Madden NFL 19

 Xbox One
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2.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 104 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 21 out of 104
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 104
  3. Negative: 75 out of 104
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  1. MBMBaM
    Aug 15, 2018
    1
    This is the same game that came out last year, but with more micro transactions. The presentation sucks, everything about this game is ridiculous. They say the player movement is better; it is not. The halftime show is ridiculous, and they leave out all the highlights that should’ve been important. They haven’t learned their lesson from Battlefront 2. And I have to buy the $80 versionThis is the same game that came out last year, but with more micro transactions. The presentation sucks, everything about this game is ridiculous. They say the player movement is better; it is not. The halftime show is ridiculous, and they leave out all the highlights that should’ve been important. They haven’t learned their lesson from Battlefront 2. And I have to buy the $80 version just to create my own team? Let them know with your wallets.… Expand
  2. pigsonthewing
    Aug 16, 2018
    2
    Terrible... absolutely terrible. This game is clearly designed to generate millions in MUT mode through micro-transactions and that's all EA cares about. All other game modes have no polish whatsoever. There is so much wrong with this game, there are plenty of videos that can show you better than I can try to explain with words. Do NOT buy.
  3. davedavidson
    Aug 17, 2018
    4
    IMO, the main mode that matters is Franchise Mode. MUT is a money grab. Longshot is a playable movie. Career mode has no depth.

    If you buy this game for Franchise mode, prepare to be disappointed. I skipped Madden 18 and Madden 19 is a slight improvement over 17. Everything is basically the same. There are improvements in player motions/animations. There are changes in    IMO, the main mode that matters is Franchise Mode. MUT is a money grab. Longshot is a playable movie. Career mode has no depth.

    If you buy this game for Franchise mode, prepare to be disappointed. I skipped Madden 18 and Madden 19 is a slight improvement over 17. Everything is basically the same. There are improvements in player motions/animations. There are changes in schemes/archetypes. And you can create draft classes. But overall franchise mode lacks so much depth when compared to NBA 2k. Trading could be more realistic. Stats could be more advanced. Why has Madden never tracked past team history when looking at player cards? You never know where players played in the past. No record of past super bowl champions? Not ability to customize current team jerseys logos ect..? All of this kind of stuff can be done in 2k MyLeague/MyGM. Madden franchise mode needs to get to this level. Otherwise it is some new rosters/animations (which is a given). And maybe a small gimmick feature like creating a draft class.

    Some other things that suck. The soundtrack is by far the worst in all of Madden. Not everyone likes hip hop. There needs to be variety. Why does my QB always fumble? This was the same issue in 17. What is the point of negotiating contracts if players won't budge from the original recommended numbers? Might as well just auto sign players. Why can't we auto scout? This gets tedious.    … Expand
  4. Lilahkiz
    Aug 16, 2018
    0
    Don't pay attention to those PAID reviewers this game is trash.

    Bad animation Cheesy story mode Pathetic catches Screentearing (IN 2018!!!!) Microtransactions for a $60 game no surprise from EA EA Ultimate team is worth $800 million? lol Ugly textures Lazy Highlights Characters having the same face in character creations (Im dead serious) Pathetic presentation starting games.    Don't pay attention to those PAID reviewers this game is trash.

