Madden NFL 19

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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. jay_caspian
    Aug 7, 2018
    6
    Madden NFL 19 is a game that I have a love hate relationship with. On the one hand, it's graphics are beautiful. The animations recieved a much needed upgrade, and crowds look the best they've ever been in a madden game. Some modes, like Franchise mode recieved some nice upgrades (the ratings upgrade system is significantly improved), but was largely left ignored. I'm biased in sportsMadden NFL 19 is a game that I have a love hate relationship with. On the one hand, it's graphics are beautiful. The animations recieved a much needed upgrade, and crowds look the best they've ever been in a madden game. Some modes, like Franchise mode recieved some nice upgrades (the ratings upgrade system is significantly improved), but was largely left ignored. I'm biased in sports games because these mods are my favorite in sports game, but Madden has largely left these modes ignored for the fifth year in a row. That said, there's still plenty of good. The commentary is improving, the sounds on the field are realistic, and the overall presentation is solid, with the execption of replays, which often times leave you on an awkward angle where you can't even see the play.

    Without question, the most infuriating mode is Home Coming. The mode is absoletely a joke, lasting a mere 3 hours without completing an NFL season (again). This mode is an embarrasement to sports gaming and needs to be done, from the ground up.    … Expand
  2. SinceDa90s
    Aug 12, 2018
    5
    Bring 2k football back! It sucks that Madden is the only choice gamers have but thats the world we live in today smh
  3. jellowiggler
    Aug 17, 2018
    5
    The actual gamesplay and features seem janky and not finished.

    This game I just have to say "Huh?". After so many years of iteration this thing should be next to perfect. If you are going to profit to the 800 of million through micro-transactions alone (not including the purchase price) you should have a damn awesome, tuned products. The features are being taken out. The replay    The actual gamesplay and features seem janky and not finished.

    This game I just have to say "Huh?".

    After so many years of iteration this thing should be next to perfect.
    If you are going to profit to the 800 of million through micro-transactions alone (not including the purchase price) you should have a damn awesome, tuned products.

    The features are being taken out. The replay system is broken.

    Why isn't there a player look customization tool with facial features, body type, etc?
    Why isn't there a team customization?
    Why isn't there a management game?
    It just crazy....

    They do this because the millions just buy it, then throw tons of money at Ultimate Team after that. This is why having one company with the pro license is really bad. Nobody pushes the genre forward.

    I think NFL needs to open the license for competition again. I think that games should either be free platforms with microtransactions, or pay one price and play with all features. No mixing the two.

    The NFL games, and EA sports gaming in general are getting worse the longer they go on with exclusive rights. They make hit games by buying the licenses. The sitting on them and adding Ultimate team microtransactions. They are hit games because they are the only choice for the given sport. (At least FIFA has PES to compete with. But look at PGA, it got tons of competition and then EA gave up. Look at basketball, NBA2k is now the dominant franchise. It is possible to compete with them, so much so that when someone else innovates EA crumbles.)

    I would like to see NFL19 sell 20-30% less and have EA actually have to really dig and make a great game again to draw players. Or for the NFL to allow multiple publishers make competing games.
    Then we'd see some great things happen.    … Expand
  4. bradysknee
    Aug 7, 2018
    6
    It doesn't meet what I'd expect a football game in 2018 to be. Gameplay is improved over Madden 18 but still flawed, franchise mode is a joke. Story mode is just a crappy movie and personally doesn't interest me at all. EA has gone all in to MUT, because guess what that makes more $$$$$$$$$$.

    It's a damn shame they have a monopoly on the NFL game license because they continually spew    It doesn't meet what I'd expect a football game in 2018 to be. Gameplay is improved over Madden 18 but still flawed, franchise mode is a joke. Story mode is just a crappy movie and personally doesn't interest me at all. EA has gone all in to MUT, because guess what that makes more $$$$$$$$$$.

    It's a damn shame they have a monopoly on the NFL game license because they continually spew out mediocre products with 'features' that are mostly recycled from years past.    … Expand
  5. Hughishness
    Aug 10, 2018
    7
    The fact that they FINALLY did something with franchise mode is a welcomed change. The new scheme fit and player progression system makes you stop and assess your teams strengths and weaknesses especially with the Fantasy Draft feature and Rookie Draft which they had the foresight to indicate which players fit your scheme. It's a nice wrinkle for those of us that have been autopilot forThe fact that they FINALLY did something with franchise mode is a welcomed change. The new scheme fit and player progression system makes you stop and assess your teams strengths and weaknesses especially with the Fantasy Draft feature and Rookie Draft which they had the foresight to indicate which players fit your scheme. It's a nice wrinkle for those of us that have been autopilot for the past few years. Still no real customization for team relocation which is a big disappointment and the soundtrack is inexcusably bad (one Pusha T song with a collection of bottom of the barrel trap garbage). The In-Game graphics, sound and commentary have all been given a shiny coat of paint as they do every year. The other shining bright spot is overall control responsiveness. These controls are tighter than they've ever been and add to the experience overall. Good and meaningful improvements.

