Madden NFL 22

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0.5

Overwhelming dislike- based on 296 Ratings

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  1. Dom007
    Aug 19, 2021
    0
    TRASH TRASH TRASH. The gameplay is only getting worse every year and it's the same with every EA game, Glitches every 10 seconds and hardly any worthy changes. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY on this pile of **** garbage. You're only supporting those evil bastards EA if you do so.
  2. Sfnick81
    Aug 21, 2021
    0
    Another stank piece of gaming garbage!!! Copy and paste, copy and paste, copy and paste....this is all EA can do now...they just don't give a bleep about the user experience as long as they get their $69.99 and micro transactions.
  3. Tjwhosyourmamma
    Aug 20, 2021
    0
    Why is Kaepernick rated higher than Herbert? This is insanity.. Also they did not do near enough to improve gameplay.
  4. Andrew21397
    Aug 19, 2021
    0
    I will say it again this year. This game is identical gameplay wise to Madden 15 and is animation based and with that being said the animations are absolutely horrible. If you cant implement football logic into a FOOTBALL game it isnt simulation... stop buying out the NFL license so you can be lazy as absolute crap and put out this garbage year after gear. Its the same copy and paste jobI will say it again this year. This game is identical gameplay wise to Madden 15 and is animation based and with that being said the animations are absolutely horrible. If you cant implement football logic into a FOOTBALL game it isnt simulation... stop buying out the NFL license so you can be lazy as absolute crap and put out this garbage year after gear. Its the same copy and paste job and they act like its better. Adding features that maybe took a month while the rest of the time developing was probably just the roster update proves that this game is not worth $70 and is a disgrace to anyone playing on a next gen console.… Expand
  5. kaylenirby
    Mar 25, 2022
    0
    Horrible game. EA what is this? Horrible horrible despicable despicable disrespectful disgraceful. You should be ashamed
  6. belajacjr
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    Comparing Madden 22 to 21 shouldn't be the way this game is scored as it's a replication of multiple years of bad development. Just like last year, this game is an absolute joke of a simulation game. Stop comparing this game to last year and compare it to games outside of the sports genre, compare it to 2K5 or even compare it to Madden 05. Look at the amount of features that have beenComparing Madden 22 to 21 shouldn't be the way this game is scored as it's a replication of multiple years of bad development. Just like last year, this game is an absolute joke of a simulation game. Stop comparing this game to last year and compare it to games outside of the sports genre, compare it to 2K5 or even compare it to Madden 05. Look at the amount of features that have been removed, brought back in a recycled fashion like it's something completely new/fresh. Look at the release of this game this year alone.. the bugs in Face of the Franchise, the bugs with the EA Play hours disappearing, the issues with defensive coverage or player movement, consumers of the game getting banned because they ranked up to fast or exploited a training glitch bug in Madden that is completely on EA themselves!

    How do people get excited about Madden's most popular mode, Ultimate Team, when the only differences are visual? How do you get excited about an 87 Tyreek Hill card that was just 99 OVR a month ago? Do the "new" solo challenges feel fresh or do you enjoy playing buggy head-to-head games over and over and over?! Do you enjoy the other team disappearing from the screen or kicking an inactive ball around because neither team can pick it up? Then this is the game for you!