    Bad animation
    Cheesy story mode
    Pathetic catches
    Screentearing (IN 2018!!!!)
    Microtransactions for a $60 game no surprise from EA
    EA Ultimate team is worth $800 million? lol
    Ugly textures
    Lazy Highlights
    Characters having the same face in character creations (Im dead serious)
    Pathetic presentation starting games.
    EA's Executives stole 46 million from people and went on retirement.
    Halftime report doesn't show you the best moments you had.
    Our favorite gaming journalists sucking EA's balls again suckering everyone to buy this piece of trash.
    Every year sports games are getting worse and worse since 2013 or heck back in 2006 but it got better since then but in 8th gen consoles plz don't buy sports games from EA.    … Expand
  5. Trevorjrt6
    Sep 22, 2018
    2
    This game is clearly a step back. Worse preforming animations, who cares if it looks better, if it ruins the gameplay? Franchise mode has nice additions in player progression and positioning, but otherwise is a copy and paste from last year. Same relocation locations and teams, the is my biggest grip. How the hell can they have the same teams every single year!!! There must be like 10This game is clearly a step back. Worse preforming animations, who cares if it looks better, if it ruins the gameplay? Franchise mode has nice additions in player progression and positioning, but otherwise is a copy and paste from last year. Same relocation locations and teams, the is my biggest grip. How the hell can they have the same teams every single year!!! There must be like 10 people total that make this game because they literally use the exact same layout for everything and just slightly alter the graphic interface. It really should be criminal that we pay $60 for 20% new 80% what we bought last year. Do not buy this, hopefully horrible sales will lead to changes.… Expand
  6. adam99x
    Aug 26, 2018
    1
    I cannot recommend this game. Tiburon always seem to take 1 step forward, 10 steps backwards with their Madden title. I think they forgot, or if they ever really knew, that this is a video game and it's the ONLY NFL licensed on the market...with the way this are creating this franchise, you would think they would have the game down after 20 years of making these games. Sadly, they haveI cannot recommend this game. Tiburon always seem to take 1 step forward, 10 steps backwards with their Madden title. I think they forgot, or if they ever really knew, that this is a video game and it's the ONLY NFL licensed on the market...with the way this are creating this franchise, you would think they would have the game down after 20 years of making these games. Sadly, they have lost their way and need to be replaced by a different developer. Remember, Visual Concepts (makers of the 2K franchise) developed Madden for 2-3 years...they fired them because they went a different direction than what EA wanted. Look what happened... 2K damn near took the market with NFL 2K5. Tiburon needs competition because honestly, they are the worst developer in the business right now. With all that money and resources to back them up, they sure know how throw it all away. If they would use 10% of their brain power to create a REAL simulated football game (see Turn 10 for Forza... I know, different style...bare with me here)...when you program to create something that you're passionate about...you will create something amazing. Tiburon has NEVER created anything amazing in the 20 years of Madden. I guess they came close in 2004...but since then, they take features out, put new features in...act like new features are in even though they were in previous titles...

    See ya later Tiburon. Unless you guys actually step up to the plate and DELIVER on a simulated football experience and don't pay reviewers to give you good grades, I won't be back.    … Expand
  7. countyourmacros
    Sep 20, 2018
    0
    I have bought every single Madden since 2003, and I say it every year, but this time it is at an all time low.

    Madden 08 and 09 were bad, Madden 25 was mediocre at best, and every Madden since 25 has been worse, but THIS absolute scam of a game his such a sharp decline that I didn't even know existed. Not only am I blown away that they were able to make this so awful, but I am blown    I have bought every single Madden since 2003, and I say it every year, but this time it is at an all time low.

    Madden 08 and 09 were bad, Madden 25 was mediocre at best, and every Madden since 25 has been worse, but THIS absolute scam of a game his such a sharp decline that I didn't even know existed.

    Not only am I blown away that they were able to make this so awful, but I am blown away it's even possible to make a product this terrible.

