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  1. Aug 18, 2021
    10
    Madden 21 was the worst sports game I’ve ever played. However, EA put in the time and the effort that us fans have been saying for years. The Madden franchise community (except for people that only make money off of saying bad stuff on the game) has embraced and loved the changes. This game is the best Madden since Madden 12. I tip my hat to Mr. Weingarten, Mr. Douglas, and the entire EAMadden 21 was the worst sports game I’ve ever played. However, EA put in the time and the effort that us fans have been saying for years. The Madden franchise community (except for people that only make money off of saying bad stuff on the game) has embraced and loved the changes. This game is the best Madden since Madden 12. I tip my hat to Mr. Weingarten, Mr. Douglas, and the entire EA team for making such a great game. If you add the ability to edit coordinator names I’ll find a way to make this score an 11/10 Expand
  2. Aug 18, 2021
    10
    Madden has made so many great changes this year than they have for the past 7 games combined and they're all amazing. Madden took a huge step this year and will continue to build on it for years to come. Stop hating and saying they made no changes this when the literally made so many huge changes.
  3. Aug 18, 2021
    10
    Great game don't listen to the negative reviews there just people u are having and beings delusional its a good game people don't understand how hard it is to be a developer like if something is good the next guy might not like it,A feature someone loves the next person might hate and they ll stop playing because of the game has glitches yes but what game doesn't? Like cmon now like if theGreat game don't listen to the negative reviews there just people u are having and beings delusional its a good game people don't understand how hard it is to be a developer like if something is good the next guy might not like it,A feature someone loves the next person might hate and they ll stop playing because of the game has glitches yes but what game doesn't? Like cmon now like if the game was perfect people will hate regardless just check the game yourself and then u can evaluate the way u feel Expand
  4. Aug 18, 2021
    9
    It's better than Madden 21 and while there are improvements in Franchise Mode, I feel like there could be more. And they made improvements to the gameplay. However, I honestly don't like the new home field advantage and the return of X- Factors. But overall, Madden NFL 22 is a very solid game.
  5. 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.
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  6. 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.
  7. Sep 6, 2021
    6
    Cmon man, this is not nearly as bad as some people are pointing out to be, it does have it flaws, as every Madden game, and the franchise score bug is inexcusable, but after not buying Madden 21, and coming back this season, this game is clearly better. Stop thinking about it as a simulation game, it clearly is not.
  8. 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.
  9. Aug 20, 2021
    5
    Is it good? No. Is it better than all the other frostbite engine Maddens? Yes. And it's the only way to play football with 17 game seasons and 14 team playoffs.
  10. Aug 28, 2021
    5
    Madden NFL is in a very sad state. EA has completely cut every cost in development purely to rake in as much profits from the imbeciles spending $ on Ultimate Team, which is aiding in the slow decline of quality in games. Madden NFL is decent. More animations for game play is nice, however Madden is too animations dependent. The graphics are still mediocre. Remember during the PS2Madden NFL is in a very sad state. EA has completely cut every cost in development purely to rake in as much profits from the imbeciles spending $ on Ultimate Team, which is aiding in the slow decline of quality in games. Madden NFL is decent. More animations for game play is nice, however Madden is too animations dependent. The graphics are still mediocre. Remember during the PS2 Era, when sports games were show pieces for Console graphics? That is no more. Madden graphics are far below average. Franchise improvements are welcome, but again they are minimal changes, and they aren't even completely here at launch. What a joke

