Madden NFL 15

1. xRAIDER34x

   Apr 27, 2015

   10

   Im being very generous but this game is a 10. CFM is the best there are a few areas that need attention but this game is fun. Best franchiseIm being very generous but this game is a 10. CFM is the best there are a few areas that need attention but this game is fun. Best franchise mode out of any sports game . CFM is vast and keeps you looking forward to each game and each draft and so on. Graphics are the best by far. I hope they take another giant step in the madden series there are some areas need attention but this is the best madden to date and is a great building block for this franchise.… Expand

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2. Oblong

   Aug 28, 2014

   9

   If you are reading this review and others from random internet guys like me I get it as I do the same thing for many games I’m just not sureIf you are reading this review and others from random internet guys like me I get it as I do the same thing for many games I’m just not sure about. It’s especially the case with yearly release titles like Madden as we all wonder – is this version worth putting my previous version to bed or is it skip year?
   
   This review isn’t for the hardcore, you buy every year without fail and nitpick it death. I get that, as I have my share of guaranteed must-buys. My words are for those like me who are football fans and video game players wanting to see if EA SPORTS can make those 2 worlds collide and offer something that feels, looks, and plays like what we watch on Fall Sundays but is also fun to play solo, with my buddy next to me, and possibly with others across the world. We want depth while at the same time not be bogged down by complicated controls. We want to see amazing catches, savage hits, and nail-biting endings but we also don’t want it to be too over-the-top nor feel like our actions on the field aren’t properly rewarded or penalized. If you can relate to those ideals then read on as this short review may prove helpful for your buying decision.
   
   I’m going to make it real simple if you are on the fence….Madden 15 is “The One”. You know what I mean. Run, don’t walk – this is the version you need to have, there is no reason to wait for next year. The amount of love and detail that has been added to this version is nothing short of amazing. It looks absolutely beautiful on next gen consoles. The animations are smooth and full of variety. Defense is finally almost as much fun to play as offense. EA SPORTS has put together a package that has an overwhelming amount of depth while at the same time keeping menu navigation and gameplay controls easy enough for anyone to understand. One of my favorite new parts of the game is the training which provides a better understanding of not only how to play the game but also the chess match that is going on between offensive and defensive play-calling in real life. What you learn could fundamentally change the way you have been playing video football and also give you a new appreciation of the sport itself.
   
   I haven’t played all the modes offered and likely never will get to them all. There are plenty of reviews out there that will go into particular details that you may want to investigate further. Others may focus on glitches but I’ve yet to find anything that is a buzzkill. What I have done is go “old school” and played my boys head-2-head on our sofa and we have had more fun in the past 5 days than we have had in the past 5 years of Madden releases. The NFL should be very proud to see their league brought to life so realistically in a video game.
   
   Bottom line – Madden 15 is a gem. I’m going to stop writing because you need to stop reading and go get this game!… Expand

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4. Bazongaman

   Aug 27, 2014

   9

   This is probably the best Madden I have ever played. The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay controls are very well put together on bothThis is probably the best Madden I have ever played. The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay controls are very well put together on both sides of the ball. Playing on defense is actually enjoyable and never been so easy to use before. I would like the see the commentary to be as alive like FIFA or the NBA 2K series and I would like to see it less likely where after the play everyone doesn't do the domino effect every time they bump into someone. I recommend the game though to every football fan and to anyone who is wanting to get into the football genre.… Expand

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5. carlsagen

   Aug 27, 2014

   7

   I am a bit of a harsh person when it comes to games. I don't usually write reviews to games that I do not play a lot and tend to be blunt andI am a bit of a harsh person when it comes to games. I don't usually write reviews to games that I do not play a lot and tend to be blunt and straight forward. With that said, Madden 15 is a step forward in the Madden franchise. The biggest and most notable improvement is the defense. AI are quicker to react to the ball and will put their hands up while a ball is in the air while defending the receiver (took you long enough EA...) I am not an EA hater, I call it how it is. EA has screwed the pooch on the Madden series the last 6 years. this year, new animations, defensive abilities and passing difficulty make this Madden feel like something new. Passing is much more difficult in this game , a pocket presence is required to effectively pass the ball in Madden. You can now put the ball more accurately where you want it too, with high rated QB s of course. Throwing a ball over the head of a defender and into the running hands of the receiver is better than ever. The d-line and o-line still have some issues, but they work like real lineman should. The running game feels smooth and while the tackling animations may show some funk at times, it for the most part is new and fresh to see. There still is problems with receivers or DBs fighting for the jump ball, or when certain passing plays play out to the routes full extent, I have seen WRs just turn and stare at the QB waiting for something to happen for 3 seconds before running a new route. The commentary is the biggest letdown of the game, I hate it. Overused, lame same old different day plug and chug lines. the halftime show is a joke and should be skipped as fast as possible. some high pitched over hyped white guy saying things like "The running back, takes the ball to the house, for 6, putting the home team up, by 3" Like WTF EA???? The sidelines and fans still look like Madden 10, but that is me being picky. Career mode and Connected Franchise is basically the same, which is my biggest letdown next to commentary. It seems Madden is moving towards a more MUT oriented play experience, (I don't care for that) than giving offline players playability with career and Franchise mode. Overall, this is a nice transition into the next generation of games, however, if EA thinks that they can plug and chug the next game by adding a few tweaks, new music and another menu slide they are wrong, there needs to be another big leap into the next game. 7/10. Ea, please use John Gruden and Mike Tirico..… Expand

