Madden NFL 25

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4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 94 Ratings

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  1. MetaGuy321
    Sep 11, 2013
    0
    Worst game in the series. Do not waste your money. EA are lazy and need to purchase licenses to get sales instead of focusing on gameplay. They are an awful company,
  2. pre_-cision-_
    Sep 5, 2013
    4
    There are not many differences at all versus madden 13 but the new engine improvements make the action feel and look better than last year, however that is where it ends. Im not quite sure what EA did but defensive ai is the worst I can recall on madden ps3 and every match is just a offensive showdown. Actually every match is who can run the pistol better, even my Rams have a version of itThere are not many differences at all versus madden 13 but the new engine improvements make the action feel and look better than last year, however that is where it ends. Im not quite sure what EA did but defensive ai is the worst I can recall on madden ps3 and every match is just a offensive showdown. Actually every match is who can run the pistol better, even my Rams have a version of it in our default playbook! If your like me the only reason you buy madden is for the on/offline franchise and that continues to be this games saving grace. NFL PA please stop selling off to these clowns at EA… Expand
  3. blasian904
    Nov 20, 2013
    0
    This madden is by far the worst madden ever!!! I mean reaction time is horrible!! If you press jump, dive, juke or anything it takes like 5 seconds to react! And I'm talking about offline! Not only that but I have videos of the most unrealistic crap that I have ever seen on madden like I'm on defense in front of a WR and I press triangle to intercept and my guys arm goes through the WR andThis madden is by far the worst madden ever!!! I mean reaction time is horrible!! If you press jump, dive, juke or anything it takes like 5 seconds to react! And I'm talking about offline! Not only that but I have videos of the most unrealistic crap that I have ever seen on madden like I'm on defense in front of a WR and I press triangle to intercept and my guys arm goes through the WR and he still catches it!! I just don't feel like its in the game at all!! One the main problems is if I'm on defense and going after the ball carrier and I press the button to switch players, it will switch to someone nowhere near the ball carrier and there is clearly enough time and a player closer to the ball carrier! This the 25th anniversary of madden and the creators screwed it all up!! Even madden 97 was a lot better than this crap!!… Expand
  4. ThePajamaMan
    Dec 31, 2013
    4
    You would think after 25 years they would know how to fix some of the major flaws in the franchise. However, this is not the case. On the first day, like any new game, you find it enjoyable. The game does make a good first impression.
    As I continue to play it day by day, more flaws keep coming up. Here are a few out of many examples. On the kickoffs and running plays, my own team runs    You would think after 25 years they would know how to fix some of the major flaws in the franchise. However, this is not the case. On the first day, like any new game, you find it enjoyable. The game does make a good first impression.
    As I continue to play it day by day, more flaws keep coming up. Here are a few out of many examples. On the kickoffs and running plays, my own team runs into me, either knocking me over or blocking me while someone on the other team tackles me. Then, while on defense, the secondary seems to drop every ball thrown directly into their hands. It is hilarious to watch the replay of the cornerback or safety struggle with an easy interception, but it is frustrating as well. There is a button that is supposed to pick it off, but never seems to work.
    EA never ceases to disappoint me in all their games. Instead of working on the actual gameplay, they decided to screw with the graphics. Yes they did well with the graphics (except there is an occasional camera shot of a close up to the ref's pant-leg), but EA forgot that games are for playing, not looking. Penalties are mostly random things you have know control over, but this has been in every Madden game.
    This game has no plot-line (well, it is a sports game), but EA manages to find a way to put DLC into it. On the Ultimate Team part of the game, you can buy more players, for get this, real money! Why have skills when you can buy your way to the top. I'm not paying an extra 30 bucks just to be a little better at this game.
    In my opinion, Madden 10 is probably the least "problem-having" of the franchise. DBs chances of intercept the ball when it's thrown at them are high, graphics certainly can be lived with, and the player feels like he can control his team, not just one player. All of these things are problems in Madden 25.
    Goodness sake's, there is so much more problems with this game but I do have to talk about the "good" parts of the game as well. The presentation, meh. The Super Bowl, however, gets me pumped up somehow. I don't know whether the presentation is thrilling, or I just like my favorite team to win the super bowl no matter if it's a video game or not. I also like the atmosphere of the stadiums you play in and the weather, but heck, that's been in the franchise for a long time. I'm glad they (EA) know how to perfect the parts of the game that were perfect last time.
    Yes the game is playable, frustrating but playable. You do feel like the coach, picking each play and a great audible system is added as well. Passing is the least part of the game where you feel you have no control. Running isn't that buggy, but as I said before there is there occasional "running into your own guy strategy" that benefits the defense. Speaking of defense, when on defense you have little to NO control. The other team can run the same play every time and since you can't tell your team, "Hey they're running the same exact play again, it's kinda hard to stop your opponent. Did I mention you can never seem to intercept it? Oh yeah, if you plan on using your playbook, have fun with lag every down. Seriously every time a open the playbook (even in a local game) the game slows down for a second.
