Madden NFL 19

 PlayStation 4
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2.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 265 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 30 out of 265
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 265
  3. Negative: 215 out of 265
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  1. CodeAmino
    Aug 25, 2018
    2
    I'll state this right off the bat: I'm someone who essentially only plays franchise mode. Just not into MUT like a lot of people are nowadays. I understand why EA would cater to their most popular mode that just so happens to rake in the $$$. But as a longtime fan of Madden? I'm offended EA continues to consistently give us a completely stale Franchise Mode. It's the same, and it's lazy.I'll state this right off the bat: I'm someone who essentially only plays franchise mode. Just not into MUT like a lot of people are nowadays. I understand why EA would cater to their most popular mode that just so happens to rake in the $$$. But as a longtime fan of Madden? I'm offended EA continues to consistently give us a completely stale Franchise Mode. It's the same, and it's lazy.

    The rest of this review is going to be me simply ranting about a few specific things I don't like about the game.

    Team Re-Branding:
    How many years in a row have the options for team re-branding stayed exactly the same? Just embarrassing at this point. Re-branding and design is an area that NBA 2K absolutely blows Madden out of the park in. Which is yet another sad reminder of the type of game we'd have if 2K could still make NFL games...but I digress.

    Fantasy Drafting:
    Something I always love doing in Madden is starting up franchise mode, making myself the owner/coach of every team, and doing a huge fantasy draft where I make the picks for every team. In past versions, there was a ticker on the left hand side of the screen showing which picks have already been made and which teams were coming up. This year, it's gone! It makes no sense to me why they would take that away. This may sound like a pointless complaint, but that's the sort of weird crap I do with this Madden every year, and having that taken away is a big deal to me.

    Customized Draft Classes:
    Draft classes you can upload to franchise mode? That's awesome. I love that. That's one thing I can easily applaud them for. But it might be the only thing.

    Soundtrack is Generic and Terrible:
    Does anyone remember a time when the Madden soundtrack was actually legit? Feels like it's been getting progressively worse since the early 2000s. I remember how exciting it used to be hearing a new Madden soundtrack for the first time and getting all of those sweet jams stuck in my head. Heck, even to this day almost 15 years later I still have Yellowcard's "Way Away" playing in my head on loop... all thanks to Madden 2004. But Madden 19? I simply have no words for this abomination of a "soundtrack." It's a generic disgrace. I can only assume they're going this route now in order to save money on song royalties. That's so incredibly weak on their part.

    Thoughts on Actual Gameplay:
    I know they've improved a few things here and there...but I promise you that I literally couldn't tell a single difference in gameplay between 18 and 19. I'll admit that I don't have the keenest memory of what 18 was like (it's been awhile) and that I also didn't play 19 for very long. Would I have noticed some differences if I had played a lot longer? Probably. But if I didn't notice anything different within the first 5 or so minutes of playing both defense and offense? That's all the time I needed in order to realize it's simply not worth the 60 bucks.

    I'm glad I played it safe by renting it at Red Box first before opening up the copy I had just received from Amazon. Now I can return it with peace of mind knowing I only wasted a few bucks instead of 50. I wholeheartedly recommend renting first to anyone else who purchases annual sports games. I can't believe this is the first time I every thought to do that...but I'm sure glad I did.    … Expand
  2. Pirante
    Jan 29, 2019
    0
    Another game used by EA as a financial pawn to simply milk more money from the players. Another game infested with increasingly prevalent micro transactions. Another game which focuses on online modes only and which does little, if anything, to actually make improvements to the base game. EA are undoubtedly the most toxic games developers in the world today - the only way to stop themAnother game used by EA as a financial pawn to simply milk more money from the players. Another game infested with increasingly prevalent micro transactions. Another game which focuses on online modes only and which does little, if anything, to actually make improvements to the base game. EA are undoubtedly the most toxic games developers in the world today - the only way to stop them is with your wallet, with your business. If you stop purchasing mediocre, rehashed games you already own, instead of clamouring for the latest release, then EA would be forced to change. Instead the same happens each year, and not just Madden but all EA sports franchises: skin upgrades, roster updates, abandonment of improvement in any mode except the online mode, increased focus on micro transactions, complaints from the public but ultimately good sales, disgusting amounts of money made, and a rinse and repeat attitude for the following year. People have to start taking a stand otherwise we will never have the sports game franchises we deserve. EA has followed the path of pure greed, with no concern or respect for the buying public - hitting them in the wallet is the only way to effect any change. Buying their awful products - products most of us know will disappoint - and then bemoaning their quality after the fact will do nothing. I hope by the next iteration things will have changed but the sad reality is that is will not. Honestly, boycott EA, all games - it is the only way to make an impact on an increasingly avaricious industry.… Expand
  3. AlexGuyUS
    Dec 2, 2019
    0
    I decided to get my old GameCube out and play some of my old games during Christmas time. After awhile I ended up playing Madden 08, which is the last Madden game I played. I had a lot of fun creating my own team, then playing with that team in franchise mode on Madden 08. I then got a wild idea, "I should get Madden 19 for my PS4! It will be so cool to see how much progress this gameI decided to get my old GameCube out and play some of my old games during Christmas time. After awhile I ended up playing Madden 08, which is the last Madden game I played. I had a lot of fun creating my own team, then playing with that team in franchise mode on Madden 08. I then got a wild idea, "I should get Madden 19 for my PS4! It will be so cool to see how much progress this game had made in 11 years!".

    Franchise Mode:
    Upon loading the game up I realized that the "create a team feature" has been removed. I then found out that I can relocate my team in franchise mode, but you can't really create a team. You have to choose between a few politically correct pre made teams. I then got to my first off season. And this is when I realized that Madden 08 is a more complete game then Madden 19. All you do in the off season is sign free agents, complete the draft, and that's it. The whole franchise mode has been drastically simplified. It's pathetic. There was so much more to do in franchise mode in Madden 08. Madden 19 is a watered down, simplified, lazy, and un-engaging mode.

    Gameplay:
    The gameplay really sucks. First off, the presentation is horrible. It gets annoying because the announcers are horrible. And it cuts to showing the coach way to often. I literally don't care at all about the coach. So holding "X" after every play to skip the cut scene of the coach's reaction to the play gets profoundly annoying. Also, the passing is broken in this game. You cannot throw a pass over a defender in this game. If there is a defender between the QB and receiver, the pass will get intercepted if you throw it. The AI is broken as well. Especially for running. You need to manually control every single run, because the AI is incapable of running though a hole, or following a blocker. All these issues were not present in Madden 08.

    MUT Mode:
    I refuse to play this piece of garbage. This mode is what's wrong with the gaming industry. Imagine if instead of MUT we got a complete franchise mode experience.

    This game is trash. I rated it a zero, because I bought this game. And after playing it for a couple days, I will be returning to Madden 08 on the GameCube.    … Expand
  4. opertinicy
    Nov 19, 2018
    4
    Probably the last game I'll purchase from EA Sports. It's like a web of advertisements to give them more money that it ruins the game. I like to play games to escape being hounded by money at every turn. Already paid ~$80 for the pre-release, and wish i could have it back. This business model is bad for games, and won't support it.
    On a happy note, it's fun to play against my friends.
  5. Maximusprime13
    Jan 21, 2019
    0
    This game is simply trash. NFL doesn’t give a crap about how bad this game is, which makes it even worse.
  6. GhostTechGaming
    Mar 11, 2019
    0
    All they care about is ultimate team and not the gameplay. This is not a simulation game but a game based off of animations.
  7. Connorcox1997
    Feb 16, 2019
    3
    Remember when EA used to be a good company during the PS2/Xbox days before they didn't bought the whole NFL exclusive license to destroy there competitor. I missed those times. Today EA is definitely the worst company in America. There hasn't been a great Madden game since Madden 12. Back when Madden 18 use the frostbit 3 engine I thought it was going to look way better, but apparently, IRemember when EA used to be a good company during the PS2/Xbox days before they didn't bought the whole NFL exclusive license to destroy there competitor. I missed those times. Today EA is definitely the worst company in America. There hasn't been a great Madden game since Madden 12. Back when Madden 18 use the frostbit 3 engine I thought it was going to look way better, but apparently, I wish EA didn't use the frostbit 3 on Madden. Madden 19 is even worse than last year, its the same thing as the previous madden. The sequel to the Longshot story mode is a bit better than last years game, but the story is so cheesy. The Longshot hasn't been that good, and I bet Madden 20 is going to have the same thing to the story mode, cutscenes, cheesy dialogue, and a little bit of gameplay. At least with Fifa's the Journey you get to play as many games instead of watching cutscenes, and the Journey as fun to play. Madden Ultimate Team mode has been fun to play if it didn't have any of those stupid microtransactions. The game is still fun to play with your friends. The franchise mode it better than last year with the addition of draft classes in the game. EA is nothing but a terrible company that doesn't listen to there fans, makes the game worst, and lastly ruins everything that made Madden great in the first place. If EA didn't have to buy the whole license in the first place, there still would have been NFL 2k vs. Madden today. Imaging if NBA 2k decides to obtain the entire NBA exclusive license to destroy there competitor NBA Live and NBA 2k would still be the exact same thing year after year, and people would hate the game even more. That what Madden is today. I think it's about time that EA finally gives up the whole NFL exclusive license so we can have NFL 2k vs. Madden again, and make sports games great again.… Expand
  8. ThePeoplesVoice
    Oct 26, 2018
    4
    At this point it's all kind of the same. There is no real innovation anymore.
  9. Krakatoa34
    Oct 31, 2018
    0
    I can't not keep buying the same game packed every year if there is no new contentt
  10. Fredyblue99
    Oct 31, 2018
    0
    Been a long time madden fan not enjoyable anymore kinda the same package which easily just ruined the experience for me and isnt the moneys worth
  11. McMakin
    Mar 7, 2019
    0
    It is a horrible game , with tons of bugs, it is unfinished, at this point in time it should be almost a perfect game.
  12. Gusbus02
    Aug 15, 2018
    0
    Madden has to change. How this game can continue to release annually is a joke. They need to focus more on other modes besides Ultimate Team. If they don't want to change the game then it should be free with how bad the microtransactions are in this. Long Shot is boring and more of a bad movie than game. Connected Careers is awful and has not changed in years. Customization is veryMadden has to change. How this game can continue to release annually is a joke. They need to focus more on other modes besides Ultimate Team. If they don't want to change the game then it should be free with how bad the microtransactions are in this. Long Shot is boring and more of a bad movie than game. Connected Careers is awful and has not changed in years. Customization is very lackluster in this game as well. I haven't even mentioned the gameplay which also has not changed. Players still look bad when moving and the tackling is just not good. Players falling all over each other It plays and look clunky, but unfortunately its the only NFL licensed game. So I assume until EA gets some competition the game will be a disaster.… Expand
  13. trevock
    Aug 15, 2018
    0
    Madden 19 is an absolute disgrace. Last year's game was bad and this is actually worse. I'm a Franchise mode player and I would rather chew on broken glass than this. I can't wait for 2k to come out instead. 0 out of 10. Game is terrible.
  14. cape4sure
    Aug 15, 2018
    0
    How the hell is this game getting 10/10!? Even if this was a free to play game, the microtransactions would still be ridiculous. But no, they charge **** 80 DOLLARS!! FOR THIS **** There's barely a game to play. Everything about the singleplayer has been downsized so they can spend more time on figuring out how to rape your wallet. Do not buy.
  15. HellraiserGames
    Aug 15, 2018
    4
    This Game Sucks. Franchise update is a fail, still no assistant coaches, no training staff, no stadium or facilty upgrades, stat tracking is out of date. Bugs and glitches everywhere. Create a player is the same garbage it has been. Mut is pay to win football for dummys. Its just a Roster update Don't be like me Don't buy this game.
  16. MnVikingsFan34
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    I made an account just to give this piece of trash the score it deserves. Garbage. Garbage. Garbage. Garbage.
  17. huskyp
    Aug 10, 2018
    0
    I have been a die hard Madden fan since Madden 2000. I buy the game every year, the day it comes out, and it is literally the only game I play all year. This is the worst Madden I have played in quite a while. Madden 16 was such a monumental step in the right direction for the next generation platforms in terms of gameplay feel, player control/responsiveness, weekly skill building drillsI have been a die hard Madden fan since Madden 2000. I buy the game every year, the day it comes out, and it is literally the only game I play all year. This is the worst Madden I have played in quite a while. Madden 16 was such a monumental step in the right direction for the next generation platforms in terms of gameplay feel, player control/responsiveness, weekly skill building drills in franchise mode, etc. Madden 16 was also a year of a quality soundtrack with a variety of genres. This year’s gameplay feels super off. Ball carriers are slow. The soundtrack is horrible (no variety in genre). Homecoming is a joke. After almost 20 years, it’s time to stop giving my hard earned money to a franchise that invests less and less into the product each year, and is going in the wrong direction (again)! For the first time ever, I am returning this game for a full refund. Not worth my time or money.… Expand
  18. Fishersam
    Aug 10, 2018
    1
    I pre-ordered Madden and played it day 1. After loading into the main menu, the FIRST thing i noticed was that the only menu tile that had any color or distinction was MUT mode. This is EA/Madden's microtransaction mode where you can buy players to build an imaginary team to play against AI versions of other people's imaginary teams. On the main menu, every other game mode tile was greyI pre-ordered Madden and played it day 1. After loading into the main menu, the FIRST thing i noticed was that the only menu tile that had any color or distinction was MUT mode. This is EA/Madden's microtransaction mode where you can buy players to build an imaginary team to play against AI versions of other people's imaginary teams. On the main menu, every other game mode tile was grey with with simple black text. This should tell you all you need to know about what game modes EA and Madden prioritized.

