The series has long been a mainstay in gaming, but some titles in the franchise reach greater heights than others. With football being one of the most popular sports in the world, it's not surprising that many games have generated positive receptions. As is the case with most yearly franchises, however, the quality of the titles varies wildly.
Some games are well-polished, well-thought-out, and incredibly fun titles that prove fun to both football experts and newcomers alike. However, not all of them are perfect. Lesser games seem cheaper, less refined, and more focused on the likes of microtransactions than providing a genuinely fun and complete experience. Recent years have seen some of the weakest titles in the franchise, even if made some modest improvements. Looking at an overview of the twenty best games ranked helps showcase where the series has shone the brightest.
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As noted, some of the more recent installments of weren't met with the strongest response, but still did well for itself. Patrick Mahomes landed the cover and pulled off a rare feat by winning the Super Bowl in the same year that he did this.
The game itself might not have been a Super Bowl winner, coming in at a solid but comparatively modest 79 on Metacritic, but it had its merits. The coolest addition was the QB1 career campaign that allowed a player to experience college, the pros, and more, working to improve upon an already successful Superstar Mode.
Throughout the 2000s, was basically untouchable as a sports gaming franchise. The series, currently delayed from its impending return, was its closest competitor. Once EA landed the exclusive rights to the league, however, that went by the
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