    Overall, 4 out of 10. Reasons not to buy this game: very similar to past installments, mistakes you cannot help, heavily favored on luck rather than skill, and easy to tell graphics had more effort put into them then the actual gameplay experience.
    Reasons to buy it: play with your favorite team with updated rosters and if you want to look at how pretty the game is.    … Expand
  5. brownie607
    Jan 15, 2014
    2
    EA needs to make a lot of corrections to the server for anyone to really be able to enjoy the game. I can't play a single game in MUT without it kicking me cause I have lost connection to the EA server. Then when I try to re-connect I am unable to do so. It has been like this for at least 3 weeks now and there is yet to be any improvement. The servers are terrible!!!
  6. bharris1123
    Feb 15, 2014
    0
    This game is horrible. When u play online the computer cheats for the other team if your record is better than theirs. I have great connection...but my players will start lagging. I will throw a fast pass and it will b a slow lob that will cause me an interception. Line men are faster than my running back...(really). Then players run that damn screen pass that is unstoppable for a bailThis game is horrible. When u play online the computer cheats for the other team if your record is better than theirs. I have great connection...but my players will start lagging. I will throw a fast pass and it will b a slow lob that will cause me an interception. Line men are faster than my running back...(really). Then players run that damn screen pass that is unstoppable for a bail out play that gets them a TD or 20+ yards. When running back a punt...my guy will hit the sidelines and be all alone running for a TD.... then out of nowhere comes a lineman flying across the field to make the tackle. (really). You challenge somebody that's" on chat" and the game doesn't even count toward your record. And to top it off...you should be able to play your created players online. At least on the chat site. Pissed I wasted my money on this game. I ejected it and folded it like a piece of paper & shot a three pointer with it right into my trash can. Because it's trash. Disappointed in Madden game creators. Hope the next one is better...or I'm done with Madden. I miss GAME DAY.… Expand
  7. synchronization
    Feb 22, 2014
    0
    I opened a metacritic account for the sole purpose of warning people how terrible this game is. EA went their typical route. No innovation. Lagging servers. Poor programming. This game is gaming at its worst. The only good news is I rented it for a day rather than purchase but this wasn't even worth the 2 bucks.
  8. CameSawWon
    Feb 22, 2014
    0
    One has to wonder how a company worth so much money can poney up so little in a game. I'll take a drop kick to the head rather than play this junk again.
  9. bestinthewest
    Mar 18, 2014
    0
    THIS IS THE WORST MADDEN OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!! I REALLY HOPE THE CREATORS GET THEIR HEADS OUT OF THEIR ASSES. IT IS WAY TO EASY TO RUN BACK KICK OFFS, YOU REALLY THINK IN THE NFL YOU CAN RUN BACK KICKS WITH THIS MUCH EASE? YOUR ATTEMPTS TO IMPROVE THIS GAME IS PATHETIC. YOU CAN RUN THE BALL EVERY PLAY AND FOR SOME REASON NO MATTER WHAT DEFENSE YOU CALL THE RUNNER WILL ALWAYS GET 4-6THIS IS THE WORST MADDEN OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!! I REALLY HOPE THE CREATORS GET THEIR HEADS OUT OF THEIR ASSES. IT IS WAY TO EASY TO RUN BACK KICK OFFS, YOU REALLY THINK IN THE NFL YOU CAN RUN BACK KICKS WITH THIS MUCH EASE? YOUR ATTEMPTS TO IMPROVE THIS GAME IS PATHETIC. YOU CAN RUN THE BALL EVERY PLAY AND FOR SOME REASON NO MATTER WHAT DEFENSE YOU CALL THE RUNNER WILL ALWAYS GET 4-6 YARDS, **** MY WR CAN HAVE EVERYONE BURNED AND WHEN THROW TO HIM, THE DB COMES FROM 10 YARDS BEHIND AND INTERCEPTS???? **** WHOEVER GAVE THE OK TO LAUNCH THIS GAME NEEDS TO FIRED!!!!! THIS GAME SUCKS COMPARED TO ALL OTHER MADDENS.… Expand
  10. Clinton
    May 12, 2014
    2
    I am a foot ball guy. A big DEFENSE thinker. I've spent so many hours on football games perfecting my style of defense and approach to play. This, Madden 25, football game has completely thrown that out the window. Cut scene, after cut scene and interruptions to just about every bit of flow to the game. It makes it feel like I'm sitting on a cloud above the field WATCHING a football game.I am a foot ball guy. A big DEFENSE thinker. I've spent so many hours on football games perfecting my style of defense and approach to play. This, Madden 25, football game has completely thrown that out the window. Cut scene, after cut scene and interruptions to just about every bit of flow to the game. It makes it feel like I'm sitting on a cloud above the field WATCHING a football game. This has none of the feel of actually playing the game. The audible control system is clunky, the defensive adjustments don't exist. The flow of managing the game is hard to find, let alone use. I'd rather play Madden 2k7 on XBox than this. Owner mode and out of the gate want to make changes? Good luck, this side scrolling interface with every option locked is atrocious. If I have the points to spend, let me spend it.
    I'd rather be on **** than deal with this game.    … Expand
  11. DaGreatOne
    Sep 28, 2013
    3
    It's the same game as always, with a new cover. A disappointment for the 25th anniversary. EA either start trying or give up your monopoly. Barely worth a rental.
  12. Marmatag
    Aug 31, 2013
    0
    This game is absolutely terrible. I have been buying madden since 1994, and this is by far the worst i've seen.
    1. You will gain 6-10+ yards per running play once you figure out how. online, or against CPU.
    2. Scramble with your QB. it's unstoppable, even with spies. 3. With only 8 people online, my game was a lagfest. Comcast high speed internet. Defensive players are just dumb beyond    This game is absolutely terrible. I have been buying madden since 1994, and this is by far the worst i've seen.
    1. You will gain 6-10+ yards per running play once you figure out how. online, or against CPU.
    2. Scramble with your QB. it's unstoppable, even with spies.
    3. With only 8 people online, my game was a lagfest. Comcast high speed internet.
    Defensive players are just dumb beyond belief. They take horrible angles, they do not assist one another in making tackles (WHAT? this was implemented in M10 and VANISHED from this version).

