Madden NFL 24

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1.6

Overwhelming dislike- based on 102 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 11 out of 102
  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.

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    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.
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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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