Madden NFL 19 Reviews
Madden NFL 19 is more of an evolution than a revolution then, but what else did anyone expect? It's a refinement of last year's effort with further graphical prowess, more fluidity and a sprinkling of new features. It's just a shame that its Longshot Homecoming mode is such a let-down.
They have made a great attempt at a comeback on PC, it just ends up being marred by some minor glitches which can prove immensely frustrating.
If you're an absolute die-hard, I guess you've already picked up Madden NFL 19, but otherwise I'd warn you to hold off and continue playing last year's version. There's nothing special about this year's edition, and with all of the technical issues, it's a major bummer.
Madden NFL 19 is a sublime example of what can be achieved with a sports title. The "Real Player Motions" generates that feeling of not 'controlling' players, but rather living as the players instead. Seeing how lifelike all the players are within a match, and how they communicate with each other before and during plays, and then watching them seamlessly get into the next play, is freakishly uncanny. Franchise Mode is a huge mode to undertake with a large enough scope to get lost in, whether as a player, a coach, or a team owner, while Madden Ultimate Challenge is a complete time-hog due to the addictive nature of collecting player cards to boost the team. Finally, Longshot: Homecoming continues the story of Colt and Devin, and while it offers a nice little detour, it does not offer a lot more to the experience.
If you're looking for something that massively overhauls the Madden experience, you're probably not going to find it in Madden NFL 19. Instead, I see it as a generally solid dose of improvements and consistency, with an emphasis on tightening up the on-field product for better, more natural football action. It's got me looking forward to binging the next season, at the very least.
This year's mastery of the Frostbite engine offers an impressive visual experience with players represented cose to reality. Visually and audibly its a success. At the same time, improvements in important game modes, Franchise and Ultimate Team, guarantee weeks of fun that will be driven by the start of the regular season and endless interaction with the community. Madden NFL 19 is a satisfying experience, one of the best entries in years. But is it like winning a game with a Hail Mary pass? Not yet, but it's close to happening.
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In the end, Madden's pride and joy, Ultimate Team, has received the most impactful upgrades while the franchise mode fanbase will still feel as if Madden is still a solid two or three steps behind as they look over at other sports franchise modes.
For those who decry the annual release cycle as nothing but a roster update, they are not giving enough credit to the locomotion improvements and continuing Longshot story.
"Madden NFL 19" feels like an adequate edition in the series, but not a special one. Additions to Franchise Mode and the RPM animation system have proven worthwhile, but the second year of the story mode comes up short of expectations. The changes this year might not be exciting on the surface, but the longevity of the game could benefit greatly from what they provide — more strategy in building teams and more control of players on the field.
The players who like realistic sport simulations and the players who are more into arcade experiences will be both kept busy by Madden NFL 2019. For the veterans of this franchise, it will be another great year of their favorite sport and even newcomers shouldn't worry about trying it for the first time.
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Madden ’19 is a dream for football fans.
It’s definitely a game for fans, but there’s enough in there for newbies, like me, to learn. In spite of the near-vertical learning curve, I found myself coming back time and time again, just because the gameplay is so good.
Madden NFL 19 is fun, and when it finally "clicks", you stay on the ball. The beautiful graphics and the direct play feel convey the action exactly as it has to be in the stadium. For veterans this is a very clear reason to buy. However, indecisive and newcomers should be warned. The game doesn't take you by the hand permanently and those who have problems with the language barrier won't necessarily be happy with the football simulation. However, if you are interested in the sport and you already know a few terms, you should give Madden a chance. It's worth it!
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If you’re on the fence about grabbing Madden 19 and you haven’t touched a Madden in a while, it’s an easy recommendation.
Madden 19 is a solid, if occasionally ragged, follow-up to last year's big transition to Frostbite. The improvements to the animation and franchise mode stand out, but Longshot: Homecoming feels like a step back from last year's ambitious introduction. The multitude of interesting but mostly subtle updates ultimately make this an entry that is primarily geared toward hardcore fans of the series.
Madden NFL 19 delivers on refining the important elements of gameplay, carrying forward all of the modes with enhancements and disappoints with The Longshot.