Madden NFL 22

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0.6

Overwhelming dislike- based on 523 Ratings

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  1. CedricM71
    Aug 19, 2021
    4
    Franchise mode is finally good again. The gameplay is pretty much the same as Madden 21 next gen aside from the home field advantages, which I really enjoy. There's a lot more you can do in Superstar KO now. The Yard was pretty much ruined because you can no longer select your players, it gives you randomly selected players and you can't change your created player's height and weight toFranchise mode is finally good again. The gameplay is pretty much the same as Madden 21 next gen aside from the home field advantages, which I really enjoy. There's a lot more you can do in Superstar KO now. The Yard was pretty much ruined because you can no longer select your players, it gives you randomly selected players and you can't change your created player's height and weight to whatever you want anymore, it has pre set height and weights. I don't play Face of the Franchise or MUT so I'm not gonna speak on those modes.… Expand
  2. Marshall304
    Aug 19, 2021
    4
    A game that looks fantastic but plays poorly. Gone are the days of simulation .. hello arcade
  3. Doglife
    Aug 23, 2021
    4
    I could deal with the crappy game play if I didn’t get losses for games I never got to play! Glad I play for free every year!
  4. Iwantfood
    Jun 15, 2022
    4
    A solid improvement but still like the past few maddens it still sucks but I will say when fully updated it’s better
  5. CadenWinters
    Aug 22, 2021
    4
    Why are we still here, Just to suffer? This game is not a 0 because there is some decent gameplay and Madden on PS5 does have nice animations and looks really good at times. However, all the modes are half baked. Madden seriously needs to be a platform and not an annual franchise. If it was not for my own love of the game of football, I would not even be here. I'm sure there are members ofWhy are we still here, Just to suffer? This game is not a 0 because there is some decent gameplay and Madden on PS5 does have nice animations and looks really good at times. However, all the modes are half baked. Madden seriously needs to be a platform and not an annual franchise. If it was not for my own love of the game of football, I would not even be here. I'm sure there are members of the development team that love what they do, but it does not come through in the presentation. If you haven't played in years this might even be a buy. However if you're here year after year like myself, It's just very sad where this game has gone.… Expand
  6. Richard4949
    Mar 22, 2022
    4
    It looks like a good ps3 game. The players don’t look their real life selves. It’s a a lazy attempt at a next gen game. I won’t buy another one
  7. CutthroatChris
    Feb 1, 2022
    3
    I'll give this year's roster update a 3/10 only because EA made minimal effort in making some improvements. That said, the few improvements they did both to make are trivial at best.

    Pros:
    - Slightly more Franchise mode capabilities
    - Home field advantage is nice.. but broken

    Cons:
    - Barely improved graphics, per usual
    - Animations are insanely repetitive
    - Buggy as ever
  8. thad121
    Aug 27, 2021
    3
    I'm giving it a 3 because the graphics are pretty good but there's just too much focus on graphics. It shows in your annual trailers, it shows in the commercials, and it shows in the game. The game is beyond buggy, franchise mode hasn't really been updated. You guys added an option to add coordinators but your hiring has no affect on your season. I haven't even touched MUT in years so II'm giving it a 3 because the graphics are pretty good but there's just too much focus on graphics. It shows in your annual trailers, it shows in the commercials, and it shows in the game. The game is beyond buggy, franchise mode hasn't really been updated. You guys added an option to add coordinators but your hiring has no affect on your season. I haven't even touched MUT in years so I can't really comment on that mode, same goes for face of the franchise. As a developer myself, the way this game has played the last few years, I think some changes in that department are beyond necessary. You guys have the necessary resources and money to put out a good football game. Just do it.… Expand
  9. someactorkid
    Aug 30, 2021
    2
    I'll be honest - I haven't properly played Madden in years, so I decided to jump in again with 22 to see how things have changed. I found a game full of repetitive animations, glitchy/jumpy physics, crashes, and modes I absolutely don't care about. I haven't opened Superstar KO, MUT, or The Yard, and I do not plan to.

