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Madden NFL 25 celebrates 25 years of Madden NFL Football action with Physics You Can Feel from the most authentic NFL game franchise on Earth. EA Sports - It's In The Game.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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story and narrative
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Gameplay Mechanics
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79
Madden NFL 25 impresses with innovative gameplay features like FieldSENSE upgrades, improved player movement, and RPG elements, praised for enhancing realism and control. However, critics highlight flaws such as inconsistent player interactions, AI issues, and a steep learning curve for newcomers. While it’s a solid advancement for seasoned players, the game’s complexity and glitches may frustrate others.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
79
Positive Reviews (80-100)
67%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
33%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Madden NFL 25 impresses with innovative gameplay features like FieldSENSE upgrades, improved player movement, and RPG elements, praised for enhancing realism and control. However, critics highlight flaws such as inconsistent player interactions, AI issues, and a steep learning curve for newcomers. While it’s a solid advancement for seasoned players, the game’s complexity and glitches may frustrate others.
Graphics and Visual Design
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76
Madden NFL 25 impresses with stunning visuals and lifelike animations, especially on next-gen consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X, earning praise for its graphical fidelity and immersive environments. Critics highlight advancements in player models and dynamic effects but point out issues with character proportions and occasional immersion breaks. While the game marks a significant visual leap, especially over past versions, it still faces criticism for inconsistencies and areas needing improvement, particularly from players on older consoles. Overall, it’s a visually appealing title with room to grow.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
76
Positive Reviews (80-100)
41%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
59%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Madden NFL 25 impresses with stunning visuals and lifelike animations, especially on next-gen consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X, earning praise for its graphical fidelity and immersive environments. Critics highlight advancements in player models and dynamic effects but point out issues with character proportions and occasional immersion breaks. While the game marks a significant visual leap, especially over past versions, it still faces criticism for inconsistencies and areas needing improvement, particularly from players on older consoles. Overall, it’s a visually appealing title with room to grow.
Music and Sound Design
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70
Madden NFL 25's sound design and music elicit mixed reviews. Critics praise new commentary teams and enhanced crowd dynamics for a fresher audio experience, but many find the commentary robotic and repetitive, undermining immersion. While nostalgic tracks add charm, the lack of voice acting in story scenes leaves critics wanting more. Overall, there's a call for significant improvements to meet the franchise's high standards.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
70
Positive Reviews (80-100)
44%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
50%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
6%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Madden NFL 25's sound design and music elicit mixed reviews. Critics praise new commentary teams and enhanced crowd dynamics for a fresher audio experience, but many find the commentary robotic and repetitive, undermining immersion. While nostalgic tracks add charm, the lack of voice acting in story scenes leaves critics wanting more. Overall, there's a call for significant improvements to meet the franchise's high standards.
Voice Acting
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Technical Performance
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55
Madden NFL 25 shows notable improvements on Xbox One with smoother menus and stable performance, but technical issues plague PS5 and PS4, including clipping, server problems, and lag. Xbox Series X lacks polish, too. Despite some enhancements, major glitches across all platforms hinder the overall gaming experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
55
Positive Reviews (80-100)
22%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
44%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
33%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Madden NFL 25 shows notable improvements on Xbox One with smoother menus and stable performance, but technical issues plague PS5 and PS4, including clipping, server problems, and lag. Xbox Series X lacks polish, too. Despite some enhancements, major glitches across all platforms hinder the overall gaming experience.
Replay Value
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72
Madden NFL 25 impresses with enhanced customization, deep franchise mode, and engaging Ultimate Team features, making it one of the best installments in years. However, criticisms arise over lackluster game modes, limited franchise options, and monetization tactics that may alienate players. While it offers solid gameplay depth, many features feel recycled, leaving some critics questioning its long-term replay value. Overall, it’s a hit for die-hard fans but may fail to captivate newcomers.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
72
Positive Reviews (80-100)
41%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
52%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
7%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
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replay value
Madden NFL 25 impresses with enhanced customization, deep franchise mode, and engaging Ultimate Team features, making it one of the best installments in years. However, criticisms arise over lackluster game modes, limited franchise options, and monetization tactics that may alienate players. While it offers solid gameplay depth, many features feel recycled, leaving some critics questioning its long-term replay value. Overall, it’s a hit for die-hard fans but may fail to captivate newcomers.
Overall Verdict
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OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
71
Positive Reviews (80-100)
33%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
64%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
3%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Madden NFL 25 is a solid entry in the franchise, praised for its visuals, gameplay improvements, and depth in customization. Critics laud its realism and enhanced AI but note a lack of significant innovation and recurring issues like frustrating controls and missing features. While it's a commendable update, it may not be essential for new console owners, with many suggesting waiting for future iterations for a more polished experience.
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Reviews
74 reviews found95
Game Over Online
Dec 20, 2013
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Madden NFL 25 on next-gen consoles is a significant improvement over the current-gen version, offering stunning visuals, realistic gameplay, and enhanced AI, making it a must-have for fans of the series or football enthusiasts.
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90
Forbes
Aug 20, 2024
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Madden 25 is praised as the most complete version of the series in over a decade, with tight gameplay, significant customization improvements, and depth in each mode, making it a highly recommended purchase for Madden fans.
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86
Cheat Code Central
Nov 18, 2013
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Madden NFL 25 on PS4 offers impressive visuals, solid gameplay, and enhanced features that make it the most satisfying Madden game yet, despite playing similarly to the PS3 version.
85
PlayStation LifeStyle
Nov 21, 2013
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Madden NFL 25 for the PlayStation 4 is highly recommended for football fans, offering a top-tier experience with its enhancements in various aspects of the game
85
God is a Geek
Aug 21, 2024
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Madden NFL 25 is an undeniably impressive step in the right direction for the franchise, offering a visually stunning and engaging gameplay experience that builds upon previous entries.
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NZGamer
Dec 2, 2013
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Madden 25 on Xbox One offers modest graphical upgrades, significant gameplay improvements, better technical performance, and enhanced replay value for dedicated fans of the series.
80
God is a Geek
Nov 29, 2013
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Madden NFL 25 is a good foundation for future titles, with some minor issues in player models and collision physics, but highly recommended for fans of the series
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80
GameCritics
Oct 16, 2024
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Madden NFL 25 is worth the money with vast improvements, especially for those seeking an upgraded football experience. It may feel less unique compared to College Football 25, but it offers a professional atmosphere and revelation for fans waiting for enhancements.
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80
Twinfinite
Aug 19, 2024
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Madden 25 offers solid improvements in gameplay mechanics, particularly in the running and defensive game. However, the modes feel largely the same as previous entries, and the 'Storyline' scenes lack depth and immersion. The game is mechanically impressive but falls short in delivering substantial changes to each mode.
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78
Game Informer
Nov 19, 2013
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Madden NFL 25 shows potential with improvements in tackles and physics model, but inconsistencies and missing features in franchise mode hold it back. Next-gen debut is better but still needs work overall.
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