Madden NFL 24

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1.6

Overwhelming dislike- based on 102 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 102
  3. Negative: 87 out of 102
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  1. Jt0429
    Aug 23, 2023
    7
    Good-
    Excellent graphics; Improved animations; More skill-based controls and manoeuvrability.
    Bad- Some undercooked minigames; Added (and some returning) elements with less functional impact such as Team Relocation; Occasional unrefined offensive running play mechanics; A lack of any truly impactful additions to the overall package in favor of making smaller improvements. Thoughts-    Good-
    Excellent graphics; Improved animations; More skill-based controls and manoeuvrability.

    Bad-
    Some undercooked minigames; Added (and some returning) elements with less functional impact such as Team Relocation; Occasional unrefined offensive running play mechanics; A lack of any truly impactful additions to the overall package in favor of making smaller improvements.

    Thoughts-
    At the end of the day, Madden NFL 24 walks a fine line between creating value for returning players and actually doing something truly substantial with the series. Madden 24 might have the monopoly on NFL games, but comparatively, it doesn’t feel as bold as other sporting games in the marketplace. Madden NFL 24 will undoubtedly inch players closer to an authentic football experience with greater detail in on-the-field play, but it lacks even a modicum of freshness from a franchise that has felt mediocre for a few years now.    … Expand
  2. Navasel
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    Another year another broken glitchy mess! EA’s EXCLUSIVITY LICENSE NEEDS TO GO AWAY! If EA wants to continue pumping out half assed garbage like this, thats fine, but another company should be able to make NFL football as well. They charge $100 for players to play early and throw in other incentives but come launch day you not only do you not get what you pay for, you can’t even navigateAnother year another broken glitchy mess! EA’s EXCLUSIVITY LICENSE NEEDS TO GO AWAY! If EA wants to continue pumping out half assed garbage like this, thats fine, but another company should be able to make NFL football as well. They charge $100 for players to play early and throw in other incentives but come launch day you not only do you not get what you pay for, you can’t even navigate the damn menus without being kicked off of the server. I personally don’t care for MUT but respect to those who do, thats what you like. I like franchise and its frustrating to see it be broken like this. As far as X’s and O’s go, I do like the gameplay. Running and blocking feels better but I have to give this a score of 0 because overall I’m just ready for a change and I want to possibly play an NFL 2k or NFL the show one day.… Expand
  3. Chippy87
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    When you say it's a "make or break year" and your menus are slow and your draft classes are brutal this is the score you deserve. People need to stop buying this game because this will continue to be the norm.
  4. Reyinvisible
    Aug 24, 2023
    2
    Madden keeps having the same animation as last year, the same glitches and same issue with tackling and running away from defender. Is sad that in 2023, Madden is having more problems with the game than PS2.
  5. IxAMxNIGHTMARE
    Aug 24, 2023
    0
    And here we go again. Madden 15 part 9. Once again people love the early access version and think it's good until EA patches it right back into Madden 15. At no point will you actually have control of the game. EA will again decide who wins.
    They will make sure to rush you into ultimate team so you can become addicted to buying packs and hoping for a few more good players so you can    And here we go again. Madden 15 part 9. Once again people love the early access version and think it's good until EA patches it right back into Madden 15. At no point will you actually have control of the game. EA will again decide who wins.
    They will make sure to rush you into ultimate team so you can become addicted to buying packs and hoping for a few more good players so you can finally get over that hump and dominate.
    You never will. Do this... Go into MUT H2H and set it to friends only. You will see that you AND your friends all win between 45 and 63 winning percentage. By the way, you can check this on any system and any year of ultimate team. That's to encourage you to buy those packs then you wonder why all your reliable players begin to play like garbage as the new card you just upgraded to is absolutely on fire. After a month the new players become trash. Time to upgrade again. In fact you spend money and get cards, do quicksells for training which is a currency that you can't buy in cash but obviously you spent money in some way to get those training points. Also the same with certain holiday promotions. To make one player you have to buy his whole collection of cards. It all adds up but in EAs bank account. The deluxe edition gives you some junk for the ultimate team mode, each loading screen tries to beckon you to ultimate team. Be prepared for glitches, the game will be controlled by pre-programmed animations that take the control away from you so that EA can make sure that everyone has nearly the same record. AGAIN, that ensures that you "believe" that buying a few more players will have you optimistic that you will begin to dominate, but you won't. As an example, you may have Deion Sanders as your #1 cornerback then you buy Sauce Gardner. All of a sudden Deion starts to under perform, time to buy a new #1 corner. This happens all over your roster until the next Madden is released then when it is time for the new Madden to come out EA makes everything essentially free on this one. That serves to give everyone the GOD squad. Everyone has the exact same team which takes the fun out of the game and makes you want to start over on the next edition... Rinse and repeat, year after year.    … Expand
  6. Dancren92
    Aug 20, 2023
    1
    They fixed the punt/kick return camera glitch from Madden 23, but you can't return punts in Superstar mode??? Wtf

    Definitely a slight improvement over last, but still a copy'n'paste turd sandwich. Game should be damn near perfect after 10+ years.
  7. meangene22
    Aug 22, 2023
    0
    Blocking is moderately improved. but DEs still run past tackles while the tackle stares at him. Receivers still don't go for the ball at all, tackles go wild, players control like they're in molasses. its just bad... bad from top to bottom. The worst thing though is that your inputs don't seem to matter. honestly there is nothing more infuriating than throwing a a pass, switching onto theBlocking is moderately improved. but DEs still run past tackles while the tackle stares at him. Receivers still don't go for the ball at all, tackles go wild, players control like they're in molasses. its just bad... bad from top to bottom. The worst thing though is that your inputs don't seem to matter. honestly there is nothing more infuriating than throwing a a pass, switching onto the receiver, holding aggressive catch, only to watch the DB leap over the WR's back, pick it off, while the WR stands there doing literally nothing. Why press the button? Why play the game at all? I don't know anymore, I hate myself for giving them more money.… Expand
  8. bryerwoodskid
    Aug 19, 2023
    1
    Madden development is simple, they built out the base of the game years ago and then add minor improvements on top of it every year. Here's the problem, the base of the game (frostbite engine) is objectively buggy and a terrible fit for an NFL simulation game.

