Even these more conventional challenges feature some extra hand-holding, including quick time events, to ramp up pivotal moments on the field. The drills work well within the narrative, and can sharpen your understanding of the game, even if you’re a Madden vet. Devin has never worked in a pro style offense, so the game introduces concepts like play calling and reading an NFL defense are worked into the narrative to teach Devin and the player. Devin competes in drills and football scenarios, not unlike you would experience in Madden’s franchise mode. You do get to play a little football in Longshot, too. With additional performances by Barry Corbin ( One Tree Hill’s Whitey Durham), cameos by NFL greats Dan Marino and Chad Johnson, and numerous other great contributors, Longshot endears itself to you in every moment. It’s only fitting that in an experience that reminds us so much of Friday Night Lights, Scott Porter - Jason Street from the television series - offers levity as Devin’s best friend. JR Lemon ( The Night Shift) does an exceedingly stellar job at conveying the emotional depth of Devin’s journey, Oscar winner Mahershala Ali serves lovingly as Devin’s father. Longshot’s strongest elements are, unsurprisingly, its writing and performances. Transitional shots fill the gaps between scenes, adding to its cinematic quality while eliminating those pesky load screens. From the camera positions, to the poignant use of flashbacks, to photo-realistic lighting, to the intricate facial expressions, to the music, to the way scenes are cut, Longshot presents itself as well as any game we’ve played this year. When we describe these scenes as “TV quality,” we mean it literally. Now years removed from football, Devin goes on an improbable journey back to the field in hopes of hearing his name called at the upcoming NFL draft. The highest rated QB prospect in the country, Devin signed on to play for the Texas Longhorns, but tragedy stopped his collegiate journey almost as soon as it started. The young QB matured and led the Mathis Bullfrogs to the Texas State Championship alongside his best friend and favorite receiver target, Colt Cruise. He lost his mother when he was young, but found solace in football under the guidance of his father, Cutter Wade. Friday Night Lights: The Video Gameĭevin Wade has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. With a wealth of engaging gameplay, Madden NFL 18strikes this balance, and makes a legitimate case for the title of best sports game of this generation - and arguably all-time. Change too much, and you risk alienating fans who came to play their favorite game. Change nothing, and the game feels like a glorified patch. As you’ll learn in our Madden NFL 18 review, both of these identities make the game stand out.Īnnual sports franchises have to walk the tricky line of making incremental improvements to update a static game whose rules rarely change. There’s the refined football simulation that looks and plays better than ever, and there’s the cinematic narrative-driven game, telling a heartfelt sports tale that inspires and delights.
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