Madden NFL 25

"Madden NFL 25 makes some great strides forward in Madden Franchise Mode including breakout scenarios, updated draft scouting and draft day experience, and the addition of new male and female coaching options. Franchise Mode feels the most "alive" it has …"

"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 …"

"I confess that I was pleased with the result of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25, also analyzing the immersive aspect of the game, which gained a new look, with varied broadcasts, renewed animations, new narrators and more realistic graphics, showing …"

"While it does feel like the same strides and missteps occur each year, Madden 25 has more positive improvements than bad...[we&s;re] happy with the realistic changes that have come about with FieldSENSE and BOOM Tech, as well as the various …"

"An improved year for the big dog of Gridiron games – but unless you have to play as a pro, there&s;s simply no reason to choose this over College Football 25."

"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;s merits. The gameplay is tighter, customization has seen a …"

"Madden NFL 25 is a consistently good entry in the annualized franchise, but it does little to push for the highlight reels."

"Madden NFL 25 is a superior game to the previous one, whether in animations, artificial intelligence, menus or Career Mode. However, don&s;t expect anything really new or innovative, just in-depth coverage of the NFL with no surprises."

"Madden 25 is a mixed bag. On one hand, the gameplay feels better than ever, with smoother animations, more intuitive passing mechanics, and updated features like "Boom Tech" that add a layer of authenticity to tackles. The pacing feels more …"

"Madden NFL 25 is a step in the right direction for the franchise and we hope EA keeps this momentum going to make the next entry even better."

"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&s;t previously available in the series thanks to BOOM …"

"If you are an American Football fan then there is so much choice this year with EA’s releases needless to say “Bringing Back The Boom” has worked for EA with Madden NFL 25 and I’m keen to see everyone jumping …"

"Always having class while still being humble, Madden NFL 25 continues the series’ grand legacy. MVPs will have a blast, while newcomers can treat this as a good jumping on point."

"Madden NFL 25 can officially claim the crown as the most authentic Madden game of all time. It&s;s like EA Orlando has taken the already incredible gameplay, visuals, animations, and more of last year&s;s game placed them on the surgery …"

"Madden NFL 25 has some highs and lows for sure. It is the only game in town, which means as long as it is better than 24, I will continue playing it. I enjoy the on-field action, which is the …"

"The comparison with College Football 25 could have been merciless for Madden NFL 25, but EA Orlando came out pretty well. To play it is arguably the best post-pandemic episode. Bringing it up to the level of the college football …"

"While Madden 25 feels like a great improvement on last year&s;s game, it still feels like much of its core is standing in place. While that leads to a feeling of "Maybe next year" that the series has fostered before, …"

"Madden NFL 25 continues the path of growth and evolution that began with Edition 24, presenting itself as the best Madden ever. Thanks to Boom Tech physics simulation the action on the field is the best you&s;ve ever seen in …"

"Improved on the field, with a gameplay that shows signs of an evolution that affects animations, attack and defense, Madden NFL 25 misses the mark when it comes to the game modes offered. Too few differences compared to last season, …"

"Madden has never played better on the field, but that attribute feels like a would-be elite QB stuck behind a shaky O-line."

"So, it’s another year, another pretty mixed bag, even if it does feel like things might be trending in a slightly more positive direction. Here’s the thing though, like those Seahawks, things’ll only keep running in place unless Madden can …"

"Madden 25 is, without a doubt, an improvement from its predecessor. With better physics and gameplay features, it’s a way better game than it was before. Not only that, the game also ups the realistic graphics that it already had, …"

"Madden NFL 25 is doing something right this year and has listened to fan feedback. However, as is so often the case, they only listened with one ear and didn&s;t really improve in every corner. This is particularly noticeable in …"

"While it’s not perfect, Madden 25 is the biggest step forward this series has seen in years. Superstar Mode and the gameplay upgrades shine brightest, but just about every area of the game is moving in the right direction."

"With no major news other than a slight visual and physics upgrade, Madden NFL 25 remains a great sports game. Even without direct competition from other productions for the sport, it delivers a complete experience of this American football for …"

"You have to decide if the roster changes and draft class are worth the $70 price sticker on what is essentially the same release from last year with a fresh coat of paint and some new audio. Madden 25 is …"

"Madden 25 is a triumphant return to form for the Madden franchise and is easily the best entry in years."

"With College Football 25 being a ton of fun and Madden 25 taking a large step in the right direction, I can safely say that I’m excited for what’s to come. See you on the gridiron."

"We likedMadden NFL 25. The action on the field is the best we have ever seen in an American football game, thanks to the new Boom Tech and additions stemming from EA Sports College Football 25, making it a better …"

"Madden NFL 25 shows some improvement with better presentation and UX, reflecting EA Tiburon&s;s partial responsiveness to player feedback. However, it’s still fundamentally Madden, familiar to veterans with both its strengths and weaknesses."

"Madden NFL 25 offers several improvements that dedicated fans of the annual sports franchise have requested for years However, it doesn&s;t measure up to the high bar set by College Football 25. Only passionate pro football fans should pick this …"

"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&s;t changed much. The UI may look different, but the same options for …"

"Madden NFL 25 truly does make some improvements over Madden NFL 24. That said, it is hard to give the game a glowing review when it isn’t even the best football game EA Sports has released this Summer. Anyone loyal …"

"Madden NFL 25 looks gorgeous, has great attention to detail, and a game-changing physics engine, which takes the series to the next level."

"Madden 25 improves in nearly every category over its predecessor. Superstar mode and Ultimate Team mode are excellent, giving players ways to interact with the game of football. But it still falls due to the common issue of feeling the …"

"While the name is familiar, Madden NFL 25 features plenty of smart additions to make this a great year to pick up."

"Madden NFL 25 is far from the feat, but there is finally an improvement in one important area: gameplay and physics. If this is the way, in the coming years we could see the best version of the franchise in …"

"There are a lot of on-field improvements to like in Madden NFL 25, but most were long overdue, and they don&s;t offset all the same problems that weren&s;t addressed elsewhere."