    On day one, i fired Madden up and played as much MUT as i could before i realized I wasn't having fun and i wasn't willing to pay the money required to have fun. I'd already spent $60 for the game!! I then tried the other modes and there is NO improvement from past years. It almost seemed like an afterthought to EA. Even the online head to head mode seems barebones. I refunded on day 1 and will be putting my $60 towards something else.    … Expand
  19. Chancewi
    Aug 15, 2018
    0
    EA is all about pay to win, don’t buy this garbage for your kids. It’s a glorified slot machine.
  20. Lilahkiz
    Aug 16, 2018
    0
    Don't pay attention to those PAID reviewers this game is trash.

    Bad animation Cheesy story mode Pathetic catches Screentearing (IN 2018!!!!) Microtransactions for a $60 game no surprise from EA EA Ultimate team is worth $800 million? lol Ugly textures Lazy Highlights Characters having the same face in character creations (Im dead serious) Pathetic presentation starting games.    Don't pay attention to those PAID reviewers this game is trash.

    Bad animation
    Cheesy story mode
    Pathetic catches
    Screentearing (IN 2018!!!!)
    Microtransactions for a $60 game no surprise from EA
    EA Ultimate team is worth $800 million? lol
    Ugly textures
    Lazy Highlights
    Characters having the same face in character creations (Im dead serious)
    Pathetic presentation starting games.
    EA's Executives stole 46 million from people and went on retirement.
    Halftime report doesn't show you the best moments you had.
    Our favorite gaming journalists sucking EA's balls again suckering everyone to buy this piece of trash.
    Every year sports games are getting worse and worse since 2013 or heck back in 2006 but it got better since then but in 8th gen consoles plz don't buy sports games from EA.    … Expand
  21. Billdozer795
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Hot garbage. All effort was put into MUT mode because of micro-transactions and the other modes are actually worse with less features.
  22. italo151
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Again, Madden, who's number one focus is MUT. They remove systems then add them in years later and call them new. As long as we gamers continue to support it it will never change! Let us make a real change.
  23. CaseyMoe
    Aug 13, 2018
    1
    For me, this is the last year I purchase this game. I am truly disgusted with the lack of effort put into anything that isn't tied to the micro-transaction heavy mode that is MUT. It's the year 2018, we're playing on next gen consoles and EA has been making a killing on the micro-transactions for so many years now so we know they have earned the resources needed to improve the game anyFor me, this is the last year I purchase this game. I am truly disgusted with the lack of effort put into anything that isn't tied to the micro-transaction heavy mode that is MUT. It's the year 2018, we're playing on next gen consoles and EA has been making a killing on the micro-transactions for so many years now so we know they have earned the resources needed to improve the game any way they see fit to do so - yet CFM is as shallow or worse than Franchise Mode was a decade ago.

    Speaking of MUT, if you think Battlefront 2 was P2W before EA removed the loot boxes, go play MUT and tell me it's not as bad or worse. I wish football fans were as steadfast as the Star Wars community that stood together and forced EA's hand to remove the micro-transactions from the game.    … Expand
  24. Rumblefish
    Aug 25, 2018
    0
    I’ve played Madden nearly every year since it appeared on the Commodore Amiga. The series has been pretty bad ever since EA admitted that they couldn’t make a product to rival NFL2k5 and so simply bought a monopoly license so that all competition was removed. However, this year’s offering is surely the worst edition yet. Madden really no longer even resembles football. The on field actionI’ve played Madden nearly every year since it appeared on the Commodore Amiga. The series has been pretty bad ever since EA admitted that they couldn’t make a product to rival NFL2k5 and so simply bought a monopoly license so that all competition was removed. However, this year’s offering is surely the worst edition yet. Madden really no longer even resembles football. The on field action is all canned animations now. There’s no organic play, no mechanics or physics in the game. Players are sucked into each other, clip through each other and act in scripted ways rather than as actual intelligent or organic competiion between entities of differing attributes. The presentation is amazingly lazy and basic. It’s almost embarrassinglly bad. The game these days is just a glossy wrapper for the micro transaction system of Ultimate Team. This will now never change because people keep buying the game and wasting their money on it. It’s a shame really because foolball is one of the biggest sports in the world and fans don’t have a game to represent it, aside from this utter garbage.… Expand
  25. parker252
    Aug 16, 2018
    0
    Im honestly just sick of it. Its all about spending more money on your mut team and if that's not bad enough if you look for a madden 19 youtube video its nothing but pack openings (just another way for EA to influence you to spend more money on packs and it got me) from kids that got the game earlier then my 79.99 pre order so their teams are already stacked. So if you run into themIm honestly just sick of it. Its all about spending more money on your mut team and if that's not bad enough if you look for a madden 19 youtube video its nothing but pack openings (just another way for EA to influence you to spend more money on packs and it got me) from kids that got the game earlier then my 79.99 pre order so their teams are already stacked. So if you run into them online your screwed. The other game modes are just a joke as well.… Expand
  26. FinkPloyd
    Aug 18, 2018
    2
    I've been a Madden Player for a few years and i think this is the last one i will buy. My favorite mode to play is franchise and no matter what difficulty you play on, its impossible. Running the ball is simply not an option as right when you get handed the ball, you barely have any time to move and the RB is so slowwww. No matter who you use, they're incredibly slow. Passing is alwaysI've been a Madden Player for a few years and i think this is the last one i will buy. My favorite mode to play is franchise and no matter what difficulty you play on, its impossible. Running the ball is simply not an option as right when you get handed the ball, you barely have any time to move and the RB is so slowwww. No matter who you use, they're incredibly slow. Passing is always inaccurate no matter how easy the rout is and wide receivers drop almost every pass I dont use MUT or even bother with the so called "story mode" which has atrocious acting and just a boring plot overall. Extremely disappointed in the cash grab company that is EA.… Expand
  27. SaintJames012
    Aug 11, 2018
    4
    In it's current state as of this review (August 11th), Madden is a bug riddled mess. While some bugs are comical in nature, such as the LB turning and staring at the referee which makes me think of some humorous situations where such an action would happen in the middle of a play, others are not so funny, annoying, or downright infuriating. One of the most common bugs that is fairlyIn it's current state as of this review (August 11th), Madden is a bug riddled mess. While some bugs are comical in nature, such as the LB turning and staring at the referee which makes me think of some humorous situations where such an action would happen in the middle of a play, others are not so funny, annoying, or downright infuriating. One of the most common bugs that is fairly annoying but not too bad is the injury notification that flashes every other play when no injury occurs. This will pop up several times in a game when noone gets hurt and will scare you a little the first time it occurs but will become annoying once you realize it is just a hoax. Another glitch involves the use of coach mode, in which the offense will run on autopilot as the mode intended, but the defense will not. This isn't even a situation where not touching the controller will put autopilot on, as if no action occurs, then the player will stand idle. The game soft locks if you spectate a field goal attempt regardless of you kicks it. LBs will stop in place to allow CPU RBs to break off for big yardage. CPU LBs will phase through linemen to tackle your runner behind the line of scrimmage on All-pro and All-Madden difficulty. on harder difficulties, QBs can break off multiple sacks in order to make a big play even if your defense plays flawless. If you use the 3rd person camera for defense, the game does not autoflip the control stick for tackles, so when you go to tackle, your guy will dive away from where you want to since the game is reading the stick in the opposite direction. During the pre-snap, the QB will sometimes wonder toward the sidelines and rarely , though quite infuriatingly enough, not come back resulting in a delay of game. If you call an audible on offense and also a hot route before snapping the ball, the game will sometimes not allow you to snap the ball unless you reset the play to the one you originally called. The player lock-on focuses on the player, but does not position the camera to where you can see the ball, so you are for the first couple seconds playing blind to what the offense is doing. And last but not least, Leveon Bell can teleport across the field, don't believe me look it up.In its state as of writing this, this game is annoying to play really needs to be ironed out.… Expand
  28. zabian
    Oct 2, 2018
    0
    I KNEW IT I KNEW IT!!! HOW DOES THIS GARBAGE HAVE "realistic animations" DEANDRE HOPKINS WHO IS BY FAR THE BEST PLAYMAKER IN THE LEAGUE HAS A -1000 IQ AND LETS THE BALL BOUNCE OFF HIS HELMET!!! AND PEOPLE MAKE 10000000 YARD PASSES WITH 10 PEOPLE ON HIM!! AND IF I WAS A NEGITIVE NANCY WELL I FOUND A PLUS IN NBA 2K18 ITS ANIMATION IT WAS SMOOTH AND OUTSTANDING BUT BACK TO TOPIC. IT ISI KNEW IT I KNEW IT!!! HOW DOES THIS GARBAGE HAVE "realistic animations" DEANDRE HOPKINS WHO IS BY FAR THE BEST PLAYMAKER IN THE LEAGUE HAS A -1000 IQ AND LETS THE BALL BOUNCE OFF HIS HELMET!!! AND PEOPLE MAKE 10000000 YARD PASSES WITH 10 PEOPLE ON HIM!! AND IF I WAS A NEGITIVE NANCY WELL I FOUND A PLUS IN NBA 2K18 ITS ANIMATION IT WAS SMOOTH AND OUTSTANDING BUT BACK TO TOPIC. IT IS LACKLUSTER IN EVERY SINGLE WAY YOU SEE IN THIS UNENJOYABLE WORTHLESS TRASH THAT THEY SHOULD BE PAYING YOU 100,000,000,000 DOLLARS FOR PLAYING IT MUT IS NOW IDIOTIC I SPEND 80$ OF MY OWN MONEY AND I HAVE TO PLAY FOR A LIMITED TIME 80$!! JUST LET ME KEEP PLAYING I BOUGHT THE GAME WITH A 20$ ADD ON! AND THE DRAFT CLASS MODE BARELY EVEN WORKS!!! I DON'T KNOW HOW EA KEEPS DOING IT BUT THEY MAKE THE WORST GAME OF ALL TIME WORSE!! NBA 2K18 LOOKS LIKE A WONDERFUL MASTERPIECE WITH THE GREATEST MYCAREER OF ALL TIME WITH AMAZING GAMEPLAY AND THAT GAMEPLAY OF 2K18 WAS HORRIBLE!!! YOU CAN RUN COVER 6 WITH DOING A AUDIBLE ON THE LBS AND D-LINE AND THEY WILL GAIN A 30 YARD PLAY DEFENSE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLAY!!! FRANCHISE MODE "immerses" ME BY SHOWING THE SAME 3 ANIMATIONS OF MY COACH FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE!!! THIS GAME IS BROKEN AND IT DESERVES A NEGITIVE RATING!!!!!… Expand
  29. andy24king24
    Aug 16, 2018
    0
    I love Madden I really do and this years edition held such high hopes what with the positive reviews from critics and that’s rare. But when I picked it up and played I thought what!!! I’m playing on rookie level ok, kids level if you will and my offence wow it’s crap. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong but every pass is either picked off or slapped away, you wait move the QB back thenI love Madden I really do and this years edition held such high hopes what with the positive reviews from critics and that’s rare. But when I picked it up and played I thought what!!! I’m playing on rookie level ok, kids level if you will and my offence wow it’s crap. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong but every pass is either picked off or slapped away, you wait move the QB back then propel it and it ends up incomplete. Everytime it gets picked or slapped away. And third down conversion is a no show, running game is woeful too. Why have they made it so damn difficult for us. It’s almost unplayable at any level. And the graphics yes incredible but you kind if forget it when the gameplay is sooo awful and unplayable. This years Madden in short, graphically awesome but woefully unplayable. I’m hoping I’m not the only one struggling.… Expand
  30. VanderGelder
    Aug 16, 2018
    0
    PARENTS: DON'T BUY THIS FOR YOUR KIDS. IT'S ALL ABOUT BUYING MORE FEATURES AND SPENDING MORE MONEY! THIS GAME IS TRASH! ABSOLUTE GARBAGE!