    People who believe this is a good game never played a good game. The standards we hold EA to as a football community are embarrassing when you see all of the refunds being offered for games like CyberPunk and Fallout 76. This game isn't good ... its a recycled version of Madden 19 (if not earlier). If last years game was the worst rated game of all time, what is stopping this game from replicating it in the grand scheme of things?!    … Expand
  7. Dillongun
    Aug 19, 2021
    0
    Played the game it’s glitchy and just pathetic no real new graphics or animations since like 2016 or idk how long it’s just a disgrace of a game and the devs should be embarrassed to put this on their resume
  8. CPowers
    Aug 18, 2022
    0
    This is the worst trash I've ever played. So many of this game's features are lazy junk. No development, same bugs 1 year later. And everybody who plays agrees its broken despite the huge budget and profits of Madden. EA and its execs are trash people who don't deserve to run a hot dog stand. They make crap that nobody wants to play. Totally worthless human beings who screw over theThis is the worst trash I've ever played. So many of this game's features are lazy junk. No development, same bugs 1 year later. And everybody who plays agrees its broken despite the huge budget and profits of Madden. EA and its execs are trash people who don't deserve to run a hot dog stand. They make crap that nobody wants to play. Totally worthless human beings who screw over the ability to play what could be a good football game. Instead they've made a dumpster fire. Fortunately, thats their legacy, making trash content for money. Here's a link to the scum who make this possible: https://www.ea.com/executives. Thank them for putting trash on a gamestop shelf.… Expand
  9. TheMrProboscis
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    This is absolutely terrible. Got like 10-20 annoying glitches within my first 5 hours of playing. It's the same game as last year!!! STOP GIVING EA YOUR MONEY WHEN THEY PULL STUFF LIKE THIS EVERY YEAR WITH US.
  10. ihateea16
    Aug 20, 2021
    0
    don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy don’t buy
  11. metasupra2344
    Aug 20, 2021
    0
    Same game no changes. What's curious to me is that the positive user reviewers (the ones giving it a 9 or 10) for this game have only reviewed this game. And their reviews are the exact same for every platform available for review.
  12. JeffGignac
    Aug 24, 2021
    0
    Same game as Madden 21 and Madden 20. Commentary is the same and so is the bad blocking and do not see all these new animations they added. Plus Zone defenses did not work and issues with franchise mode crashing on me in the trial. If I can get one of the millions of free copies they are giving away then maybe I will play it!
  13. zsaud4
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    As a HUGE madden fan and buying since 2003 with Marshal Faulk on the cover, this monopoly has had such an adverse affect on EA. What a scam! Again! What a slap in the face of all the supporters from their community. Shame on them. I was really looking forward to all the changes they promised and let down... again. This is not simulation football. . EA needs to put some heart into theirAs a HUGE madden fan and buying since 2003 with Marshal Faulk on the cover, this monopoly has had such an adverse affect on EA. What a scam! Again! What a slap in the face of all the supporters from their community. Shame on them. I was really looking forward to all the changes they promised and let down... again. This is not simulation football. . EA needs to put some heart into their product. So sad to give this rating. My condolences for the death of the NFLs top choice to present them: Madden 2022.… Expand
  14. SBG4128
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    This game is the same game as other maddens. This is a glitchy mess and EA doesn’t deserve you money. If you want to play a football game go play an older madden and update the rosters. This is a waste of your time and money!
  15. mike0704
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    For having one year to build off of all of the criticism from 21 this is absolutely horrible. Especially if your on current gen. Please dear god someone take away EA’s rights to the NFL license. People don’t want to hate the game but it’s hard not to when it’s obvious the Devs don’t care about it either. Don’t buy this game play whatever madden u have in your library. Except for some halfFor having one year to build off of all of the criticism from 21 this is absolutely horrible. Especially if your on current gen. Please dear god someone take away EA’s rights to the NFL license. People don’t want to hate the game but it’s hard not to when it’s obvious the Devs don’t care about it either. Don’t buy this game play whatever madden u have in your library. Except for some half assed changes it’s the same thing as years past, just more glitchy.… Expand
  16. adamskiles0
    Aug 20, 2021
    0
    This is absolutely terrible. Got like 10-20 annoying glitches within my first 5 hours of playing. It's the same game as last year!!! STOP GIVING EA YOUR MONEY WHEN THEY PULL STUFF LIKE THIS EVERY YEAR WITH US.
  17. JohnnyFootball
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    It's the same game. Very buggy and animation based gameplay, the entire game is focused on Ultimate Team because that's how they make their money. Franchise is better but still very barebones. It's a step up from last year but as much as Madden 20 to Madden 21 was, it's the same game, new rosters and slightly better graphics, franchise mode and UI. If you're wondering if the game is worthIt's the same game. Very buggy and animation based gameplay, the entire game is focused on Ultimate Team because that's how they make their money. Franchise is better but still very barebones. It's a step up from last year but as much as Madden 20 to Madden 21 was, it's the same game, new rosters and slightly better graphics, franchise mode and UI. If you're wondering if the game is worth it, it's not. 70 dollars for the same thing isn't worth it and if I were you I would just hold on to whatever game you have currently.… Expand
  18. Prussia1608
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    This is just awful, like most things EA Sports touches. Madden has been a terrible franchise since 2013, and this is another game to add to the list. It is an exact clone of Madden 20, complete with the glitches, terrible animations, and unrealistic game play.
    But on the bright side, Ryan Moody is going to have another kick-ass year showcasing Madden glitches in all of their glory.
  19. skiptomylou
    Aug 20, 2021
    0
    The game is awful. The company has to be one of the worst in video games. They rather spend on a flashy Madden commercial than hiring competent devs to fix that abortion they call a game. Save your money and make it known with your wallet.
  20. Prestone97
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    Copy and paste of the same garbage the last few years. Nothing new. They remove things and then ad them back years later and sell it as a new feature.
  21. tshire
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    Bought the game on xbox I had issues with getting my free 10 hour trial period and I was only afforded 3 of the 10 hours that I was entitled to. The twitter handle for EA advised that the issue lay with Microsoft and no one is has confirmed. I was looking for improvements to the franchise mode but I didn't see anything that I found excited about. I guess scouting and coaching tree was aBought the game on xbox I had issues with getting my free 10 hour trial period and I was only afforded 3 of the 10 hours that I was entitled to. The twitter handle for EA advised that the issue lay with Microsoft and no one is has confirmed. I was looking for improvements to the franchise mode but I didn't see anything that I found excited about. I guess scouting and coaching tree was a change but to be honest I was hoping for a bit more. Years past there was far more options around managing your team such as Player Retirement Screens, hiring retired players as coaches, Playoff Stat tracking and Create a Jersey's. But I don't think I buy madden 2023 this was the last roll of the dice as I see that they only focus on things that I don't like such as ultimate team and Face of the Franchise. I'm just disappointed at this stage, this game has been the same for a while I've known that, but this year I felt it more than ever.

