#9 of 2008: NFL Tour

by pastapadre
Posted December 5th, 2008 at 10:32 am

NFL Tour is a game that, while lacking in many areas, was still a lot of fun. Tour was able to achieve the accessibility that many other arcade style titles have not been able to. It kept things simple with the control scheme and limited the amount of plays but there was still enough variety to keep things interesting. It was all about the brisk pace, constant action, and offensive prominence. Tour was designed primarily to be an enjoyable head-to-head experience and in that regard it did well.

While Tour wasn’t properly balanced what that did lead to was each game seemingly being decided on a single big play, or by which side would play the clock the best to end up with the final possession and a chance to win. Online play also ran well which resulted in some fun games including the tournament I held on the site. One thing I really look back on is how it got myself and a friend of mine playing against each other again. It had been a while since we had a game that we would go out of our way to play but Tour actually turned out to be just that. In all I ended up putting more time into Tour than I have most other sports titles this year.

No, NFL Tour isn’t this year’s The BIGS. Considering how much I played it and how much fun I got out of it I couldn’t justify leaving it out of the Top 10 though. And what would a Top 10 list be without a somewhat controversial selection?

#9: NFL Tour
#10: Tiger Woods 09

Tags: top 10, year in review

Gossennator

really?
Gossennator

really?
Domino

Tour was fun just an easy target for people to pick on. Had some annoying things like the commentary but I still liked it and hope they'll do a sequel cause if they fixed the problems it would be better than NFL Street.
Domino

Tour was fun just an easy target for people to pick on. Had some annoying things like the commentary but I still liked it and hope they'll do a sequel cause if they fixed the problems it would be better than NFL Street.
http://intensedebate.com/people/cdj cdj

I only played the demo, but it seemed fun – particularly as a game for head-to-head play. Games went quick and had lots of action.
http://intensedebate.com/people/cdj cdj

I only played the demo, but it seemed fun – particularly as a game for head-to-head play. Games went quick and had lots of action.
BCya

I thought it was fun. It wasn't great, and it was rather shallow, but I did enjoy it and don't think it deserved all the bad-mouthing it got. But people like jumping on negative bandwagons on the 'Net.

I actually liked it better than NFL Street, because those games had a feel to them I just didn't like. I don't like the Street style of games with the offensive player showing off with the ball. I like the arcade NBA Jam and NFL Blitz style with the big hits rather than the show off look at me arcade style which leaves defenders standing around watching more than playing.
BCya

I thought it was fun. It wasn't great, and it was rather shallow, but I did enjoy it and don't think it deserved all the bad-mouthing it got. But people like jumping on negative bandwagons on the 'Net.

I actually liked it better than NFL Street, because those games had a feel to them I just didn't like. I don't like the Street style of games with the offensive player showing off with the ball. I like the arcade NBA Jam and NFL Blitz style with the big hits rather than the show off look at me arcade style which leaves defenders standing around watching more than playing.
nba2k

what no way! not even top 20
nba2k

what no way! not even top 20
Skihawks

I know any Top Ten list will spark debate. Pasta, I defend you to the hilt in regards to some bashers that post on your page. However, NFL Tour ahead of Tiger Woods?

I know that you may have enjoyed it, it's your list and your site….I just don't see it….
Skihawks

I know any Top Ten list will spark debate. Pasta, I defend you to the hilt in regards to some bashers that post on your page. However, NFL Tour ahead of Tiger Woods?

I know that you may have enjoyed it, it's your list and your site….I just don't see it….
http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

I think you could have put Tiger Woods 09 (wii version ahead of his one) Can't wait to see the rest of your list, this one really caught me off guard, but you made good points.
http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

I think you could have put Tiger Woods 09 (wii version ahead of his one) Can't wait to see the rest of your list, this one really caught me off guard, but you made good points.
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Yeah that is actually a frustrating aspect of arcade games that I've grown to despise. The run around and waste time doing tricks to earn points thing. I much prefer the strategy of using earned boosts like in The BIGS, Blitz, or even Tour to an extent.
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Yeah that is actually a frustrating aspect of arcade games that I've grown to despise. The run around and waste time doing tricks to earn points thing. I much prefer the strategy of using earned boosts like in The BIGS, Blitz, or even Tour to an extent.
Chase

I'm so disappointed in you.
Chase

I'm so disappointed in you.
swizzy

now dats jus

STUPID STUPID
swizzy

now dats jus

STUPID STUPID
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I wouldn't expect you to feel any other way
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I wouldn't expect you to feel any other way
Keith.