    Updating the rooster on Madden 16 would be a better experience then this awful excuse for a micro-transaction mining software! I have played mobile games better than this game. When will EA understand that we want a full-featured football game. All    PARENTS: DON'T BUY THIS FOR YOUR KIDS. IT'S ALL ABOUT BUYING MORE FEATURES AND SPENDING MORE MONEY! THIS GAME IS TRASH! ABSOLUTE GARBAGE!

    Updating the rooster on Madden 16 would be a better experience then this awful excuse for a micro-transaction mining software! I have played mobile games better than this game. When will EA understand that we want a full-featured football game. All you need to know about this game is that the menu is a grey wasteland with the exception of the colourful MUT option. EA should rename this to "Micro-transaction Football 19."    … Expand
  31. BaconStrike
    Oct 2, 2018
    0
    I don't understand how this isn't a free to play game. The menus are confusing and overly complicated because they're filled with advertisements to buy in game currency. 99% of every loading screen is just another ad for one of their microtransactions. The announcers repeat the same stuff they said last year and they never feel real or like they're actually commenting on the flow of theI don't understand how this isn't a free to play game. The menus are confusing and overly complicated because they're filled with advertisements to buy in game currency. 99% of every loading screen is just another ad for one of their microtransactions. The announcers repeat the same stuff they said last year and they never feel real or like they're actually commenting on the flow of the game. The gameplay is still broken so you're going to go up against opponents just spamming the same 2 routes. Please NFL. LET SOMEONE ELSE DEVELOP A GAME BESIDES EA.… Expand
  32. jeremyp1223
    Aug 16, 2018
    0
    The game has not changed from last year. All the "new features" have been in the game for years. As soon as the main menu loads, you can tell that mut is all they care about.
  33. OASkittles
    Aug 16, 2018
    0
    Wash, rinse, repeat. Wash, rinse, repeat. That is the status of Madden 19 and other sports games from EA. They rake all their money in from Ulitmate Team from gamers and DO NOT try to actually improve anything in the game. The movements are exactly the same. There is nothing here that got me hooked into it. It is the same product over and over and over. I’m over the mundane and over EAWash, rinse, repeat. Wash, rinse, repeat. That is the status of Madden 19 and other sports games from EA. They rake all their money in from Ulitmate Team from gamers and DO NOT try to actually improve anything in the game. The movements are exactly the same. There is nothing here that got me hooked into it. It is the same product over and over and over. I’m over the mundane and over EA doing this to gamers like us. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!… Expand
  34. ihategeezy
    Aug 16, 2018
    0
    Madden hasn’t been innovative since they gained the exclusive NFL rights, players don’t move realistically, it just looks like robotic football. NFL 2K honestly looks more realistic in the way players move and play, I don’t know what Maddens developers do all year long to justify putting out a game that is almost identical year after year.

    Creating a player gives you a choice of a    Madden hasn’t been innovative since they gained the exclusive NFL rights, players don’t move realistically, it just looks like robotic football. NFL 2K honestly looks more realistic in the way players move and play, I don’t know what Maddens developers do all year long to justify putting out a game that is almost identical year after year.

    Creating a player gives you a choice of a couple of generic faces based on which skin tone u select. No facescanning or sculpting, no selecting hairstyles, facial hair noting.

    Franchise mode hasn’t been fun since the Madden was on PS3.

    The graphics are good but gameplay is so similar year after year that this game is so stale it holds little replay value.    … Expand
  35. ttsirpas
    Sep 25, 2018
    0
    The exact. same. game.

    Franchise mode is trash, no improvement except a guy walking around on his cellphone...

    EA sports truly is losing it's touch when 2005, 2010 and 2014 series of Fifa, Live and Madden were better than current releases.....
  36. Giantteeth6666
    Sep 19, 2018
    0
    When a game is released on annual basis with the same content and skin, it is nothing more than a cash grabber. EA's sport games have become its cash life support, and the creator doesn't need to care about the quality because there are always fans who are willing to buy. Maybe there are players who enjoy this product, but it doesn't deserve to be called a game.
  37. verygrumpygreg
    Aug 17, 2018
    2
    the only reason i bought this is so i can make my own roster updates and draft classes. So i can play this game for years now. other then that is madden 16 but shinny.
  38. Briansikes44
    Sep 23, 2018
    0
    This game is the drizzling
  39. Luckyjazzt
    Sep 30, 2018
    0
    Franchise mode is bland, empty, and lacks basic features that were in 10 years ago that have been removed. Very basic features such as historical stats, full coaching trees, in depth coaching development, and an engaging scouting system are noticeably lacking. This mode is almost the exact same as it was in Madden 15. Thats not even accounting for gameplay, which is an unrealistic,Franchise mode is bland, empty, and lacks basic features that were in 10 years ago that have been removed. Very basic features such as historical stats, full coaching trees, in depth coaching development, and an engaging scouting system are noticeably lacking. This mode is almost the exact same as it was in Madden 15. Thats not even accounting for gameplay, which is an unrealistic, frustrating, scripted mess. This game is a disaster, and EA should be absolutely ashamed of themselves for letting this hit the shelves.… Expand
  40. blkdeath75
    Aug 8, 2018
    4
    No idea why all these Madden titles get big reviews. Some people are just programmed to write the same thing every year. Video game football should be about playability and smooth reaction of controls. Madden doesn't hit either of these marks. The game has literally been the same since Madden 2010 only the graphics and animations get a bit better. You seriously could HB toss right and leftNo idea why all these Madden titles get big reviews. Some people are just programmed to write the same thing every year. Video game football should be about playability and smooth reaction of controls. Madden doesn't hit either of these marks. The game has literally been the same since Madden 2010 only the graphics and animations get a bit better. You seriously could HB toss right and left your way to victory in every single game because the AI never learns.
    I like to play D-line when I play and the linemen all have this ability to get magnetically drawn to the O-line. This has been like this since the Madden 90's era. Forcing the lineman to butt heads. Also the offense is just as bad. When a dime zone defense lines up on a fake punt offense and the pass completes for 40 yards it is almost as bad as a goaline blitz 90 rated defense watching a 62 rated HB run up the middle untouched from 15 yards out for a touchdown.
    The only reason Madden gets the reviews it does is because of team/player licensing and nobody else wants to try and get in the business of football games because EA has cornered the market since the early 90's.
    All in all just another EA game with purchase options to boost your Madden Ultimate Team(MUT) to whatever your wallet can handle to blow away single purchase players online with booster pack players.
    As far as the "haters will hate" posts, there is nothing else out on the market to duke it out with EA. Nothing to hate about other than nobody else will try.    … Expand
  41. kp70724
    Aug 7, 2018
    2
    PS4lover (quite a generic name, wouldn't you say?) gave Madden 18 a 10/10 rating last year too. Please don't tell me that EA is writing these user reviews?

    ps4lover Aug 22, 2017 Rating: 10 Amazing Graphic, good gameplay. good presentation.. Animations look good but need to be revamped.. Block Mechanic is great.. running game is pretty good. Edit: Porhawj gave WWE 2k16 and Madden    PS4lover (quite a generic name, wouldn't you say?) gave Madden 18 a 10/10 rating last year too. Please don't tell me that EA is writing these user reviews?

    ps4lover

    Aug 22, 2017
    Rating: 10
    Amazing Graphic, good gameplay. good presentation.. Animations look good but need to be revamped.. Block Mechanic is great.. running game is pretty good.

