Madden games will always have a special place in my adolescence. I remember getting my first Madden title with Madden NFL 07, playing as Shaun Alexander with the introduction of the now ubiquitous “highlight stick.” Those were the days, but we’ve undoubtedly come a long way over the 11-year difference between that and the upcoming Madden NFL 18.
But it’s seeming more and more…
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Still a fun, compulsively playable core
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Play Live Now will be a must-have companion for Football Season
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Possibility for deep engagement from dedicated players
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Positive additions are few and far between
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Longshot Story mode falls flat
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Graphics look decidedly last-generation
