Madden NFL 20

Madden NFL 20 is an American football simulator starring Patrick Mahomes, recognized as the best player in the league in 2018. The game managed to convey not only the sport itself, but also the path to it: a story-based career mode takes the character from college matches to the draft and the professional scene, and between games you have to make decisions that affect your development. The tactical part is traditionally deep: combinations, analysis of the opponent, time management and the choice of playing schemes require an understanding of American football. For those unfamiliar with it, there are hints and simplified diagrams to help, but you still have to figure out what to do on third down and why the field is more important than a beautiful throw. The game has a club management mode, trading cards, online meetings and training sessions where you can practice individual elements. The “factor” system adds special abilities to the stars, which manifest themselves in certain situations and can turn the match around. A franchise allows you to manage the entire club: the draft, trades, contracts and coaching staff, and matches can be played in full, in part, or completely wasted, leaving only the decisions behind. This flexibility is important because the college football season is long and there is not always enough time. To practice skills, there are separate training sessions that cover both defense and attack. The presentation, commentary and graphics are on par with the series, and matches are played at the pace of a real broadcast. Madden NFL 20 is a game for those who like to delve into tactics and don’t mind devoting more than an hour to a match.