Madden NFL 24

 PlayStation 5
User Score
1.6

Overwhelming dislike- based on 102 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 102
  3. Negative: 87 out of 102
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  1. nhughes
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Way better than last year's version. Always haters but it's a very solid game.
  2. Uraharai
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Good
    - Excellent graphics
    - Superstar showdown
    - Animations

    Bad
    -The menu UI need to be fast
  3. Fkhan10
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Great game, fun fun fun, no better football game any way near to this in the market.
  4. 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
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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).
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. dmdcsm
    Aug 25, 2023
    1
    DON’T BUY IT!!! Same ole garbage. Hit EA in their wallet if you expect change.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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65

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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