    The presentation is the highlight of the game, as everything does    I'll be honest - I haven't properly played Madden in years, so I decided to jump in again with 22 to see how things have changed. I found a game full of repetitive animations, glitchy/jumpy physics, crashes, and modes I absolutely don't care about. I haven't opened Superstar KO, MUT, or The Yard, and I do not plan to.

    The presentation is the highlight of the game, as everything does look pretty nice. Sadly the gameplay leaves a lot to be desired. I don't know if this is new to Madden now that it's on PS5, or if this has been the case for a while, but characters feel horrible to control. I feel like I'm skating on ice, and that my momentum carries me into other players way too often. Also, players don't seem to jump, swat, or tackle when I tell them to.

    It's sad that this is the only NFL franchise we get. The graphics and lighting can't hold up a game that fails to perform in any other way. I'm sad I spent PS5 money on this entry. As everyone else has already told you - skip this one.    … Expand
  10. Venomxi
    Aug 30, 2021
    2
    The game is madden 21 BUT is somehow someway WORSE. The game is absolutely filled to the brim with bugs. Like ones that makes your stats ZERO after playing a franchise game and you lose to boot. Then you can see how the new menu layout for franchise is literally layed over the top of the old menu. Yes the old menu is running in the back round. Wow

    And gameplay is slow and clunky. Not fun    The game is madden 21 BUT is somehow someway WORSE. The game is absolutely filled to the brim with bugs. Like ones that makes your stats ZERO after playing a franchise game and you lose to boot. Then you can see how the new menu layout for franchise is literally layed over the top of the old menu. Yes the old menu is running in the back round. Wow

    And gameplay is slow and clunky. Not fun or realistic. Still overly reliant on animation based gameplay. Nothing new of significance was added like created a team or advanced scouting. Coaches have been extended to coordinators, then again madden 05 had that 17 YEARS AGO. Stay away from this game. Buy at a hige discount in December or buy a heavily discounted older madden. Madden needs to be rebuilt from the ground up and the NFL needs to terminate the exclusivity license with EA.    … Expand
  11. Iamdougiiie
    Aug 20, 2021
    2
    Game is way to similar to Madden 21 next gen. It’s sad to see games like NBA 2K and MLB the show have such good gameplay and depth and to have the ONLY NFL game be so poor. The gameplay is robotic and there are still way to many animations that break immersion. Madden 22 is nothing more than a cash grab IMO.
  12. IamChris8
    Feb 12, 2022
    2
    Same sh*t - Different toilet!