    EA own the frostbite engine, they're fully committed to polishing a turd every single year. The game has no shot at being good    Madden development is simple, they built out the base of the game years ago and then add minor improvements on top of it every year. Here's the problem, the base of the game (frostbite engine) is objectively buggy and a terrible fit for an NFL simulation game.

    EA own the frostbite engine, they're fully committed to polishing a turd every single year. The game has no shot at being good until it's rebuilt from the ground up. We're trapped in purgatory with a broken game.

    - Presentation is lifeless
    - Players have no unique feel
    - Ratings/Depth Charts are a mess
    - Gameplay is heavily animation based and lack nuance
    - Lacks any sort of human element, it's robotic and soulless
    - Speed variation, acceleration, between offense/defense is a mess

    Play the 10 hour trial and find out for yourself, it's objectively a terrible NFL sim that doesn't even succeed at being remotely fun in an arcadey sense. It's frankly sad that two companies (NFL & EA) that make money hand over fist collaborate every year on copy-paste game that leaves many fans feeling ripped off and deceived. Save your money unless you're easily impressed, absolute stinker.    … Expand
  9. AxelB11
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    Oh would you look at that, it’s another Madden release with minimal improvements to anything apart from MUT. Playing the EA Play 10 hour trial confirms this is just another barely different yearly Madden release. Menu’s are still laggy as hell, Franchise has barely any improvements and feels dated and MUT is just being given all the attention. If you’ve bought any Madden in the past 3Oh would you look at that, it’s another Madden release with minimal improvements to anything apart from MUT. Playing the EA Play 10 hour trial confirms this is just another barely different yearly Madden release. Menu’s are still laggy as hell, Franchise has barely any improvements and feels dated and MUT is just being given all the attention. If you’ve bought any Madden in the past 3 years then don’t bother buying this… Expand
  10. patrickres9
    Aug 19, 2023
    4
    While some of the frustrations of rubberbanding and hyper-animation driven on the field outcomes, rather than skill based outcomes, have been improved, there are still maddening (pun intended) things that happen all over the field, the interface is brutally clunky and slow, and I still can't believe we don't have historic teams as we did so many years ago. You don't need player licenses ifWhile some of the frustrations of rubberbanding and hyper-animation driven on the field outcomes, rather than skill based outcomes, have been improved, there are still maddening (pun intended) things that happen all over the field, the interface is brutally clunky and slow, and I still can't believe we don't have historic teams as we did so many years ago. You don't need player licenses if you use different names/numbers, and just build the historic teams to specification, and allow the player to edit the rest. Until the Frostbite engine is scrapped, and the series totally rebooted, I fear we're going to continue to get absolute mediocrity time and time and time again. The blocking AI is still...ah...absolutely terrible. Just make room for other developers at this point, please.… Expand
  11. Feldman36
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    EA has once again failed to deliver on the promises that they attempted to do. They didn't even deliver on the beta code and 50% discount offer that they promised. Now to get into the game that they released it is a broken mess. Ultimate team is not even playable right now. Franchise mode has so many glitches it's not even funny which also makes it unplayable. They still can't get blockingEA has once again failed to deliver on the promises that they attempted to do. They didn't even deliver on the beta code and 50% discount offer that they promised. Now to get into the game that they released it is a broken mess. Ultimate team is not even playable right now. Franchise mode has so many glitches it's not even funny which also makes it unplayable. They still can't get blocking right. Blocking logic is still nonexistent especially when it comes to pass blocking. The pocket forming is almost non-existent and even when the pockets there the blocking logic is just gone. But I guess what can you expect when you don't even have a guy that made a team in charge of making the game. Run blocking logic is still just as broken as they don't pick up the guys where they really should be. Still have players turning around running backwards towards the play instead of looking to get the next guy. Double team blocks are still broken as it's the most easily shed block in the game still. The game has been giving users input of passes being at a reach when it's with an distance away from the receiver and the receiver makes zero attempt to catch the ball. Physics-based gameplay as EA claimed is nonexistent in the game. It is still very much animation based. And when it comes to cross play they leave out the most important mode of the entire game being franchise mode. They have steered away from the most important mode for too long and it's become a broken shell of what it used to be. The NFL should be ashamed of partnering with a company like EA putting out this trash product year and year out. As long as EA continues to hold the exclusive rights to a simulation based NFL game they will continue to spit in our face and continue to ignore Community feedback and take the simple steps needed to make the game better. And it all starts with making the game over from scratch and get rid of the engine that they're currently using and it's not meant for this kind of game. But EA will just idly by and sit there and continue to do nothing about it. The NFL needs to drop EA from this because he refuses to give us a game that truly represents football. Don't waste your time with this game. Paying money on this game is like handing money over to frauds. EA has committed big time fraud with this game again. Clint should be embarrassed that he put out such a piss poor product once again. And let's not even begin to talk about their customer service. The customer service will sit there and do absolutely nothing but tell you everything you want to hear and then not do anything. You have already bought this game I would highly recommend you get your money back. Superstar mode you can't even use every single position like the mode used to be able to do. What a joke. John Madden would be rolling in his grave right now if he knew the poor state of this game.… Expand
  12. Geski
    Aug 22, 2023
    2
    Its no way this was the final product. Same commentary same trash physics.. THIS IS NOT FOOTBALL..John madden rolling in his grave rn
  13. Cedric71
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I've played about 10 games already and I love it! I haven't noticed one glitch yet in any of the games I've played! The gameplay also feels very smooth and franchise is the deepest it's been since Madden 12. I also love that mini games are back, and there's a ton of them, some new some old and improved upon. This is the most fun I've had playing Madden in a very long time!
  14. krautsandwich
    Aug 21, 2023
    0
    Same old story every year. They have to build this game new from scratch and get rid of Frostbite. An animation based engine is not good for football games. Besides of that the "most polished Madden game of all time" is still glitchy, the UI is terribly slow and franchise mode is still superficial.

