James Wright
ImpulsegamerAFL 26 Review (PS5, PlayStation 5)
Published 5/29/2025
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Score
69
-6 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 5/7/2025
AFL 26
Get ready for the future of footy with AFL 26. Feel every hit, hear every roar, and live every moment with unmatched authenticity and intensity. From the first bounce to the final siren, the action is fast, fierce, and true to the game. With lifelike gameplay, roaring crowds, expert commentary, and all the drama of real AFL, you’re not just watching the game — you’re in it. This is footy, redefined.
- Developer
- Big Ant Studios
- Publisher
- Nacon
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75
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Critic avg
75
3 scored reviews
Total coverage
3
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Score range
65–90
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 75 across 3 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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90–1001 review · 33%
80–890 reviews · 0%
70–790 reviews · 0%
Below 702 reviews · 67%
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Ben Salter
StevivorAFL 26 Review: Holding the ball
Published 5/24/2025
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Score
65
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: AFL 26 (Sony PlayStation 5)
Published 5/13/2025
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Score
90
+15 vs critic avg
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