Madden NFL 25 Reviews
Madden 25 is the latest game in a series that appears to have either run out of ideas or simply has no interest in coming up with new ones. Small new additions do little to inspire excitement and a major overhaul feels desperately needed, and is the least that fans deserve.
While there may have the smallest step taken toward improving the gameplay, Madden 25 falls completely flat because the proper simulation modes still feel the same and haven't changed much. The UI may look different, but the same options for relocation/renovation, the same team management options, and soulless superstar options drag this game down back to where the franchise has been for the past several years. It's disappointing in every sense of the word.
Madden 25 improves in nearly every category over its predecessor. Superstar mode and Ultimate Team mode are excellent, giving players ways to interact with the game of football. But it still falls due to the common issue of feeling the same year after year due to the lack of significant new content and mode additions and some frustrating gameplay changes. It is a good football game, even if we have seen a majority of it already in the past.
Madden NFL 25 offers several improvements that dedicated fans of the annual sports franchise have requested for years However, it doesn't measure up to the high bar set by College Football 25. Only passionate pro football fans should pick this over EA's other football game.
Madden NFL 25 shows some improvement with better presentation and UX, reflecting EA Tiburon's partial responsiveness to player feedback. However, it’s still fundamentally Madden, familiar to veterans with both its strengths and weaknesses.
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Madden has never played better on the field, but that attribute feels like a would-be elite QB stuck behind a shaky O-line.
There are a lot of on-field improvements to like in Madden NFL 25, but most were long overdue, and they don't offset all the same problems that weren't addressed elsewhere.
While Madden 25 feels like a great improvement on last year's game, it still feels like much of its core is standing in place. While that leads to a feeling of "Maybe next year" that the series has fostered before, it's definitely a better game than last year's effort.
You have to decide if the roster changes and draft class are worth the $70 price sticker on what is essentially the same release from last year with a fresh coat of paint and some new audio. Madden 25 is definitely not a bad franchise entry (not nearly as many glitches on release as Madden 24 suffered with) but it also isn’t continuing the evolution of football games.
Madden NFL 25 truly does make some improvements over Madden NFL 24. That said, it is hard to give the game a glowing review when it isn’t even the best football game EA Sports has released this Summer. Anyone loyal enough to the Madden franchise to pick up the new version each year will definitely be pleased with Madden NFL 25, but the game isn’t a must-have by any metric.
Madden NFL 25 is doing something right this year and has listened to fan feedback. However, as is so often the case, they only listened with one ear and didn't really improve in every corner. This is particularly noticeable in Franchise mode and the mischievous focus on Ultimate Team. On the field, however, many of the changes are quickly noticeable for long-term fans and are welcome, although it has to be said that you get more fun for your money overall with the college version from the same company.
Review in German | Read full review
Madden NFL 25 has some highs and lows for sure. It is the only game in town, which means as long as it is better than 24, I will continue playing it. I enjoy the on-field action, which is the most important aspect each year. Still it feels on cruise control, which sucks. I want to see some real revelations in the game and presentation. Hopefully we get some true competition in the future as the team here clearly loves the game and knows how to make it fun.
With College Football 25 being a ton of fun and Madden 25 taking a large step in the right direction, I can safely say that I’m excited for what’s to come. See you on the gridiron.
The comparison with College Football 25 could have been merciless for Madden NFL 25, but EA Orlando came out pretty well. To play it is arguably the best post-pandemic episode. Bringing it up to the level of the college football title requires fewer bugs, new ideas and a willingness to twist a winning formula.
Review in Italian | Read full review
An improved year for the big dog of Gridiron games – but unless you have to play as a pro, there's simply no reason to choose this over College Football 25.
With no major news other than a slight visual and physics upgrade, Madden NFL 25 remains a great sports game. Even without direct competition from other productions for the sport, it delivers a complete experience of this American football for fans, and only for them.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Madden 25 is a triumphant return to form for the Madden franchise and is easily the best entry in years.
Madden NFL 25 is a step in the right direction for the franchise and we hope EA keeps this momentum going to make the next entry even better.
Madden NFL 25 makes some great strides forward in Madden Franchise Mode including breakout scenarios, updated draft scouting and draft day experience, and the addition of new male and female coaching options. Franchise Mode feels the most "alive" it has in a number of years. You can also transfer your College Football 25 Road to Glory player into Madden Superstar Mode to continue their journey to the pro level. While the game suffers from some QOL issues, sound balance issues, and small gameplay glitches; Madden NFL 25 is the best we've gotten in specific avenues in a while.