    Fun things that returned:
    1. Suction. Enjoy it, it's back.
    2. Clairvoyent cornerbacks. Yup! It's like this game decided to make all defensive players horrible except for when they suddenly know exactly when the ball is flying and make a random 180 jump and catch a ball.

    I am so disappointed in this game. It has improved NOTHING from the last madden and the gameplay is a joke.    … Expand
  13. ason313
    Mar 9, 2014
    4
    the worst thing about about this game, which is saying a lot, is that during load screens, it reminds you of ps2 maddens that had more features and were more realistic than this nfl blitz gameplay.
  14. cjdurdydeeds
    Nov 26, 2013
    1
    They took defense completely out of the game. Every game that is played will come down to who has possession last! Rushing 4 down linemen will never get you a sack. Kick returns are stupid if you cut hard to the left around the 15 yrd line and get to the sideline its big yards for any player who doesn't already know that. The only strategy left now is making sure you maintain the finalThey took defense completely out of the game. Every game that is played will come down to who has possession last! Rushing 4 down linemen will never get you a sack. Kick returns are stupid if you cut hard to the left around the 15 yrd line and get to the sideline its big yards for any player who doesn't already know that. The only strategy left now is making sure you maintain the final possession and burn the clock on your opponent.… Expand
  15. eazy_z18
    Dec 29, 2013
    3
    If Madden 25 was the first game in the series you had played you would think Madden 25 was great game. That said, when compared with Madden 13 the game is garbage. The gameplay is marginally improved but otherwise is worse pretty much across the board.