    Stop buying this game until EA cares about the gamers.
  15. Djwoods23
    Aug 21, 2023
    0
    Same ol song and same ol dance. Copy and paste from every madden for last 15 years but with updated rosters. Odd.... MUT plays perfectly fine but franchise mode is still a hott mess. Thank god they added mini games back but the draft is garbage still. Gameplay is trash still.
  16. BigalsBagels
    Aug 21, 2023
    0
    Completely trash game. Slow, dull franchise mode, unbelievably buggy, not enough animations for the advertised "simulation" style. Just beyond belief this is still going on. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.
  17. GlassTalk
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    This is so behind in sports game is crazy
  18. Rhern26
    Aug 20, 2023
    1
    I had originally pre order this game through the Madden 23 Home Screen. Got myself a golden ticket card that all of a sudden crashed the market. Few weeks passed and I just got tired of the same sh*t. I knew the pre order bonus was going to be terrible once we got to madden 24 so I decided not to give EA my money. I do have EA play (I know it’s still EA) so I do have the 10 hour trial.I had originally pre order this game through the Madden 23 Home Screen. Got myself a golden ticket card that all of a sudden crashed the market. Few weeks passed and I just got tired of the same sh*t. I knew the pre order bonus was going to be terrible once we got to madden 24 so I decided not to give EA my money. I do have EA play (I know it’s still EA) so I do have the 10 hour trial. They didn’t give us the Rookie Premier cards on MUT until now. A whole week after release. Now im playing H2H and im already at a disadvantage after wasting over 10m on RP players to at least be equal to most online. I’ll playing a bunch of 86 and 87 overalls now who are much faster than my players. Only way to get better now is to waste money which I refuse to do. I’ve been NMS for a few years now. Im just sick and tired of this company trying to juice us for our money. I wouldn’t mind buying this game at launch at full price if I knew I was getting the real deal. Guess I’ll just use up my 10 hours of access and come back once it’s free on EA play (February or March 2024). Very sad as I’m a true football fan and have to deal with the same … Expand
  19. SinceDa90s
    Aug 20, 2023
    5
    My first game was madden 2003 on ps2. I have been with the franchise for 4 console generations and this will be my last game. The NFL and EA are examples of two giant entities who sold out to push an agenda and indoctrinate the youth. They didn't do that when I was a kid. Goodbye Madden
  20. OnlyOneHere
    Aug 24, 2023
    0
    This game is a large steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers are charging $70 for a roster update. It is the exact same game as the last. All the lazy developers did was slap the number 24 on the cover and called it a day. The AI is incredibly stupid, especially the linebackers. I thought this was supposed to be a professional football game, because I kept yelling at the AI theThis game is a large steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers are charging $70 for a roster update. It is the exact same game as the last. All the lazy developers did was slap the number 24 on the cover and called it a day. The AI is incredibly stupid, especially the linebackers. I thought this was supposed to be a professional football game, because I kept yelling at the AI the same way I did to my former high school teammates for making the most idiotic decisions imaginable. There are too many bugs and glitches. This game crashed multiple times. The gameplay is beyond horrible. The physics are a joke. When I pressed the dance button to celebrate, my player laid on the floor like Margot Robbie did in that stupid Barbie movie.

    The online multiplayer is complete trash. There are too many server and connection issues. The minigames are lazily designed. Those textures in the football field made me want to puke. Where is the freaking detail? The cutscenes are cringeworthy. For goodness sake, why do EA sport games continue to have these slow laggy menus? Enough already. It got even worse with this piece of garbage. These cheapskates at EA keep recycling the same commentary. I don't recommend this game at all, unless you want to support laziness.    … Expand
  21. Brettmaharaj8
    Aug 23, 2023
    2
    Can't even play franchise mode with all the bugs relating to roster editing and draft classes. Another year of broken promises from EA. On the bright side the player models look great and they're a huge improvement, yet this is utterly meaningless if I can't even start a franchise.
  22. Otherside
    Sep 3, 2023
    0
    I CAN NOT believe people still buy this garbage. The true fans of Madden are the most BRAIN DEAD consumers on the planet. Absolute garbage.
  23. Arona89
    Aug 23, 2023
    1
    Laggy.
    Glitchy
    Robotic gameplay. Can't even throw fades in this game. So ,clunky, scripted and robotic gameplay.

    E.A. great business people, can't make games.
  24. Andystovall26
    Aug 22, 2023
    0
    SAME GAME same stuff all over again. Is this engine even made for football? 05 was the last release for me. I don't know why critics are giving good scores but I'm DONE....DONE WITH EA. No one cares about the consumer anymore because you soft brains keep BUYING THIS! STOP!

