Aug 25, 2026 · 5 min · 11 segments
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From the first pregame animation I watched, Madden NFL 27 had a presence I haven't felt in this series in a while.
The expressions of the players, the roar of the crowd, and even the coaching staff on the sidelines felt right, as if I was watching week one six weeks early.
That good first impression only grew as I dug into each mode, finding tweaks to the passing game and an improved franchise mode that make it a noticeable improvement on its predecessor.
It's not at Hall of Fame status yet, with some noticeable technical hiccups and an ultimate team in need of a shakeup, but Madden 27 is definitely trending in the right direction.
From the first pregame animation I watched, Madden NFL 27 had a presence I haven't felt in this series in a while.
The expressions of the players, the roar of the crowd, and even the coaching staff on the sidelines felt right, as if I was watching week one six weeks early.
That good first impression only grew as I dug into each mode, finding tweaks to the passing game and an improved franchise mode that make it a noticeable improvement on its predecessor.
It's not at Hall of Fame status yet, with some noticeable technical hiccups and an ultimate team in need of a shakeup, but Madden 27 is definitely trending in the right direction.
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