Madden NFL 15 Reviews From Around the Web

[Steve_OS]

Quite a few Madden NFL 15 reviews have hit the web this morning and we have rounded them up for you. If you find any others, post them and we will update the list.

• USA Today (3.5/4)
• International Digital Times (9/10)
• US Gamer (3/5)
• CheatCC (4.3/5)
• Game Rant (4/5)
• GoodGameBro (Buy)
• Gamesrader (4/5)
• GameInformer (8/10)
• CanadianOnlineGamers (87/100)
• Arcade Sushi (8/10)
• PCMag (5/5)
• MiddleEasy (9/10)
• FanSided (9/10)

[jayenomics]

I'm excited for this game, especially since NHL dropped the GM Connected mode this year.

[SVCbearcat10]

I'm not trying to be a Madden *****, but I don't think Madden is ever fairly reviewed. Reviews always compare it to past iterations of the game. While I think that should be a component, it needs to be put up against other sports games as well. Plus this game, for whatever reason, brings out such strong emotion that unbiased reviews are hard to come by.

I'm not doubting this won't be the best Madden game in a while. However, when compared to other sports games, you can tell that it isn't at the same level. Physics are typically off, players slide across the field rather than 'true step', etc. However, the review score indicates that it's just as good.

[charter04]

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I know some criticize the sports game reviews from places like IGN or Gameinformer but, the GI review by Matthew Cato was very good. He hit the nail on the head and mostly covered all the things most around here want.

I've been a GI subscriber for years so I'm glad they have a guy reviewing who knows what he's talking about.


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[Gorilla Glass]

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The reviews seem to be in the green.

I love to read site reviews, but there's nothing like personal reviews.

Let's go 12 o'clock!!!!!

[roadman]

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I'm not trying to be a Madden *****, but I don't think Madden is ever fairly reviewed. Reviews always compare it to past iterations of the game. While I think that should be a component, it needs to be put up against other sports games as well. Plus this game, for whatever reason, brings out such strong emotion that unbiased reviews are hard to come by.

I'm not doubting this won't be the best Madden game in a while. However, when compared to other sports games, you can tell that it isn't at the same level. Physics are typically off, players slide across the field rather than 'true step', etc. However, the review score indicates that it's just as good.

That's all up to you, though.

You and I know the legacy issues are still prevalent, but, in the end, it's your choice, not a choice influenced by a stranger on the internet.

[Cowboy008]

Wow it sounds like Madden maybe pretty good this year.

[tss]

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http://arcadesushi.com/madden-nfl-15-review/

[tss]

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http://canadianonlinegamers.com/review/madden-nfl-15-review-the-closest-yet-to-actually-being-on-the-field/

[l8knight1]

I know some criticize the sports game reviews from places like IGN or Gameinformer but, the GI review by Matthew Cato was very good. He hit the nail on the head and mostly covered all the things most around here want.

I've been a GI subscriber for years so I'm glad they have a guy reviewing who knows what he's talking about.


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I will criticize GI in that they attack CFM shortcomings out of the gate without seemingly to have played a down of the game first. I'm in the gameplay first camp. Good game bro's review was incredibly complete top to bottom.

[DBMcGee3]

Hopefully Gamefly doesn't keep me waiting too long for this one, but there's just no way I'll drop $60 without getting plenty of hands-on time with the game. I've had too many years of buying it based on reviews, or just an itch to play a football game, and then 2 weeks later I'm bored with the game and tired of all its broken aspects. I end up going back to Gamestop with my tail between my legs, hoping they'll give me half what I paid for the game.

[Cowboy008]

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In GoodGameBro's review he said something about his kicker losing confidence because of a missed kick when it turned out he didn't miss any. Will they be able to patch that?

[Jakeness23]

The only competition Madden has is other sports games that aren't football, but instead of comparing it to its peers like other games and genres are, they compare it to past iterations. There's no way Madden is that good. If they compared it to NBA 2K or FIFA, no way is it above a 3 or 4.

[SageInfinite]

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Madden always gets good reviews no matter how terrible it is.

[adub88]

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I enjoyed the US Gamer review the most, and it wasn't anywhere near as long as some of these other reviews. I feel she captures how a lot of people might feel like after a few weeks with the game. I think our excitement about it being football season again, and just an overwhelming itch for a football game, cause us to have amnesia. I don't deny this game taken a step forward, but it's just that, a step.

Whether we knew in advance or not, we are in the 2nd year of these next gen consoles, still lacking penalties, player movement unchanged, animation quality still lacking. I don't think people would be as hard on the game if we didn't see other sports titles(FIFA, NHL,NBA2K) doing the very things we ask for every year, and doing them well.

It seems like every year I'm telling myself, maybe next year. I just want to play a football game again and not be bored with it after a week or two.