Madden NFL 22

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  1. 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
  2. RileyMilkman
    Jul 12, 2022
    0
    Madden 22 is the worst because it’s worst and trash and many more, I hate it!
  3. SmellyCOOGI
    Jul 3, 2022
    0
    Copy and paste, greatest heist in the gaming industry. To bad Ea has everyone in checkmate with their exclusive licensing.
  4. Iwantfood
    Jun 15, 2022
    3
    It’s an improvement but still a bad game overall. Next gen is the way to go because you don’t get the full experience
  5. MaxPayneIsGod
    May 17, 2022
    7
    Look, its not a bad game, its not a great one either.
    Regrettably I find myself wanting to play Madden around the time the NFL season starts, excellent marketing by EA. I feel if it was released in March it would sell a lot less.
    There are plenty of modes to keep you busy, but they're all the same. I am totally over MUT and challenges and other garbage the developers shoe-horn into the    Look, its not a bad game, its not a great one either.
    Regrettably I find myself wanting to play Madden around the time the NFL season starts, excellent marketing by EA. I feel if it was released in March it would sell a lot less.
    There are plenty of modes to keep you busy, but they're all the same.
    I am totally over MUT and challenges and other garbage the developers shoe-horn into the game to try and make people stick with it longer.
    It looks good and plays really well but its just not worth the asking price.
    EA should make it a free to play, or say $10.00 for franchise mode, then sell the tack on stuff, like MUT, Face of Franchise and The Yard to whomever wants it. They're the same people who pay for microtransactions.
    Needless to say I still got this for a discount and I highly, highly doubt I will ever purchase another Madden NFL ever again.    … Expand
  6. Nickoliath
    Mar 28, 2022
    0
    Sad to see the franchise stoop so low. I’ve played Madden since 1996 and love simulation football games but this game is literally unplayable.
    I could make a long list of its many flaws but that’s a waste of my time and effort.

    It’s time for EA to pass the torch to people who actually care about making a quality football game.
  7. sell
    Mar 27, 2022
    0
    No, This game is awful This game will make you want to kill yourself this game is like eating dog sh* t
    This game is riddled with mut. franchise mode is Terrible . Low ball trajectory . Nerfed linebackers
    Gameplay is fulled with bugs animations sucks Real Player Motion Is non existent graphics sucks Superstar KO is untouched Re Used Assets No Depth in face of the franchise has nothing    No, This game is awful This game will make you want to kill yourself this game is like eating dog sh* t
    This game is riddled with mut. franchise mode is Terrible . Low ball trajectory . Nerfed linebackers
    Gameplay is fulled with bugs animations sucks Real Player Motion Is non existent graphics sucks Superstar KO is untouched Re Used Assets No Depth in face of the franchise has nothing that’s good.
    I can Go on forever    … Expand
  8. DalWin0508
    Mar 25, 2022
    0
    Just terrible, absolutely awful. Gameplay feels like playing Russian roulette with a loaded revolver
  9. kaylenirby
    Mar 25, 2022
    0
    Horrible game. EA what is this? Horrible horrible despicable despicable disrespectful disgraceful. You should be ashamed
  10. cjbenavidez
    Mar 13, 2022
    0
    EA does it again!! Another year another terrible game that’s just plain disrespectful to the NFL and it’s fans. Game play should be king and not their pay to win Ultimate team. Combine that with the dynamic difficulty adjustment that has completely ruined any skill players experience and it’s a shame that in todays gaming space this is allowed to take place. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY BYEA does it again!! Another year another terrible game that’s just plain disrespectful to the NFL and it’s fans. Game play should be king and not their pay to win Ultimate team. Combine that with the dynamic difficulty adjustment that has completely ruined any skill players experience and it’s a shame that in todays gaming space this is allowed to take place. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY BY CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THEIR TERRIBLE MICRO TRANSACTION GAME.… Expand
  11. TheDocumentary
    Mar 10, 2022
    0
    Madden has been a copy and paste game for years. Players’ weight, speed, leverage, and positioning doesnt matter, and when these things dont matter, you can not replicate the game of football correctly. Buggy annimations, no player logic, repetitive presentation, and no game depth. The game modes are bland and lack any sort of life. The yard would be better if it was actual 7on7, but its aMadden has been a copy and paste game for years. Players’ weight, speed, leverage, and positioning doesnt matter, and when these things dont matter, you can not replicate the game of football correctly. Buggy annimations, no player logic, repetitive presentation, and no game depth. The game modes are bland and lack any sort of life. The yard would be better if it was actual 7on7, but its a poor atempt to be NFL Street. Superstar KO is litterally NFL Tour and NCAA 10 mini-games mixed together, EA recyled that for SKO. Franchise lacks detail and has way too many loading screens. Face of the Franchise sucks due to the fact that they feel the need to make your career cinimatic. I just want to be able to create a detailed player, have him go though the combine, and have his ratings be based off of the combine results and go from there. I want to be able to earn “contract money” to spend it on cool things like my own house, or certain football gear, or tattoos. EA is many, many years behind and i dont think they can catch up without rebuilding the game from the ground up, sort of like what 2k did with the WWE series.… Expand
  12. Haris_k
    Mar 2, 2022
    7
    I have a lot of fun with this game, but it's so pay to win it's not even funny. I forbid myself from rating it higher than this but It's still a blast.