    Such a shame that Madden isn't a fantastic Football Sim any more. And it will not be again until there is competition.
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  11. Aug 27, 2021
    4
    You would think that after the record low ratings from Madden 21, EA would actually try to improve their game. Of course, it's no surprise that we got the exact opposite. Within 30 minutes of playing the game I had already restarted it twice because of all the glitches I got. Not to mention half of the rookies don't even have their picture in franchise mode, instead it's just a blackYou would think that after the record low ratings from Madden 21, EA would actually try to improve their game. Of course, it's no surprise that we got the exact opposite. Within 30 minutes of playing the game I had already restarted it twice because of all the glitches I got. Not to mention half of the rookies don't even have their picture in franchise mode, instead it's just a black silhouette. Really hoping NFL 2k is good because this is the last Madden game I will be buying until EA actually tries again. Expand
  12. 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
  13. Aug 24, 2021
    3
    Once again it still only has minor improvements in gameplay while the rest of the game is neglected. Face of the franchise is boring, franchise mode is worse than before, the ui is terrible, upgrading and setting goals for coaching staff has caused my game to crash and wins at home are recorded as loses along with all stats recorded in a home game set to zero. Superstar KO was severallyOnce again it still only has minor improvements in gameplay while the rest of the game is neglected. Face of the franchise is boring, franchise mode is worse than before, the ui is terrible, upgrading and setting goals for coaching staff has caused my game to crash and wins at home are recorded as loses along with all stats recorded in a home game set to zero. Superstar KO was severally downgraded also. Expand
  14. Aug 30, 2021
    2
    I'm giving it 2 for extremely funny glitches., otherwise it would get 0. I don't understand why are we buying it every year and expecting something better from EA. They won't change a thing unless the tap with cash will stop flowing.
  15. Aug 21, 2021
    2
    I like the new presentation I enjoy after making a play how they run it back much better then last year. Gameplay is still a mess, I'm not sure how ea thought this was ok to to give us fans. Zones are still horrible, double teams don't really work, wr still dropping balls for no reason. Basically a lot of the same issues madden 2q had only worse which is a bit upsetting considering howI like the new presentation I enjoy after making a play how they run it back much better then last year. Gameplay is still a mess, I'm not sure how ea thought this was ok to to give us fans. Zones are still horrible, double teams don't really work, wr still dropping balls for no reason. Basically a lot of the same issues madden 2q had only worse which is a bit upsetting considering how highly they spoke about this year's game. Major let down by ea another year of trash. Last year had #fixmaddenfranchise This year we need #fixmaddengameplay because it's so unacceptable that this is the trash we get. The nfl needs to allow other companies to have the license of the nfl because ea sports is messing it up every single year Expand
  16. Aug 19, 2021
    2
    Seriously who tf is Mr. Weingarten Weinstein and Mr. Joe Douglas that specifically paid this BigZMoney11 clown to be the company stooge? Oh, and here's a criticism of the game: Why do the Mahomes and Brady MUT beta challenges only have them wearing current team uniforms? Is there no option to at least try and have the time periods accurately match the classic uniforms at the time if you'reSeriously who tf is Mr. Weingarten Weinstein and Mr. Joe Douglas that specifically paid this BigZMoney11 clown to be the company stooge? Oh, and here's a criticism of the game: Why do the Mahomes and Brady MUT beta challenges only have them wearing current team uniforms? Is there no option to at least try and have the time periods accurately match the classic uniforms at the time if you're gonna be so blatantly lazy about creating the classic teams filled with real players despite some of them still being in the league. Or are you still decades behind 2K's ability of customization and access to historic players both inside and outside of the microtransaction game mode that will never seem to go away anytime soon? For a sports gaming company that lacks the rights for players to access these these uniforms on all pllatforms they were quick to jump on the exclusivity to stagnate at their craft since 2005. Let me play with Peyton Manning outside of Madden Ultimate Team b*tch instead of forcing me to use a generic white guy that looks nothing and plays nothing like him. Expand
  17. Sep 3, 2021
    2
    The madden that sent me into retirement after being a madden player for 30 years. Animations are low quality, unrealistic reactions in coverages and the pass rush is dialed back to nothing. Lead blockers missing blocks, defensive lineman not being able to disengage to make a play. Ratings that mean nothing mostly and overpowered xfactors.
  18. Sep 5, 2021
    2
    The only reason I’m giving this a 2 is because of minor franchise mode improvements but the franchise mode is still mostly bare bones gameplay sucks career mode is cringy and presentation on current gen is still the same damn thing if you get next gen there are brand new cutscenes and that’s it the game still focuses on ultimate team though
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. Aug 18, 2021
    1
    ONCE AGAIN THE GAME IS TRASH, AS EA STILL CONTINUES TO GET AWAY WITH HIGHWAY ROBBERY FOR THE LAST 18 YEARS NOW?!?!? WHAT COMPANY GETS WORSE AT MAKING ANYTHING FOR 18 YEARS….TO BE THIS FAR BEHIND ON ADDING BACK FEATURES FROM 18 YEARS AGO??? A BILLIONAIRE COMPANY MISSING ALMOST 200 FEATURES FROM A DECADE AGO?!?!?……. ITS LIKE IF THE NEXT GRAND THEFT AUTO THAT COMES OUT IS SET IN A CUL DE SACONCE AGAIN THE GAME IS TRASH, AS EA STILL CONTINUES TO GET AWAY WITH HIGHWAY ROBBERY FOR THE LAST 18 YEARS NOW?!?!? WHAT COMPANY GETS WORSE AT MAKING ANYTHING FOR 18 YEARS….TO BE THIS FAR BEHIND ON ADDING BACK FEATURES FROM 18 YEARS AGO??? A BILLIONAIRE COMPANY MISSING ALMOST 200 FEATURES FROM A DECADE AGO?!?!?……. ITS LIKE IF THE NEXT GRAND THEFT AUTO THAT COMES OUT IS SET IN A CUL DE SAC WITH JUST A 2 BLOCK RADIUS….SOMEONE HAS TO STOP THIS!!! EVENTUALLY!!!! SOMONE CALL THE COPS OR SOMETHING PLEASSSSSEEEEEE LOL…..EA WILL CONTINUE TO GET AWAY STILL SINCE SITES LIKE IGN LIE EVERY YEAR ABOUT HOW TRASH THE GAME IS ! HASHTAG #NFLDROPEA AND #MADDEN22 on social media PLEASE lol….I GAVE IT A 1 because AT LEAST they have the NFL uniforms the right color……….?? Expand
  22. Aug 19, 2021
    1
    Bought it because I’m a sucker for the nfl license. I gave last years game a zero but this year has a slightly “improved” franchise mode which I’ve vaguely enjoyed. The core gameplay remains unchanged and honestly feels worse. Coverage is terrible and unusable. Inside runs/blocking are overpowered and cheesy. Players have no football logic and the game is glitchy bordering onBought it because I’m a sucker for the nfl license. I gave last years game a zero but this year has a slightly “improved” franchise mode which I’ve vaguely enjoyed. The core gameplay remains unchanged and honestly feels worse. Coverage is terrible and unusable. Inside runs/blocking are overpowered and cheesy. Players have no football logic and the game is glitchy bordering on unplayable. Still completely animation dependent as well. Probably worth around 20$. Mabye September’s scouting changes will change that but I wouldn’t hold my breath. Expand
  23. Aug 19, 2021
    1
    EA once again proves why they should NOT have the exclusive NFL license. Minimal changes to all game modes including franchise. Gameplay is horrible with the same animations that have been in the games for multiple years now. Just a sorry excuse for a Football game and another waste of $60 :/
  24. Aug 19, 2021
    1
    Better than last year by 1% NFL is just as dumb and needs to drop ea or open it up for other gaming companies
  25. Aug 18, 2021
    1
    I have this game on PS4 and ps5,and I must say that I’m thoroughly disappointed!Let me say that adding back a revamped recycled coaching system from ncaa14(scouting will be the same),roster updates and the graphics,and momentum are all welcomed additions,but they’re all cosmetics,because the gameplay sucks!

