The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Madden NFL 15 received backlash for removing certain features online team play was the most notable omission, forcing users to play only 1v1 games. IGN gave the game a score of 8.7/10, praising the graphics and improved gameplay, while noting the mediocre commentary, but said that it is both "exciting and reassuring" that EA Sports is not wasting opportunities to improve the series.
On Metacritic, the game has scores of 80 and 82 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, respectively (both score higher than the respective scores of 73 and 74 that Madden NFL 25 received). Madden NFL 15 was met with mostly positive reviews from critics. Mark Petrie's original score could also be played in the menus of Madden NFL 16 and Madden NFL 17. The following songs play in stadiums during playcalling. Madden NFL 15's menu music was once again an original orchestrated score, composed by Mark Petrie, while a licensed soundtrack is also used, but only plays in stadiums. The game was released in North America on August 26, 2014, for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
His card in Madden Ultimate Team was renamed Baltimore Halfback #25. Īfter Ray Rice's indefinite suspension on September 8, 2014, EA Sports announced they would completely remove Rice from the game. Jumbotrons in stadiums now display scenes generated by the dynamic cameras (as opposed to generic splash screens or the same camera angle in use), and NFL teams also provided the graphics they use for their respective screens and ribbon displays.
Work was made on using technology introduced in previous installments, along with a new "global dynamic camera system", to give the game's "broadcasts" a more professional feel with more details these include the replacement of pre-rendered "post-play" cut scenes with dynamic scenes that feature players interacting, and can, additionally, respond to references of players by commentators with relevant camera shots and on-screen graphics, and the revival of the halftime show. In an effort to improve the presentation of the game, Brian Murray, who was mentored by NFL Films' Steve Sabol and was a consultant on previous editions, was given a new role as "Presentation Director" for the game. Creative director Rex Dickson noted that many players had difficulties with the pass rush and tackling the "player lock" camera from NCAA Football 14 was added, along with a cone (similar to the controversial "QB Vision" cone from Madden NFL 06) to determine whether or not a player can make a non-aggressive tackle against a player from their current location. The game was further detailed at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2014 a particular emphasis was placed on improvements to defensive play. It was shown in a release video featuring Carolina Panthers linebacker and Defensive Player of the Year Luke Kuechly. The game was announced in late April 2014. The official cover image was released on the NFL's Instagram page. Hilton, Andrew Luck, Eddie Lacy and Alfred Morris. Also featured in the bracket were Alshon Jeffery, Jimmy Graham, Demaryius Thomas, Luke Kuechly, Colin Kaepernick, Nick Foles, Cam Newton, Antonio Brown, Jamaal Charles, A. On June 6, 2014, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was announced as the official cover athlete. It featured a 169-player bracket with offensive and defensive players.
Due to the late release of the game, EA created a much smaller bracket than the previous years with a cover vote.