Madden NFL 25 (2013)

 PlayStation 4
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 126 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 126
  3. Negative: 48 out of 126
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  1. Mattyice
    Nov 16, 2013
    4
    Disappointed. That's the one word to describe my feelings toward this game. I thought EA had just rushed through current gen to work harder on next ten, but I was wrong. This game is just a port to the PS4. The presentation and gameplay are exactly the same, and worst of all, the graphics are barely an improvement over the current ten consoles. Why would you do this EA? What makes youDisappointed. That's the one word to describe my feelings toward this game. I thought EA had just rushed through current gen to work harder on next ten, but I was wrong. This game is just a port to the PS4. The presentation and gameplay are exactly the same, and worst of all, the graphics are barely an improvement over the current ten consoles. Why would you do this EA? What makes you think educated people will go out and purchase the same game they got months ago with minimal graphical improvement. Pure disappointment.… Expand
  2. BadMozerFoker
    Nov 16, 2013
    4
    EA fooled the whole world The game sold is just not the game teased for 6 months where are the super graphics shown at E3 This game is just a port over ps3/xbox 360. EA must be so embarrassed that they had to sell the game 3 days before critics are allowed I mean Backbreaker already had true steps few years ago, this is not next gen graphics, these are the same old animations. If EAEA fooled the whole world The game sold is just not the game teased for 6 months where are the super graphics shown at E3 This game is just a port over ps3/xbox 360. EA must be so embarrassed that they had to sell the game 3 days before critics are allowed I mean Backbreaker already had true steps few years ago, this is not next gen graphics, these are the same old animations. If EA had worked on this game like 2K has with its basketball title, we should SEE it … Expand
  3. MrWickstar
    Jan 25, 2014
    3
    If you have Madden 2013 don't bother with 25. I have this for the PS4 and I feel like the last 2 or 3 PS3 Madden titles looked and played the same if not better (and were less glitchy). While I like buying a new Madden title every year or two I very much regret this purchase. The graphics look mediocre even by PS3 standards (especially the faces) and button commands seem delayed and slow.If you have Madden 2013 don't bother with 25. I have this for the PS4 and I feel like the last 2 or 3 PS3 Madden titles looked and played the same if not better (and were less glitchy). While I like buying a new Madden title every year or two I very much regret this purchase. The graphics look mediocre even by PS3 standards (especially the faces) and button commands seem delayed and slow. This is a down year for the franchise and I hope the next one takes advantage of the new gen hardware instead of its own customers loyalty. The load times are very, very long as well so make sure you have a handheld or smartphone game ready to go for while you wait. After a few games i'm already an expert in Madden franchise history.… Expand
  4. TheHonestJack
    Apr 11, 2014
    4
    I will never understand how big name franchises like Call of Duty and Halo keep getting barked at for lack of innovation, but this series literally changes NOTHING and continues to maintain such a loyal and defensive fanbase. How does it do it?! I'm aware that its football, and you can't really change a sport that already exists, but this is just a rehashed version of the game from lastI will never understand how big name franchises like Call of Duty and Halo keep getting barked at for lack of innovation, but this series literally changes NOTHING and continues to maintain such a loyal and defensive fanbase. How does it do it?! I'm aware that its football, and you can't really change a sport that already exists, but this is just a rehashed version of the game from last year, and the year before that, and so on. The game operates well enough, and the graphics are okay, but in terms of gameplay, you're basically buying an update for the last title. My advice? Buy it if you want Madden 13 with better graphics, but that's where the innovation stops. Honestly, This game really isn't worth $60.… Expand
  5. CameSawWon
    Feb 22, 2014
    0
    garbage. its that simple..... But for the sake of meeting the 150 character min I'll just say it again.... This game is absolute and complete garbage
  6. TruthHammer420
    Nov 18, 2013
    0
    This was supposed to be $10 upgrade if you bought the PS3 version & now EA as usual is RIPPING PEOPLE OFF!!!!!!!!!! Shame on EA for being such bogus liars & thieves!!!!!
  7. Reno09
    Nov 22, 2013
    0
