Madden NFL 15 Reviews

Madden NFL 15 is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Aug 21, 2014

A bevy of new features, particularly those for pass rushing and tackling, make Madden NFL 15 not only one of the best games in the series, but one of the best sports games on the market, period.

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Polygon
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 26, 2014

This is the first time since Madden NFL 10 where I've had that a-ha moment where all I want to do is go play Madden, and it's not because of some role-playing device in the career mode, or a nifty collection of throwback uniforms, or the fact there was a military flyover before the Super Bowl...It's because the gameplay is focused to raising my knowledge and skill rather than accommodating or minimizing the lack of it.

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Aug 20, 2014

Madden NFL 15 is a solid title that's actulaly one of the better editions to date.

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9 / 10
Sep 8, 2014

Madden 15 is easily the most complete release in the series so far, with all of the improvements tying together to create an enjoyable and enthralling game of American Football. Even if you're not that knowledgeable about play-types or the difference between a half-back and a full-back, Madden 15 will have you playing like a pro and feeling like one as well.

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Aug 21, 2014

Madden NFL 15 improves even further on last year's game and truly proves that defense wins championships.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2014

The defensive improvements make playing defense fun for the first time in quite a while. The improved tackling offers more challenge and choice while the guessing of the snap gives you something to work at when pass rushing. No longer does it feel like you are waiting for an offensive mistake, it actually feels like you can make an impact defensively. The tightening up of other systems on the pitch make Madden 15 perhaps the most simulation like entry in the series, it's still not perfect but it's very close. Overall, Madden NFL 15 is a great game. There are a few niggling issues (such as the still slightly dodgy physics), but the impact they have on the game is tiny.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2014

Football fans need not worry, it is time once again for the NFL season to begin. Madden NFL 15 will easily keep you engaged for months to come.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2014

EA Tiburon did a fantastic job with making the right adjustments for this year's Madden title. Improved defense and a more balanced offense makes for a fun football experience. Connected Franchise, Skills Trainer and Ultimate Team are just icing on a nearly perfect cake. The Gauntlet is the ice cream with the cake – take it or leave it.

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NZGamer
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2014

It's Madden season, and this is the best Madden yet.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 20, 2014

Madden NFL 15 is a great game for fans of the sport it is depicting and there's no reason for a player who picked up last year's version of the title to skip on the one that is now arriving in stores.

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IGN
Top Critic
8.7 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2014

Madden NFL 15's defense revamp goes a long way toward reviving the excitement of football.

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87 / 100
Aug 21, 2014

There remains room for improvement and I certainly experienced a few let-downs with Madden 15; however, this is hands down the best Madden game to date. And let's just say the future remains bright for the franchise.

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8.6 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2014

Madden 15's new additions to defense and attention to detail make it a must have for existing fans, and a great entry point for newcomers. If you have never touched a football game before, it's a fitting time to begin, with this fresh start from an old franchise.

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4.3 / 5.0
Aug 21, 2014

So that time of year has come--new games, new FOOTBALL!!! Ultimate decision time. Madden NFL 15 could be skipped, but you'd really dislike yourself if you missed out on all the good this year's installment brings. So stop debating, stop delaying, stop procrastinating and get your copy--you'll be glad you did. See you on the field!

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 13, 2014

Madden 15 gives veteran and rookie players something to take with them, as the overall package reaches a balance point worthy of the annual cost.

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81 / 100
Aug 27, 2014

Madden NFL 15 is a truly impressive football videogame, and probably the best I've ever played. But it is still the NFL, and I am still figuring out what that means to me.

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Aug 20, 2014

A new coat of paint, a ton of actionable analytic data, solid improvement in the trenches, and the extension of two popular modes makes Madden NFL 15 a winner.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2014

There are definitely things to enjoy in every phase of the game, even though as a whole it isn't extraordinary

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Aug 26, 2014

It's got its share of holdover problems, but Madden NFL 15 at least represents a positive step forward for this series.

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8 / 10
Aug 22, 2014

EA Tiburon could be onto something, and if it continues to listen to fan feedback, we could be in for some glorious days of video game football yet. For now, this is definitely worth checking out, as it's far from the same old thing.

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