Madden NFL 25 (2024)

In EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25, discover the next level of FieldSENSE. This includes a re-engineered physics system, updated features across franchise and other modes as well as brand-new commentary and presentation.

Simulator Sport StrategyXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One

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ForbesBrian MaziqueSep 20249/10
Madden 25 is the most complete version of the series in more than a decade. Failing to recognize the improvements essentially gives in to reflex hate more than evaluating each version's merits. The gameplay is tighter, customization has seen a significant boost, and each mode has depth. If you buy a version of Madden every five years, it should be this one.
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God is a GeekSean SmithAug 20248.5/10
Madden NFL 25 looks gorgeous, has great attention to detail, and a game-changing physics engine, which takes the series to the next level.
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Hardcore GamerCory WellsAug 20244/5
Football is played on the field and this is clearly where the development team focused with Madden NFL 25. The changes to the physics are meaningful and can create opportunities that weren't previously available in the series thanks to BOOM Tech. Getting a perfect hit with Hit Stick 2.0 can be satisfying thanks in part to sound of the pads and the visual cue. Receiver and defender interactions when going for the ball are engaging and the offensive line play is fantastic. The steps EA has taken to make Madden look and sound like Sunday are clear. The holdback comes down to the same experience with the modes in the game, albeit some surface level changes. The new broadcast options and the presentation updates help Madden NFL 25 to feel different.
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VideoGamerAlex RaisbeckAug 20244/10
Madden 25 is the latest game in a series that appears to have either run out of ideas or simply has no interest in coming up with new ones. Small new additions do little to inspire excitement and a major overhaul feels desperately needed, and is the least that fans deserve.
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Gaming NexusSean CahillSep 20245.5/10
While there may have the smallest step taken toward improving the gameplay, Madden 25 falls completely flat because the proper simulation modes still feel the same and haven't changed much. The UI may look different, but the same options for relocation/renovation, the same team management options, and soulless superstar options drag this game down back to where the franchise has been for the past several years. It's disappointing in every sense of the word.
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About the game

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Developer: EA Orlando
Publisher: EA Sports
Released: August 16, 2024
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Perspective: Third person
Engine: Frostbite

IGDB rating 7.3/10 from 12 ratings.

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