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6. koelker12

   Sep 5, 2014

   6

   (For context, Madden'11 was the last edition I owned, though I play the demos every year)
   
   I can't wait until EA loses their NFL exclusivity(For context, Madden'11 was the last edition I owned, though I play the demos every year)
   
   I can't wait until EA loses their NFL exclusivity deal. These games, THIS ONE in particular, are just so lazily thrown together. I buy a copy every few years just because I love football so much, but this time I can't even stand it. For every one thing they add, another is removed from the previous edition. I'll be trading it in to try and cut my losses. Not once have I ever been so disappointed with a game I bought around release as to want to trade it in the day after purchase.
   
   It is the best looking Madden to date. That being said, it doesn't look mind-blowingly "next-gen" either. Some aspects like the field, helmets, faces and skin look amazing while the sidelines, stadiums, and some of the clothing on the coaches and fans look 8 years outdated. The sound is great when it doesn't glitch out occasionally so that you have to watch everything muted for a minute or two.
   
   The gameplay is frustrating. Defensive backs STILL undercut nearly every ball you throw, have unnatural acceleration, and have total awareness of where the ball is at all times. As soon as your QB's arm goes into motion to throw to a WR, every single DB has already completely shifted their momentum and is heading for the ball. Deep balls are impossible unless there is blown coverage. In fact, if your WR doesn't have a good 4-5 yard lead on the defender, in any route, the defender WILL make up the ground and undercut your throw. Every. Single. Time. Running back AI is atrocious in modes where you don't control everyone. They'll run east and west along the first down marker when all they have to do is take one step forward for a 1st down. O-line STILL let's pass rushers through unmolested on most plays, so that quick slant throws are the only way to even have a chance. These are all things that were touted as "fixed" in previous editions.
   
   The defensive gameplay is described as completely reworked, when in fact it's the same controls as previous years; but with on screen prompts to tell you when to disengage from blockers and make tackles. All this was already in previous games, you just had to look at the controls under the menu.
   Create-a-team is gone. Superstar no longer involves the NFL Combine or getting drafted. You just pick who you want to play for and set up a generic background story to get assigned stats. They did improve the way you build XP and Confidence in between games, though. And you won't automatically start if you're not the best QB on the team, finally.
   
   There are glitches throughout; some are funny like the Tiny Titan glitch, while most just ruin your game. Teams calling timeouts when they don't have any, causing the game to freeze until the playclock runs out and giving you a Delay of Game. Loading screens getting stuck. The screen blacking out but with the game still running until you reboot. Playbook categories getting misaligned and jumbled if you shuffle through them too much. The EA servers constantly boot you off and you can't reconnect without exiting the game completely. The list goes on. I've never seen so many glitches in a Madden game.
   I've learned my lesson by paying full price for this game. Never again. I'll stick with bargain bin copies of older editions to get my football fix until either EA changes their development strategy or some other company puts out a licensed NFL game.
   
   Do yourself a favor and grab the game from Redbox if you're still unsure. EA didn't make a demo this year, which after playing the full game, is no surprise.… Expand

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7. countyourmacros

   Dec 11, 2014

   5

   This is easily one of the best Madden games, if not the best. Why a 5/10 though? Because I know EA is paying their PR team to write good "userThis is easily one of the best Madden games, if not the best. Why a 5/10 though? Because I know EA is paying their PR team to write good "user reviews" on its games.
   
   However, I buy the game every year, and this exclusive licensing deal EA has with the NFL is just garbage. Madden is never as good as it could be and the only reason it sells so well is because it's an NFL game.
   
   The online play is sometimes great (I'm 20-12) but so often filled with glitches, and not just against you.… Expand

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8. THEonlyPEPPER

   Aug 28, 2015

   0

   Honestly, the worst Madden I've ever played. I was excited about this game, and have played Madden since Sega, and WOW. Look, lets be real. ItHonestly, the worst Madden I've ever played. I was excited about this game, and have played Madden since Sega, and WOW. Look, lets be real. It is a sports game, and to quote a famous coach, "you play to win the game."
   
   When you play a sports game you play it with the knowledge that you will have control of the game. For what ever reason, EA thought it a better idea to make the game situational. Meaning, if the game isn't close, your players will drop balls, fumble, not go after a pass, etc. While the computer controlled team will go all star status until you're in a pinch. Basically garbage. In this game they seemed to really apply detail to human error, far from Madden 10 where you could rack up points so fast it was completely boring. Here they took player control, inserted whatever algorithm, and said ummmmm...no.
   
   Hey Madden, we play you to be IN CONTROL, not to be told what can and can't happen by your lousy computer system. Oh and btw, Jake Locker, is not that good. That is all… Expand

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