Madden NFL 19 Reviews

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 1, 1970

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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9 / 10.0
Dec 7, 2016

All in all, I really enjoyed my time with Madden 19. The addition of Real Player Motion to the package improved Madden 19 dramatically. The controls felt great because of it and the gameplay felt tightly woven, which translated to one fun experience playing football in a video game.

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7 / 10.0
Jun 12, 2018

At the end of the day, Madden 19 is much like Madden 18 before it. The formula works, so I don't blame EA for not wanting to drastically change it up each year. However, as a result, I'm left wondering whether it's a waste for someone who really doesn't play most of Madden's modes to upgrade to 19 this year - and I would say that answer is no. If all you play are a few exhibition games with friends, last year's installment is perfectly fine. However, if you're invested in the Longshot story and want to latest installment of MUT, Madden 19 isn't a bad pick up.

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Aug 1, 2018

"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.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 1, 2018

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

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8 / 10
Aug 1, 2018

Madden NFL 19 controls and looks amazing, Franchise gets more attention, and Longshot returns with a memorable story.

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4.5 / 5.0
Aug 1, 2018

Madden NFL 19 is ultimately the complete Madden of the current generation.

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Forbes
Top Critic
7.7 / 10.0
Aug 2, 2018

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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PC Gamer
Top Critic
75 / 100
Aug 2, 2018

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.

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Aug 2, 2018

The changes and tweaks to Madden NFL 19 aren't enough to make it a must-buy, but it's still a solid entry in its own right.

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IGN
Top Critic
8.9 / 10.0
Aug 2, 2018

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.

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Aug 2, 2018

Madden NFL 19 fumbles the story, but remains an excellent football sim.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 2, 2018

If you were to look up the word “consistent” in the dictionary, there should be annotation referencing the Madden franchise. EA has cranked out solid installments year-after-year, and this iteration is no exception. They've made strides forward on many fronts, including more realistic controls, new ways to interact with lineups in franchise mode, and several additional Ultimate Team experiences. Sure, there still might be the occasional physics quirk, but Madden NFL 19 still cements itself as the premier football simulation on console.

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Aug 2, 2018

A stunning return to form for the annual football franchise – and one of the finest all-round Madden packages in years.

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83 / 100
Aug 4, 2018

Overall, Madden NFL 19 certainly hits all the right notes.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 5, 2018

Madden NFL 19 delivers on refining the important elements of gameplay, carrying forward all of the modes with enhancements and disappoints with The Longshot.

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80 / 100
Aug 5, 2018

Madden 19 is a great football game. In the basic gameplay is better and feels much more intense. There are also more resources to take advantage of and various ways to enjoy it. If you have been outside the series for a while, or want to enter, it is a good starting point.

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Aug 6, 2018

The gameplay is crisp, and even though its the only game in town, Madden NFL 19 doesn't rest on its laurels one bit.

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8 / 10
Aug 6, 2018

You're right to be sceptical of EA Sports' buzzwords by now, but Madden NFL 19's headline Real Player Motion really does result in a more fluid game of football. The presentation may be familiar, but the game feels great on the field, and that consequently enhances all of its headline modes. Longshot: Homecoming may be short, but Tiburon's teen drama is well-presented and well written, while Franchise mode includes some oft-requested features, like draft classes. Ultimate Team, meanwhile, continues to be a grind – but it's an addictive one that's made all the more compulsive by the roster of gameplay improvements made elsewhere.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 7, 2018

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.

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