    From terrible wonky user controls, broken WRs with 97+ speed, useless defenders, completely broken coaching mechanics (e.g., aggressive tackling, blocking, strip ball, catching which are all useless), terrible run blocking, useless sidelines... I could write a 10 page essay on why this game is so terrible broken. This franchise has been dying for years, but it is now officially dead.    … Expand
  8. ParagonMitchell
    Aug 15, 2018
    2
    I've loved all types of sports games. Madden 19 is no different from previous Maddens, other than graphics and micro-transactions. I try my best to give every game a fair shake. Sure the core game play is fun but the Ultimate Team mode is Pay to win no doubt. It's lack luster when it comes to new content. There's nothing new or exciting when it comes to this game. You might as well playI've loved all types of sports games. Madden 19 is no different from previous Maddens, other than graphics and micro-transactions. I try my best to give every game a fair shake. Sure the core game play is fun but the Ultimate Team mode is Pay to win no doubt. It's lack luster when it comes to new content. There's nothing new or exciting when it comes to this game. You might as well play Madden NFL 18 or 17 or 16. This game is a copy and paste, don't waste your money on buying a game you already bought just given a new skin and a new name.… Expand
  9. AlphaAlDente
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    Madden '19, More like maddening... Nothing substantial has changed in this series for years. Correction: the grass usually gets greener. But outside of that, absolutely nothing, They seems to only be interested in fine tuning the MUT section of the game, I have repeatedly tried to enjoy that game mode but it has always failed to keep me enticed. Some people really enjoy it and that isMadden '19, More like maddening... Nothing substantial has changed in this series for years. Correction: the grass usually gets greener. But outside of that, absolutely nothing, They seems to only be interested in fine tuning the MUT section of the game, I have repeatedly tried to enjoy that game mode but it has always failed to keep me enticed. Some people really enjoy it and that is fine, they (the community) spend 800 million dollars in micro-transactions a year in that mode. So I can not blame the most money hungry video game creators in the world for cashing in. A lot of Madden 19's disappointments- I feel- are a reflection of the least passionate community in gaming. And secondly, the lack of competition EA has in the NFL series. No need for innovation if there is no competition. I will not buy a madden game again. Which makes me incredibly sad as I grew up on it. #StopBuyingMadden #BringBack2k… Expand
  10. italo151
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Again, Madden, who's number one focus is MUT. They remove systems then add them in years later and call them new. As long as we gamers continue to support it it will never change! Let us make a real change.
  11. mattmckee92
    Aug 16, 2018
    0
    At this point, Madden should just be free. You're basically paying for roster updates and that is it. No new improvements and most the money Madden makes is in MUT. Not worth the money imo.
  12. kendog31
    Aug 19, 2018
    1
    Garbage. Unbelievable how buggy this game is...players morphing everywhere and it is not fun at all. I am not buying it...gave it 10 hrs on EA access hoping i would like it...nope. There are no improvements, EA i am done.
  13. omengod
    Aug 24, 2018
    1
    Do not buy this game! Too many glitches and the franchise mode is bare bones!
  14. theWhiteNight
    Oct 2, 2018
    0
    Complete and utter trash! These "devs" can't do anything right! Why are they still allowed to produce this "game"? It's become all about how much money they can make off of microtransactions in Ultimate Team. I should've learned after the abomination that was Madden 18. It seems they're more content with updating the way players look and adding more celebrations (who the F cares aboutComplete and utter trash! These "devs" can't do anything right! Why are they still allowed to produce this "game"? It's become all about how much money they can make off of microtransactions in Ultimate Team. I should've learned after the abomination that was Madden 18. It seems they're more content with updating the way players look and adding more celebrations (who the F cares about celebrations anyway? Out of ideas idiots?) than actually fixing the broken gameplay.

    I refuse to purchase another NFL game until the NFL realizes they need a new company developing them!    … Expand
  15. TheNyifan
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    There is seriously no reason to buy this game, what's new? It's looks nicer. I can't even remember what's new about this, no joke. I gave it a 1 because it kind of works but not really with all the animation glitches. BUT YOU AND I ARE SUPPOSED TO PAY 100 DOLLARS FOR A ROSTER UPDATE AND A DECENT ROSTER WHICH MAY BE 3 TIMES AS MUCH BECAUSE LOOTBOXES. EA IS EVIL, DO NOT BUY THIS ROSTERThere is seriously no reason to buy this game, what's new? It's looks nicer. I can't even remember what's new about this, no joke. I gave it a 1 because it kind of works but not really with all the animation glitches. BUT YOU AND I ARE SUPPOSED TO PAY 100 DOLLARS FOR A ROSTER UPDATE AND A DECENT ROSTER WHICH MAY BE 3 TIMES AS MUCH BECAUSE LOOTBOXES. EA IS EVIL, DO NOT BUY THIS ROSTER UPDATE OR ANY OTHER EA SPORTS GAMES AT ALL. Hopefully 2k will make football games again with both the aaf being an alt to the nfl, or just go with the XFL, which 2k already has a partnership with WWE, but for now it's just more damn waiting.… Expand
  16. NeedleBanger
    Dec 27, 2018
    0
    Cant play online whatsoever thanks to EA Origin, which is forcing me to enter an unknown password for a random email account that ive never seen before I can access anything online.
    WHY DO I NEED AN EXTRA PASSWORD TO GET ONLINE WHEN i'M ALREADY USING XBOX LIVE?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Ive spent 6 hours over 2 days talking to EA "help" reps, nothing works. Long story short they sold me a product    Cant play online whatsoever thanks to EA Origin, which is forcing me to enter an unknown password for a random email account that ive never seen before I can access anything online.
    WHY DO I NEED AN EXTRA PASSWORD TO GET ONLINE WHEN i'M ALREADY USING XBOX LIVE?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Ive spent 6 hours over 2 days talking to EA "help" reps, nothing works. Long story short they sold me a product that doesn't work and now I can't return it to the store because it's been opened, they robbed me.

    BOYCOTT EA TRASH!!!!!!!    … Expand
  17. anarin
    Oct 23, 2018
    4
    This years game is by far the most broken game in years. This is what happens when you let a company corner the market on a product. I give it a 10/10 at being buggy and glitchy. Franchise mode was supposed to offer a fresh experience and it has done nothing but hold back progress.

