 Although developers billed a realistic atmosphere , reviewers criticized that aspect of the game . " I understand the emphasis for this game is on the gameplay . However , a little more effort could have been made with the visuals and particularly in the audio department . Crowds will applaud your great plays and touchdowns , but the essence of a football game revolves around atmosphere . Here , it ’ s completely lacking , " said Acevedo in his review . The game was also criticized for its lack of play @-@ by @-@ play and poor audio . " There 's no witty banter between a play @-@ by @-@ play announcer and color commentator ( although some would argue that Madden 's audio presentation 's been seriously lacking the past few iterations ) , there 's no stadium music aside from “ Boom ” by P.O.D. being played during kickoffs ( it gets old pretty fast ) , and the stadium crowds are basically an afterthought , " added Doug Aamoth of Techland . After the patch , the song only comes up for the first kick @-@ off and the kick @-@ off of the second half . 