    GOODBYE EA! GOODBYE PCNFL (Politically correct National Football League)
  25. Cj00345
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    One day, yes one day it will happen where sales for Madden will finally be bad and force the nfl to let other game companies make a decent football sim. It is beyond ridiculous people are paying full price for an annual sports game just to for new rosters.
  26. Breezy712
    Aug 23, 2023
    5
    This game is another lazy attempt of providing the only NFL experience us consumers are allowed to buy. Slow uninspired gameplay full of glitches. User control is still stiff and robotic while being too animation heavy. Graphics not even on the level of 2k basketball games and presentation with announcing interviews and such are not even in the same stratosphere. This game is a glorifiedThis game is another lazy attempt of providing the only NFL experience us consumers are allowed to buy. Slow uninspired gameplay full of glitches. User control is still stiff and robotic while being too animation heavy. Graphics not even on the level of 2k basketball games and presentation with announcing interviews and such are not even in the same stratosphere. This game is a glorified roster update. Please do not buy this game if you value your time and money.… Expand
  27. Michaelhawj
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    It is solid game despite bugs glitches in gameplay and franchise mode. Menu is slow. Commentary is dull. Graphic is great especially players model
  28. MinePlay512
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    While I wish more was added as well as replacing the Frostbite Engine with a better engine, Madden NFL 24 plays up to it's strength with the new improvements that can help the series see a new long term plan ahead.
  29. Colby023
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I love the game best madden in 6 years. Love playing the mini games again, like the way the gameplay feels new and challenging, no longer can you run the same plays over and over and get away with it. If your a office player like my self and want some tough challenging but rewarding game play sliders I recommend looking up sim gaming network. Also I love the mix up of cpu calls on offense.I love the game best madden in 6 years. Love playing the mini games again, like the way the gameplay feels new and challenging, no longer can you run the same plays over and over and get away with it. If your a office player like my self and want some tough challenging but rewarding game play sliders I recommend looking up sim gaming network. Also I love the mix up of cpu calls on offense. Makes it really challenging. Love the game. I'm giving it a 10!… Expand
  30. Mr_ManicMike
    Aug 21, 2023
    0
    Haven't bought a madden in a few years, quickly reminded why. Feels clunky and slow. AI defenders are constantly lost, giving up several yards of separation in man, and standing still in zone. Defenders can't seem to get off blocks in this one. Somehow it got worse than what it was a few years ago.
  31. gngn
    Aug 22, 2023
    0
    Game is again terrible. Believe it or not it is somehow worse than last year. Glitchy disgusting mess with no skill gap. Pay to play to the extreme. Man coverage is buffed because it incentivizes less skilled players to pay up for man coverage corners. Think of how easy football is if you are faster and better at every single corner spot and you win coverage because your ratings areGame is again terrible. Believe it or not it is somehow worse than last year. Glitchy disgusting mess with no skill gap. Pay to play to the extreme. Man coverage is buffed because it incentivizes less skilled players to pay up for man coverage corners. Think of how easy football is if you are faster and better at every single corner spot and you win coverage because your ratings are higher. Its brainless. It isnt football. There is no "real" defense. It is all cover 0 glitching because their o lineman cannot detect players that are user controlled. So its like your opponent is blitzing 6 but they actually only have to blitz 3-4. Animations are a joke. They look awful and arcady. The frostbite engine has GOT TO GO. It is a piece of **** The NFLs brand is suffering. Can we fire roger goodelle maybe? Anything to get this POS game off the market and its right taken away.… Expand
  32. KingNyx
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    I find it impressive how all these video game companies just don't care anymore about their product because they know they're the only one in their field that makes that product. Madden NFL 12 was my first Madden and favorite one of all time, and what we've had since is not the game I used to enjoy. The product has since devolved into a buggy mess and spams you with microtransactions atI find it impressive how all these video game companies just don't care anymore about their product because they know they're the only one in their field that makes that product. Madden NFL 12 was my first Madden and favorite one of all time, and what we've had since is not the game I used to enjoy. The product has since devolved into a buggy mess and spams you with microtransactions at every turn. The gameplay logic is still terrible, forced animations, constant fumbles, etc. This game flopped before it even launched, but EA don't care. Spend your money elsewhere and buy your family a nice Olive Garden dinner instead.… Expand
  33. Princes12
    Aug 21, 2023
    0
    Same game as last year just a updated roster not Worth 70$ *DON'T BUY THIS GAME*
  34. PoetsRobe
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    Until another company makes a football game don’t buy this garbage. The frostbite engine is absolutely atrocious with no sense of physics, just the same pre-programmed goofy animations. This is a recipe for exploiting the game that has nothing to do with football. I won’t even go into how bad EA bombards you with micro transactions cause ya already know. How has there not been a goodUntil another company makes a football game don’t buy this garbage. The frostbite engine is absolutely atrocious with no sense of physics, just the same pre-programmed goofy animations. This is a recipe for exploiting the game that has nothing to do with football. I won’t even go into how bad EA bombards you with micro transactions cause ya already know. How has there not been a good football game since the PS2 era? Cause there’s no competition, it’s a straight up monopoly.… Expand
  35. Jrey78
    Aug 19, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some improvements. But so much work left to do yo make this game worthy of the NFL… Expand
  36. JAKKDARIPER
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    Madden 24 Management should all be fired and EA Sports will lose their license to make NFL games period. This has been a long time coming and thank god EA is trash and finished with their microtransactions and childish antics of making money off a game that is broken every year! Good Riddance !
  37. MaddenplzbGood2
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    Madden should be so ahead of its time yet it is awful again. Dull presentation, no cool unique player introductions, no halftime show, no post game show like nfl2k5. No custom jersey or stadiums just taking the old expansion teams from every year and tweaking the design and calling it new. Mechanics still make zero sense and is glitchy and a mess all around. I could go on and on butMadden should be so ahead of its time yet it is awful again. Dull presentation, no cool unique player introductions, no halftime show, no post game show like nfl2k5. No custom jersey or stadiums just taking the old expansion teams from every year and tweaking the design and calling it new. Mechanics still make zero sense and is glitchy and a mess all around. I could go on and on but what's the point this game flat out sucks… Expand
  38. Buck39213
    Aug 21, 2023
    1
    Tried to get back into madden after putting it down after Madden 16 and I’m disappointed that glitches still run ramped throughout gameplay. Presentation has low effort and overall it’s the same Madden for the past 10 years with slightly better graphics. Sports games are in a terrible place and EA is the source of the problem, Madden 24 is not worth the purchase.
  39. Fkhan10
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Great game, fun fun fun, no better football game any way near to this in the market.
  40. Jasmat
    Aug 19, 2023
    0
    Game is bad PERIOD.Just quit and safe yourself the embarrassment. You don’t know what REAL football is. 19Yrs of crap!!
  41. nhughes
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Way better than last year's version. Always haters but it's a very solid game.
  42. A_coat
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    I don't get the hatred. People know what this game is before they buy it, so the bad reviews are likely from bitter former Madden fans who refuse to buy the game and then give it zeroes and ones every year on here, just because EA still has the exclusive NFL license. I'll concede that aspect is annoying, and I wish there were more competition out there for football simulation, but theseI don't get the hatred. People know what this game is before they buy it, so the bad reviews are likely from bitter former Madden fans who refuse to buy the game and then give it zeroes and ones every year on here, just because EA still has the exclusive NFL license. I'll concede that aspect is annoying, and I wish there were more competition out there for football simulation, but these extreme reviews don't help anyone who likes Madden and is on the fence about buying the new one. So I'll give you an honest 8 of 10 rundown:

