Madden NFL 22

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0.6

Overwhelming dislike- based on 523 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 495 out of 523
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  1. Ballinob
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    May i say omg next gen is where its at ok like wow im so love the homefield advantage you have to try i never seen q football game implement something so sensual like no bs try it its a beast feature and the moving feels better a lil wierd but you'll get use to it madden really stepped up with this one played both versions and they are both great but next generation is beautiful
  2. josh671
    Aug 24, 2021
    5
    A bit of a disappointment, I enjoy some of the UI changes but there really is not a large difference from madden 21. Also, how is the create a character still this poor?? With EA Play basic you get madden 21 I don't think it is worth spending the money for 22, especially not at full price with the bugs. I did the 10-hour trial but only played around 5 hours
  3. sayguh
    Dec 11, 2021
    7
    It's really fun... but could certainly be improved in a number of ways. Little things like the same defensive coordinator guy on both teams.. collision detection... replays often don't show what the most important part (where the feet are etc)
  4. NxtDoc
    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.    … Expand
  5. Mathewbell
    Aug 25, 2021
    5
    Anyone giving this game a 0/10 is just trying to get back at EA and most likely hasn’t even played the game. The game isn’t perfect by any stretch but it is an enjoyable game for football fans and has more features than EA had added in the last 5 years combined. Gameplay is improved and feels the best since switching to the frost bite engine. This game has a long way to go but it is not aAnyone giving this game a 0/10 is just trying to get back at EA and most likely hasn’t even played the game. The game isn’t perfect by any stretch but it is an enjoyable game for football fans and has more features than EA had added in the last 5 years combined. Gameplay is improved and feels the best since switching to the frost bite engine. This game has a long way to go but it is not a 0/10. All people are doing with this is proving to EA this community will never be satisfied and they shouldnt even try to appease us. Play the game give it an honest review… Expand
  6. Tony77botelho
    Aug 19, 2021
    6
    The best Madden title there has been in the last 10 years. I really like the coaching trees, weekly game planning, home field advantage, and am looking forward to the new scouting system. I can only hope they improve upon these things and not take them out of the game as they have with so many other memorable features throughout the years. The biggest issue with the game is the actualThe best Madden title there has been in the last 10 years. I really like the coaching trees, weekly game planning, home field advantage, and am looking forward to the new scouting system. I can only hope they improve upon these things and not take them out of the game as they have with so many other memorable features throughout the years. The biggest issue with the game is the actual gameplay. This year is better than last with the new player movement, however the animation system just doesn’t work. It’s been years of trying and upgrading it, and it flat out sucks and makes the gameplay unrealistic. EA needs to move towards a physics based gameplay where a tank running back like Derrick Henry doesn’t get arm tackled by a scrawny LB who’s not even in range to make the play. Too many glitches and big plays ruined by the animation system. It sucks. Please move on. Features I’d like to see added in the following Maddens to come would be the ability to create your own team/stadium that has been offered before. Pre season mini camps with drills to earn XP, and more realistic officiating system that begins with adding refs onto the field and calling more unscripted timely penalties. The last major addition they NEED to add is making different broadcasts similar to MLB the Show. From my knowledge, EA owns the ESPN license. Make a freaking “Monday Night Football” broadcast with different layouts to simulate real prime time games and give that extra importance when playing in one. Golden opportunity. Overall I’m happy with the changes added but we’re still far away from seeing this games true potential. Don’t stop here, make the Madden we all deserve and want to see.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. BigZMoney11
    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
  9. Justintg85
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game a lot better than madden 21. Some things need to patched but that’s about it… Expand
  10. James433
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    Surprise, it’s the same game as every year. Everyone who rates it 0 stars should maybe become a developer and think of new ideas. Last time I checked, the NFL hasn’t really changed at all since last year, so why should the game?
    What they need to do is bring back NFL Street. Until then, it is a solid game.
  11. Harerazer
    Sep 4, 2021
    0
    No Hate here, the game just doesn't work. All of these isdues I personally experienced.
    After each Franchise game it drops back to the Madden main menu.
    The Momentum system gives the opposing team credit when you score. When you choose a face for your pkayer, the system gives it a completely different face. The skin tone resets after you go back to the Franchise menu. There is no way    No Hate here, the game just doesn't work. All of these isdues I personally experienced.
    After each Franchise game it drops back to the Madden main menu.
    The Momentum system gives the opposing team credit when you score.
    When you choose a face for your pkayer, the system gives it a completely different face.
    The skin tone resets after you go back to the Franchise menu.
    There is no way to see the league standings, the menu just isn't there.
    It refuses to load Franchise Save files
    Players don't go into catch animations so the fall hits them in the face as they stand there
    It doesn't even show which players are X-Factors and their goals on the game menu anymore.
    My 23 year old QB led the league in pasding and TDs. He lost a plaoff game and the system took away his X Factor, dropping him to a Star.
    This is not anout the abysmal logic (the computer rushed 8 men on 3rd and 1 when I had 4 recievers then double teamed the TE leaving 3 men completely uncovered). The game programming is pathetic. Regardless of price, it's not worth it because it just doesn't work.    … Expand
  12. realfaustus
    Oct 7, 2021
    0
    They need to end this monopoly of football games and allow other studios to make simulation football games. This is absolutely absurd. They would much rather fix bugs in their Ultimate Team store and sets than fix any of the game play issues which render the game nearly unplayable. Its time to rethink football for video games.
  13. JERupp
    Feb 1, 2022
    0
    Probably the most buggy AAA title I've ever seen released on a console. I just bought the game and experienced an issue with not receiving class rep after level 9, so looked it up online. All results were from 4 months ago mentioning that the issue was known and not fixed.

