First i dont even want to give them 1 star. Bestbuy promised me if i bought madden as a preorder id get it by release day and i would get a digital $10 gift card. No I couldn’t use the card for this game. So i bought it with the promise id have it by release day. As you all know i didnt get it release day so i had to go buy another copy on release day and when i returned this one guess what????? Instead of them giving me the 75 i paid with taxes they only returned me 65 dollars as they said i have already had the 10 gift card. Well gues what my credit card showed i paid 75 on my reciept. Thats not fair because as we know you can only use gift card for Best Buy but my 10 i spent on my credit i could use to buy what ever i choose. I asked for the manager and told him they want to penalize me for returning but no penalize for them not giving me the game on release day as they promised he looked at me and said oh well but still demanded he’s only giving me 65 not the 75 i paid. Bestbuy your a super joke. Oh his name was Michael he said he’s the only bestbuy in Selma Tx at the Best Buy there if anyone cares to understand my legal gripe. If all see bestbuy is a scam and stop shopping with them they’ll close like the old circuit city did. They think they’re untouchable and it showed the sway i was treated. They’re so wrong. And they do this because higher up im sure wont respond back to me and giver me my 10 dollars the way I retuned an upopoened game in the 14 day period.

The Madden series has had an identity crisis for the better part of a decade. This is the only option for NFL sim gaming but doesn’t quite feel like a simulation but rather a hybrid sim/arcade product. This is the first year in a long time that I can honestly say that they have made some definitive strides in the right direction. The game feels different. Players that should dominate, do so and players that are mediocre get burned. The qb mechanics look and feel nice and the running with the ball controls feel tight and responsive. The new boom tech physics engine is a welcome addition that seems to create a nice variety of outcomes at the end of each play. Everything seems more fluid and smoother than it has in a long time. Althought the game is far from perfection, I applaud the efforts being made to get the series back on track. The fun factor is back and being able to break off huge runs and deep passing TD’s feels so rewarding.

As a long-time fan of football and video games, Madden NFL has consistently delivered an immersive experience that captures the thrill of the sport. The latest installment is no exception, offering a perfect blend of realism, strategy, and fun.

One of the standout features of this year's game is the enhanced graphics and animations. The players look more lifelike than ever, with fluid movements that mirror their real-life counterparts. The attention to detail in the stadiums and crowd dynamics truly elevates the gaming experience, making every match feel like a high-stakes NFL showdown.

Pre-ordered from Best Buy and they shipped on time and without any issues. My rating of 3 stars based on game alone. I haven’t purchased Madden since Madden 22. There have been some changes with Franchise mode, graphics, kicking buttons, and passing. I throw a lot more interceptions lol. Overall not anything major updated. Game has glitches rarely, and crowd still is very underwhelming in detail. I wanted an updated roster, and haven’t been disappointed. Not a needed purchase unless you want the new roster…you know what you’re getting.