    This game is absolutely horrible. I've never seen such awful game mechanics. If you don't complete a pass, then it's automatically intercepted. Defensive backs have eyes in the back of their heads and have hands of glue. No effort was put into this game at all, and it feels extremely unrealistic compared to past games. Way too many dropped passes. I'm sure some of this can be fixedThis game is absolutely horrible. I've never seen such awful game mechanics. If you don't complete a pass, then it's automatically intercepted. Defensive backs have eyes in the back of their heads and have hands of glue. No effort was put into this game at all, and it feels extremely unrealistic compared to past games. Way too many dropped passes. I'm sure some of this can be fixed with game sliders, but it's a pretty pathetic attempt at making a "next-gen" video game. EA is awful, they know everyone will buy their games no matter what they do, so they make no attempt in innovation.… Expand
  8. LTDan50
    Nov 24, 2013
    0
    Hexagon first down markers and side line player animations pulled from NCAA 14 along with the create a coach whose shoulders glitch through his shirt this is complete trash DON'T BUY IT!! Try and rent it like I did but its trash none the less!
  9. rygu
    Mar 5, 2014
    4
    How can anybody give this pile of crap a 10? Are your standards that low or have you never watched an NFL game before. The commentary alone is simply embarrassing to listen to. Yes, yes, the graphics are nice I will admit that. The gameplay is still awful, CPU DBs will cover an entire half of the field and run the 40 in 2.5 seconds when going for a ball in the air. Whatever happened toHow can anybody give this pile of crap a 10? Are your standards that low or have you never watched an NFL game before. The commentary alone is simply embarrassing to listen to. Yes, yes, the graphics are nice I will admit that. The gameplay is still awful, CPU DBs will cover an entire half of the field and run the 40 in 2.5 seconds when going for a ball in the air. Whatever happened to Franchise mode? EA is lucky they bought the NFL license because 2K sports would be making football games that made this crap look like an Atari game. Imagine NFL 2K14 on next gen? I wish.… Expand
  10. doere
    Mar 20, 2014
    4
    not that great. pretty much the exact same thing as madden 13. its got some good graphics but tackling, intercepting, and block shedding are still as impossible as ever no matter who the player is. i wish they would change a lot on the gameplay, make it more lie a realistic football game.
  11. dtrain512
    May 10, 2014
    0
    **** Madden. i hate this game, its been the same game since 2008. and there's no fun at all. there is no fun in creating a character or anything like that. compare it to backbreaker where when you created a team, it was cool to make these funny teams. and then you have madden witch is like a big "give ea money" game
  12. longrunner73
    Jul 26, 2014
    0
    This game is horrible I actually created this account to birch about this game not only do you have receivers who can't catch. You have running backs who's mechanics are broke you cannot run in a straight line then the defense is like vs the 85 bears defense as they show ridiculous effort and get stupid sacks interceptions and countless other things
  13. Mosh603
    Nov 11, 2014
    3
    I have been a pretty huge Madden NFL fan for years, but this game was my last one. The game modes in it weren't fun. The tackling dynamic was awful, and regularly had issues. EA does not put in the effort to make innovative or new concepts anymore. They just rehash the same game and that is what this Madden is.
  14. DunkonMadden
    Aug 30, 2020
    4
    Madden 25 is an embarrassing game. PS4 wasn't made for this bull. Go play older Madden games, Madden heads.

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#15 Best PS4 Game of 2013
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#17 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2013
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#19 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2013

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. SpazioGames
    Apr 13, 2014
    70
    Madden NFL 25 is the best American football game on the market. Mainly because it's the one and only. Even with this series EA seems to have fallen asleep, focusing more on the reaffirmation of the good aspects of the past rather than the introduction of something new.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 3, 2014
    85
    Whether you're a rookie or an in-the-know veteran, this is an enjoyable package. [January 2014, p78]
  3. Game Over Online
    Dec 20, 2013
    95
    Some may find that it’s too realistic, but I believe that Madden purists won’t be able to get enough of it.
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