    Pros:
    -Updated player animations during and after the play. Tackling, blocking and after the whistle activity is definitely closer to real life
    -Gameplay on PS5 is solid and feels really good to play, and it seems they finally made All-Pro difficulty a challenge again
    -No crashes, visual glitches, or game breaking bugs that I've discovered so far.
    -Franchise mode has updated some of the team relocation options; including adding new cities, and the freedom to choose any team concept for any city, but still lacks true customization and innovation. Overall it's a plus, but one with an asterisk
    -Haptic feedback on the Dualsense controller is second to none, and a truly nice feeling experience
    -Mini games have returned
    -Rosters have been updated (just kidding, that was for the trolls)

    Cons:
    -As described, franchise mode team relocation is still very limited in terms of customization and has you still choosing presets, with a little more freedom than we've had in the last decade. Still this is a big miss, since Maddens from 15 years ago let you choose all your colors, uniform designs, type in your own team name, create your stadiums etc
    -The menu UI is still slow and clunky. I never understood why it was this way, especially now on the SSD of a PS5
    -For many people it may appear to be the same game, especially for those who don't bother playing it, or even care about football to begin with. I think hating EA and automatically writing the game off will definitely help it look the same for some people. It plays really well though
    -Ultimate team is still something they push in the game, and I think that mode has always been crap, and an attempt to pressure someone into mictrotransactions. But being someone who has always ignored Ultimate team, it doesn't bother me that much. Old school Madden players just want Franchise mode
    -Superstar mode is a "new" concept in this year's Madden, taking the place of the incredibly boring Face of the Franchise mode we've had the last few years. Problem with Superstar mode is that it's almost as equally uninteresting, and no matter how you make your created player look, they still speak like a gen-Z kid from the ghetto in cutscenes, without any way of changing your voice or body language. Nice try, but I don't come to Madden for little interactive cutscene movies with response choices while my character says things like "lit" and "fam". If I want to roleplay as a young quarterback, I'd like to do so as a version of myself, not be forced into what EA's singular idea of who an athlete is

    I haven't tried the online multiplayer matchmaking yet, but I'm sure it's the same as last year's which would be a good thing since it was mostly stable and straight-forward. Overall, it's a good game. It's not a perfect 10, but I didn't anticipate that when I paid the $70. That's why these 0 and 1 reviews are clearly from people who didn't pay the $70. They were never going to buy it, but they will certainly still review the game. Funny how that happens.    … Expand
  43. dmdcsm
    Aug 25, 2023
    1
    DON’T BUY IT!!! Same ole garbage. Hit EA in their wallet if you expect change.
  44. svensenk86
    Sep 5, 2023
    8
    I like this years version! It has huge gameplay improvements compared to last year. The AI is so much better now, finally! It calls Audibles before plays, tries to read your defense. With the proper slider sets which can be found online makes this game the best version so far. I just play franchise and sometimes an online game with a buddy. no Ultimate Team. Superstar mode I may try once,I like this years version! It has huge gameplay improvements compared to last year. The AI is so much better now, finally! It calls Audibles before plays, tries to read your defense. With the proper slider sets which can be found online makes this game the best version so far. I just play franchise and sometimes an online game with a buddy. no Ultimate Team. Superstar mode I may try once, but franchise is my main goal. The graphics look stunning! The player faces are really really into detail. On Field all good as well and with the recent patch nice new crowd chants.

