Everything that's good about the demonstration, assuming it translates into the retail version, could be much better in a match which had a more fleshed-out franchise mode. Imagine racking up stats using a defensive lineman using the Mut Coins Madden 21 new mechanics, or breaking documents with running backs because of the new controls, and creating game-winning cries because it's possible to get passes off you couldn't before, but you are doing it all in a franchise mode which felt more like a travel, and an immersive adventure. It's hard to measure how much more appreciative fans may be of these new elements.

On the flip side, some of those legacy Madden problems continue to be an issue. There aren't enough appropriate animations for all the different kinds. We have these immersion breakers. In years past, these shortcomings were so much easier to look past because in the very least, Madden gave you an chance to play through a franchise style that felt fun and deep.

That is why the gameplay deficiencies are a little easier to absorb in NBA 2K, and also to some lesser degree, MLB The Display (that has  buy madden coins gameplay of this three), since the game offers enough depth in its own manners that provides incentive to look beyond immersion breakers--provided they are not too egregious. Unfortunately, Madden's other developments are muffled, and its own shortcomings amplified from the lack of a franchise style experience that was strong. Therefore, the #FixMaddenFranchise hashtag nevertheless has validity.