"Madden NFL 25 is the best effort yet this console generation..." "...though no sports franchise feels as desperate for the promise of the next one." "When compared to releases from two and three years ago is light years ahead in terms of on-field quality and off-field activities."

Powerful running game; Moving your franchise; Being a historical player

Occasionally bizarre physics; Too many interceptions; Rather ordinary commentary

Overall it is a great game that I will give 5 stars. Everything comes together this time for EA and Madden25 is the whole package.

-The new IGNITE engine gives amazing graphics and quality; The Franchise mode delivers immersive gameplay

-You have to pay to play online by having a PlaystationPlus account

Really good game to play with mates for a competitive gaming night!

Note: The main text is from the current-gen review, and the additions from the PlayStation 4 version have been added below. It's fitting that an iteration celebrating the 25th anniversary of Madden is littered with references to past games and hampered by the feeling that, no matter what has been...

The running game is traditional, and NFL enthusiasts will dig into the experience with a gridiron fist. The common issues with past Madden games still linger, but the pros are beginning to outweigh the cons for the first time in a while.

didn't bring everything I expected it to bring, much like my Denver Broncos in last year's playoffs. I wanted a Super Bowl win, and instead, the Broncos lost their first playoff game at home against the Ravens.