    Was soll man zu Madden 22 sagen.
    - Bugs
    - Bugs
    - Bugs
    - Bugs

    Zonen funktionieren immer noch nicht. Stand - 12.2.22
    Grafik ist okay.
    Gameplay ist auch eher 2/10
  13. Notevenexcluded
    Aug 18, 2021
    2
    Face of the franchise is cringe and boring. Same can be said for franchise which the new features can’t save it from being as in-depth as Madden 08 on the PS2. A lot glitches and bugs are dwelling in this game and it’s all because we live in a world where game developers want to half-ass a game and include patches instead of making sure the game is ready at full launch. Presentation isFace of the franchise is cringe and boring. Same can be said for franchise which the new features can’t save it from being as in-depth as Madden 08 on the PS2. A lot glitches and bugs are dwelling in this game and it’s all because we live in a world where game developers want to half-ass a game and include patches instead of making sure the game is ready at full launch. Presentation is still pretty awful and is nowhere near the level as 2K’s for example. Superstar KO is boring as well. All in all this game is a minor improvement of Madden 21. BUT THAT DOESNT MAKE IT A GOOD GAME.… Expand
  14. Vic24
    Aug 18, 2021
    2
    EA has really out done itself, not only did they promise us a better game and not deliver, they're hyping this game up like it's the best game that's come out this year. This game is broken! The defense can't do what it's programed to do and you have a defense NPC covering phantom players. There are game glitches were the fans of teams that aren't even playing showing up in the stands, theEA has really out done itself, not only did they promise us a better game and not deliver, they're hyping this game up like it's the best game that's come out this year. This game is broken! The defense can't do what it's programed to do and you have a defense NPC covering phantom players. There are game glitches were the fans of teams that aren't even playing showing up in the stands, the game mechanics are broken, the o-line mechanics are still broken, the CPU system can't draft, and franchise mode is still extremely disappointing. Also the fatigue system doesn't work well at all and the game planning is far from where it should be. That being said EA has done some good things, the coaching tree is a nice feature, route running in the game feels smoother and the x-factors are always a nice addition. Is this game better than madden 21? Absolutely, but the problem is that EA set the bar so low on their Madden games. Don't waste you're time and money on this game you'll just be disappointed. This game disappointed more than my dead beat dad. Just play whatever version of Madden you own, do.nload the new roster through the community tab and voilà, you pretty much got madden 22.… Expand
  15. platinumcam
    Aug 19, 2021
    2
    The game is a very slight upgrade from Madden 21, but that is a substantially low bar. 1. The franchise mode is a slight improvement but still has numerous issues. - The fatigue system is broken. A players fatigue is only affected when they’re are being thrown the ball.
    - The mode runs through 2 interfaces, the new one and the one from last year. You still get glimpses of the coach at his    The game is a very slight upgrade from Madden 21, but that is a substantially low bar. 1. The franchise mode is a slight improvement but still has numerous issues. - The fatigue system is broken. A players fatigue is only affected when they’re are being thrown the ball.
    - The mode runs through 2 interfaces, the new one and the one from last year. You still get glimpses of the coach at his desk while cycling through the menus.
    - The sim engine is broken. Matt Stafford finished the season with more rushing yards then Russell Wilson AND Josh Allen.

    2. The zone defenses are TERRIBLE. I played an online game and me and my opponent had about ten 1 play scoring drives. 3. There’s no reason that players that’s been in the league 5 or 6 years plus to NOT have a facescan.

    There’s so much more i could put but honestly it’s not even worth it. I was originally going to give the game a 3, but after typing all of this out and realizing that that’s too high of a score. So you get a 2, and that’s being generous.
    Please NFL 2K or College Football, come save us. I’m drowning.    … Expand
  16. BringBackNcaa
    Aug 19, 2021
    2
    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.    … Expand
  17. Skyriot07
    Aug 27, 2021
    2
    Menu options only do what they say half the time. Character models are the worst I've ever seen, ps2 version have more accurate player models.

    This is a joke and an insult to football fans. Just don't buy it. It's an insult to football fans everywhere. but at this point...the NFL is to blame for being willing to allow their name to be tied to a product of this caliber. Literally made an    Menu options only do what they say half the time. Character models are the worst I've ever seen, ps2 version have more accurate player models.

    This is a joke and an insult to football fans.

    Just don't buy it. It's an insult to football fans everywhere. but at this point...the NFL is to blame for being willing to allow their name to be tied to a product of this caliber.

    Literally made an account to make sure you know to not waste your time    … Expand
  18. FraserOliver17
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    I’ve not left a rating before. But I feel today is the day to start. Madden is a very flawed game, with all the potential to be a fantastic game. But there’s only so long a top draft with potential can get by before results are expected. The game has launched with a multitude of bugs both in game and out of game. Before the game

    I’m not an avid MUT player, being a fan of simulation    I’ve not left a rating before. But I feel today is the day to start. Madden is a very flawed game, with all the potential to be a fantastic game. But there’s only so long a top draft with potential can get by before results are expected. The game has launched with a multitude of bugs both in game and out of game. Before the game

    I’m not an avid MUT player, being a fan of simulation football. However in trying it this year whilst waiting to begin the yearly franchise, some of the more glaring issues were shown. With EA problems causing players to be banned, a bug making it unable to visit the marketplace and of course, the elite EA Support to users who were banned for using the Madden companion app. EA have handled the launch of MUT horribly and their consumers are being left to pay the price with bans, delays and just outright disillusionment with the game. Even for those who were lured into pay to play in order to compete with poor matchmaking. A new player with an all bronze team, at the lowest division, will frequently get matched with a ‘god squad’ full of the top overall available cards thus almost forcing a pay to play environment


