Madden NFL 27

GamingTrendLyra Moreno

90/100

They listened to us, fans! Franchise Mode has arrived.

Console CreaturesLuke Williams

8/10

Madden 27 isn't perfect, but it's the best it's been in a long time.

But Why ThoKyle Foley

8/10

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The Nerd StashDavid Rodriguez

8/10

While Madden NFL 27 impresses with presentation and fun career modes, its lack of core innovation keep it just short of greatness.

GameBlastWindsor Santos

7/10

Although it recreates the spectacle of the NFL well, server glitches and a lack of localization require dedication to enjoy the good half of this title.

GamerFocusCesar Salcedo

7/10

EA Sports Madden NFL 27 isn't a bad game and stands out for the new features in Franchise Mode, the players' personalities, and its great visuals. However, this is undermined by constant animation errors, flaws in defensive logic, and mechanical and collision inconsistencies on the field. While this could be improved in the future, it doesn't detract from the fact that it's better to stick with the previous version, which is more stable.

Gamers HeroesJohnny Hurricane

70/100

Those fiending for the start of the NFL season will enjoy Madden NFL 27, but this title can still use a few patches to iron out its balancing.

TechRaptorErren Van Duine

7/10

Madden NFL 27 adds a lot of new features this year, but long load times and frequent bugs dampen the love of the game.

Screen RantJames Lynch

7/10

Madden NFL is back for another year, and while there are some notable improvements this time around, the same old problems still linger.

ShackNewsDonovan Erskine

7/10

Madden NFL 27 continues the series' recent uptick, but there are still some notable issues on the field.

WayTooManyGamesJordan Hawes

6/10

3rd and short.

Nintendo World ReportNeal Ronaghan

6/10

This year’s version of Madden on Switch 2 was not made under the new regime at Electronic Arts, but with the promise of expense cuts and the pile of debt the company owes, I worry for what happens to this brand of football video game in the future. I have my issues with the changes to Franchise mode, but this is the first year of this huge overhaul. There is a foundation to build on in that mode for the future with refinement, but with the very way the company is structured, they’ll only be able to make that improved version of the game if it pays off the debt. The game is rough but still…