Matthew D. Sarrel
PCMagMadden NFL 16 (for PlayStation 4) Review & Rating
Published 9/3/2015
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PS4 / XONE - 8/25/2015
Madden NFL 16
Madden NFL 16 delivers all-new controls that allow you to dominate in the battle for air supremacy. New QB mechanics including body-relative throws, plus touch and roll out passes provide you with unprecedented depth and control while under center. Combined with a new risk/reward catch and pass-defend system, get ready for the biggest WOW moments in franchise history.
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- EA Orlando
- Publisher
- EA Sports
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Critic avg
84
30 scored reviews
Total coverage
30
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 84 across 30 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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30 included scored reviews
90–1008 reviews · 27%
80–8919 reviews · 63%
70–791 review · 3%
Below 702 reviews · 7%
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James Wright (Impulsegamer)
ImpulsegamerImpulsegamer Madden NFL 16 Review
Published 9/2/2015
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88
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalDominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisTheSixthAxis Madden NFL 16 Review
Published 9/2/2015
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony Taormina
Game RantGame Rant Madden NFL 16 Review
Published 8/31/2015
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJay Malone
GamingTrendGamingTrend Madden NFL 16 Review
Published 8/31/2015
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalLee Abrahams
Xbox AchievementsXbox Achievements Madden NFL 16 Review
Published 8/30/2015
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85
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDZTGD Madden NFL 16 Review
Published 8/28/2015
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85
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalTimothy Nunes
PlayStation UniversePlayStation Universe Madden NFL 16 Review
Published 8/28/2015
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Hannley
Hardcore GamerHardcore Gamer Madden NFL 16 Review
Published 8/25/2015
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps Madden NFL 16 Review
Published 8/25/2015
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