    The franchise bugs were also a delight, seeing that the previous years interface is still in the game, just layered over by the new interface , the fun new scrolling window in the cfm Home Screen that doesn’t scroll and the inability to assign custom playbooks to a team make it particularly infuriating. However, there remains the potential. The potential that must be realised sooner, rather than later. The season engine is good for its first year of true attention, although some of the scenarios trigger too often and others are straight up outlandish, the base is there to build on and provide some depth to our game. The logic around trades and drafting is still not ideal, but it is clear that an attempt has been made. The new features to franchise, whilst well intentioned, are exactly what we’ve come to expect from madden. A buggy mess that was hastily added on the back of bad publicity. Full of bugs and exploits, but Swami, for all of EAs flaws does listen and try. Whether he’s given any freedom to do anything is another matter tho. Users are still unable to assign a custom playbook, despite generated coaches having a custom book assigned, so we can see the functionality exists, so why not simply open it up?

    The Gameplay

    Well, this is an absolute casserole of nonsense. It is 100% almost certainly close to maybe being sort of a good game. The good things

    Tackling is better. Still not perfect, as you’ll see a giant back get tackled by a corner with ease far too often, but that corne best not be trying to hit stick Derek henry. QBs are allowed to move again. The game might be a bit easy vs CPU at the moment. But there is times in H2H games where it is actually very fun and shows you what it could be. The bad things

    Hit sticks - aye they’re fun, but 95% of the animations are getting you a flag and a suspension on Sundays. Passing- it’s incredibly easy to pass because there’s no coverage in the game at the moment. So, how do we slow that down? By removing the ability to lead a pass entirely. The OC community have shown the exact settings needed to make pass lead feel right, look right and play right. But EA has not listened. Pass Rush - simply put, EA lied to us. They said they’ve unlocked pass rush moves for the pass rushers, meaning a better, more fluid and organic pocket will form. This is not true. Needs addressing urgently because again, this has the potential to make the game very good

    Contains - QB with speed? All the best catching him. Contains or not. Sometimes doesn’t even need speed. EA must address this the right way. Don’t make QBs slow again, make the contains work. Pass coverage - ha. There isn’t. That’s all there is to it really. This would be helped if the DBs tried to go for a swat as default, as opposed to going for a pick every single time. But c’est la vie. Penalties - they’ve addressed that they’ve taken them out for a reason. I kind of understand this, but they could always tie them into a trait so if your “highly undisciplined” RT holds on a game winning touchdown, that’s on you whether you want to keep him long term or not knowing he’s prone to a bone headed decision. Also as mentioned. The hit sticks. The conclusion

