Shacknews Best Comeback of 2024 – EA Sports College Football 25

As a die-hard football fan who grew up playing college football video games, I can confidently say that EA Sports College Football 25 has single-handedly revived my love for virtual gridiron action. After a decade of despair and disappointment, it feels like a dream come true to see the return of university-level football on my screen.

Over the past ten years, it seemed almost impossible that college football video games would return. With the rapid shifts happening in college sports regarding player likenesses and rights, many thought Electronic Arts would never revisit university-level football. However, as the Madden NFL franchise remained successful, there was little motivation to change this. But then, in 2024, EA decided to take a risk on the college game. The outcome is a remarkable resurgence of the genre spearheaded by EA Sports College Football 25.

College Football 25 stands out significantly from Madden, and one of its key advantages lies in its distinctive gameplay style, which leans more towards an arcade aesthetic with fewer rule complexities and a greater scope for player choice. The revamped passing system sets it apart from many of EA’s past football games, using a meter to assist players in mastering the trajectory and accuracy of their passes. The Wear & Tear system adds strategic depth over time, while features like Dynasty Mode are further enhanced by this system.

College wouldn’t feel like college without a presentation that captures the excitement of a sports rivalry or a campus rally. The College Football 25 game has been designed with this college atmosphere in mind, especially focusing on rivalries and playing on challenging fields. The attention to detail, from the drumlines to the mascots, is impressive but still leaves room for improvement, allowing Electronic Arts (EA) to make this package even better in the next installment of the series.

In the year 2024, EA Sports College Football 25 was a significant milestone for Electronic Arts. This game wasn’t just about EA re-entering the college sports scene; it was much more than that. It not only held the title of the highest-selling U.S. football game ever, but it also surpassed this achievement to become the best-selling sports video game overall. This is an incredible feat, truly deserving of the Shacknews Best Comeback Award for 2024.

Be sure to read over the rest of the Shacknews Awards in our Year of the Games: 2024 feature.

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2024-12-26 20:57