    I primarily play offline CCM as an owner and I do enjoy a few of the new features. Despite being a little limited the Relocation feature    If Madden 25 was the first game in the series you had played you would think Madden 25 was great game. That said, when compared with Madden 13 the game is garbage. The gameplay is marginally improved but otherwise is worse pretty much across the board.

    I primarily play offline CCM as an owner and I do enjoy a few of the new features. Despite being a little limited the Relocation feature is actually a massive success. If I were to buy another Madden game I would sincerely hope this feature was included and expanded upon. Other than the ownermode/ relocation feature I cannot think of anyway in which CCM mode has been improved. First off the draft classes are horrendous. Being a player whose defense is always built around speed it is nearly impossible to find Cornerbacks and Safeties with high speed, agility and acceleration. In terms of speed for Safeties it is extremely common to find Safeties with speeds in the 70's. That said there are defensive players with high speeds. Unfortunately for my defensive style I don't need speeds in the high 80's by my defensive tackles. The same problems exists on offense with Running Backs and Wide Receivers.

    Another massive failure with the CCM mode is how little exp it takes to improve players. I was using the Jaguars and by the end of my second season with Matt Scott as a backup QB his rating had improved to an 85 without taking a single snap. Unfortunately the only area where attribute upgrades are not vastly underpriced are in the underrated draft player ratings of speed agility and acceleration.

    Navigating the menus in Madden 25 is absolutely brutal. Options are buried in menus and the menus are very slow to load. Trying to navigate menus in CCM mode or the main screen actually make this game nearly unplayable. Loading and saving takes an absorbent amount of time. Even more curious is that if you choose to autosave after loading that it does not overwrite the file you loaded. I guess this could be advantageous to prevent my file from being corrupted and lost if the power in my house happened to shut off while I was in the process of saving but, in my near 20 years of lifetime gaming this has never happened to me.

    As i had previously stated the gameplay is actually improved over Madden 13. I do enjoy the new running controls and the improvements to the running game in general. That said I do not enjoy the super diving ability the cpu seems to have in order to take my Runningback down from behind despite being about 5 yards away. Two other issues are that the offense line play is horrible by both CPU and user teams resulting in too many sacks. The other issue is the insanely high completion percentage achieved by the cpu on the higher skills despite the overall ratings of my defensive backs. Richard Sherman should not be consistently beat by Pierre Garcon.

    In recent years I have started only buying every second Madden game. But after the massive success of Madden 13 and the fact that this year was the 25th anniversary of the Madden franchise I thought EA Sports would have worked harder to make a great game. Instead Madden 25 is a festering turd of a game. I would say they must have focused all their attention on the next-gen versions for the PS4 and XBOX1 but I've heard no better reviews of those games. I recall when the PS3 versions of Madden were first released that the PS2 version were still well done. Unfortunately EA Sports just dropped the ball and created a game not worth playing for any system. I will go out on a limb and say with 100% confidence that I will not be purchasing next years Madden game and have no intention of purchasing another Madden game until Ea has shown they are actually making an effort to make a great game in stead of an annual cash grab.