    Is there many more things I could discuss. Yes. Are there many more things EA needs to do. Yes. But they’re moving in the right direction. The issue is, there’s only so long they can have before that needle needs to be all the way moved. I’m rating this game a 2, with an asterix. Because there’s a chance it could be much higher. But until it starts fulfilling it’s potential and until EA learns to communicate with its fanbase, it can’t be considered any higher    … Expand
  19. cwitheringaway
    Sep 6, 2021
    2
    How does EA keep getting away with year after year jippin' people out of their money? Exclusivity is what it is everyone, clearly, there is a comfort from EA and they are comfy with putting out an unfinished product. Just another year of a mediocre product put out to us by EA because ultimate team is an easy product to make money off of. Franchise again despite its improvements is stillHow does EA keep getting away with year after year jippin' people out of their money? Exclusivity is what it is everyone, clearly, there is a comfort from EA and they are comfy with putting out an unfinished product. Just another year of a mediocre product put out to us by EA because ultimate team is an easy product to make money off of. Franchise again despite its improvements is still bare-bones compared to older games and is hindered by the gameplay. Also, I didn't even buy this game, I went and played it with my friend at his house on Gamepass and we could tell it was gonna be another bad year and neither of us decided to buy it. I gave it a 2 because there were active changes whenever the community spoke up but that is not enough for me to give this game praise or give the madden development team praise either. People may think we are being nitpicky whenever it comes to the madden games but whenever you have games from decades before that are better then you are allowed to point out the shortcomings from a product that you already know can be better. It is blasphemy to think that people are going to keep dealing with this year in and year out and there needs to be a significant change by EA to make this a product I will buy again. Non-animation gameplay, franchise depth, and team creation and building is a good place to start for future installments.… Expand
  20. BobbyB23
    Sep 4, 2022
    2
    This is easily the worst madden. Player ratings done matter. No common sense plays. All CPU Defenders are elite no matter the rating. I wouldn’t waste the money. Gameplay has hit a new low. They focus more on celebrations and the soundtrack than the gameplay and franchise mode. No comp picks or real development
  21. Dkg92
    Aug 22, 2021
    1
    Game is trash, once again EA has not attempted to improve franchise mode, Madden 05 was so deep compared to this game and we are in 2021….
    Madden has been the same game for the last six years another copy and paste. Glitches are frequent and hilarious. Stopped buying this game and vote with your wallets. (I did not purchase the game this year, but have seen enough content through YouTube    Game is trash, once again EA has not attempted to improve franchise mode, Madden 05 was so deep compared to this game and we are in 2021….
    Madden has been the same game for the last six years another copy and paste. Glitches are frequent and hilarious. Stopped buying this game and vote with your wallets. (I did not purchase the game this year, but have seen enough content through YouTube and Madden is the same)    … Expand
  22. D_Hughez
    Aug 19, 2021
    1
    Terrible glitches. Graphic improvement is only slight. Same robotic animations and unrealistic gameplay moments. This game franchise has been dead for almost 10 years now.
  23. Pugfoofs
    Oct 17, 2021
    1
    Madden 22 is my regret of 2021. I haven’t bought into Madden since 13. Almost a decade later it’s a slightly more polished
  24. im_juan
    Aug 19, 2021
    1
    Would've gave a 0 but to be fair they did add some changes to franchise mode. Not much, but hey its something. Gameplay is the same broken animation based system. Face of franchise pretty much sucks again. If your completely new to madden sure play it and might have fun but if you played any other madden, just stick to that.
  25. Patrick26
    Aug 19, 2021
    1
    Being better than a bad game doesn't make a game good. Depth sucks. Animations based gameplay sucks more than depth. "Expect more control when it comes to catching like indipendent players battle when the ball is in the air". EA you pathetic. I don't know how you can have the courage to advertise stuff like that. You probably like to ridicule yourself.
    Everything about this game is bad.    Being better than a bad game doesn't make a game good. Depth sucks. Animations based gameplay sucks more than depth. "Expect more control when it comes to catching like indipendent players battle when the ball is in the air". EA you pathetic. I don't know how you can have the courage to advertise stuff like that. You probably like to ridicule yourself.
    Everything about this game is bad. This is not even football, arcade game style would be than this because here all depends on animations... This is just terrible, all gameplay is scripted and nothing is near to real football.
    Among all the **** they told us there was also the "management of the fatigue of the players during the season": the only fatigue that is impacted is the energy of the player who carries the ball. So if you run without the ball, you don't get tired!? Truly!? This has to be a joke.
    The worst game among all sports video games, again.    … Expand
  26. Smilleyy
    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……DONT BUY PLEASE… Expand
  27. Rclebert
    Aug 31, 2021
    1
    Way too many animations , this game is so bad if you understand football, defense doesn’t understand zones man coverage is impossible just run slants , blocking has zero logic , double teams suck , Oline doesn’t understand running lanes …..this game is bad sooo bad … all wrs run routes the same way it’s so bad … I’m pissed I paid for it such a waste of money … lol and the graphics are badWay too many animations , this game is so bad if you understand football, defense doesn’t understand zones man coverage is impossible just run slants , blocking has zero logic , double teams suck , Oline doesn’t understand running lanes …..this game is bad sooo bad … all wrs run routes the same way it’s so bad … I’m pissed I paid for it such a waste of money … lol and the graphics are bad looks like ps4… Expand
  28. nh143303
    Aug 30, 2021
    1
    Madden 22 is better then Madden 21 in the sense that a plane crash is worse than a car crash. Both are terrible but one is worse then the other. I played on current gen. The positives include the situations that occur in franchise mode. They add some sense of realism. The negatives are the usual problems. Glitches including one that removes points scored. The fact that the gameplay isMadden 22 is better then Madden 21 in the sense that a plane crash is worse than a car crash. Both are terrible but one is worse then the other. I played on current gen. The positives include the situations that occur in franchise mode. They add some sense of realism. The negatives are the usual problems. Glitches including one that removes points scored. The fact that the gameplay is still incredibly animation based. And the lack of depth in franchise mode along with the child gambling system called ultimate team… Expand
  29. MRhodes23
    Aug 22, 2021
    1
    Another year of Madden and another year of recycled graphics. Coach of the year last year has a generic stand in as opposed to an actual scan. Franchise mode is...once again...missing features that were in the game 15 years ago! Safeties and cornerbacks are for decoration only and completely useless. I played a game with Browns and Steelers and the announcers referred to the teams as theAnother year of Madden and another year of recycled graphics. Coach of the year last year has a generic stand in as opposed to an actual scan. Franchise mode is...once again...missing features that were in the game 15 years ago! Safeties and cornerbacks are for decoration only and completely useless. I played a game with Browns and Steelers and the announcers referred to the teams as the Chiefs and Buccaneers the entire game. How is EA a billion dollar company and continues to put out GARBAGE!?… Expand
  30. BarnDogg27
    Aug 19, 2021
    1
    I have already returned my digital copy back to Xbox. I attempted to play this game over 3-days, only to have the game crash after 30-45 minutes of playing each time. I have no idea if this game is better than 21, because I wasn’t able to play it fully. What I did see in the few attempted hours of play was SHAMEFUL - a litany of bugs, graphic issues, & lag. I stupidly again preordered thisI have already returned my digital copy back to Xbox. I attempted to play this game over 3-days, only to have the game crash after 30-45 minutes of playing each time. I have no idea if this game is better than 21, because I wasn’t able to play it fully. What I did see in the few attempted hours of play was SHAMEFUL - a litany of bugs, graphic issues, & lag. I stupidly again preordered this game, the same as last year, with the same results & terrible quality.

