Critically Sane: "Madden NFL 16 rounds off the rough edges from previous efforts, leaving an insanely polished, wonderful experience of football. But this year’s Madden is not simply sandpaper- some key changes to the franchise experience make it more addicting and fun, adding a distinct RPG element to that mode in a visceral way not done in any sports game I’ve yet experienced."
Electronic Arts has used its Madden NFL franchise to simulate the winner of each Super Bowl every year since 2004. This year, Madden NFL 17 predicts the Patriots will beat the Falcons with a score of 27-24.
Now, a CPU vs. CPU game is not the most scientific way to place bets on a team, but the series’ predictions have been proven more correct than wrong. Starting with Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004, let’s look back at every prediction to see how accurate of a sim Madden truly is.
The decision-based criteria the CPU would be driven by true NFL metrics. Mostly, highly paid QBs restructure salaries, so the feature would focus primarily on them, but there are also players who are asked to take pay cuts.
The NFL is a game or context, timing, and luck. That said, there are 5 NFL greats throughout history that thing stand above the rest, and here they are
I always look at Madden as a way of escape too. I very rarely take it seriously or get too invested into it. Great review!