Philip Watson
CGMagazineMadden 25 (Xbox Series X) Review
Published 8/19/2024
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 8/12/2024
Madden NFL 25
In EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25, discover the next level of FieldSENSE. This includes a re-engineered physics system, updated features across franchise and other modes as well as brand-new commentary and presentation.
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- EA Orlando
- Publisher
- EA Sports
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Critic avg
70
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
55–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 70 across 15 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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90–1001 review · 7%
80–891 review · 7%
70–798 reviews · 53%
Below 705 reviews · 33%
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Cory Wells
Hardcore GamerReview: BOOM Tech Delivers Change in Madden NFL 25
Published 8/16/2024
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80
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Read originalChristian Bognar
PC InvasionMadden NFL 25 review – A step in the right direction
Published 8/16/2024
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Read originalAdam Moreno
GamingTrendEA Sports Madden NFL 25 review — A shoestring tackle
Published 8/16/2024
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Read originalBen Wilson
GamesRadar+Madden 25 review: "A good game, but not a great one" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 8/16/2024
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