    No innovation no customisation, "Create your own play" that is the type Thing that I was hoping for. Instead EA force feed "the Yard" which is clearly a Cash grab and I can feel it when I see this mode, Face of the Franchise which doesn't resonate with me personally. MUT cards and Packs and that stuff is the focus.

    this year more than every the changes to game play such as play movement looks and plays unnatural. the QB leans back and forth like he is on a motorbike or something it looks odd. I am complaining a bit but I've kinda had it with Madden this year. It's as is EA are saying this best we can do for you for me as fan of the game. It isn't good enough for me When I know clear and well that they have done amazing things in the past. Shattered fan - Tshire    … Expand
  22. Nflfan25
    Aug 19, 2021
    0
    Same old carbon-copy game we’ve seen the last 8 years. Full of bugs, glitches, and false promises made by EA. Literally the same broken game as least year. EA needs competition.
  23. WillGames30
    Aug 20, 2021
    0
    First off I was in franchise mode won the game 14-30 I go back to the home screen of franchise mode says I lost 14-0, it shows 0's across the box score. Second off, franchise mode has the coach in his office for split seconds making the game heavy laggy and slow ea needs to fix this, ea needs to stop making football games, ea sucks.
  24. GraybeardGaming
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    New year, same old trash. Completely broken yet again. Three game seems to regress every single year. As soon as I started the game, I had players not showing up on the field, glitching through each other, random crazy ball physics, every single glitch in last year's game still seems to be present.
  25. aboutmillions86
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    The game has not evolved since 2013 and keeps getting WORSE. How they constantly get worse every year I will never know. Maybe one day they will get competition and start putting out higher quality games, one can hope...
  26. mvpbeingop
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    same game again ............................................................
  27. bigchill545187
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    Slightly better than Madden 21 because they brought back a bare bones coaching staff with coaching trees. However, there is still just so much wrong with this game. They copy and paste, but, do so badly. The game is sluggish, and it's do in part to errors like having the last several years background animation under the current animation. Hard to describe in a comment, but I'm sure you canSlightly better than Madden 21 because they brought back a bare bones coaching staff with coaching trees. However, there is still just so much wrong with this game. They copy and paste, but, do so badly. The game is sluggish, and it's do in part to errors like having the last several years background animation under the current animation. Hard to describe in a comment, but I'm sure you can find a video on it. Madden does the bare minimum, even the franchise interface is copy and pasted from the EA Sports NHL game. They did more this year because of how badly they were called out last year with a .2 user score. You can't create a team. There hasn't been new relocation teams for several years. It's just bad. On top of that, the developers mock and belittle customers. They block users that voice they don't like the game. EA sports will ignore critical responses.

    I just don't get it. I think the developers are lazy and don't care about the game they produce. I wish they would get some passionate people to work on their staff.    … Expand
  28. FritosMcFoley
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    #NFLDROPEA only improvement is franchise got a little face lift but that doesn’t change the fact we had to wait 8 years for basic features. Gameplay is still terrible unreliable unrealistic robotic and chalk full of fluky animations. The most arcade nfl simulation on the market and the worst sports game of the last 10 years
  29. Sgs0609
    Aug 19, 2021
    0
    if you understand football u don’t understand madden, if u understand madden u don’t understand football
  30. Broman92
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    Been playing madden since 92, seen alot of ups and downs in the game over the years and as of late, its been going nowhere but down the last couple years. The game is broken! It could use a new game engine for one, more game programmers and developers that actually know what they are doing. The animations in 22 are horrible, the zones and defense in general are the worst in any maddenBeen playing madden since 92, seen alot of ups and downs in the game over the years and as of late, its been going nowhere but down the last couple years. The game is broken! It could use a new game engine for one, more game programmers and developers that actually know what they are doing. The animations in 22 are horrible, the zones and defense in general are the worst in any madden game. Franchise is still lacking features it had almost 15 years ago, which is sad. How can EA keep going backwards instead of forward. MUT is horrible and tedious, you have to pay real money for rewards that you earn just by playing the damn game, which is a scummy move on EAs part. You should never have to pay money for something you earned by simply playing the game. I can't give this game a better score than 0 because it hasn't innovated, it's deteriorated. I used to love and enjoy this once great game. I can't even stomach the game or the rap music that plagues this game. Maybe the game will be better one day once the ones making it now are gone. Madden definitely needs a fresh start.… Expand
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  1. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 22, 2021
    30
    Madden is a billion dollar franchise that has grown content. Thanks to its exclusivity deals, EA takes zero risks and fumbles each year providing us rehashed versions of previous entries. Madden NFL 22 is no different. Meager improvements are outweighed by series fatigue. Instead of focusing on giving us polished gameplay mechanics and an improved Franchise Mode, EA's focus is divided into unwelcome modes like Face The Franchise and The Yard leading to an overall incomplete and broken experience.
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