    Edit: Porhawj gave WWE 2k16 and Madden 19 a (10) rating…… and NHL 16 a (9) rating. Seriously guys, watch out for these paid reviews

    Dontsniffpaint, did you even read my review last year? Because it was the highest rated one on this site. Last’s year’s game was a 2/10. It was awful. The game was scripted, player motions were awful…ratings didn’t matter. Dontsniffpaint has indeed sniffed way too much paint.    … Expand
  42. chemistryofHR
    Sep 1, 2018
    0
    This Game is absolutely trash.
    It's the worst madden since Madden 25
    Impossible INT by Linebackers, franchise mode is the same over years. Nothing changed.
    3pt attempt are almos impossible to make in head to head online.
    Game is absolutely stupid.

    Please NFL give the license to 2k so we can be happy again
  43. geromite
    Aug 16, 2018
    0
    MUT, pay to win at is maximum and absolutely no change from the last year Madden!!! I hate you EA!
  44. NeedleBanger
    Dec 27, 2018
    0
    Cant play online whatsoever thanks to EA Origin, which is forcing me to enter an unknown password for a random email account that ive never seen before I can access anything online.
    WHY DO I NEED AN EXTRA PASSWORD TO GET ONLINE WHEN i'M ALREADY USING XBOX LIVE?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Ive spent 6 hours over 2 days talking to EA "help" reps, nothing works. Long story short they sold me a product    Cant play online whatsoever thanks to EA Origin, which is forcing me to enter an unknown password for a random email account that ive never seen before I can access anything online.
    WHY DO I NEED AN EXTRA PASSWORD TO GET ONLINE WHEN i'M ALREADY USING XBOX LIVE?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Ive spent 6 hours over 2 days talking to EA "help" reps, nothing works. Long story short they sold me a product that doesn't work and now I can't return it to the store because it's been opened, they robbed me.

    BOYCOTT EA TRASH!!!!!!!    … Expand
  45. hokido
    Sep 1, 2018
    4
    This years iteration of Madden feels like yet another step back for the franchise, with Longshot failing to improve and build on last years release, gameplay wise the game feels no different, and the even more insidious microtransactions that have infested Madden make this a game that should be avoided.
  46. djh11001
    Sep 7, 2018
    2
    Where to begin,,,Well, I gave it a (2) purely because graphically it looks nice. But honestly, the past 5 versions of Madden that have come out, have gotten progressively impossible to play. The real player motion would be ok if it applied to every player on the field, but it doesn't. It only applies to the human controlled ball carriers. This alone has destroyed any fun in running theWhere to begin,,,Well, I gave it a (2) purely because graphically it looks nice. But honestly, the past 5 versions of Madden that have come out, have gotten progressively impossible to play. The real player motion would be ok if it applied to every player on the field, but it doesn't. It only applies to the human controlled ball carriers. This alone has destroyed any fun in running the ball in this game. I remember a time when you snapped the ball and had amazing responsiveness and control of your players and it was FUN and yet still challenging enough. But now, to have any chance at a realistic experience, you have to let the CPU control your ball carrier until at least the line of scrimmage is reached or else you get buried for a 5 yard loss. Don't get me started on the stupid double tapping for turbo. We have reached a point where it feels as though EA keeps slapping a new coat of paint on an old beat-up truck. If the NFL refuses to extend licensing to create competition here, then please EA, take a look back at your roots. Look back at Madden '04, '05 etc. These games were fun they were not bogged down with overly complicated control schemes. You just picked them up and played. If Madden '19 played like Madden '05, but with these updated graphics, then you would be looking at a 9.5 out of 10 title. One last thing.....Real time physics engine please!! This physics based animation nonsense has got to stop. EA if you need help on this, contact the BackBreaker development team. Too bad you guys couldn't team up....or could you???… Expand
  47. dpeachez
    Aug 24, 2018
    0
    I think it plays better than 18 but not saying much. Franchise got a coat of paint if that, still severely lacking. Lots of bugs that need attention. MUT supersedes all and this game will not be better util that changes.
  48. eimisas
    Sep 7, 2018
    0
    Another money draining franchise which is not worth revisiting. Take Madden 2010, put on nice graphics and other additional **** charge 60$ and make additional money from buying packs. This is the prime example of the games nobody should buy.
  49. grantbojang1
    Aug 21, 2018
    0
    This game is complete trash. They keep making money from their Ultimate Team mode and refuse to fix the other underlying problems with this game. Franchise has been the same for years, animations are still the same, and player customization is close to nothing as it has been for the past few years.

    What happened to Madden ten years ago where I could attend the combine? Participate in    This game is complete trash. They keep making money from their Ultimate Team mode and refuse to fix the other underlying problems with this game. Franchise has been the same for years, animations are still the same, and player customization is close to nothing as it has been for the past few years.

    What happened to Madden ten years ago where I could attend the combine? Participate in the Pro Bowl? Or even take the Wonderlic (IQ) test?

    Instead of Franchise improvements or even the addition of a new Superstar mode, we get the Madden story mode of Longshot! The best part is that no one ever asked for this mode in the first place!

    I refunded this game. Rigged Madden is at it again with another addition to try and swindle kids to take their parent's money for virtual goods.    … Expand
  50. VideoGameGuy
    Aug 23, 2018
    0
    Absolutely terrible game. Worst I have ever personally bought. Every mode is weak and only thing that matters are the players ratings. You better be ready to pay a ton more money if you want to win.
  51. michdb
    Aug 24, 2018
    0
    this game is a joke the NFL should stop the exclusive NFL contract and allow other companies to make a football game with NFL license ea only care about the ultimate money, the franchise mode still like a 2009 game if you compare how deep is franchise mode on nba2k18
  52. dragongeraldb
    Sep 6, 2018
    0
    The new improvements in madden are not real,they take away your choices in development,keep you from working on what your player needs to get better and cut and paste the rest in franchise mode,i am called the LA dream when drafting and my team is in San Diego and called the Crusaders plus you cant see my players names on the uniforms.even mobile phone games are made better.
  53. AMREESE
    Sep 17, 2018
    0
    The moves are better when running the ball. Still, on screens the lineman do not block and simply run right past defenders and the QB release time is so slow its insane. The QB throws the ball horribly on the 10 yard hitch, if you dont throw it perfetly, the ball flies way over instead of underneath. To be honest madden 19 isnt very great and im a huge fan but it makes me not even wannaThe moves are better when running the ball. Still, on screens the lineman do not block and simply run right past defenders and the QB release time is so slow its insane. The QB throws the ball horribly on the 10 yard hitch, if you dont throw it perfetly, the ball flies way over instead of underneath. To be honest madden 19 isnt very great and im a huge fan but it makes me not even wanna play because its still **** up.… Expand
  54. Drizzy14
    Sep 18, 2018
    2
    Made an account just to say how trash this game is. Online mode still riddled with cheating/broken mechanics. Deflected passes go 10 yards and get caught by players. Gang tackles miss. Same old crap every year, don't know why I buy it. Passing anywhere but vertical or over the middle works. Anything to the outside has a LB jump 10 ft in the air to pick the ball. CBs still warp... its justMade an account just to say how trash this game is. Online mode still riddled with cheating/broken mechanics. Deflected passes go 10 yards and get caught by players. Gang tackles miss. Same old crap every year, don't know why I buy it. Passing anywhere but vertical or over the middle works. Anything to the outside has a LB jump 10 ft in the air to pick the ball. CBs still warp... its just frustrating thay EA has nobody to compete against.… Expand
  55. Atumless
    Sep 30, 2018
    0
    I can't explain in words how incredibly disappointed in this game I am. I mean I created an account on this site just to leave a **** review and hopefully make it clear to EA how badly they are ruining this game. I have been disappointed in madden for as long as I can remember, ever since you guys monopolized the football gaming industry you've had no incentive to put out a decent productI can't explain in words how incredibly disappointed in this game I am. I mean I created an account on this site just to leave a **** review and hopefully make it clear to EA how badly they are ruining this game. I have been disappointed in madden for as long as I can remember, ever since you guys monopolized the football gaming industry you've had no incentive to put out a decent product let alone good. Madden 17 in 2016 was the last game I purchased before this one and I told myself for the 1st time in 15 years I wont buy the next madden because of it. Now its 2018 and I decided to purchase Madden 19 thanks to my love for football and I'm absolutely disgusted with how terrible this game is. $63??? this garbage game is hardly worth the toilet paper I wipe my ass with. I wont go into why its so bad because the list could go on for hours. If your thinking about buy this piece of trash, do your self a favor and don't. I hope you enjoy my $63 EA, because you wont ever see another penny out of me. I'm not even talking about madden, I refuse to ever buy a game with the EA logo on it and help profit an organization that will continue to rob some of its biggest customers and fans. You guys are straight criminals and I hope at some point everybody else starts to see the same EA I see.… Expand
  56. jaxsuperstar
    Aug 27, 2018
    4
    I am playing on PC. The PC controls suck so you have to use a controller but when i use my controller the buttons are a mess. The game frequently crashes and save files corrupt easily. The game was a slight improvement than 18 but it still has a long way to go.
  57. ps4lover
    Aug 7, 2018
    0
    Madden NFL 19 is great game ever i playing.. Real Player motion feel so smooth and fluid.. defense playing pretty very well.. graphic look amazing on player model and helmets and field grass.. Franchise Mode is very good with Players Archetypes with skill points, new depth positions and schemes fit..
  58. ThuleNord88
    Sep 30, 2018
    2
    Like the nfl in general, this game needs to get on its knees and admit its inferior garbage. Micro transactions and copy paste gameplay. It just never ends.
  59. ty92
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    This game is so bad. Do not buy it! The gameplay is just terrible. Madden has gone all in on Mut and forgot why people actually buy the game. EA needs to stop making Madden and NHL games. Madden 20 is bad too. And NHL 19 and 20 are terrible games. EA is the worst game company. What happened?
  60. CC5277
    Sep 11, 2018
    2
    After playing 10 hours worth of Franchise mode, Madden 19 revealed its same issues that have plagued the game the previous 3 years.
    Issues:
    1. Run Game/Tackling - Offensive linemen cannot hold blocks and are not intelligent with blocking assignments Many times they run past defenders without engaging. Often times, if you run next to a lineman who is blocking a defender, 9/10 times the    After playing 10 hours worth of Franchise mode, Madden 19 revealed its same issues that have plagued the game the previous 3 years.
    Issues:
    1. Run Game/Tackling - Offensive linemen cannot hold blocks and are not intelligent with blocking assignments Many times they run past defenders without engaging. Often times, if you run next to a lineman who is blocking a defender, 9/10 times the defender will successfully disengage the block and make the tackle. Far too high. When the defender is within ~3-4 yards or so, the game predetermines that the defender will make a tackle. You can see during replays that defenders will change direction in a fraction of a second, sometimes moving faster than a ball carrier is running forward. Running also feels "chunky" in that you're player can only run in four directions, north, south, east, or west. There is no room for making fine cuts and taking precise angles. to hit a hole. Its either you run right into the back of your lineman, or you bust it out too wide, causing a defender to catch up to make the tackle. The new "Run Player Motion" is an absolute disaster. Why is a running back hitting a hole standing straight up?

