Achieve Gridiron Greatness as Doug Flutie and Maximum Football 2020, bring you the ultimate football sandbox.
Reviews: Mixed — 52% — of 73 reviews
Released: 2020-12-29
Developer: Canuck Play Inc
Genres: Indie, Sports
Platforms: Windows
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Maximum Football
97% matchMixed
2025Forge your legacy in Maximum Football, where you can play both college and pro football in one shared universe. Recruit the next college superstar and take them into the pros to become a future Hall of Famer. Build your team with unparalleled in-game customization that gives you ultimate control.
Axis Football 2020
96% matchMixed
2020Axis Football features football gaming's deepest Franchise Mode and massively improved simulation-style gameplay.
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