Madden NFL is one of the most successful franchises released at the
end of every summer just before the NFL has it’s opening kickoff of the
season. Each and every year it gets us pumped for the upcoming year in
the NFL and its players. Madden NFL 16 is no different this year as it
comes back more fierce and intense than previous releases. The annual
franchise debuted back in 1990 and more than twenty five years later it
still gets fans energized and kicks in revenue for EA Sports and the
NFL.
Madden NFL 16 this year continues its momentum with the all new mode
of fantasy-draft style game play and the upgraded mechanics at important
positions on the field. Most importantly though we see the return of
all of our favorite modes so nothing of importance has been omitted from
Madden NFL 16.
We get right into Madden NFL 16 as we are brought onto the field for
Super Bowl 50, where we see the matchup between the Arizona Cardinals
and the Pittsburgh Steelers. This year during the opening game match up,
we get incredible close up cut scenes and voice acting by the
Quarterback of the Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger and the Head Coach Mike
Tomlin. As you play through the match up, the Madden system guides you
to what you should be doing to win the Super Bowl with the Steelers and
once you win and celebrate you are then taken into the main training
section of Madden.
Its highly recommend to go through a bit of the training to
familiarize yourself with the new mechanics of the game as you are now
able to pass the ball high or low and then as your receiver you will
attempt to make a catch on that pass from your QB. This new addition
open the gates for some pretty amazing catches and plays and it
coincides with the cover athlete from the New York Giants, Odell Beckham
Jr. who made a spectacular catch last season for the touchdown.
Last year’s Madden game had the defensive mechanics getting a lot of
attention and this year we see EA Sports updating both sides of the
field with offense getting more focus in Madden NFL 16. Along with the
spectacular catch improvements the quarterback mechanics were also
updated and they now have some new tools to their disposal. The new
tools helps a QB and the gamer with passing. In the past you could throw
a lob pass and a bullet pass but now we have three additional methods
of throwing in case it is needed in a specific moment. Touch pass is a
big style of pass in the NFL and the addition here is very solid,
especially when throwing across the middle.
Along with all of the mechanic updates to Madden NFL 16 we have all
of the dozens of modes to get through. We have the standard features in
Madden NFL Season, Madden Ultimate Team, Ultimate Moments, Solo
Challenges, Connected Franchise along with the standard play now
(Single, Couch Co-Op and Online). Each one of these modes are popular in
their own ways but what usually lasts every Madden fan in terms of game
play is Madden Ultimate Team. It still plays much like it has over the
years but this time EA Sports included Ultimate Moments and Solo
Challenges to give you more to work with.
Let’s talk a little about Fantasy Football in Madden NFL 16. Whenever
anyone talks about Fantasy Football, they speak about it with such
passion, 110% dedication and knowledge. It truly is a phenomenon in
North America. We even have a television show in North America called
“The League” which is a comedy about six characters devoted to NFL
football and all the ins and outs of their fantasy football league.
Fantasy Leagues all over are at capacity in free and paid circuits to
crown champions based on the players you select for your individual team
in a full NFL Season.
Now comes NFL Madden’s attempt with the Fantasy
mode in Madden 16. EA Sports has done a snake style of draft type in
this mode and one or two players can do a 15 round draft. If you go in
the draft solo, you will be against a group of CPU players while
multiplayer will have you drafting a team and taking them online. As you
head down your draft you are faced with tough decisions to pick a star
Tight End or Running Back at certain moments and you will always finish
the draft with one classic player which is fun to pick. The last pick
gives you some really high stats.
EA Sports has taken everything we loved from previous Madden games and
continued to provide a high quality football game while including extra
modes and content each and every year. The game play feels as smooth as
ever and now with the new mechanics with your quarterback and receivers
along with the addition of the fantasy mode, Madden 16 will last you a
long time and it definitely isn’t just a roster update this year.
Madden NFL 16 - 90% Story/Features --- 85% Visuals ------ 85% Sound--- 85% Achievement Variety --- 85% Playability --- Will it last on your play list for more than six months? Yes---85% DP Overall Rating
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