    It’s unacceptable that games Like madden 2005,nfl 2k5 can produce football games
    I have this game on PS4 and ps5,and I must say that I’m thoroughly disappointed!Let me say that adding back a revamped recycled coaching system from ncaa14(scouting will be the same),roster updates and the graphics,and momentum are all welcomed additions,but they’re all cosmetics,because the gameplay sucks!

    It’s unacceptable that games
    Like madden 2005,nfl 2k5 can produce football games and A.I.,that Play,and react appropriately(functioning to the degree that represents true football and the quality expected from the NFL Brand!Ea just released a half baked game,with recycled features from madden 08-12,and instead of breaking a broken game down and bringing us a complete and revamped football experience;Ea gave us the same game port,tweaked with completely busted defense,defensive Ai,the same ability for individual players to scan and make ridiculous int’s,many warped animations still,,defenders pass rushing through the gaps stopping at line of scrimmage,man coverage shot,zone shot, players responding to all of the wrong things on defense (or not at all),the ability to have to sit back and wait a month or two to be able to start and enjoy franchise,because scouting wasn’t ready and needs to be patched in at an unknown date!
    I mean the game doesn’t allow for any real football,the players simply don’t respond on defense,stop and glitch off animations and whatever mechanics built in,that won’t allow them do functions and intelligently respond effectively,so it’s an offerensige free for all!Physics are still suspect and need to be trashed,replaced for a totally new system(without the animations):perhaps a revamped game breaker physics system?!?!
    It’s utterly breathtaking that anyone that has internet service can go back and watch videos from madden 05 or nfl 2k5 and realize that defenses actually played,functioned,responded and reacted appropriately to their abilities etc,and the A.I.and gameplay back then were light years ahead of where we are currently with madden(being updated 1000 times yearly,and never getting a proper,fully functional game by the time the next years roster update!2021,Cant match gameplay of 2004?WTF!
    It’s totally unacceptable,and indicative of Ea not caring about it’s hardcore fans or producing a quality football game,now that’s it’s gotten a monopoly on the nfl license!Now all EA does is sell us the same game,features and updates yearly that could be patched,and are recycled!Ea has decided since they’ve amassed soo many kids and casuals,plus understanding that many people are still buying their game,because if not,they have no football;They don’t have to give any real effort,they don’t have to produce quality,and they’re still getting paid!They have madden tourneys with punters at QBs,willing major bucks,and micro transactions through the roof!