    2. Passing Offense/Running Physics - In an attempt to make the game have cooler plays, it sacrifices the fluidity of a pass play. For instance, the moment that the ball is released by the QB, you can see the the defender make an unrealistic change in their direction to make a play, usually an interception (because all defenders seem to have 99 catching and 99 route running). Defenders who are in coverage of other receivers, and who are 15+ yards away from your intended receiver, change their direction immediately when the QB begins his arm in motion. No person can react that quickly to make a break on a ball. DB's/LB's are able to change direction on a dime to make a play on the ball. It is completely unrealistic.

    3. Option - The option again this year is still insanely nerfed from when it was first introduced into Madden. Many times, when a read is made to hand the ball off because the DE/LB stays at home, and "handoff" button is pressed, the game will not hand off the ball, even though the QB and RB are still in mesh.

    4. Player conditioning - For the situations of scrambling QBs (for a mobile QB) and DBs on interceptions, they get tired way too soon to be effective. My QB was below 20% stamina before he got 10 yards downfield. The same thing goes for DBs right after a pick, they have severely low stamina, and their speed gets cut in half. This is unacceptable.

    5. Interception Issues - Another issue that goes back 3+ years. When your defender has intercepted the ball, and the screen turns to take control and the player holds forward on the joystick, the game does not understand that the field has been reversed. So when you hold forward, with the screen turning to have you run forward, your player tries to run backward, and losing running momentum, making most pick 6 opportunities impossible.

    Conclusion - Clunky and same game play continue for yet another year of Madden. They try to have beautiful graphics, at the massive expense of mechanics. EA has been incompetent in providing a quality game for its fan base. Classic EA.    … Expand
  61. njjones214
    Sep 19, 2018
    2
    Created an account just to post this review. DO NOT buy this game if you are an offline franchise guy. The hyped 'improvements' like the franchise mode stuff are all cosmetic, while the mode itself is still heartless, soulless, and boring. There's no player resign/free agent logic, players simply resign if you pay them, or go. Presentation is LITERALLY the same since madden 15, with thereCreated an account just to post this review. DO NOT buy this game if you are an offline franchise guy. The hyped 'improvements' like the franchise mode stuff are all cosmetic, while the mode itself is still heartless, soulless, and boring. There's no player resign/free agent logic, players simply resign if you pay them, or go. Presentation is LITERALLY the same since madden 15, with there being few cutscenes, and they repeat OVER AND OVER again each game, like the nfl films behind the head coach view, or the dreaded coach fist pump that triggers so often. Commentary was so bad and generic that I muted it.

    The constant mut messages(a mode I rarely play) are constant and annoying...they obviously want even more of my money. They don't care about anything but mut, so they slapped on another yearly gimmick to try to mask that, this time being 'rpm' system, but it's HEAVILY FLAWED. One, it ONLY effects the ballcarrier, forcing you to pace yourself before accelerating, while the defense runs full speed at all times, so it's not balanced. Secondly, the system itself is glitchy, causing ballcarriers to run goofy, or even worse, sometimes JOG even when I hold the sprint button. The worst and most unrealistic part of it is that defenders are coded to shed their blocks AS SOON AS YOU HOLD THE SPRINT BUTTON! The ai can't run the ball at all, and I've had several games where I've held them to negative yards rushing. Physics have taken a step back, and every LB in this game is super alert at all times. Screen passes DON'T work since your dumb rb often runs into the back of his blockers, and the defenders are right in your face as soon as you hike the ball.

    Speaking of hiking the ball, you have no control over your qb until he does his backpedal...NO USER CONTROL! The pass rushing mechanics are so generic and need to be fixed badly(they are saving this for the future to sell newer madden games). A LOT of the player models look off, or flat out wrong, unless they are superstar/notable players, inexcusable lack of effort. The challenge system STILL doesn't work right, injuries are everywhere too. I had a game where all 3 of my RBs got injured, so since the game isn't smart enough to put in a WR, they put in my starting RB who was 'hurt' and not supposed to return, so he literally can't run, and just stood there will he got the ball! This is a bad game, I wish I didn't cave in and buy this.

    Menus are slow, the soundtrack sucks and has no variety, the mut reminders are constant and everywhere, hardly any bad weather games in franchise mode, presentation is horrible. Shame that nfl 2k5 is STILL the best football game out, and look at how long it's been.

    I'm going to cut my losses and get a meal out of selling it back to gamestop...at least then that would be the first good thing madden 19 has done for me.    … Expand
  62. fish61324
    Nov 23, 2018
    0
    Please NFL, allow there to be a new 2K game. Or can 2K at least remaster 2K5 in HD?? Are they allowed to do that with Madden's hold on the NFL?? I'd pay $100 for a HD remaster of 2K5. I haven't played a football game since Madden 07.
  63. mazucritic
    Nov 30, 2019
    0
    This is just unacceptably bad. I've been defending EA for a long time but they've somehow made the game WORSE than last year. First off, the animations are very choppy and glitchy, it looks very unnatural. The worst thing for me though, is the fact that the simulation in the game is extremely unbalanced. Almost no matter how good your team is in Franchise Mode, if you want to spectate yourThis is just unacceptably bad. I've been defending EA for a long time but they've somehow made the game WORSE than last year. First off, the animations are very choppy and glitchy, it looks very unnatural. The worst thing for me though, is the fact that the simulation in the game is extremely unbalanced. Almost no matter how good your team is in Franchise Mode, if you want to spectate your games, you're gonna lose most of them.. Your team (especially your quarterback) just performs horribly, for example I had Kirk Cousins throw 10 touchdowns and 30 interceptions over the course of a season. Even if I turn down the interceptions slider, he will just throw a ton of incompletions while Ryan Fitzpatrick throws for 3 TDs and 300 yards on the other team. This was definitely more balanced in previous games. With Ultimate Team advertisements in the main menu, it often feels like EA doesn't pay any attention to other game modes - they have definitely lost a customer until the game (and especially Franchise Mode) receives a serious overhaul.… Expand
  64. Sartagis
    May 19, 2019
    2
    I have played many versions of Madden NFL over the years. However, the version 4 years prior was the only one of the last decade other than 19.

    Game is very scripted. I have played 5-6 seasons and had one where I lost 8 games in the final defense of a drive. I have a running back that has got worse each season as he almost never breaks tackles. First and second year he had about the    I have played many versions of Madden NFL over the years. However, the version 4 years prior was the only one of the last decade other than 19.

    Game is very scripted. I have played 5-6 seasons and had one where I lost 8 games in the final defense of a drive.

    I have a running back that has got worse each season as he almost never breaks tackles. First and second year he had about the same number and the third year was half the number, per run. He was rated about 80 average the first year, upper 80s the second, and about 94 the third.

    MUT (Ultimate Team)

    The solo battles which is equivalent to FIFA's squad battles requires an online subscription, while FIFA does not. Also, you have to wait days to get a new set of games. The rewards are also quite poor compared to other game modes. The solo challenges can be fun but can also be very frustrating as they seem to be far more scripted. I just played 7 of the training challenges and NEVER stopped a team on 3rd down in 9 (Played last one 3 times) challenges, except once. In that game I had a 3-point lead and the computer threw into double coverage. The deep man kept running deeper while the pass was angled to the sideline so he was too far from the receiver. The Front defender just dropped to a walking speed allowing the receiver to catch the ball for a first down and this was on 4th and long. They get a touch down later so I had to get one to win. I march down field and score a TD with 12 seconds left. No return on the kickoff so they start at their 25. I run a 3 man line with deep zone defense and they pass. Single defender can't make the tackle and the deep defenders let him get 30 yards more before he is taken down for a 58 yard gain with 2 seconds to go. They kick a field goal to tie the game. I win the toss and get to where I can kick a 44-yard field goal. I have not missed under 50, even in high wind with my kicker. I kick the field goal and it hits the bottom bar and bounces out. I eventually intercept the ball and stop a team for the first time in about 20 drives. Note, my defense is rated about 86 with the teams I played being 76-81 overall. I drive down field and kick a 26 yard field goal I thought I was going to miss because it barely cleared the bar.

    Some noteworthy issues with the game.
    1. Forward progress marking is terrible. I had a receiver catch a ball and get hit at the 1 and knocked back and a second defender drops him at the 4. He never moved forward after the first hit so it should have been at the 1. Next play, I run the ball and get hit at the 1 and they pile on pushing me back to the 11 where I finally hit the ground. Should have been marked at the 1 and it was marked at the 11. I have seen many dozens of bad marking like this and likely have not noticed most of those that happened to shave a yard or two off.

    2.Scripting. The other team seems to be pre-determined to play very well or very poorly. It seems very weighted to the former.

    3. Too many big plays. Plays of 15+ yards are the norm.

    4. Too pass dependent. Running is often much harder than passing. In hundreds of tackles when running between the ends of the offensive line I have never broken one made behind the line, even when not using the acceleration burst.

