It's fourth down with under 2 minutes left in the fourth, we're at the 42 yard line and are down by 4 points. We need more than just a field goal. I notice the Defense enter a blitz formation and quickly adjust.

- exciting; difficult intuitive gameplay; - great presentation; - best Madden to date

- graphics while nice are showing their age; - too many useless modes; - not enough innovation; - feels like a stopgap between console generations

if it was over 100$ i would buy it

Madden games catch a lot of flack for not changing enough every year, but here's an example of why change isn't always a good thing. The next-gen versions add more detail pretty much everywhere, but in the end it makes me have to fight for control of my players and worry about little things that...

Great atmosphere; Smarter player AI; Fundamentally good football

Irritating controls; Underwhelming graphics

Took about 3hrs to actually play the game. Then it was just ok. Not worth the wait or hype.

none

To expensive

Overall it's a tight game with slightly upgraded visuals and the depth of online/offline modes you expect from a Madden game. Don't go into this thinking the graphics are going to blow you away, once games like this are solely developed for the next-gen systems that is when the visuals will begin to...

best game ever

Really good game, looks amazing. If you are a NFL fan rent this game !!! 8/10

"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

It wasn't until the release of the PS2 and Madden NFL 2001 that the Madden NFL series became synonymous with console launches. Likewise, the launch of the Xbox 360 and Madden NFL 06 brought about such a level of detail and improved AI that it made a strong case for football fans to get the next...

Great game with next gen graphics. Excellent control makes this a great new Madden.