    MORE THAN A ROSTER UPDATE THIS YEAR. Is it worth 60$?...eh that's debatable but still a good game overall.    … Expand
  6. cody1
    Aug 17, 2018
    6
    If you've been playing Madden for 4+ years, I would hope that you're playing on at least all-pro if not all-madden difficulty. If so, you're playing this game for competitive ultimate team or online head to head mode because you've outgrown franchise. Therefore I'm rating this game based on just those two modes.

    The effectiveness of popular offensive plays from previous versions due to    If you've been playing Madden for 4+ years, I would hope that you're playing on at least all-pro if not all-madden difficulty. If so, you're playing this game for competitive ultimate team or online head to head mode because you've outgrown franchise. Therefore I'm rating this game based on just those two modes.

    The effectiveness of popular offensive plays from previous versions due to the poor game engine have been nerfed due to how rigged some of those plays were. CPU blitzing is also more effective in this years version. In ultimate team, the ranked MUT draft still gives above average players a good opportunity to earn rewards without having to grind through the solo challenges. However, I do wish at some point they'll release all-pro or all-madden solo challenges that don't require us to grind out so many rookie and pro challenges.

    Overall, Madden has been consistent in making slight improvements at best year to year. No one should be purchasing this game unless they plan to play online competitive modes because everything else is pretty trash and way to easy. This game is still great for online competitive play. The improved computer blitzing and nerfing plays that have been way too effective year after year due to poor game engine/mechanics will make online more competitive, which will continue to challenge online players in a new way.    … Expand
  7. Faced8821
    Aug 26, 2018
    5
    It’s Madden. Was it worth the money if you own the previous years version? No, however.... it’s Madden. Small tweets to franchise, MUT and controls that are hardly noticeable. The background screens are pretty cool but hardly innovative. Every year I say I won’t buy madden and every year I buy it and get about 2 hours of satisfaction before regret kicks in.... this year was no different.It’s Madden. Was it worth the money if you own the previous years version? No, however.... it’s Madden. Small tweets to franchise, MUT and controls that are hardly noticeable. The background screens are pretty cool but hardly innovative. Every year I say I won’t buy madden and every year I buy it and get about 2 hours of satisfaction before regret kicks in.... this year was no different.

    HTTR!    … Expand
  8. proneisntsupine
    Nov 18, 2018
    5
    It's really about what you'd expect from a Madden game. There's nothing really new or revolutionary about it, and it delivers the expected experience. I'm personally not a fan of Madden Ultimate Teams, and the story was rather painful to slog through, but franchise mode and exhibition mode have always been the bread and butter of the Madden franchise, and they continue to deliver theIt's really about what you'd expect from a Madden game. There's nothing really new or revolutionary about it, and it delivers the expected experience. I'm personally not a fan of Madden Ultimate Teams, and the story was rather painful to slog through, but franchise mode and exhibition mode have always been the bread and butter of the Madden franchise, and they continue to deliver the mindless entertainment of Maddens past.… Expand
  9. tjwinn9
    Dec 23, 2018
    5
    Madden 19 is an average game. The speed is too slow the ball carriers are in slow motion. The soundtrack isn’t good, it’s all trash. The wide receivers are unrealistic, you get lightly hit and drop it but get blown up and make a one handed catch. In franchise mode trade logic is bad, it’s easier to trade for Luke Kuechly than it is to get Andre Hal. Homecoming is cheesy and boring.Madden 19 is an average game. The speed is too slow the ball carriers are in slow motion. The soundtrack isn’t good, it’s all trash. The wide receivers are unrealistic, you get lightly hit and drop it but get blown up and make a one handed catch. In franchise mode trade logic is bad, it’s easier to trade for Luke Kuechly than it is to get Andre Hal. Homecoming is cheesy and boring. Franchise mode is stale and repetitive, there is nothing different from last year other than player uprgrades. The positives are that I enjoy gameplay and some of franchise mode features but overall it needs A LOT of improvements.… Expand
  10. tinopreld
    Jan 7, 2019
    7
    A decent game, better than FIFA. Franchise is fun. Of course I haven't played Madden for a long time so I don't know how it compares to previous ones, unlike FIFA
  11. drewbrees9
    Nov 12, 2020
    5
    CONTENT: 5
    GRAPHICS: 5
    GAMEPLAY: 5
    There is one single reason to buy this product: it's the only football game on the market.
  12. jon_king
    Nov 5, 2020
    7
    tem alguns probleminhas mas a gameplay ainda é super divertida oq na minha opinião é o principal em um jogo de esporte
  13. Johnsonsteed91
    Mar 25, 2023
    7
    Classic madden installment. Longshot mode is aggravating for the trophy hunting community in the way of long cut scenes you can’t skip. Unfortunately the servers are now closed for this game.

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
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  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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