    If madden 20 is this way, i'll just pass on spending money.
  18. ToshiroUchiha
    Oct 18, 2018
    3
    I'm going to be honest about Madden 19 the game isn't a huge step up O-linemen still miss huge blocks that can cost you games. Receivers can glitched on to each other if they run into each other tip ball interceptions are so crazy I played a game literally was about to win until my DB tips a ball up and this dude other WR catches it and takes it home?? it feels like they game wants you toI'm going to be honest about Madden 19 the game isn't a huge step up O-linemen still miss huge blocks that can cost you games. Receivers can glitched on to each other if they run into each other tip ball interceptions are so crazy I played a game literally was about to win until my DB tips a ball up and this dude other WR catches it and takes it home?? it feels like they game wants you to rage and be mad? I'm going to start with CFM since that mode the reason i buy the game basically all these years. Player regressing to CFM fans its not fixed as they say Richie 1st year a 85 drops to a 78? what Olinemen falls off a cliff that badly? The new progression system a damn joke if i've seen one it doesn't make since you get a rookie who has low accell and theirs no way to work with that? but to pray to the gods EA gives you a point or 2 into it to make him better? Another huge problem that still around are O-linemen being garbage unless your running with a all 95+ O-line event then their a bit shaky your gonna have blocks blown up badly i mean instashedds happening. CFM also has the always stupid award problems i have Josh Allen top 5 in best QB but hes not up for OROY? makes no sense play actions legit either get blown up badly or you get a lucky quick pass out no in-between drafting is forever garbage its a crap shoot at time ive legit have had the AI tell me this dudes a 1st round projected after fully scouting him and hes a 72 overall bum? or you like i state you draft a speedster WR and his agility garbage why isnt my scout telling me this? its hard to play a game with WRs that dont have atleast 87+ speed unless your purchase the always amazing youtube Ebooks that EA should be trying to stop cause its so annoyingly broken and their giving players a blueprint to use cheese in your game. Cause after a few years every team has 94+ speed Corner thats basically so godly that he can make any corner not named Ramsey or White worthless. now to CFM Offline im just say the sims stupidly unrealisitc something 2k has thats amazing it teams knowing where they are for example you can send a pick package to a team like Kings for lets say Willie Caulie or Zbo and kings will accept cause they know their bad and they need picks to get better Madden sadly doesnt follow that logic you have teams holding on to vets with expiring deals like their life depends on it or even just to let them hit free agency and OMFG Free Agency is so **** stupid I cant tell you how many times Ive seen Jalen Ramsey, Carson Wentz, Khalil Mack, and etc on free agency? can someone name the last damn time someone that top 10 in their position hit free agency like that? cause i cant think of one Kirk Cousin was a huge free agent and hes not even sniff Wentz Jock strap the CFM needs to be fixed and be more realistic i dont like seeing stars hit free agency with no warning at all i want a challenge when i build my team. MUT is basically the same pay to win formula you might watch some BS youtube channel that tries to convince you of others but their lying through their teeth EA needs to shut down on Ebooks hugely cause it makes Online modes unplayable unless your in a good CFM that they shut it down MUT might flash you some stuff every here and their but to be honest the awards rarely ever fit the grind 162 solo challenges for a Wentz and some elites problem is this can take days and thats if you grind the thing straight through non-stop its like MyCareer but worst cause least MyCareer offers to skip the BS and just say buy VC while MUT has where you cant buy MUT Coins you have to "buy packs" which is basically a scheme that instead of just giving you what you want they rather you keep trying to get it until you either get lucky or made enough off of selling the cards you pull this game mode also suffers from speedsters being godly Tyreek Hill is a god in this since in MUT theirs not many fast DBs yet. MUT Squad is a cute attempt but its not fun to get cheek blasted cause a DB its is clamping me up better god level. solo battles are also not fun as everyone ik just legit spam PA Crossers to win the games cause the AI to broken do run anything else not going to dive into Head2Head cause its basically stupid garbage with glitches as a dude gets the ball and just enter half time with the lead glitches his internet and the game will give him the FW at time? but Longshot is a cheek storyline that feels like a teenage kid wrote if anyone tells you something different their lying give me an hour and a PC i can write a storyline better then longshots its a stupid cheeks storyline that makes me question why is EA paying this dumbass to write this script you can rip 2k for Mycareers being cringy but thinking of a new storyline every years hard this is EA 2nd year and both years the storyline idiotic and just plan and simple the same as most oh black dude coming up with no daddy come on how original want my opinion on this unless your a die hard football fan skip i… Expand