    To date I have not even discussed the issues many players encountered with freezing during online play. I did not address these issues because I did not encounter them myself as I am not an online player. That said this issue only furthers my previous comment about EA producing an annual cash grab instead of trying to make a worthwhile football simulation. Do not buy this game not even at a discounted second hand price.    … Expand
  16. Spad_DocRage
    Jun 25, 2014
    2
    Madden 07 beats this game hands down. Madden 25 is too slow between plays, unbearable sideline shots (should be an option to opt out), no hurry up after an incomplete pass, more steps when you change an individual assignment, defensive playbook has no contain D, receiver hot routes are lacking doubt and up and hitch corners, the running stick is too sensitive, and you can't create your ownMadden 07 beats this game hands down. Madden 25 is too slow between plays, unbearable sideline shots (should be an option to opt out), no hurry up after an incomplete pass, more steps when you change an individual assignment, defensive playbook has no contain D, receiver hot routes are lacking doubt and up and hitch corners, the running stick is too sensitive, and you can't create your own team. Almost forgot, you can't direct the football on onside kicks and the view sucks for punts and punt blocking ability. Last thing, why can't you change controller layout? Please go back to the Madden 07 format.See Madden 07!… Expand
  17. tarbhess
    Jun 26, 2014
    0
    This is by far the worst Madden game I have ever played. The new running controls are the only good thing about the game, and even they aren't that great. Most of my experiences with ball hawking mode have ended in myself wanting to throw my controller across the room. High arcing lob pass waaay down field, Richard Sherman standing there, waiting, almost like the ball was thrownThis is by far the worst Madden game I have ever played. The new running controls are the only good thing about the game, and even they aren't that great. Most of my experiences with ball hawking mode have ended in myself wanting to throw my controller across the room. High arcing lob pass waaay down field, Richard Sherman standing there, waiting, almost like the ball was thrown directly to him, in ball hawking mode, jumps up, an invisible force field about 3 inches from his hands blocks the INT. In one game, 12 attempts to get an INT while ball hawking, 11 dropped INT's. 12 passes that appeared to have been thrown at my defenders instead of their receivers and still 11 dropped INT's... no, not against Seattle's secondary. Here's another example of their major failure with this game. Running play breaks through on the sideline, Bruce Irvin is running side by side with the runner (Adrian Peterson) All Irvin has to do is veer to the left to wrap him up, so i move the thumb stick to the left, Irvin continues to run straight forward, i move the stick all the way to the left, Irvin continues running forward, I repeatedly move the stick to the left, he continued forward, touchdown Peterson..... no, absolutely unacceptable. Here's yet another unacceptable aspect of this horrendous game. Making a pass down field, Harvin is there to make the catch, defender comes in pushes Harvin completely out of the way, jumps up and gets the INT, no pass interference call... Really?!?!?! This next one didn't happen to me, it happened to the computer instead, benefited me, however was still a major glitch that needs to be addressed. QB drops back, survey's the field, throws right, arm glitches, goes through his mid section, ball is released in an awkward position and ball only travels maybe 3 yds before hitting the ground... REALLY?!?!? Was there NO testing done on this game at all??? No quality assurance whatsoever? Just as another review i read earlier stated, this game is nothing more than a pathetic cash grab. Once again, BY FAR THE WORST MADDEN GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED!!! And i've been playing them since the early 90's. I'd rather play the original Techmo Superbowl on the NES than this piece of garbage. If next year's game isn't any better, and they don't prove that they're trying to make a good football simulation game, but instead just throw out more garbage as a pathetic cash grab, I will refuse to buy, or play, a single Madden game again. This game, brand new ,with how horrible it's game play really is, shouldn't have been priced any more than $15. EA, pull your heads out of your @$$'s and do Madden justice. With how much money us fans have thrown away on your games, you owe us that much.… Expand
  18. Fortypayload
    Jul 17, 2014
    2
    This game is a complete mess. Tight ends are as fast as wide receivers, line backers are as fast as corners. Wide receivers like Larry Fitzgerald dropping passes that should easily be caught. When you throw a hail marry pass only the receiver you threw the ball to will go to it while all the corners crowd around him. Game lags constantly. Defenders will just stick their hands up perfectlyThis game is a complete mess. Tight ends are as fast as wide receivers, line backers are as fast as corners. Wide receivers like Larry Fitzgerald dropping passes that should easily be caught. When you throw a hail marry pass only the receiver you threw the ball to will go to it while all the corners crowd around him. Game lags constantly. Defenders will just stick their hands up perfectly to intercept your pass with out looking, or they will drop the easiest interception. Everything I mentioned doesn't just happen 2 or 3 times a game they happen constantly and it totally kills the game. And I don't feel in control of the person I am playing as because ill will press/hold triangle and the defender wont go up and try to get the ball or press/hold square for my defender to dive tackle. I don't care if the play I am trying to make wont work at least give me an animation to make me feel in control.… Expand

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Games Master UK
    Oct 20, 2013
    71
    Decent, but a fair way off Super Bowl calibre. [Dec 2013, p.73]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 14, 2013
    70
    Anniversary features disappoint. [Nov 2013, p.94]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Oct 7, 2013
    70
    All-in-all the features add up to a game that is one of the best replications of the real thing thus far, especially with some top notch presentation. Just watch out for those damn ghosts. [November 2013, p83]
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