EA Sports Madden NFL 25 feels like a missed opportunity that could’ve been a timeless entry in sports gaming history, up there with NBA 2K11 and FIFA 13, had it been released in 2018. Instead, what we have is a slightly enhanced Madden 24, packed with layers of superfluous content that almost distracts from the game itself.
To be fair, I haven’t seriously played a Madden game since 2017, so my perspective on the annual updates might be limited. But after diving into Madden NFL 25 with an early access code from EA Sports, I was struck by how much it captures the essence of what I always wanted from a Madden game. The interface is clean, the soundtrack energizes, the franchise mode has enough depth to keep you engaged, and the gameplay strikes a balance between authenticity and smoothness.
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For someone who’s been away from the series, it’s a breath of fresh air — a showcase of how far the series has come. But if you’ve been following along year after year, Madden 25 feels like more of the same with marginal improvements. Is it worth the $70 price tag? It’s hard to justify when you could instead hunt down a PS2 and NFL 2K5 for a fraction of the cost.
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