s standards