    How do you charge these prices yearly,and deliver the same BS gameplay and lies!?it’s breathtaking!
    I hate that EA has Been allowed to have monopoly on the NFL license:Its the worse thing that’s happened to sports gaming(particularly football)!!!
    Next gen ps5 football Cant match the gameplay,AI/intellect,and functionality of games almost 2 decades ago!
    It’s shameful and criminal,and the sad thing is,they have the rights to NCAa football!!Smdh!I skipped madden 2 years,but I wanted to give it a chance,but it’s worse than the games I played at my girls brother’s house!Far worse!
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  26. Aug 18, 2021
    1
    I don’t have a ps5 so I can’t speak on some “new”features they brought into the game but based off of playing current gen it’s the same bad game especially for franchise players playing solo the cpu are still flat route/dump off kings and gameplay gets very boring and stale immediately I have to put the play lock on 2-4 so I can try to keep it fresh but they won’t throw further than thatI don’t have a ps5 so I can’t speak on some “new”features they brought into the game but based off of playing current gen it’s the same bad game especially for franchise players playing solo the cpu are still flat route/dump off kings and gameplay gets very boring and stale immediately I have to put the play lock on 2-4 so I can try to keep it fresh but they won’t throw further than that drafting sucks it doesn’t have new positions yet and basically after playing a few games you’re burnt out cuz you been playing the same thing for the past couple of years (once you get used to the movement) then the other game modes aren’t fun and the only fun you would probably have fun in (mut) is pay to win and even if you grind the game solos it takes forever to get a competitive team they think they’re slick by having yt’s have no money spent teams to trick ppl but the difference is…. THATS THEIR JOB they have all the time in the world to grind that stuff if you’re a regular human whether your younger or older you either have school or work that takes up half your day not to mention other things irl that keeps you from putting that much time as they do into the game so yes even if you grind the game factoring in the irl things it will take a while to get a competitive team Bottom line my three things are
    1.make gameplay better than what it is nobody wants animation style game that’s why ppl are easily able to break the game w plays etc every year and it just sucks the fun out of it
    2.make franchise fun and deep again instead of this bland mix we have now only just upgrading the screen for cosmetic feel
    3. Make MUT free to play and take out micro transactions (or tone it down heavily) and make the prizes and incentive better than what they are (jack**** and worthless) EA if you don’t care about your customers and fans of the game stop signing the nfl rights stuff please
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  27. Aug 19, 2021
    1
    First of all, I‘d like to point out the positive fact, that EA has reacted to their community by apparently trying to improve their Franchise mode. Hashtags such as #fixmaddenfranchise were trending and it is good to see them actually responding to this.

    However, the only difference you can actually feel in this game, is the different layout of menus and little additions such as the
    First of all, I‘d like to point out the positive fact, that EA has reacted to their community by apparently trying to improve their Franchise mode. Hashtags such as #fixmaddenfranchise were trending and it is good to see them actually responding to this.

    However, the only difference you can actually feel in this game, is the different layout of menus and little additions such as the homefield advantage. This community desperately asks for a more in depth customization of their playing experience. The staff options are decent, but they were not even among the top 5 additions, that this community frequently asks for. I understand that EA or the NFL has concerns about customization aspects, such as creating a team with jerseys or adding tattoos. Yet these are the little things, that are possible on a technical side and EA had this stuff in their games over a decade ago.

    To summarize my point: it‘s the same game as every year, with some different menus. The gameplay and graphics changes are hardly noticable. Their "additions“ simply can‘t change the fact, that you get bored after less then a single season in Franchise Mode. Safe your money guys and lets just hope that the upcoming NCAA will simply copy everything they had in 2014 with better graphics. It‘s sad, but that would already be a huge improvement compared to every Madden after Madden 25. And if there is one wish I can ask for:

    Keep those Madden developers as far away from the NCAA-game as possible. Please EA, just do it for your community. It will be worth it.
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  28. Aug 23, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst madden ever. I play offline franchise mode and all the bugs make this game totally unplayable. I say every year I'm not buying the new madden.. then I get it on the day it comes out..lol.. but this year, I'm done. I will never buy another madden game. Everyone heard all the hype, franchise mode is getting revamped. **** They definitely released an unfoahed game. Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
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  1. 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.