[Review] Madden NFL 17

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Driven by the most balanced gameplay history and combined with new and fresh modes like Ultimate Team and Draft Champions, Madden NFL 17 is filled with so much content that has never been found in previous Madden titles. Franchise mode adds more strategic elements and new ways to play. Knowledge of the ball is better than ever, and artificial intelligence reacts more authentically. You will also witness dynamic and in-depth gameplay throughout the NFL season, led by commentators Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis.

 

Madden NFL 17 is an American football sports video game based on the National Football League and published by EA Sports for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One and Xbox 360. As the 28th installment of the Madden NFL series, the game was released on August 23, 2016 and features New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski on the cover. It was the last Madden NFL game to be made on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

 

Development
On May 12, EA Sports uploaded a trailer to YouTube. They also revealed the new features that were added to the game,which include an upgrade of the Ground Game, a redesigned and better Franchise Mode, "Madden 365", new Ball Carrier UI Prompts help teach moves available to you, while the new Path Assist helps you navigate and anticipate down field and more. They have also announced that they would hire new announcers, Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis.

 

 

Cover athlete
EA decided not to allow Madden players to vote for the Madden NFL 17 cover athlete, announcing it on May 12, 2016 via the SportsCenter Twitter account. After losing the Madden NFL 16 cover vote to New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was announced as the cover athlete of Madden NFL 17.

Features
Madden NFL 17 has developed a new ground game mechanic that provide players a more balanced experience. In addition to this, the new defensive AI puts players' teammates into positions to stop the run or pass game. Features such as Ultimate Team and Franchise mode will make a return, however, many of their features have been revamped and upgraded.

 

 

Soundtrack
On August 3, 2016, EA Sports announced the soundtrack for the game, which would feature 40 songs, including 2 Chainz, Flume, Steve Aoki, Logic, Blake Shelton, Brantley Gilbert, Bishop Briggs, Flo Rida, Flux Pavilion, Pusha T and Lil' Wayne. The soundtrack was also made available for streaming on Spotify. The original score of Madden NFL 15 also returns in game and can be played through EA Trax.

Reception
Reception
Aggregate score
Aggregator    Score
Metacritic    (XONE) 84/100[7]
(PS4) 83/100[8]
Review scores
Publication    Score
Game Informer    8.5/10[9]
Game Revolution    4.5/5 stars[11]
GamesRadar+    4/5 stars[10]
IGN    8.6/10[12]
Polygon    9/10[13]
According to review aggregator Metacritic, Madden NFL 17 received generally favorable reviews. IGN awarded the game an 8.6/10, praising the improved franchise mode and defense, but were disappointed in the game's commentary. GamesRadar gave it 4/5, saying: "With major changes to some of the game’s core mechanics, and an impressive revamp of the now marquee Franchise Mode, Madden 17 has done its best to avoid [accusations of phoning it in and failing to make significant progress], and succeeded."

According to the NPD Group, Madden NFL 17 was the best-selling retail game in the US in its month of release, but its launch month sales failed to surpass that of its predecessor, Madden NFL 16.

 

 

 

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Gaming Categories
Games for computers and consoles
PS4 Games
Publishers Electronic Arts
PEGI description Online
PEGI rating 3+
720p, 1080i, 1080p resolution
Genre Sports
DTS audio, Dolby Digital
Release year 2016
Release Month August
Number of players 1-2
Online Multiplayer 2-4
Metacritic Rating 82
DualShock 4 controller
Developer of EA Sports
PS4 platform
Edition Standard
Language: English
Barcode 5030942116380