  13. jordanwhy
    Feb 12, 2022
    0
    This game is the most mindbogglingly horrific game I have ever played. Every single year, EA serves us a new plate of human feces, and I think, "Surely, they've peaked this year, it can't possibly get any worse." But then, lo and behold, they find a way to top their retardation the following year, without fail. The minor and incomplete improvements they made to franchise mode do little toThis game is the most mindbogglingly horrific game I have ever played. Every single year, EA serves us a new plate of human feces, and I think, "Surely, they've peaked this year, it can't possibly get any worse." But then, lo and behold, they find a way to top their retardation the following year, without fail. The minor and incomplete improvements they made to franchise mode do little to mask the atrocious levels of bugs and objectively awful game development that has riddled this franchise, infecting it like a parasite and only growing as time goes on. In addition to failing to address various lingering bugs, like the cpu's supernatural ball awareness and catching ability relative to the user's, a litany of new issues have inflicted this game in new, game-ruining ways. For example, players were unable to enjoy the revamped franchise mode for over a month because they were unable to access the creator files page and download a custom draft class, which to many is a critical component of the game. Additionally, those who wanted to play on the same team as a friend in franchise mode could only use an online franchise in Madden 21, as it would not allow you to play together in an offline franchise. My friend and I assumed this problem would go unfixed in Madden 22, as most bugs do, so we began our first franchise in Madden 22 in an online franchise and spent hours revamping our roster ahead of the start of the season, only to find that in Madden 22, you could NOT play together in an online franchise and could ONLY play together in an offline one. Of all the baffling bugs that afflict this game, this one takes the cake, as they somehow managed to go beyond ignoring the issue and instead made the issue worse in a way that no one could predict and likely wasted hours of time for many players. There are countless other extremely frustrating bugs in every part of this game, but going into more detail would raise my blood pressure to an unsafe level, so I impose you to simply read the other 250+ negative reviews for more specifics. The fact that EA and their game developers look at the product they put out every year and think they did a good job is both horrifying and depressing. Any EA employee that considers themselves to be a professional game developer should be ashamed of themselves, and if I were in their shoes I would genuinely lose the will to live. Andrew Wilson is a thief and a pathetic human being, and this game illustrates that better than anything else. The fact that the NFL, EA, and all associated parties looks at the crime against humanity that is this game and decide to continue to allow EA to maintain the exclusive rights that they have each year makes me lose all faith in our ability to fight corporate greed, as anyone with a clear head would be embarrassed to be associated with this garbage. Every year, I expect to be disappointed by this game, but the new levels of incompetence EA reaches annually continues to baffle me. As I stated earlier, it seems like ineptitude in this game has reached an all-time high that could not possibly be topped, but I am sure they will far surpass this year's stupidity in a plethora of ways that I previously thought were not possible.… Expand
  14. SinceDa90s
    Jan 23, 2022
    5
    Its fun to play with other people in the house but I can tell Madden has really sold out as a franchise. I can speak on this since I have been a player since madden 03 as a kid. I won't elaborate but I won't buy another Madden and I hope they lose their exclusive license soon. They need healthy competition.
  15. Thetr4shboi
    Jan 3, 2022
    0
    I'm just at a loss for words. I don't understand how this game can get worse every year. While improvements were made to franchise as a whole the underlying game itself is still what it has been for the longest time, unfinished. I only got this game cause it was on sale but I do hope that, at some point in time, John Madden gets the game he deserves. This game is an embarrassment not onlyI'm just at a loss for words. I don't understand how this game can get worse every year. While improvements were made to franchise as a whole the underlying game itself is still what it has been for the longest time, unfinished. I only got this game cause it was on sale but I do hope that, at some point in time, John Madden gets the game he deserves. This game is an embarrassment not only to EA but to the fans that had hope for this game.