I know this game didn't sell well enough to garner a sequel. The saddest thing for me is that the guy who was in charge of this game (Phil Frazier) is now on Madden. And here I was hoping for a REALISTIC NFL game sometime soon.
Keith.

I know this game didn't sell well enough to garner a sequel. The saddest thing for me is that the guy who was in charge of this game (Phil Frazier) is now on Madden. And here I was hoping for a REALISTIC NFL game sometime soon.
Josh

Pasta you're killin me brotha! NFL Tour top 10? I tried to find a reason to like this game and couldn't. It was fun for like the 1st 5 minutes of playing it & then I lost interest.
Josh

Pasta you're killin me brotha! NFL Tour top 10? I tried to find a reason to like this game and couldn't. It was fun for like the 1st 5 minutes of playing it & then I lost interest.
Josh

Pasta let me guess…FaceBraker #8? Lol!
Josh

Pasta let me guess…FaceBraker #8? Lol!
Zack

I loved NFL Tour. They should look at bringing it back or bringing back the NFL Street series.
Zack

I loved NFL Tour. They should look at bringing it back or bringing back the NFL Street series.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Facebreaker was actually in my worst two games of the year posting last week. I do have at least one more arcade style game in the top 10 but that definitely doesn't include Facebreaker
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Facebreaker was actually in my worst two games of the year posting last week. I do have at least one more arcade style game in the top 10 but it definitely isn't Facebreaker
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Facebreaker was actually in my worst two games of the year posting last week. I do have at least one more arcade style game in the top 10 but it definitely isn't Facebreaker
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Facebreaker was actually in my worst two games of the year posting last week. I do have at least one more arcade style game in the top 10 but that definitely doesn't include Facebreaker
nba2k

haven been here in awhile whats with all the +2 and -1 stuff Pasta?
nba2k

haven been here in awhile whats with all the +2 and -1 stuff Pasta?
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Its basically a comment ranking system. If you are logged in then you should be able to click on the thumbs up or thumbs down for each individual comment. The + or – is the score that comment has.
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Its basically a comment ranking system. If you are logged in then you should be able to click on the thumbs up or thumbs down for each individual comment. The + or – is the score that comment has.
http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

Pasta, do you want to start some real controversy? Put Facebreaker above NBA 2K9., lol. Pasta you were such a huge fan of the Wii version of Tigerwoods, I can't see how you could put this game above that.
http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

Pasta, do you want to start some real controversy? Put Facebreaker above NBA 2K9., lol. Pasta you were such a huge fan of the Wii version of Tigerwoods, I can't see how you could put this game above that.
nba2k

im logged in and i still cant rate, any help pasta? or is it the Intensedebate thing i have to sign up for
nba2k

im logged in and i still cant rate, any help pasta? or is it the Intensedebate thing i have to sign up for
pastapadre

I think you also have to sign up with IntenseDebate. I thought you already were cause you have a picture by your name. But yeah I think you have to be registered through that.
pastapadre

I think you also have to sign up with IntenseDebate. I thought you already were cause you have a picture by your name. But yeah I think you have to be registered through that.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I understand that. Just keep in mind that I'm not necessarily saying its a "better" game, just that I ended up getting more enjoyment out of it. Once I get up higher in the list different elements of strength become more important.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I understand that. Just keep in mind that I'm not necessarily saying its a "better" game, just that I ended up getting more enjoyment out of it. Once I get up higher in the list different elements of strength become more important.
Favre2Cotchery

I agree with puttin Tour in the top 10 but no way is NFL Tour in front of Tiger Woods 09.
Favre2Cotchery

I agree with puttin Tour in the top 10 but no way is NFL Tour in front of Tiger Woods 09.
Brian

I actually tend to agree that this wasn't a bad game. It was a great casual game that you could have fun playing with someone else and just doin crazy stuff on the football field. Plus, it kind of brought back the good times with NFL Blitz.
Brian

I actually tend to agree that this wasn't a bad game. It was a great casual game that you could have fun playing with someone else and just doin crazy stuff on the football field. Plus, it kind of brought back the good times with NFL Blitz.