    5. MUT is too online focused. No solo option that I can see to fine tune your team like the leagues in FIFA.    … Expand
  65. greekgod
    Oct 17, 2018
    0
    Decided I needed an update since madden 16 felt outdated. This game feels worse than any other madden I've played since 06. Another garbage effort by the EA developers. No passion, no realism, just the same half-assed garbage being spewed out with a roster update. Also if I have to see my coach do the kick the dirt animation one more time after a bad play i'm throwing my ps4 out my window.Decided I needed an update since madden 16 felt outdated. This game feels worse than any other madden I've played since 06. Another garbage effort by the EA developers. No passion, no realism, just the same half-assed garbage being spewed out with a roster update. Also if I have to see my coach do the kick the dirt animation one more time after a bad play i'm throwing my ps4 out my window. EA has become corrupt and is ruining all of the games that used to be adored.… Expand
  66. Djwoods23
    Sep 7, 2019
    1
    Awful game. I only play madden for franchise mode and this years franchise mode is a JOKE. I have the first pick in the draft and I can't trade for the 2nd pick, future first and another pick. Real NFL trades involving top first rounders go for 2, 3, 4 extra firsts and a couple seconds.... not with this madden. You can't trade the first pick the the draft for the second pick and anythingAwful game. I only play madden for franchise mode and this years franchise mode is a JOKE. I have the first pick in the draft and I can't trade for the 2nd pick, future first and another pick. Real NFL trades involving top first rounders go for 2, 3, 4 extra firsts and a couple seconds.... not with this madden. You can't trade the first pick the the draft for the second pick and anything more that a future 6th. Want to trade for a player? Best of luck because you aren't doing it unless the computer is the CLEAR cut winner. Want to improve a player? Best of luck. At the end of the season you will get 1 token to pick a "package to upgrade your player and the computer picks what comes out of the package. They could pick to upgrade 2 things. They could pick to upgrade 8. Usually they upgrade 2 things in the package and your layer doesn't even improve. Franchise mode is a COMPLETE JOKE. EA only cares about MUT because they make extra money on it. Hence why they ONLY focus on improvements to that mode.… Expand
  67. RomeGoLARGE
    Mar 26, 2019
    2
    Game sales are stellar yet the community complains about the game. The game will never get better until we stop buying it. The game is mediocre with a beautiful presentation. Not many features and worst of all the scripted gameplay.
  68. nicktwum
    Sep 10, 2018
    4
    Longtime Madden fan and has been waiting for more than a decade waiting for an Actual customization option and they give us this copy and paste a piece of **** I'm disappointed in EA first you ruined star wars and Mass Effect (I platinumed all the 3 mass effect games on my ps3) games for me, then you ruin the franchise I love ever since I was a kid... You fill it with ****Longtime Madden fan and has been waiting for more than a decade waiting for an Actual customization option and they give us this copy and paste a piece of **** I'm disappointed in EA first you ruined star wars and Mass Effect (I platinumed all the 3 mass effect games on my ps3) games for me, then you ruin the franchise I love ever since I was a kid... You fill it with **** microtransactions as though it was a mobile game...Screw this game I'm done with you EA I'm done with your games, the only game I may give a chance is anthem..knowing you, you will probably flop the **** out of it like ME: A… Expand
  69. Madden_HATER
    May 7, 2019
    0
    Made an account just to rip this game to shreds, here it goes;

    The gameplay is far beneath expected of a AAA game; there are some animations that are still in the game from like Madden 07; it's choppy; the AI is incredibly stupid; Runningbacks don't play to their unique skillset and miss wide open holes and running lanes; Players have no weight (how is a 330lb Offensive guard flying    Made an account just to rip this game to shreds, here it goes;

    The gameplay is far beneath expected of a AAA game; there are some animations that are still in the game from like Madden 07; it's choppy; the AI is incredibly stupid; Runningbacks don't play to their unique skillset and miss wide open holes and running lanes; Players have no weight (how is a 330lb Offensive guard flying around like a ragdoll?); Worst of all the morphing and scripting continue to overpower any raw organic gameplay this heap of trash possesses...Gameplay is really embarrassing

    Graphics are alright but they are behind NHL and 2K when it comes to body models and just overall look, it has this plastic look to it, it's weird.

    No new features, just recycled from previous maddens that had them and were removed for some odd reason, most of the changes are just lipstick on a pig. Franchise receiving the worst of it by "immersing" me by showing me a slide show of my coach doing the same 4 things for every day of his career LMFAO, they removed the good player lock camera from last year, so now no controlling the defense *Facepalm*    … Expand
  70. state11
    Oct 10, 2018
    0
    iv been playing madden for years and years and i can tell you EA has done nothing but copy last madden , change button lay out , and take away from the game this game has gotten worst and more worst i wished id never bought this crap its the same as the last one EA should be ashamed of this crap , im so fed up with this madden 19 and have said it for years that i would not buy it again butiv been playing madden for years and years and i can tell you EA has done nothing but copy last madden , change button lay out , and take away from the game this game has gotten worst and more worst i wished id never bought this crap its the same as the last one EA should be ashamed of this crap , im so fed up with this madden 19 and have said it for years that i would not buy it again but no dummy me bought it again , i promise you ill never buy another madden again , they should be giving everyones money back . funny you can buy it for almost half price cause no ones buying there crap anymore , so EA you guys are lazy you should be fired , thank you save your money its better to just buy the old one ,,,, thank you… Expand
  71. AlexHerr
    Oct 15, 2018
    1
    I Bought the game because it is the only football game on the market, if there was any other option, ANY OTHER OPTION i would buy that game. Madden is filled with bugs and they occur on every play. The overall feel of the game is choppy and not fluent at all. The MUT is a dumb idea and all sports games are trying to make it work. Overall, the game is lacking the essentials that brought meI Bought the game because it is the only football game on the market, if there was any other option, ANY OTHER OPTION i would buy that game. Madden is filled with bugs and they occur on every play. The overall feel of the game is choppy and not fluent at all. The MUT is a dumb idea and all sports games are trying to make it work. Overall, the game is lacking the essentials that brought me into the game in the first place years ago.… Expand
  72. CoachDub25
    Oct 28, 2018
    0
    Graphics improve on every game that is released yearly so graphics will not be factor in this review and my personal rating. it seems that 95% of the developers' efforts are applied to the Ultimate Team aspect of the game, and it has been this way for a few years now... Gameplay is terrible if you are true fan and admire the game of American football and you definitely do not want youngGraphics improve on every game that is released yearly so graphics will not be factor in this review and my personal rating. it seems that 95% of the developers' efforts are applied to the Ultimate Team aspect of the game, and it has been this way for a few years now... Gameplay is terrible if you are true fan and admire the game of American football and you definitely do not want young football players to learn anything at all from this game. Physics are flawed beyond belief, realism has been pushed far aside in favor of arcade style play in every game mode. Height, weight, strength, and speed do not matter like they would in reality. Coverages, blocking, tackling, and several other aspects are a mockery of the game of football.... Online play is basically reduced to who can play a cheesier game and exploit the most weaknesses in design. Anyone who thinks favorably of this year's release is likely among these types of players. If you like chasing Mike Vick around for 30-40 minutes at a time then this game is for you..... If I could rate it less than zero, I would. I truly don't believe that John Madden has any insight on this title anymore. He, and the NFL, should seriously consider withdrawing any association that they have with this garbage. I would strongly suggest that customers rent before they buy.… Expand
  73. ttomp13
    Oct 30, 2018
    1
    The Artificial Intelligence is Bad.

    There is no other way to say it. You will have blockers that miss easy downfield blocks. The screens are broken, 9x out of 10. Nano-blitzing is more prevalent than ever. Mobile quarterbacks have been immobilized and are unrealistically slow. Easy interceptions are dropped on a regular. Then, out of nowhere, a spectacular diving interception will    The Artificial Intelligence is Bad.

    There is no other way to say it. You will have blockers that miss easy downfield blocks. The screens are broken, 9x out of 10. Nano-blitzing is more prevalent than ever. Mobile quarterbacks have been immobilized and are unrealistically slow. Easy interceptions are dropped on a regular. Then, out of nowhere, a spectacular diving interception will occur. The zone coverage AI is awful. The ability to even pick up a fumble? Is often awful.

    I asked myself, "Maybe it's just me." I was 150 - 100 last year online, ranked in the top 15,000, and would regularly beat top 500 players. Throw in Madden 19, I cannot win a game. I take the training. Improve my "skills." But after today?

    After my opponent had a WR that was WIDE OPEN on a streak, and the WR made ZERO attempt to even turn around and look for the ball...the ball hit the WR right in his upper back... this is on a 30-yard pass mind you, wide-open, plenty of time to look back for the ball... BUT NOPE. The ball hits the wide-open WR right in the back of his upper back.

    After that incident, I've literally DELETED this game from my XBOX.

    When I went out to buy this game, I said to myself, "The glitches on Youtube probably don't happen that often." And that's true: The teleportation, the missing hand and forearm, and the inability to pickup a fumble at all...that's only happened to me a few times. So I said, "Alright, I can deal with this if this doesn't happen that often."

    Problem is:

    From a completely unbiased standpoint here and based solely on observation, the AI in this game is about as intelligent as the sheep that run off the cliff in Red Dead Redemption 1...

    In fact, this game is so bad, I've spent more time joking about how bad it is then actually trying. It's really, really brutal. I don't know what else to say. I've DELETED it from my Xbox after PAYING $60 for it. Unless EA gets their **** together, I definitely will PLAY 20 first before buying...and this is the FIRST year I have ever said that.    … Expand
  74. BananaBalls
    Nov 2, 2018
    0
    You would think that with the technology gaming companies have today that games would actually improve every year. Unfortunately that was not the case for madden 19, in fact it is the worst madden game I have ever experienced. At this point I have decided to delete the game, pull out my gamecube, and start playing madden nfl 2003 which was made 15 years ago and tops this game in everyYou would think that with the technology gaming companies have today that games would actually improve every year. Unfortunately that was not the case for madden 19, in fact it is the worst madden game I have ever experienced. At this point I have decided to delete the game, pull out my gamecube, and start playing madden nfl 2003 which was made 15 years ago and tops this game in every way. I wouldn't want this game if somebody offered to me for free. I ended up spending 35 dollars on this game that I will never get back. Personally with the amount of garbage in this game I would rank that in my top 10 regrets throughout my lifetime. EA is one of the worst gaming companies I've ever seen and are continuing to get worse every year. Make good games or don't make them at all. As far as madden 19 goes I would suggest taking it off the shelves in every store. Might as well the shelves are going to be filled with copies because everybody returned theirs anyways. I wish I were one of the lucky people that were able to turn this awful game back in, However i bought it online so the only joy i had was deleting it. All in all this game is bad and I mean BAD if you want to purchase an at least halfway decent game I would suggest that you don't buy one made by EA sports.… Expand
  75. PS4BEAST
    Nov 6, 2018
    1
    This game is so trash.Been a madden fan for years and this one is the worst i have seen in the past couple years. Impossible to run the ball! Ball carriers are big and dumb looking and run extra slow. Melvin Gordon looks jacked and runs like a snail. That is what all the running backs look and move like for the most part and if i wanted to run like LBell i would pick the Steelers. Also,This game is so trash.Been a madden fan for years and this one is the worst i have seen in the past couple years. Impossible to run the ball! Ball carriers are big and dumb looking and run extra slow. Melvin Gordon looks jacked and runs like a snail. That is what all the running backs look and move like for the most part and if i wanted to run like LBell i would pick the Steelers. Also, the team ratings are no where near realistic! Lastly, this game is glitchy and overall gameplay is **** NOT BUY THIS GAME!EA **** the bed with this one.… Expand
  76. Stevenp5
    Nov 14, 2018
    0
    Always the same, no franchise improvement. All EA wants to do is make money off MUT.
  77. colin1465
    Jan 30, 2019
    0
    I am going to keep this as short as possible,

    This game has its ups and downs, for example; I see a lot more improvement in graphics Better animations then last year More microtransactions..? I actually did have fun with the game at some times, like playing online and pulling off tricky plays, but that only happens rarely. I ended up running a Hail Mary with 9 seconds left in    I am going to keep this as short as possible,

    This game has its ups and downs, for example;

    I see a lot more improvement in graphics
    Better animations then last year
    More microtransactions..?

