Madden 18 is the best installment of the series in the last years. Very solid andwith stunning graphics thanks to the Frostbite engine. Great both for the veterans of the genre and for the newcomers.
Madden NFL 182017
Madden NFL 18
2017 EA Sports66Worthwhile
Playtime
LongIt typically takes about 80 hours to finish the game.
Playable on
Game modes
- 2–4 players
- 2–6 players
Details
- Launch
- August 25, 2017
- Developer
- EA Orlando
- Publisher
- EA Sports
- Themes
- Genres
Overview
Madden NFL 18 takes a significant visual leap with the power of the Frostbite engine. See stunning new stadium exteriors surrounded by vast cityscapes and watch the spectacle of NFL gameday come to life in the most photorealistic game to date. Play each matchup to your specifications by selecting from three new Play Styles or play the best real world match ups each week in Play Now Live! With the introduction of even more ways to play, coupled with your favorite modes, Madden Ultimate Team and Franchise, this is Madden like you’ve never seen before.
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Reception
Press82
Players54
GreatMediocre- Metacritic82from 41 reviews
- OpenCritic82from 54 reviews
Madden NFL18's gameplay is a small step forward for the series. It's a good football game, but not a masterpiece
The best Madden videogame ever created.
Most of the Madden 18 experience is exactly what you expect, but the twist is the new exceptional Longshot mode that proves sports can be an avenue for video game storytelling. Turn off false start, offensive holding, and instant replay; raise catching ability through the roof; and stay away from the slimy Ultimate Team mode. Do that and you'll have...
Madden 18 is yet another triumph for the series, and this year's big success story is the game's Longshot narrative. It seems incongruous to be talking about heartfelt, well-acted storytelling in a Madden game, yet it's a perfect fit, hanging some drama off EA's rock-solid mechanics and fantastic visuals.