HIGH Greatly improved on-the-field presentation. Added features for Franchise mode
LOW Still suffers from wonky AI and bugs.
WTF Why did my center line up as a receiver?
Tag: Madden
Madden NFL 26 Review
HIGH Franchise is once again the centerpiece of the Madden banquet table.
LOW The load times are unbearable for this console generation.
WTF Even digitally, the NY Giants seem lost and confused.
Madden NFL 25 Review
HIGH This is the smoothest, most visually appealing Madden to date.
LOW Not enough changes to modes and features.
WTF Is the physics model really called “BOOM Tech”?
Axis Football 2024
HIGH More options on offense with greatly improved blocking AI and animations.
LOW “Appropriately challenging play experience” steers too close to “rubber banding”
WTF Why is my beloved Philadelphia Express ALWAYS terrible?
Madden NFL 24 Review
HIGH Animations and AI combine to deliver unique, unpredictable gameplay.
LOW The selection of modes hasn’t changed much in a decade.
WTF Why do the menus have lag and load time?
Madden NFL 23 Review
HIGH FieldSense passing is a precision QB’s dream.
LOW Learning the advanced controls is beyond difficult.
WTF The graphical glitches are simply unforgivable in 2022.
Madden NFL ’22 Review
For Those Left Behind
HIGH It’s more than a roster update…
LOW …but not by much.
WTF Madden Ultimate Team is the ultimate wallet drain.
Mutant Football League Review
It’s Not Football Until The Ref Dies
HIGH Laugh-out-loud character names and commentary.
LOW Occasional player versus opponent confusion.
WTF A sandworm eating my star running back.
Madden NFL 16 Review
"Next year" is finally here…
HIGH: The new pass placement and receiver mechanics are the best series additions since the magic stiff arm of Madden '97…
LOW: … and the Dynamic Drive Goals feature is the worst.
WTF: Jim Nantz and Phil Simms have the collective personality of a dial tone.
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