    I actually did have fun with the game at some times, like playing online and pulling off tricky plays, but that only happens rarely. I ended up running a Hail Mary with 9 seconds left in the 1st half, up by 10. He was in Cover 2 Man so it seemed like an easy TD. Keenan Allen beat his man and Rivers threw a dime to him. It bounced off Allen's hands and landed in Travis Benjamin's hands off the tip, and ran it back to the house with no one ahead. This happened a few hours before writing this actually. But the cons still out weight the pros and they seem to focus on MUT instead of Franchise.

    I see little to no improvement with Franchise mode, but I do like the new leveling up system. If they could add back superstar, or even just add a 2k like career mode, i.e go through college, and then get drafted by a good or bad team depending on how you preformed.
    4/10

    Longshot, oh how much I hate longshot.. I spent a few god ugly hours on longshot trying to squeeze some fun out of it. I can't understand the childish humor that is expressed throughout, and I understand it is a E rated game. It makes me sick to know half the resources were put towards this
    GOD AWFUL hour wasting garbage pile. 1.5/10

    MUT is a mode that I enjoyed for a while, then noticed the flaws. MICRO-TRANS-ACTIONS, you cant escape them, no matter where you go! Last year I actually thoroughly enjoyed MUT, but now its just you getting your ass kicked by some 90 overall in seasons mode! I don't understand where they were going with this, 3/10    … Expand
  78. Mankster3
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    I've played Madden since 1996...yep. This is not a good game this year. Large defense players are way too fast and catch up with the ball carrier way to unrealistic. Linebackers also make incredible jumps and interceptions. I would not recommend buying this game. Just play an older version with a roster you like. I bought brand new and then sold it. Worst Madden ever.
  79. thad121
    Jan 15, 2019
    2
    I usually dont review games but you guys forced my hand on this one. I love football and because I do, I talk myself into buying Madden every year. The game is usually bad but this year is absolutely disappointing. Scripted gameplay and game altering glitches take every ounce of fun out of this game. The real player motion made player movement choppier than ever. Graphics are fine but theI usually dont review games but you guys forced my hand on this one. I love football and because I do, I talk myself into buying Madden every year. The game is usually bad but this year is absolutely disappointing. Scripted gameplay and game altering glitches take every ounce of fun out of this game. The real player motion made player movement choppier than ever. Graphics are fine but the gameplay is an absolute nightmare.… Expand
  80. Zactex2
    Feb 8, 2019
    1
    Absolutely the worse madden I’ve ever played. Preordered it and it crashed my PS4 the first two months while in franchise.
  81. hitpoint0213
    Feb 10, 2019
    2
    This game received a facelift over previous Madden games, that is all. It looks nicer, and yet seems to play worse than ever, EA has only added shovel fulls of bugs onto the mountain. It's still just a game of animations and game scripting rather than actual mechanics and realistic gameplay, and again, this issue only feels worse than ever. Franchise mode got a new progression system,This game received a facelift over previous Madden games, that is all. It looks nicer, and yet seems to play worse than ever, EA has only added shovel fulls of bugs onto the mountain. It's still just a game of animations and game scripting rather than actual mechanics and realistic gameplay, and again, this issue only feels worse than ever. Franchise mode got a new progression system, which makes it much more playable (1 point) and giving us the ability to make custom draft classes is nice (1 point), yet both of these don't matter when gameplay, both in-game and in-sim, are eye-gougingly, aneurysm-inducingly, TERRIBLE.… Expand
  82. mylez
    Feb 11, 2019
    0
    This is not a quality game at all. This is probably the worst madden game i have ever played. There are no additional features, besides longshot (nobody asked for it) and it just feels like the game has been copy and pasted but somehow with worse gameplay. way to many glitches that affect the outcome of the game and forced animations that dont make sense in anyway. im late but madden 20This is not a quality game at all. This is probably the worst madden game i have ever played. There are no additional features, besides longshot (nobody asked for it) and it just feels like the game has been copy and pasted but somehow with worse gameplay. way to many glitches that affect the outcome of the game and forced animations that dont make sense in anyway. im late but madden 20 needs to be vastly better than this.… Expand
  83. arbrondarbit
    Feb 13, 2019
    1
    Haven't played since Madden 16 and wished I had kept it that way. The game is still clearly scripted to keep the games close. If you're up by a couple of touchdowns the CPU just goes nuts to put you in a position where you have to drive on the last possession to win the game with a TD. EA seems to think it's fun to have every game be a come from behind victory on the last possession. ItHaven't played since Madden 16 and wished I had kept it that way. The game is still clearly scripted to keep the games close. If you're up by a couple of touchdowns the CPU just goes nuts to put you in a position where you have to drive on the last possession to win the game with a TD. EA seems to think it's fun to have every game be a come from behind victory on the last possession. It isn't. Interceptions are still through the roof even if I knock the sliders to 0 I'm throwing 3 picks a game on the regular.

    The game looks beautiful and I like the feel of the plays. They really need to put in a quick presentation option though as you end up hitting X after every play to avoid the replay and commercials.    … Expand
  84. asdqwerrt
    Mar 4, 2019
    1
    You know how people often say how every Madden, Fifa, NBA 2K, etc. is the exact same? well, those claims are actually true now! (at least for Madden) This game is literally the exact same as Madden 18 and 17, the soundtrack is reused and incredibly dull, the teams are re-branded and aren't fun to control (especially if you're using a controller other than the Dualshock 4), and the graphicsYou know how people often say how every Madden, Fifa, NBA 2K, etc. is the exact same? well, those claims are actually true now! (at least for Madden) This game is literally the exact same as Madden 18 and 17, the soundtrack is reused and incredibly dull, the teams are re-branded and aren't fun to control (especially if you're using a controller other than the Dualshock 4), and the graphics are incredibly simplistic for a game that's supposed to be realistic. But if those were the only problems with the game, I'd probably give it a 4. However, not only was it branded as a new game, but EA payed critics to give it a good review, that, combined with all the mindless sheep who continue to buy these games EVERY YEAR and constantly pay for micro transactions shows how despicable this company has become. To everyone reading this, boycott Madden NFL 20 and every game after it, it's obvious that these games will never become good again so long as the continue to get rushed each year. We need to tell EA that enough is enough and that we've had it with their **** and the only way to do so is to not purchase ANYTHING from them, thus making them lose money. The sooner we show EA that these decisions have huge consequences, the sooner EA will actually give us what we want instead of taking advantage of everyone.… Expand
  85. kingfeade
    Mar 3, 2019
    1
    This will be the last year i buy Madden. Adding the draft classes and the extra positions is the only positive in this years franchise mode. The tackling and running and dropped passes when anybody is near your TE with 99 catch.... EA... cmon... you arnt even trying anymore...

    Shame on you for just taking money and updating rosters and calling that a new game. Consistently QBs with 50    This will be the last year i buy Madden. Adding the draft classes and the extra positions is the only positive in this years franchise mode. The tackling and running and dropped passes when anybody is near your TE with 99 catch.... EA... cmon... you arnt even trying anymore...

    Shame on you for just taking money and updating rosters and calling that a new game. Consistently QBs with 50 break tackle and strength would run over opposing players with strength in the 90s.... what is the point of the strength metric??? A safety with high Hit Power and Strength more often should have more violent encounters against smaller weaker players and vice versa... Im sick of seeing my giant strong TE get taken down so easily by smaller weaker players.... it should be a struggle to bring him down.

    Additionally, if i have catch and catch in traffic 99.... i dont want to see multi drop games ... players with poor catch rating... vice versa.... in the running game, which is slow and plotting, If you have a numbers advantage and the defense doesn't adjust... that should be a good gain and vice versa...2 cant block 4.
    This game was such a lazy iteration. It doesn't feel like football. It doesn't feel like the ratings of the players matter... the stars should play like stars... In this game N. Suh and A. Donald regularly finish games with no stats.
    If there is a difference of 20 in overall within a match up... the screen light up and somebody should be getting embarrassed LIKE IN REAL LIFE. Also after a QB gets popped 5 or so times (DEPENDING ON THEIR STATS) take them out of the game.... i cant stand seeing my safety go out of the game for his first tackle on the QB and its the 9th sack of them game and QB is totally fine.
    This game is unplayable    … Expand
  86. expectedfallout
    Mar 13, 2019
    0
    This is the worst madden by memory the development team doesn't care. EA has no competition to face so they can make the game better. They really hate the fans and don't listen not to mention the biggest falling forward bug, this is worst madden ever. Why is it reprocessed crap when the animations, physics of this game is actually crap, i don't get this game it makes no sense to why theyThis is the worst madden by memory the development team doesn't care. EA has no competition to face so they can make the game better. They really hate the fans and don't listen not to mention the biggest falling forward bug, this is worst madden ever. Why is it reprocessed crap when the animations, physics of this game is actually crap, i don't get this game it makes no sense to why they come out with the same crap every year.… Expand
  87. ProCon
    Mar 18, 2019
    0
    I admit:
    Animations look a tad more fluid than three years ago.
    bad: Animations are still ages behind of what NBA 2k does. Gameplay is broken. Seriously. In reality, if a WR on a go-route is covered by a MLB, it is an easy catch and huge gain or TD. Not in Madden 19. Even worse, the MLB simply grabs the INT every time. There are tons of other things to be criticized, but if you    I admit:
    Animations look a tad more fluid than three years ago.

    bad:
    Animations are still ages behind of what NBA 2k does.
    Gameplay is broken. Seriously. In reality, if a WR on a go-route is covered by a MLB, it is an easy catch and huge gain or TD. Not in Madden 19. Even worse, the MLB simply grabs the INT every time.

    There are tons of other things to be criticized, but if you can't use clear player mismatches, why bother with the game at all?
    (If you insist: commentary has been repetitive since 2015, drafted players are still all based on the same three crude faces from 2015, names repeat themselves all the time, draft and trading system have not been changed at all, etc ...) Piece of garbage. Don't buy any EA Football games or they keep producing trash like this.    … Expand
  88. 7777777777
    Mar 20, 2019
    0
    Trash... Save your money and time. I thought it was a good idea to buy on PC for $18.99 - I was wrong. 20 hours in, you will realize the game is dead and the opponents will have a team 10x better than yours. Their players will be 95+, yours will be 70-80s and a win is absolutely hopeless. The QB does this stupid move were he flaps his arms EVERY TIME he comes to the set position. ItsTrash... Save your money and time. I thought it was a good idea to buy on PC for $18.99 - I was wrong. 20 hours in, you will realize the game is dead and the opponents will have a team 10x better than yours. Their players will be 95+, yours will be 70-80s and a win is absolutely hopeless. The QB does this stupid move were he flaps his arms EVERY TIME he comes to the set position. Its impossible to get a playcall to line without the QB flapping his arms and wasting 5-10secs. On top of this, the music is all rap-crap with Niki Minaj and other worthless trash. Dont let your kids play this, it will be 100 hours of anger and frustration, only to loose 90% of the time. Madden 99 was great, 20 years later, its trash.… Expand
  89. TheBoosh
    Mar 20, 2019
    0
    The dynamic difficult adjustment that Tiburon is so proud of should be enough to steer you away from this one. I haven't had a session playing this game where I haven't rage quit yet. Everything is geared towards pushing you into playing Ultimate Team.