    Please fix your game. All the cosmetics and events in the world won't make this game good if the underlying game is still utterly unfinished and playing worse than other titles 10 years prior to this installment. Do better. You're a AAA studio, act like it.    … Expand
  16. cory4u
    Dec 24, 2021
    2
    Creating an account to strictly rate this “product” is worth each step. Each year time and time again EA collects their $60 and makes the greatest get away I have ever seen. The fact they still obtain the rights to the creation of an NFL simulation football game is mind-boggling. Another year is and we are provided with an absolute copy and paste from the year prior - I simply can’t putCreating an account to strictly rate this “product” is worth each step. Each year time and time again EA collects their $60 and makes the greatest get away I have ever seen. The fact they still obtain the rights to the creation of an NFL simulation football game is mind-boggling. Another year is and we are provided with an absolute copy and paste from the year prior - I simply can’t put into words how frustrated the entire fan base is with the results we get each and every year after stating how we feel. A slap in the face and wallet $60 (without tax) is what you can expect from this game. If you plan on buying this game I suggest sticking to any madden before this, because nothing has changed :/… Expand
  17. Maddentras
    Dec 1, 2021
    0
    Madden 22 is the biggest f*ck show. H2H online winning with literally 53 seconds left. My connection is lost?! Even though my internet is running perfectly fine. So I get a loss. Okay, all good...play another...winning again. Connection lost. I get the loss. How about you fix your **** madden? How do you make garage year after year?? I feel like a dumbass for even buying this trash. MaddenMadden 22 is the biggest f*ck show. H2H online winning with literally 53 seconds left. My connection is lost?! Even though my internet is running perfectly fine. So I get a loss. Okay, all good...play another...winning again. Connection lost. I get the loss. How about you fix your **** madden? How do you make garage year after year?? I feel like a dumbass for even buying this trash. Madden takes the fun out of the game because of how much **** people go through.people have to put up with. You guys are terrible at your job… Expand
  18. Mlvv24
    Nov 28, 2021
    0
    Do not give ea any money for this pile of trash! It is November 27th and this pile of crap is unplayable! I'm tired of giving this garbage company money for games that only change things for the worst. Madden 21 was ok at best and then they come out with this garbage! Glitchy trash that makes game play worse then it already was. Way to ruin a franchise you money hungry ****
  19. Sparky20
    Nov 27, 2021
    0
    Same game every year with the same bugs.I would rate EA -10 if I could. I wish the NFL would let someone like 2k or Sony make an NFL simulation game.
  20. Pjrtrumpet
    Nov 26, 2021
    1
    EA Sports once again uses minor improvements to Franchise mode as a marketing tactic to try to bring us back. Just stop trying, we know you could give two **** about the game mode that has been left untouched since Madden 25 and that was ruined on Madden 13. Underage gambling is illegal, and yet millions of little kids buy ultimate team packs with mommy's credit card because they have noEA Sports once again uses minor improvements to Franchise mode as a marketing tactic to try to bring us back. Just stop trying, we know you could give two **** about the game mode that has been left untouched since Madden 25 and that was ruined on Madden 13. Underage gambling is illegal, and yet millions of little kids buy ultimate team packs with mommy's credit card because they have no concept of money. YouTubers like Softdrinktv, Ryan Moody, and Angry Joe, who actually review the game properly, are a vocal minority because of these mut youtubers who waste thousands of dollars for virtual trading cards that are worthless in less than a year. Enough about depth, let's talk presentation. We have the same garbage ass commentary with the same garbage ass lines since Madden 17. There is no real halftime show, and yet Brandon Gaudin gets pissed when you skip the 10-second blank screen with no stats, no anything. He says one or two sentences, then you're at kickoff. The game looks almost identical on ps4 as on the ps5. Gameplay has had the same issues since Madden 19, y shallow cross leaves the ai defense helpless, we won't talk about that. Oh, and the bugs. There are several videos on YouTube, I'm sure you've seen most of them, just unacceptable of a $60 sports game in 2021. Let's start speaking with our wallets, people. Anybody who has played the recent Madden games (18-22) knows that EA is not going to change the game if we just keep buying it every year and complaining about it. EA DON'T GIVE A **** Play the old ones on the PS2, awesome games. I play NFL 2k5, a masterpiece that has aged like fine wine. to people saying "oh, my friends would make fun of me if they saw me playing a 17-year-old game" **** them. Let them keep feeding EA's cycle of **** and enjoy yourself. Matter fact, go outside and play football. Spend some time with your friends. Just have fun, at the end of the day. Don't force yourself to buy a **** product. If you like new Maddens, that's awesome. I wish I could enjoy these new games. Don't just go along with other people's opinions all the time.… Expand
  21. Chase14weeks
    Oct 25, 2021
    0
    I want to rate the game higher because of all the new features and effort swami and other devs put into Franchise but the gameplay is so bad its still almost unplayable if you want simulation football. Full of bugs, glitches, and still runs on a FPS shooter engine.
  22. breadcrumbs97
    Aug 23, 2021
    0
    This game f'ing sucks. Dont disappoint the kids this year by buying this garbage. Oh, and gambling for the children is a good habit for them to develop at a young age. EA deserves everything bad that happens to them. Worst company EVER.
