From the first pregame animation I watched, Madden NFL 27 had a presence I haven't felt in this series a while. Still, Madden 27 has already made a better impression on me than its predecessor, which gives me confidence that EA Sports may be on to something here. What we said about Madden NFL 26 When EA showed off what Madden NFL 26 would be this year, I wasn’t sure I believed it. - Will Borger, August 14, 2025 Score: 8 Read the full Madden NFL 26 review. I've done a little bit of everything in Madden NFL 27, and so far, the on-field gameplay shines as usual.