    The bad - presentation went a step back. shorter intros before game, less in game data - still old Superbowl presentation -.-

    All in all - great year for football!    … Expand
  45. Patrick26
    Aug 24, 2023
    0
    Another season, another bad game. It's amazing how every year they fail to prove why they deserve the exclusive license and still get it.
    When your physics system, lighting system, match presentation, franchise depth is worse than a mid-2000s game, with less features, you know something is wrong.
  46. Crusse17
    Aug 24, 2023
    0
    Continued the 18 year streak of garbage. Franchise is still trash with no real improvements, gameplay driven by animations and not logic, CPU AI is a joke.
  47. Jkg123
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    Soulless husk of what Madden was in the PS2 days when EA had competition and actually had to put effort into making a good game. Pathetic game for a multi billion dollar company.
  48. Chimpancoon618
    Aug 24, 2023
    1
    Only reason I’m giving it 1 is bc it hasn’t blown up my PS5 yet. Every bad thing you’ve read about it is true. Anyone defending this steaming pile of spunk either work for EA, create Madden content or are mentally disabled.
  49. Sadmadden
    Aug 24, 2023
    0
    Sad man I just want a good football game so bad. I wish we could get a completely redone game with all the old features. Stop releasing every year and take your damn time.
  50. tan_servo
    Aug 24, 2023
    0
    just another broken , non- finished game funded by a multi billion dollar corporation.
  51. Bkelhart32
    Aug 24, 2023
    1
    The only reason this isn’t a 0 is because it’s a football game and i love football. other than that, there are 0 redeemable traits about this game. If I were to take a **** and tell that piece of **** to make a video game im convinced it would make a better game than madden 24. For like 6 years now, these games have consistently sucked. I’ll start with one glaring problem: The QB AccuracyThe only reason this isn’t a 0 is because it’s a football game and i love football. other than that, there are 0 redeemable traits about this game. If I were to take a **** and tell that piece of **** to make a video game im convinced it would make a better game than madden 24. For like 6 years now, these games have consistently sucked. I’ll start with one glaring problem: The QB Accuracy makes no sense. I drafted a QB who has 85+ accuracy for short, mid, and deep but he STILL misses throws for no reason. Jump balls and contested catches don’t exist because receivers just drop it. I’m genuinley convinced you could give a QB 99 accuracy and he still would miss 10 throws a game for no reason. **** this game and **** ea.… Expand
  52. jdubdaman
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    i got this game for free and still feel like i need a refund. VERY DISSATISFIED!! Great Job EA you released a historically bad product again!!
  53. Jratenate
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    This game is complete garbage, buggiest madden I've played in years. The gameplay is marginally improved at best, even though everyone is saying the gameplay is better this year, I hardly noticed a difference, and I'm coming from Madden 22. Even though I didn't even buy last year's game, I immediately could tell it was just the same garbage they put out year after year. They're trying toThis game is complete garbage, buggiest madden I've played in years. The gameplay is marginally improved at best, even though everyone is saying the gameplay is better this year, I hardly noticed a difference, and I'm coming from Madden 22. Even though I didn't even buy last year's game, I immediately could tell it was just the same garbage they put out year after year. They're trying to just add things to the current gameplay model every year, when the fundamentals need an overhaul. Never going to buy this game again.… Expand
  54. opertinicy
    Sep 2, 2023
    3
    Some improvements in-game, but the 'off-field' experience still sucks. EA needs a new team (or the NFL needs to license with another developer).
  55. OneofOne03
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Worst madden game I’ve every played and may be the worst game I’ve ever played the game is not fun …the game play is as worse as it’s ever been …waste of money!
  56. GamesVanDerBeek
    Sep 5, 2023
    8
    Summary, I enjoy this game.
    My biggest issue with the game is still the lack of create-a-team. You could give me a game with a robust CAT feature and that alone would make me rather content. I play mostly offline franchise and Superstar mode. So I'm not a competitive gamer and I don't carry any baggage of those types of players. I don't think yearly releases are conducive for development    Summary, I enjoy this game.
    My biggest issue with the game is still the lack of create-a-team. You could give me a game with a robust CAT feature and that alone would make me rather content. I play mostly offline franchise and Superstar mode. So I'm not a competitive gamer and I don't carry any baggage of those types of players. I don't think yearly releases are conducive for development of any video games.    … Expand
  57. ThinkLiveLife
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Im kinda over blaming EA for not even pretending to try. At this point its on the NFL. They are allowing this awful monopoly to exist at the expense of their fans and they should be held accountable for that.
  58. antjaramillo
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    EA I hope you lose the rights to this license. Your games are trash and you prey on your fan base with your microtransactions. Gamers are not going to continue to support your games.
  59. Weidenwiesel
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    We're at a point where EA doesn't even care to improve and fix the balancing of the online modes anymore because:
    1. Its broken by design to anger you when you inevitably lose most games and thus push you into buying more fking virtual cards until they're nerfed and you have to buy more and more and more and more
    2. They have enough paid influencers under their wing who have no problem    We're at a point where EA doesn't even care to improve and fix the balancing of the online modes anymore because:
    1. Its broken by design to anger you when you inevitably lose most games and thus push you into buying more fking virtual cards until they're nerfed and you have to buy more and more and more and more
    2. They have enough paid influencers under their wing who have no problem selling their souls for a slice of that sweet madden profit
    3. There are enough stupid and rich fanboys who buy into this **** anyways.