  23. JohBeitel
    Oct 11, 2021
    1
    At least they updated the rosters. Everything else is exactly the same as before except for the coach trait development tree.
  24. ellayelguey1
    Oct 11, 2021
    0
    Just bad all around, it has not changed much in gameplay, actually seems like it is a bit more buggy, very disappointed!!
  25. HughMungus69
    Oct 1, 2021
    0
    Genuinely the worst sports game I have ever played. I have been playing sports simulations games since the early 90s and this is by far and away the worst. Predominantly defence, coverage is broken and open to exploitations. A.I. when defending the pass stick to your receivers like flies to s**t but even when you call press in man coverage there will be a 8 to 10 yard gap between yourGenuinely the worst sports game I have ever played. I have been playing sports simulations games since the early 90s and this is by far and away the worst. Predominantly defence, coverage is broken and open to exploitations. A.I. when defending the pass stick to your receivers like flies to s**t but even when you call press in man coverage there will be a 8 to 10 yard gap between your CB/SS to WR OR TE. The A.I. QB will get the ball hiked and out in there receivers hands in less than a second....if you try that you will through it at the back of your O lines heads!!
    You can literally feel when the A.I. decides to f**k you over stringing 20 yard receptions together over and over again...nothing you can do about it at all.
    tackling is atrocious and feels worst than a couple of years back. you will attempt wrap tackles on the underneath routes and rbs or wrs will get tackled and stumble forward in a glitched animation gaining upto 13 yards (happened to me oin numerous occassions now) how the hell have EA not ended up in court for this s**t as it is blatant mis-selling. this is NOT a sports simulation this is a spammers delight in online modes and a joke in offline modes.
    I like many want a great NFL game that truly represents the sport not this garbage, i dont care who delivers it but clearly EA are incapable of doing so and lets be honest the only reason they still are is the fact they present the sales figures to the NFL as continuing to grow and naively the NFL take that as success.    … Expand
  26. Vehement26
    Sep 17, 2021
    1
    While the addition of the staff tree is a nice touch, it is woefully below what EA offered for a staff in Head Coach 15 years ago. The Scouting Update, which again is just clawing back to levels the game was at previously, was supposed to be a game changer. A month later, no news whatsoever from EA. I skipped Madden 21, I am sorry I bought Madden 22. I have lost faith in EA. I thinkWhile the addition of the staff tree is a nice touch, it is woefully below what EA offered for a staff in Head Coach 15 years ago. The Scouting Update, which again is just clawing back to levels the game was at previously, was supposed to be a game changer. A month later, no news whatsoever from EA. I skipped Madden 21, I am sorry I bought Madden 22. I have lost faith in EA. I think this will be my last ourchase of this franchise.… Expand
  27. PumaZ3TA
    Sep 17, 2021
    0
    I am so deeply disappointed. I preordered this game and never felt betrayed and mocked like this time. I gave it the benefit of doubt, but EA cares only about updating the player ratings instead of fixing a totally broken and unplayable game. I really wish there was an option to get a refund, because asking money for this game should be illegal.
  28. Operagent
    Sep 16, 2021
    0
    I played the game for free during the Kickoff Weekend event on my PC. I exclusively played franchise mode just to get a feel of the game. I assumed madden would have put the next gen stat tracker on all version of the game but sadly I was mistaken. The only change I saw from 21 to 22 was the UI and some cyberfaces for certain players. As far as gamplay it felt unplayable. Zone defenceI played the game for free during the Kickoff Weekend event on my PC. I exclusively played franchise mode just to get a feel of the game. I assumed madden would have put the next gen stat tracker on all version of the game but sadly I was mistaken. The only change I saw from 21 to 22 was the UI and some cyberfaces for certain players. As far as gamplay it felt unplayable. Zone defence doesn't work properly, suction tackles still exist, and defensive pursuit angles are terrible. The customization is very bland especially when compared to other sports games. Glad I didn't pay for this game.… Expand
  29. AverageAmerican
    Sep 10, 2021
    0
    Different year, sammmeeee game. Same animations same...everything! You could SERIOUSLY play Madden 13 with updated rosters and it would be the same game. EA, graphics aren't everything I mean lower the graphics, put the refs back in, create your own team, stadium and everything else you had in 05 This is absolutely ridiculous and I'm completely DONE WITH EA.
  30. dabirdman23
    Sep 8, 2021
    0
    Created an account just to warn people - STAY AWAY. Severely broken. Random bans on people. Crashes constantly. And the company just flat out has contempt for you for buying their game.

    Please. It's not worth it. Don't make the mistake I made. THIS IS SUPREMELY TERRIBLE.

    EA might be Satan himself at this point.
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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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