    Oh, you liked franchise mode? Well, we're going to continue to drop the quality on that. It's harder to find something that isn't    The dynamic difficult adjustment that Tiburon is so proud of should be enough to steer you away from this one. I haven't had a session playing this game where I haven't rage quit yet. Everything is geared towards pushing you into playing Ultimate Team.

    Oh, you liked franchise mode? Well, we're going to continue to drop the quality on that. It's harder to find something that isn't broken. Players fall all over the ground like a three stooges act or run in place while trying to get to the quarterback. Passes are dropped constantly unless the CPU is throwing and if your WR's aren't dropping them then the linebackers channel their inner Jordan and jump 15 feet into the air to grab it.

    There is absolutely nothing redeemable about Madden 19. EA is going to continue to renovate instead of innovate so long as they monopolize NFL games.    … Expand
  90. raidernation
    Mar 25, 2019
    2
    I made an account because I feel so strongly my need to share how trash EA and this game are. It's just a sham. There's always a predetermined script that acts as god and manipulates that certain things happen in the game.
  91. MissDaisy
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Over the last five years, EA has not developed this game. I am being nice. The case could easily be made that EA has not developed the game since they bought the exclusive NFL license.
    That goes for every part of the game except for graphics. Naturally.
    But: 1. Comments are not only repetitive but quite a fair amount is still the same from five years ago. 2. Players still move like    Over the last five years, EA has not developed this game. I am being nice. The case could easily be made that EA has not developed the game since they bought the exclusive NFL license.
    That goes for every part of the game except for graphics. Naturally.
    But:
    1. Comments are not only repetitive but quite a fair amount is still the same from five years ago.
    2. Players still move like robots compared to what basketball videogames do.
    3. New players look as computer-generated as 2015.
    4. Gameplay is even worse than in 2016. In Madden 19, a linebacker can cover a wideout on a go-route. Backpedaling. And he even intercepts the pass. I wanted to know if it was a glitch. It wasn't. Nigel Bradham got the INT 5 out 5 times.
    I go back to Madden 16. Not a good, but at least a less annoying game.    … Expand
  92. asauve19
    Apr 15, 2019
    1
    No graphic updates from 18, same animations, game play is bad, AI is terrible. This game only kept me playing for a couple days. Do not buy.
  93. IxAMxNIGHTMARE
    May 1, 2019
    0
    Flaming garbage! Google "Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment for Maximized Engagement in Digital Games". You really have no control of what happens in this game. You have the same amount of control when you yell at your tv watching real football. This game is nothing more than an online casino through the MUT mode. EA cares about nothing else.
  94. DCC09
    May 7, 2019
    0
    This game is awful. Maybe 1% effort went into making this. Its still the same game from 10 years ago. Bring back NFL 2K FOOTBALL
  95. LinkinAmsterdam
    May 18, 2019
    3
    I am going to be as objective as possible with this review. I was going to give this game a 0 but to be fair there are some aspects which are not that terrible, but let me explain.

    Franchise mode: - There is absolutely nothing new about Franchise mode as opposed to last years game. The only difference is that now you are able to choose what aspect of your player you want to upgrade    I am going to be as objective as possible with this review. I was going to give this game a 0 but to be fair there are some aspects which are not that terrible, but let me explain.

    Franchise mode:
    - There is absolutely nothing new about Franchise mode as opposed to last years game. The only difference is that now you are able to choose what aspect of your player you want to upgrade after each game, that is, if they received enough points for improvement.
    - The draft class upload is the only feature that is really nice. You can upload draft classes from online all the way up to 2023, if enough people have created these draft classes online.
    - If you want to relocate your team or upgrade your stadium, there is no need because the stadiums, team names, and relocation cities have stayed the same since 2012.

    Let us move on to other things:

    Gameplay:

    The gameplay offline is alright, but the one thing I absolutely hate is the animations this year. What I mean by this is that if you have a receiver wide open and you tell your QB to throw high, the linebacker or whoever will jump about 10 feet high to intercept it. That is my review on offline gameplay, which is not that bad...

    Then I decided to try the online gameplay...holy **** a disgrace, let me explain:

    I don't know what it is about these animations this year but whenever you try to tackle somebody online with the hitstick they decide to spin off the tackle like a ballerina. I am not saying I am using a CB to tackle a FB, rather, I am using a DT to tackle a QB while he is running, and no it is not Michael Vick, it was Dan Marino. In addition, whenever you try to tackle someone online (MUT Squads against computer) the computer doesn't just spin off 1 tackle but off several.

    Anyway enough of that aspect...let us move towards MUT squads:

    MUT squads is not bad, but if you are not willing to spend the coins, then there will have to be countless hours put into the challenges if you want to get a team to compete against others online or even against the computer online. The standard you have to have in order to compete online is an average of an 88overall team. Even that may not be acceptable. But that is my benchmark and then most of the time, people will use "Money plays" every single time.

    "Money plays" are plays that work everytime because the computer (AI) is unable to actually respond to the same play that is being chosen. There used to be a time where Madden actually took skill to play such as Madden 1998-2013 (roughly) but now it is all dependent on "Money plays".

    Let me go back to gampelay for a second:

    - Pre-snap issues:
    - If you tell your defense to base align, they do the complete opposite. If you tell them to watch overtop, they will get beat overtop. So those pre-snap calls are absolutely useless.

    - Half-time show attempt:
    - Congratulations! Madden has ESPN or whoever now, but is unable to make anything of it because the halftime show during your game is just scores being recorded throughout the league by Jonathan Coachman. This is not needed as I can see this while playing the game.
    - God forbid you skip the halftime show, because then Madden personally attacks you with stupid phrases like: "well alright then, I guess I won't take a break"... so funny...maybe it is just because I heard it so often that it gets annoying when they keep saying sly sayings when you decided to skip the halftime show.

    The Story mode:
    - The story mode is not even worth playing because it is just a movie. It is a nice feature but all it is, is that is a mode for new people coming to madden or even football and just want to be interactive in a playable (partly) movie.
    - I did not even complete the story mode because it is not worth my time.

    Conclusion:
    - The same game as Madden 16 pretty much with updated rosters and a new story mode.
    - MUT squads is a decent mode if you actually invest time into it, however, do not expect to win much if you plan to go online. Also if you play MUT squads online against the computer with a friend, always go into a regular defense if the computer is on 4th and less than 10 yards. It is a guaranteed fake every time.

    - Franchise mode is nothing new, and I have played the entire 15 seasons, so trust me it just gets repetitive after the first 3 seasons as every team just get's the same generic stadium because they want to have the newest stadium. I literally played 9 teams in the same stadium in my 7th season.
    - Gameplay is terrible and needs a complete makeover to the point where it takes skill again and the animations aren't something out of a Michael Bay film. 10 feet jumps from the AI, while your player is having a seizure when you tell him to jump up for a ball.

    Save yourself and dont buy this game, although it is May so this review is probably not worthy to anyone. Anyway, Madden 20 won't be much different but I will buy it, cuz what else am i gonna play    … Expand
  96. snight101
    May 24, 2019
    1
    Made an account just to bash madden. The gameplay is awful all the games are fixed because it is all animation based, the physics suck the speed of the players arent adjusted at all this game is beyond awful. I would rather watch paint dry than play another second of this sorry excuse for a game. It says a lot when games made more than a decade ago have a more realistic footballMade an account just to bash madden. The gameplay is awful all the games are fixed because it is all animation based, the physics suck the speed of the players arent adjusted at all this game is beyond awful. I would rather watch paint dry than play another second of this sorry excuse for a game. It says a lot when games made more than a decade ago have a more realistic football experience. I didnt buy madden since madden 15 and my god this game wouldnt be acceptable unless it was free. The game play hasnt changed in forever and its arguably gotten worse.… Expand
  97. Saintsday89
    Aug 8, 2019
    3
    It’s a minor update to 2019. It even has the same commentary. The superstar X factors are a terrible addition and the gameplay is actually worse this year. I am so disappointed. If I had bought a physical disc I would have already resold it.
  98. Goopi
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    U wanna buy lootboxes? Wanna pay 60 dollars for the same game as last year? Madden 19 is for you.
  99. Nsimdon1999
    Aug 16, 2019
    2
    This game is flat out horrible with its terrible gameplay and unresponsive controls. There are so many bugs in this game and it feel like the game wants you to lose. Here’s my scenario it’s 20-22 I’m losing after a QB scramble on 2nd down I get the ball down to the 5 yard line and there are 19 seconds left on the clock. At this point I am out of timeouts so I spam circle to run up andThis game is flat out horrible with its terrible gameplay and unresponsive controls. There are so many bugs in this game and it feel like the game wants you to lose. Here’s my scenario it’s 20-22 I’m losing after a QB scramble on 2nd down I get the ball down to the 5 yard line and there are 19 seconds left on the clock. At this point I am out of timeouts so I spam circle to run up and spike the ball before time runs out. But instead it sends me to super sim assuming the coach is bringing out the kicking team but next thing I know the game ends and we lose. This has been a problem with the last 3 madden games. EA continues to ruin this once loved gaming franchise. So tired of the same garbage every year from this game despite longshot which did not interest me at all and the new face of the franchise which was way overhyped there has been no major changes to this game which it desperately needs. I don’t think EA will change ever there is no competition for football games and the market is basically just Madden. They will continue to make money and make 0 changes and it’s just sad.… Expand
  100. Seahawks
    Nov 24, 2019
    0
    I reset my ps4 because the game froze everything and I lost ALL my progress on EVERYTHING. All my franchises were gone, any player I made were gone, just everything. Also, once I got another franchise going, I clicked the wrong button and instead of asking me if I really want to proceed to playoffs, it started to simulate to playoffs! My team didn’t make it because I wasn’t playing and,I reset my ps4 because the game froze everything and I lost ALL my progress on EVERYTHING. All my franchises were gone, any player I made were gone, just everything. Also, once I got another franchise going, I clicked the wrong button and instead of asking me if I really want to proceed to playoffs, it started to simulate to playoffs! My team didn’t make it because I wasn’t playing and, after hours of playing, I ended up with absolutely no saved progress. This may be the worst game I’ve ever gotten and I wouldn’t recommend this game for anyone. No certain age, so certain type of person, NO ONE. Stay away from this app like me (now).… Expand
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#65 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#30 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#27 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. IGN Italia
    Oct 8, 2018
    80
    Madden 19 does not redefine the series but it's a great game nevertheless.
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  2. Cubed3
    Oct 1, 2018
    80
    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.
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  3. GameSpace
    Sep 15, 2018
    70
    Madden 19 is much like Madden 18 before it.
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