Madden NFL 19
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Critic Reviews for Madden NFL 19
Madden 19 returns the primary focus where it belongs: that moment-to-moment gameplay between the end zones. It's only true stumbling point is the lackluster story mode that fails to recapture the magic of the first, but that's entirely offset by the new player handling that once again leverages the power of the Frostbite engine. Most importantly, Madden 19 has finally cracked that slightly repetitive feel that can make it tough to go on, game after game. With Real Player Motion delivering a fluid on-the-field experience, and Franchise mode customization offering another level of realism, Madden is in a great place.
Madden 19 offers a fascinating single-player story, but the rest of the game largely falls into the same tropes you experienced a decade ago.
A stunning return to form for the annual football franchise – and one of the finest all-round Madden packages in years.
I still have a lot of fun playing Madden – with the different modes catering to different moods – but the improvements to the experience are not major
Madden NFL 19 controls and looks amazing, Franchise gets more attention, and Longshot returns with a memorable story.
Madden NFL 19 is ultimately the complete Madden of the current generation.
Whilst the gameplay is drastically improved to give the best Football yet, some technical issues in the story mode, along with repetitive practice scenarios mar the overall experience.
This year, Madden doesn't break any new ground or fix all or most of the nagging issues that have impeded the series in the past. However, it does deliver an absolutely stunning visual experience, decent gameplay and enough options to keep most fans occupied.
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