    This is a broken series, its broken by design and anyone who still buys this needs professional help    … Expand
  60. BigLo51192
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Tried it after skipping a couple year. This game is an embarrassment to football. How can a game made by 2k in 2005 have better gameplay than a game almost 20 years later. The NFL should feel ashamed to let such a crap company make there games.
  61. COCSMFD
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    The continued existence of Madden and it's yearly decline in quality is only brilliant if you view the game as an allegory for late stage capitalism, industrial monopolization, and the decay of American society. With continued technological advancements you would think we would have great football games, but Madden's existence as the sole NFL Simulation as a result of monopolization via anThe continued existence of Madden and it's yearly decline in quality is only brilliant if you view the game as an allegory for late stage capitalism, industrial monopolization, and the decay of American society. With continued technological advancements you would think we would have great football games, but Madden's existence as the sole NFL Simulation as a result of monopolization via an exclusively deal parallels the decline of American empire. A bloated festering corpse of a game built on legacy code and buggy beyond belief.… Expand
  62. Patriots2
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    I have played every Madden since 16 but also played Madden 08,09,10,11,12 and 13. I even thought back in Madden 10 and 11 where would it be in 10-15 years. We are so behind even that point that the game isn't even fun anymore and the game is pointless to play. The animations are the same, everything is scripted. I played the trial and I stopped playing after 5 minutes because I got boredI have played every Madden since 16 but also played Madden 08,09,10,11,12 and 13. I even thought back in Madden 10 and 11 where would it be in 10-15 years. We are so behind even that point that the game isn't even fun anymore and the game is pointless to play. The animations are the same, everything is scripted. I played the trial and I stopped playing after 5 minutes because I got bored and it feels like I have been playing the same thing since at the very least madden 18. The crazy thing is is that this is supposed to be the make-or-break year, but that has been every year and I'm tired of the incremental improvements. Sometimes I wish they'd just remaster Madden 08 on the PS2 because then at least Madden would be more fun to play but I know they wouldn't do that because it wouldn't make them as much money. The fact that a game from 19 years ago is better than Madden in every single way is unbelievable and inexcusable. MUT has killed Madden in every way you can think of. Previously, there would be historic teams that you would be able to play as but nope now you have to pay for individual players that play the exact same as other players. I am a franchise gamer so until Madden gives up the NFL simulation license or if next year we get every single feature we've had previously in other maddens and more, then I won't bother getting this game or any Madden in the future.… Expand
  63. Banjo_Reviewie
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    Madden 24 is absolutely worthless, they release the same game every year infested with microtransactions.

    Horrible, horrible game.
  64. Graphic-Outrage
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Same game since like Madden 16... Horrible animation based gameplay...braindead ai for every position on the field...players clipping through other players... Scripted sequences giving you a feel of having no control over the game whatsoever...there are no redeeming qualities to this game. This game is nothing like real football. It's garbage and EA puts zero effort into improving thisSame game since like Madden 16... Horrible animation based gameplay...braindead ai for every position on the field...players clipping through other players... Scripted sequences giving you a feel of having no control over the game whatsoever...there are no redeeming qualities to this game. This game is nothing like real football. It's garbage and EA puts zero effort into improving this title , year in year out it's the same exact game but WORSE. **DO NOT BUY*… Expand
  65. Karmazyn87
    Aug 31, 2023
    1
    Get the f….out Ea with this crap - EVERY YEAR IS THAT SAME !!!!!
    PLEASE BRING BACK 2k !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Still playing 2k5 on my ps2 !!!!!!!!! EA + NFL = SUCKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    WE WANT 2K + NFL + ESPN
  66. rileyblog1
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    Absolute garbage. Did not live up to the standards set by Baldur's Gate 3.
  67. Uraharai
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Good
    - Excellent graphics
    - Superstar showdown
    - Animations

    Bad
    -The menu UI need to be fast
  68. s0xfan04
    Aug 30, 2023
    0
    This madden hurt the most and I didn't think that was possible.

    • Franchise mode has 0 improvements (okay you can trade with more slots now) • Rookies look absolutely ridiculous • Still no create a team and somehow relocating has less jersey options now • Still not able to see who's been drafted in fantasy drats • Moving between game modes feels slow and at times unresponsive •    This madden hurt the most and I didn't think that was possible.

    • Franchise mode has 0 improvements (okay you can trade with more slots now)
    • Rookies look absolutely ridiculous
    • Still no create a team and somehow relocating has less jersey options now
    • Still not able to see who's been drafted in fantasy drats
    • Moving between game modes feels slow and at times unresponsive
    • Catch mechanics got worse
    • Defenders have a new "Volley ball" animation which blocks nearly all passes
    • The worst celebration cut scenes...even spiking the ball looks like the ball is deflated
    • Noticing a lot of heads sticking out of the back of the helmet with other glitches
    • Feels like less customizable options in Superstar mode then any other modern sports game
    • When you use backspin on punts it ricochets back 15 yards
    • Physics are terrible but there is this new wwe slam large defenders do on small offensive players.....