  19. Ehawk88
    Nov 5, 2018
    3
    Worst Madden since Madden 94. Take your money and give it to someone you are passing in the street it will provide better entertainment and be far more enjoyable for you. They have failed to fix the bugs from the past 2 or 3 versions. Tech support is worthless, they direct you to boards that are monitored but questions are responded to in a timely matter (if at all).
  20. jin44jim
    Oct 22, 2019
    0
    Worst football game I have ever played in my life last Madden game I will ever buy. The AI is too much. The AI is so messed up and one sided. The AI is harder then an actual player.
  21. JeffW
    Aug 7, 2019
    0
    The game sucks balls! There are 4 game modes and most of them aren’t fun. The play now is only fun with friends at your house. Franchise is bland and very repetitive. Long shot, the story mode, is the most boring **** I’ve ever played. And ultimate team is pay to come win and is filled with spammers. The CPU on your team is retarded. It seems like they don’t know what to do. As if theThe game sucks balls! There are 4 game modes and most of them aren’t fun. The play now is only fun with friends at your house. Franchise is bland and very repetitive. Long shot, the story mode, is the most boring **** I’ve ever played. And ultimate team is pay to come win and is filled with spammers. The CPU on your team is retarded. It seems like they don’t know what to do. As if the developers never fix anything from the previous game. The only thing they fixed from Madden 18 is the graphics. And they barely look better. 0/10 not worth $60.… Expand
  22. Senorbozz
    Aug 28, 2019
    0
    Garbage Simulator 19 is great if you love garbage! Oh, sorry they named it Madden 19 - easy to mistake when the game is complete garbage. Literally no changes from year to year, EA just rakes in the money without investing ANY time or effort into the game. Warping defenses, horrible AI, and just crap mechanics make it actually anti-fun to play this at all. You will leave frustrated.
  23. IronFlash
    Sep 17, 2019
    1
    Same crap just with a new cover every year they do this I don't know when people will finally just give up on this franchise
  24. McCloud88
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the most realistic football game ever made & it gets better year after year. i love how this whole game is animation based w/barely any user control at all. I mean why change the game when its soo good! maybe thats why nothing has changed since madden 15! because there is no need to improve an already amazing game!… Expand
  25. DreadTapestry71
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This game is horrible. Littered with bugs, no fun features that were in previous maddens and it’s just garbage
  26. NonAtmospheric
    Aug 22, 2021
    0
    Easily one of the worst Madden game of all time and in serious contention to be the worst. You'd have to legit pay me to get me to reinstall it on any system whether it be XB1/PC/PS4/PS5 doesn't matter one bit. Even when Andrew Luck is in his last official NFL year playing active football (you get absolutely no f*cking pass for your braindead monopolyon the market) , you have theEasily one of the worst Madden game of all time and in serious contention to be the worst. You'd have to legit pay me to get me to reinstall it on any system whether it be XB1/PC/PS4/PS5 doesn't matter one bit. Even when Andrew Luck is in his last official NFL year playing active football (you get absolutely no f*cking pass for your braindead monopolyon the market) , you have the introduction of the pacing head coach which pissrs me off so much to the point of PTSD levels. I genuinely have to go back when a game was so bad that I needed my Madden 22 review to be public by reviewing even more awful trash EA football games that failed miserably in the realistic graphic department when there's still no real cyberfaces in 75% of the league and the gameplay is dogwater.… Expand
  27. Jhagman
    Aug 16, 2023
    0
    This game is the worst garbage I have ever played. It is painful and the defense in this game is straight up broken... There is no offense in this game, even if you try super hard.

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81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 21, 2018
    80
    EA's touchdown sim gets plenty right, and leaves behind some fallow seasons. [Nov 2018, p.83]
  2. TheXboxHub
    Sep 4, 2018
    80
    Madden NFL 19 isn’t exactly breaking new ground when it comes to EA’s football franchise, but it is a step in the right direction. The additions to Franchise and Ultimate Team modes provide a more complete experience that appeals to more players, and versus play is more seamless this year.
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  3. New Game Network
    Sep 4, 2018
    61
    If you're an absolute die-hard, I guess you’ve already picked up Madden NFL 19, but otherwise I'd warn you to hold off and continue playing last year's version. There's nothing special about this year's edition, and with all of the technical issues, it's a major bummer.
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