Quote Originally Posted by SCClassof93 View Post
jaymo, would you agree with this review?
http://www.gamespot.com/madden-nfl-2...eview-6413685/
Oh boy! That's a tough question. Let's look at gamespot's premise.

Madden NFL 25 marks a quarter-century of football gaming with a disappointing addition to this venerable franchise.

The Good

Still a very comprehensive and full-featured treatment of NFL football
Undeniably exciting to play at times, especially on offense
New run free and heat-seeking tackling offer control scheme enhancements.

The Bad

Core gameplay barely changed from last year
Offense still overpowered and defense still not smart enough
Disappointing presentation
New Connected Franchise mode lacks depth.
Madden 25 is NOT disappointing IMO. Having said that, I agree with all of the above points listed. To give this game a 6 is a little too harsh IMO. I think people need to be realistic with their expectations of this yearly Madden release on it's last ps3/360 year. Personally I would give this game a 7.5 to 8 rating. It is a different game from last year but the gameplay is pretty much the same as it is every year. If you are NOT into OWNER MODE then you don't need to buy this title. Almost everything in the article I agree with, except for the rating.

Ask my wife and kids, for as much as I complain about issues with this game I have been playing it every second I can. Frankly the "fun factor" is significantly higher in Madden 25 than it is in NCAA 14. In the history of Madden I am doing something I have never done... play with multiple teams. Currently I have two different franchise experiences. I have an online CFM with the Rams and I have an offline CFM where I am controlling the Raiders, LA Dreams (Vikings), and auto-piloting the London jags and LA Rams. Although I wish owner mode had more depth and options I do find myself somewhat interested in occasionally checking what the fans think about our concessions. But again, if you don't want owner mode and you don't want to relocate/rebuild your stadium (and deal with some of the bugs and glitches...) then I don't see a compelling reason to buy Madden 25 IF you own 13.

If you are hoping for a real sim football game then this isn't it and if you love defense you have come to the wrong game. If you like fun arcade football with a sprinkling of realism then I think you will love this game. If you don't like NCAA then you probably won't like this game, even though it does play much, much better than NCAA.

Just my .02c