I don't think to many people would argue that this looks like the best Madden to date. But not judging it off some poor releases from the past and judging off what the game should be in 2014/2015, Id say the graphics are finally near where they should be, but the animations still have a long way to go I'm afraid. Very stiff and robotic animations. But it's a improvement for sure, and probably worth picking up as long as it's the only NFL game in town.