![]() That said, the amount of detail that went into certain players looks awesome to the point where many other players end up looking plain by comparison. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as a huge graphical leap should not have been expected in an annual franchise even with the move to Frostbite. ![]() The action on the field, however, looks a bit more of the same. Some of the shots from outside the stadium as the game begins, or fireworks going off as the home team scores are just really cool to see and add even more depth to the overall presentation anchored by the fantastic commentary of Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis, who return for their second year in the booth. Stadiums and architecture are the biggest benefactors to the move to Frostbite though, as they’re displayed with the best detail and accuracy ever seen in the series. From sloshing around in the rain to creating footprints in the snow, it all looks about as legit as you can get. It really helps with the daylight and even the visual aspects of the weather system as well. The lighting system, for example, shows a massive improvement from previous entries that further adds to the pleasing aesthetic quality of the game. It’s brought an overall improvement that is obvious in some places, but not so much in others. With its inclusion in the FIFA series last year, it was only a matter of time before Madden got the same treatment. One of the most-advertised changes this year is the use of the Frostbite Engine, created in-house by famed EA developer DICE. Whether it’s at the high school, collegiate or professional level, excitement for the sport hits a fever pitch when the NFL preseason gets going and it’s supplemented every year with a new Madden NFL title. ![]() As the leaves begin to change color and chillier weather becomes prominent in some places, so too begins another year of American football. The near-end of summer is certainly one of the best times of the year. Platforms: PS4 (version reviewed), Xbox One This year’s installment brings in new tricks, but is it worthwhile? By Michael Owens 6 years ago Since 1988, the Madden series has been the premiere (and now only) NFL video game. ![]()
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