    It really just feels like a lesser version than last years    … Expand
  69. YatFromDaBlocc
    Aug 31, 2023
    1
    This maybe the worst madden yet. Animation based. Quarterbacks miss throws with no pressure. The skill gap has been lowered. Madden must do better. This was supposed to be a make or break game.
  70. ballinhard205
    Sep 3, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ITS THE SAME **** GAME JUST WITH ROSTER UPDATES AND **** HALF DONE GAME MODES!!! Don't buy this game until it's 70-80% off or FREE on Xbox Gamepass!!!… Expand
  71. ANDelicacy
    Sep 3, 2023
    0
    Absolute garbage. It’s been the same BS since madden 13, rinse and repeat with no real passion or innovation whatsoever. A pathetic excuse for a football video game and a horribly sad disgrace to the great John Madden. Please give up the license and let us get good football games for the first time in over a decade!
  72. samisback
    Sep 4, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very bad game, the true essence of the NFL experience/tradition & likeness isn’t here. No immersion in the game, replay ability isn’t there because of the franchise mode glitches. Hundreds of features left out that were in older renditions of the game.… Expand
  73. Realest_reviews
    Sep 4, 2023
    0
    I can not believe ppl still by the same old boring BS EVERY YEAR. Ppl who say this is a good game cleary have never played a high quality sport game in there life. Same old glitchy, Lack of creativeness and boring game. My Career is still worse than Nfl 2K5 career mode. If you play Ultimate team you are an idiot. It is a pay to win and I can't believe ppl will acc play that garbage.I can not believe ppl still by the same old boring BS EVERY YEAR. Ppl who say this is a good game cleary have never played a high quality sport game in there life. Same old glitchy, Lack of creativeness and boring game. My Career is still worse than Nfl 2K5 career mode. If you play Ultimate team you are an idiot. It is a pay to win and I can't believe ppl will acc play that garbage. Franchise is ass and boring as always. Madden hasnt been good in over a decade and it's just sad the lack of care EA has for this sorry ass Football game.… Expand
  74. Amunkey
    Sep 4, 2023
    1
    This game is trash!!! Dont waste ur money on this, it has the same glitches if not more than ever before. U can hit someone along with 3 to 4 teammates or ur whole team jump on the ball carrier whether itbe cpu or pvp online and their ball carrier doesnt react and runs away with a td. Stupid given speed boosts out if nowhere for defense to make a pick on beaten routes, oline blocking airThis game is trash!!! Dont waste ur money on this, it has the same glitches if not more than ever before. U can hit someone along with 3 to 4 teammates or ur whole team jump on the ball carrier whether itbe cpu or pvp online and their ball carrier doesnt react and runs away with a td. Stupid given speed boosts out if nowhere for defense to make a pick on beaten routes, oline blocking air and leaving defenders open to kill ur qb, and so much much more. I dont understand how these devs still have a job after years of no improvements. Yay they put refs and female refs in there … Expand
  75. sdeez123
    Sep 4, 2023
    0
    It's the same garbage gameplay every year. I knew the second I started a new franchise league it was going to be the same game again.

    EA markets these huge improvements every year and it's literally just a "new passing tree" addition like it's some brilliant idea that's going to change the game. It's the same tired rookie draft classes. There's no storylines that make the game worth    It's the same garbage gameplay every year. I knew the second I started a new franchise league it was going to be the same game again.

    EA markets these huge improvements every year and it's literally just a "new passing tree" addition like it's some brilliant idea that's going to change the game. It's the same tired rookie draft classes. There's no storylines that make the game worth continuing after a season or two.

    I've been burned by EA too many time and I refuse to pay for play on ultimate team until they can show an improvement in gameplay and franchise.

    Nobody in the gamer community trusts EA as a company anymore. You need to offer a better product and earn our trust back.    … Expand
  76. MrBean1724
    Sep 5, 2023
    0
    It’s another copy and paste game made by EA they need to be sued for even making “simulation” sport games…
  77. NJM0
    Sep 5, 2023
    0
    lazy..trash..boring.
    they fail to make the game great.
    im tired of wasting my money on trash. like why? why not make something you can be proud of? this game lacks so much depth that making the Superbowl and creating a dynasty meaningless. not only that Madden 16 at least had real faces in the draft unlike now where it's these lazily made crap. im not going to waste any more brain space    lazy..trash..boring.
    they fail to make the game great.
    im tired of wasting my money on trash. like why? why not make something you can be proud of? this game lacks so much depth that making the Superbowl and creating a dynasty meaningless. not only that Madden 16 at least had real faces in the draft unlike now where it's these lazily made crap. im not going to waste any more brain space on this game but in a gist. THIS GAME IS DOG **** AND ITS BEEN DOG **** FOR YEARS... LIKE EA FUK U    … Expand
  78. Dandaman723
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    In a year where EA themselves said it was make or break they chose to not even make an attempt at improving their product but instead they treat you like a pay pig desperately trying to get you to spend more money even though they can’t justify the initial $70. You want me to PAY YOU FOR CELEBRATIONS?!?! This game is missing 60+ features that were present in titles 15 years ago. In anIn a year where EA themselves said it was make or break they chose to not even make an attempt at improving their product but instead they treat you like a pay pig desperately trying to get you to spend more money even though they can’t justify the initial $70. You want me to PAY YOU FOR CELEBRATIONS?!?! This game is missing 60+ features that were present in titles 15 years ago. In an effort to match EA’s effort level im going to copy and paste last year’s review, remove hand fulls of words and charge for them.

    Madden 23 is a far cry from where the series used to be. EA continues to copy and *pay $4.99 to complete this sentence* The NFL in the long run would make so much more money giving this license to a company that gives a **** Time and time again *pay 4.99 to complete this sentence* The awful animation based gameplay and buggy presentation leaves much to be desired. *pay 39.99 to continue reading*    … Expand
  79. Jegs03
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    Madden to this day is a buggy filled atrocity, it is barebones in franchise with still little to no customization. It will copy old mafdens and re hash them with “new” modes
    Its sad
    Fix it EA or bring back 2K

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. IGN Adria
    Sep 18, 2023
    70
    Madden NFL 24 is an excellent product of the evolution of American football, which is celebrating its second decade. If you are a fan of this sport and only watched it on television, now is the perfect moment to try your hand at the game.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    Sep 11, 2023
    76
    Madden NFL 24 does provide a pretty good simulation of NFL football when you’re on the field. The animations and AI are improved over last year, and the games are fun and challenging at the higher difficulty levels. I just wish that everything around the on-field action was overhauled. Ultimate Team needs to be revamped, and should look to Madden NFL Mobile for inspiration. The mini-games need to be reworked, if not totally removed. And, please build an interface that’s fast, easy to navigate, and gets you pumped to play some football.
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  3. ComicBook
    Aug 30, 2023
    40
    Madden NFL 24 is an improved on-field product, but everything else leaves a lot to be desired.
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