

While there is at least one extremely odd story beat within the greater tale (there are a few head-scratching roster shuffles, from players to head coaches-you'll know it when you see it), it's a heartfelt one worth a playthrough for the superb job by the actors involved and the fun combination of gameplay and story. Another major positive is the story told by the in-game commentators during Cruise's segments, which are sheer entertainment and miles better than the normal Madden commentators.
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While it's mostly impossible to fail gameplay segments-instead being politely asked to try again-it's not an experience-ruining issue.Īs an aside, it's nice this game mode once again uses Wade's inexperience as a way to treat users to a bit of a Football 101 tutorial, explaining coverages and schemes while showing how to use some of the game's finer mechanics such as blocking assignments up front. A lack of control and getting to participate was a criticism of last year's debut, but it will be tough to have the same complaint this time. This time out, there is a refreshing amount of gameplay sprinkled throughout the three- to four-hour story. These play out in player intros, celebrations and postgame. Seeing as Brown is on the cover and he's all personality, it's great fan service to see the team's lanky slot corner walk and behave a certain way compared to the more reserved attitude of a boundary defender. Player faces aren't all perfect, but the proper proportions, attire and downright swagger of each player shines through. Those players and coaches are as true-to-life as it gets. In-game angles are superb as well, especially between plays, as it offers dynamic close-ups and innovative looks such as a head coach's reaction in the foreground while his guys huddle and walk to the line in the background. When the cameras don't focus on the sidelines between quarters, it makes a point to gloss over the game's impressive true-to-life detail of the stadiums by featuring unique aspects of each locale, such as the torch in Los Angeles. While the back of the package isn't boasting major upgrades in this area, the work put into it is felt all the same-especially down on the field where the action plays out.

This is the best Madden has looked while capturing the feel of a broadcast. These upgrades work nicely alongside recent additions to play in the offensive trenches and the pinpoint passing, which feels even smoother while permitting modified throws to target the back shoulder or connect on lobs or low throws.Īnto Garabet an honor to show off one of the biggest inspirations in the NFL! Good luck this year #Madden19 #AgainstAllOdds

This is by far the smoothest Madden has ever felt and easily offers the most control to users. This is especially the case with other visible improvements to the physics system, ranging from better hit detection and collision results-especially when it comes to the hit stick. It also makes the gameplay more like the real thing. Once mastered, it's all intuitive and produces results. On defense, the new Strafe Burst allows a user to line up a ball-carrier by holding the left trigger, then smashing the right trigger to go in for a hit. Properly timed spins and stiff arms based on the positioning of defenders is similarly rewarding. Slamming the left stick makes a player slam the brakes, punishing overpursuers by sending them tumbling past the ball-carrier. Pulling the right trigger and flicking a stick to the left or right results in an ankle-breaking cut. The additions to Real Player Motion don't dramatically alter the Madden franchise, nor do they have a huge impact on the outcome of each game. Like Brown, Madden NFL 19 is the complete package fans have often sought but have rarely gotten, boasting improvements across the board and topped off with fan service via the honoring of requests for Ultimate Team and the modernization of positions and schemes to match the evolution of the real action on the field.
