"Madden NFL 18 makes a legitimate case for the title of best sports game of this generation and arguably of all-time."
-Steven Petite, Digital Trends
-Steven Petite, Digital Trends
Here is the link to the review: https://www.digitaltrends.com/game-r...nfl-18-review/
Some tidbits:
Annual sports franchises have to walk the tricky line of making incremental improvements to update a static game whose rules rarely change. Change nothing, and the game feels like a glorified patch. Change too much, and you risk alienating fans who came to play their favorite game. With a wealth of engaging gameplay, Madden NFL 18 strikes this balance, and makes a legitimate case for the title of best sports game of this generation — and arguably all-time.
Even with the addition of Longshot, the core Madden experience has been overhauled to bring the series ever so close to NFL realism. The switch to EA’s Frostbite engine — primarily used for action games such as Battlefield Hardline, Mass Effect: Andromeda, and Star Wars Battlefront II — brings welcome presentational and technical changes to the field. As great as Madden has been in recent years, new, detailed animations bring players to life in ways that make the game look and feel more like the games we watch on Sundays.
Madden 18’s gameplay enhancements are consummately impressive, but the two game modes that will likely occupy most of your time — Ultimate Team and Franchise mode — don’t turn the wheel much.
Overall, franchise mode is a polished, deep experience, but it hasn’t received any major updates in a few years. That said, the gameplay changes do make playing with a created player more rewarding than ever before.
Even without any changes to Franchise mode, Madden NFL 18 is the best entry in the series to date. Realistic visuals, overhauled mechanics, and Longshot mode create a more authentic NFL football experience.
Is there a better alternative?
No, the Madden franchise is the only licensed football sim on the market, and Madden NFL 18 is in a class all its own.
How long will it last?
There’s enough here to interest you until next year’s installment. The story mode lasts 3-4 hours but replaying it multiple times is encouraged. Franchise mode and Ultimate Team offer deeply rewarding experiences with near-infinite replay value. Plus, you can play online against friends or other fans throughout football season.
Should you buy it?
Yes, if you even have a passing interest in football — or video game narratives — Madden NFL 18 is a must-buy.
Is there a better alternative?
No, the Madden franchise is the only licensed football sim on the market, and Madden NFL 18 is in a class all its own.
How long will it last?
There’s enough here to interest you until next year’s installment. The story mode lasts 3-4 hours but replaying it multiple times is encouraged. Franchise mode and Ultimate Team offer deeply rewarding experiences with near-infinite replay value. Plus, you can play online against friends or other fans throughout football season.
Should you buy it?
Yes, if you even have a passing interest in football — or video game narratives — Madden NFL 18 is a must-buy.
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