    From what I saw in the game menus, not much has changed from last year. It looks like another year of putting lipstick on a pig & releasing the same thing. One constant though in franchise - why is there no custom face to create for coaches or owners? It’s still an empty, faceless avatar for any created owner or coach (& probably the same bald, fat white guy character that steps in when a coach is fired / not replaced yet). Simply take that stupid ‘yard’ character that you make at the beginning & allow that face / character to be used… but no, that would be TOO EASY & NBA2k already does that, so god forbid EA/Madden take any notes from other successful game franchises.

    Maybe EA beefed up franchise mode, maybe they didn’t - I’m not able to play this damn thing to find out. So I’ve decided I won’t be playing… ever… & I’ve been dedicated since Madden 96… I am so disappointed & pissed off, what a disgraceful sham of a game!    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. ZTGD
    Sep 22, 2021
    65
    Let’s be realistic. For an annual sports franchise, it’s not necessarily practical to expect huge evolution year on year. It’s also fair to say that at a minimum, players should expect EA to deliver incremental quality of life improvements and make an effort to hone their overall experience of the game for the better. Whilst there is only so far the needle can be pushed year on year, the launch of a new Madden on next-gen systems presented EA with an opportunity to really raise the bar. That’s why it’s particularly disappointing that Madden 22 only offers stagnant content and, sadly, creative disinterest.
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  2. NME
    Sep 17, 2021
    60
    Madden is as compelling as it ever was, but it can’t escape the slight feeling that things are spread a little too thin. Improvements to franchise mode are welcome and help the experience, but they are smaller than perhaps they deserve. With so many different ways to play football, it’s a little difficult to get in invested in any one game.
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  3. IGN France
    Sep 9, 2021
    50
    Improvements and additions are scarce with Madden 22, it all makes it for an average game unworthy of next gen consoles.
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