Each annual release faces the same problem of deciding where to make small improvements and where global changes are needed. With Madden NFL 19, EA Sports has definitely taken a delicate approach.
Fans likely noticed that the publisher wasn’t pushing any major additions to this year’s installment in marketing. There’s a good reason for this and it’s largely because not much has changed. If you’ve played Madden 18, you’ll be very familiar with everything here.
Additions and updates
But there have been some minor additions that hardcore gamers have long wanted. The ability to set up replacements for specialist positions like mid back and slot receiver is something that has long been in demand. Eliminate the need to scroll through multiple screens each time you want to assign a new player to a position.
Ultimate Team and Franchise Mode were also slightly shaken. Now put experience points in traits and allow the player to level up on their own instead of having to micromanage everything.
Meanwhile, Ultimate Team has manager cards that allow you to gradually improve players. Applying these cards is a more natural approach to improving your team as it maintains your roster while training people to bring them to their best possible versions. While they are far from revolutionary, they make the game feel more organic. They also help you invest more in the athletes that make up your team.
Ultimate Team has also provided new modes for players to get their teeth into. Solo Battles mode works much like Head-to-Head Seasons, but allows you to take on specific CPU-controlled teams. You can even play MUT Squads directly against the CPU rather than against real players.
The only downside is that all of the new content is single-player focused, which means there’s nothing new here for those who like to compete with the best online. However, Madden NFL 19 makes Ultimate Team feel more rewarding and offers more ways to boost your coins so you have even less reason to spend real money.
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