Madden College Football 25 introduces the PS5 into the college fold, finally allowing fans to play as their favorite college teams. After spending time with the game, here is an honest review of what makes it fun and where it needs a little more polish.
What’s Great About the Game?
First of all, Madden College Football 25 looks great. Playing it on the PS5 feels pretty much real: the players look just like their real-life players, and the stadiums are packed with cheering fans. The atmosphere is full of energy; every touchdown felt huge.
It also features several entertaining modes of choice: You can just jump into a quick match with your favorite team, or in case you want a bigger challenge, you can play through Dynasty Mode. In Dynasty, you manage a team, make decisions about players, and recruit new talents. This mode adds much depth and allows doing something more than just playing games.
In terms of gameplay, controls are silky smooth and easy to get the hang of. Be one running the ball or throwing a pass, it just feels quick and fun. Controls themselves are simple enough for a newcomer but they will still be involving for those wanting some challenge. Great commentary, good soundtrack, it keeps you pumped during your plays.
What Needs Improvement?
However, the game isn’t perfect. One problem is that the AI (artificial intelligence) can be a little strange at times. Sometimes the computer players miss tackles or make odd decisions during key moments of the game. This can be frustrating, especially when you’re in a close match.
Another problem is that the game does not feel too different from other, older Madden or college football games. It’s still fun, but a lot of features that would make the game fresh have not been included. Some players may get the feeling that they have seen it all before.
Finally, there are a few bugs in the game: the fact that players often get stuck, or even freeze. These are minor problems, but they could break the flow of the game.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Madden College Football 25 is fun, especially for lovers of college football. Graphics are great, and gameplay is solid, but there are just several glitches and repetitive features that tend to pull it back from being the perfect game.
Rating: 7.5/10
If you are into college football, or sports games in general, Madden College Football 25 is well worth spending time with. However, there are areas where it needs improvement.
