I'd love to write a review if the game ever comes!

With a focus on the fundamentals and an eye for simulation-style football, Madden NFL 16 maintains the franchise's upward trajectory. Football fans have a solid title in their hands this season.

Best tackling yet; Long-overdue passing control reboot; Smarter CPU

Drive goals in franchise mode; Controls getting hyper-complex; Atmosphere isnt exactly electric

Simply put, changes the way you play the game. The risk vs. reward aspect of the new passing and defending mechanics adds a level of realism the franchise has never seen. You can catch and throw the ball pretty much exactly how you want, and it feels great when you can pull a big play because of it.

Improved passing game; Expanded pass defense; Draft Champions is quick and fun; Increased risk and reward

Commentary is dull

I'd definitely say the good outweighs the bad with Madden NFL 16 however, thanks in large part to the excellent addition of the Draft Champions mode, and the overall positive changes made to passing and receiving.

Just in time for NFL pre-season festivities, EA's annual Madden franchise is back to satiate our appetite for football. Last year featured substantial upgrades to presentation and defensive mechanics while this year emphasizes meaningful offensive additions that have a dramatic impact on the way...

At the end of the day, my minor gripes with the game are far outweighed by what is a fantastic game of football. The additions to Madden NFL 16 are superb. Draft Champions has changed the game. It's an addicting new mode that I really hope to see continue to develop and morph in future games.

I can instantly replay both in my mind's eye. In the first, at the end of Super Bowl 49, New England's Malcolm Butler recognized the Seattle Seahawks' offensive pattern, stepped in front of quarterback Russell Wilson's pass at the 1-yard line at the right moment, and muscled the receiver out of the...

EA Sports has taken what was great the last few years with the Madden series and continued that excellence in Madden 16. The gameplay feels as fluid as ever, with the new receiver and quarterback mechanics standing out by far.

TOUCH DOWN!!! another steady instalment to the series

The game definitely is fun to play. But it's made to tempt you into upgrading to the PS4