Madden NFL 19

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"Madden NFL 19" offers significant advancements in gameplay and control, introducing new ways to play while enhancing popular modes such as Madden Ultimate Team and Connected Franchise. This immersive football simulation delivers authentic player movements, improved graphics, and a deeper level of immersion for a one-of-a-kind NFL experience. Get ready to dominate the field like never before.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

Madden NFL 19 offers the most realistic football experience to date, with improved player movement and AI.
The game features deep modes like Franchise and Ultimate Team, providing plenty of content for players.
Graphics and presentation are exceptional, making it visually appealing and immersive.

The game suffers from numerous glitches and technical issues, particularly in online play and franchise mode.
Gameplay can feel clunky and frustrating, with issues like dropped passes and unrealistic defensive interceptions.
Longshot mode is disappointing compared to previous iterations, lacking the engaging choices that made it enjoyable.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The gameplay in Madden NFL 19 has received mixed reviews, with some praising the new mechanics and improved player movement, leading to a more fluid experience. However, many users have noted persistent glitches and technical issues that detract from competitiveness, making it one of the weaker entries in the series despite its visual appeal. Overall, while there are worthwhile improvements, the gameplay still requires significant refinement to reach its full potential.
- “Gameplay has improved!”
- “The gameplay is crisp, and even though it's the only game in town, Madden NFL 19 doesn’t rest on its laurels one bit.”
- “The new player movement system and air collision system lead to far more fluent gameplay and animation while MUT comes in better than ever.”
- “The good news is that this is the most visually appealing Madden made, it looks great, but the bad news is that it is the worst gameplay to date in the Madden series.”
- “Although the patches improved the gameplay, it is still too glitchy to make the games competitive; an example is when a user player is running, then for no reason stops or almost stops near the goal line and the defenders tackle him.”
- “Uncomplimentary menus and peculiar gameplay simulations keep this year's Madden from being something profoundly special.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The story in Madden NFL 19, particularly the Longshot mode, has received mixed reviews; while some praise its engaging narrative and character development, others criticize it for being underwhelming and repetitive. Despite improvements in gameplay, many feel that the story does not significantly enhance the overall experience and falls into familiar tropes. Overall, while Longshot offers a nice narrative detour, it fails to elevate the game beyond its technical flaws and lack of innovation.
- “Madden NFL 19 fumbles the story, but remains an excellent football sim.”
- “Madden Ultimate Team continues to be the standard bearer for fantasy sports in video games, franchise mode continues to evolve, and Longshot closes out a two-year storyline with some stellar storytelling.”
- “The story wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the flaws.”
- “Longshot storyline is ridiculous.”
- “Finally, Longshot: Homecoming continues the story of Colt and Devin, and while it offers a nice little detour, it does not offer a lot more to the experience.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
92%
The game's stability is marred by numerous glitches and network issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, particularly in Franchise mode. While some improvements in gameplay and performance on PC have been noted, the overall impression is that the game suffers from significant bugs that detract from its potential. Users express hope that future updates will address these persistent problems.
- “Real player motion helps improve on-field action.”
- “New animations improve the feel of the passing game.”
- “The PC version runs great on all types of hardware with rock-solid netcode.”
- “Totally remove EA Tiburon from the equation, this game is full of glitches and is a waste of $$.”
- “So many network problems I'm getting losses in games I'm crushing the opponent due to glitches and network problems on EA and PS4 side, hate to lose in such conditions but doesn't seem to be getting any better.”
- “The game constantly glitches out (not just for me but for 2 of my friends as well).”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and visual effects, with many users noting improvements over previous iterations. However, some players feel that the graphics may be contributing to performance issues, affecting the game's smoothness. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, they are accompanied by mixed feelings regarding gameplay mechanics and pacing.
- “Great graphics!”
- “Great graphics, up to date players, tons of fun to play!!”
- “[The most refined Madden so far, second season of Longshot is enjoyable, ultimate team changes are great, excellent visuals].”
- “It happens every year with Madden lately; it's likely the graphics are overloading it and making the game less smooth.”
- “Not much different than previous Maddens, but better graphics.”
- “Pros: graphics; cons: too much animation, to the point you can't effectively call checks on offense and defense. The same button to motion players is used as a timeout, and the same button to rush the passer is used to dive. There are almost 8 modifications to throw and catch the ball (i.e., different button combos). For some reason, they brought the old kicking engine back, which is terrible. Why is it 2019 and I'm pushing X to kick? This list is endless...”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users expressing dissatisfaction over its quality and lack of variety, suggesting that it feels repetitive and limited to a single genre. Many players would appreciate the option to change the music to enhance their experience.
- “The soundtrack is locked into one genre, which can feel limiting.”
- “The only thing that I don't like about this game is the music.”
- “Should be an option to change the music.”
- “Running feels slow, longshot cringy at times, but still feels grindy; the soundtrack is locked into one genre.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the concept of ultimate team but consistently find the experience to be overly grindy, with slow gameplay and repetitive elements detracting from enjoyment.
- “I love the idea of Ultimate Team, but it's always been grindy.”
- “Running feels slow, and the longshot can be cringy at times, but it still feels grindy.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that players feel the game's humor has diminished, suggesting a decline in comedic elements compared to previous iterations.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that while microtransactions are present, they can detract from the overall experience, particularly in certain game modes that feel lacking.
- “Microtransactions can be a problem; some game modes feel underwhelming.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see essential content locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”