    There is NO excuse for this. Pathetic.
  14. roper2121
    Sep 10, 2021
    0
    This game is just….horrible. I really wish the NFL would let other studios make games for them. There is no competition so EA keeps making awful madden games. Such a shame
  15. 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
  16. KillerUnleashed
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    Not worth the time or money for anyone. If you buy this your a fool. Full of glitches, bugs, issues, and its all recycled garbage.
  17. mickrussom
    Aug 24, 2021
    0
    one of the worst video games ever made. john madden should pull his name from this idiotic company. ea is a dumpster fire, these games are hot garbage, why bother. at this point make a modern tecmo bowl and make up player names because the low life scum in the nfl, the kneelers and the pushing of scum like colon pimplecrack while reusing assets between the years and excluding tons ofone of the worst video games ever made. john madden should pull his name from this idiotic company. ea is a dumpster fire, these games are hot garbage, why bother. at this point make a modern tecmo bowl and make up player names because the low life scum in the nfl, the kneelers and the pushing of scum like colon pimplecrack while reusing assets between the years and excluding tons of actually good players is a joke. i spit on this garbage game. its embarrassing. its not fun. its not realistic. its not good. its glitched. its buggy. its a disgusting stupid dumpster fire.… Expand
  18. GridironGuru
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    "Madden NFL 22: A Last-Gen Game Masquerading As A Next-Gen Experience"

    Another year and another generation of the same poor presentation, wonky animations, crummy physics, bad AI, player models with kangaroo knees, oversized shoulder pads (see Lamar Jackson), and a mountain of missing small--but collectively important--details that should've been nailed in the XBOX 360/PS3 era, all    "Madden NFL 22: A Last-Gen Game Masquerading As A Next-Gen Experience"

    Another year and another generation of the same poor presentation, wonky animations, crummy physics, bad AI, player models with kangaroo knees, oversized shoulder pads (see Lamar Jackson), and a mountain of missing small--but collectively important--details that should've been nailed in the XBOX 360/PS3 era, all brought to you by a development team that takes its paying customers for a joke, doesn't listen to them, and continues to do the opposite of what they want out of a simulation football game. This can only happen because EA bought the NFL license 16 years ago and has been able to renew it throughout the years, disallowing any competitors in the market, because if a real competitor had been allowed to compete during all of this time since the exclusive NFL license deal was signed, Madden would've gone the way of NBA Live. Dead.

    This is a bad, buggy game full of potential that will never be realized due to the incompetent clown show development team behind it, and the uncaring NFL that is only concerned with collecting the yearly licensing fee from EA.

    I would tell you not to buy this game, but if you bought last year's game or the year before that, or the year before that, or the year before that, you already did.    … Expand
  19. pyrofox117
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    Still on a ancient hacked frostbite engine the graphics look decade old. Madden 22 isn't even trash fire XD. Its a full on just ashes asking to get blown away. The bugs are INSANE. Punting the ball = touchdowns, Houses SPAWN ON THE FOOTBALL field. AND DON'T even have collision LMFAO. GO BACK TO ELEMENTRY SCHOOL DEVS AND CODERS and hire some competent QA that aren't sucking off theStill on a ancient hacked frostbite engine the graphics look decade old. Madden 22 isn't even trash fire XD. Its a full on just ashes asking to get blown away. The bugs are INSANE. Punting the ball = touchdowns, Houses SPAWN ON THE FOOTBALL field. AND DON'T even have collision LMFAO. GO BACK TO ELEMENTRY SCHOOL DEVS AND CODERS and hire some competent QA that aren't sucking off the directors and lead devs ego bonners instead of bugging the game. Wait there isn't even QA credited in the game so its okay to assume EA didn't even quality assure the game WTF. YOU CHARGE 60 to 125 usd for this garbage?!… Expand
  20. vinbro
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    Goodness gracious. I have been less and less satisfied with Madden games over the years. I now have been buying every two years since every game seems to be the same. But now I might not ever buy again (so I say lol). The game, when on ps4, crashed 4 times in 2 days. On ps5, not so much an issue. However, you have to be on a ps4 if you want to play someone else on ps4. Ps5 and ps4 aren’tGoodness gracious. I have been less and less satisfied with Madden games over the years. I now have been buying every two years since every game seems to be the same. But now I might not ever buy again (so I say lol). The game, when on ps4, crashed 4 times in 2 days. On ps5, not so much an issue. However, you have to be on a ps4 if you want to play someone else on ps4. Ps5 and ps4 aren’t online compatible on ultimate team. I was so disappointed with Draft Champs. Average team overall is like 82 vs the 91 it was in Madden 20. While it’s cool to see it on ps5, it’s not a good game at all. Likely their worst. PS support didn’t give me a refund when I tried.… Expand
  21. Ju1ce84
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    Exact same as last year's game, just leaning you towards spending $$ in ultimate team
  22. LukeSoywalker
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    NFL Football Simulation: A video game that simulates all aspects of the National Football League fan experience. The simulation should realistically depict the NFL on and off the field. A true simulation of the NFL should be both a visual spectacle with the required nuance of specificity.

    That's what it should be... What is this Madden franchise? "It ain't that!" If a football    NFL Football Simulation: A video game that simulates all aspects of the National Football League fan experience. The simulation should realistically depict the NFL on and off the field. A true simulation of the NFL should be both a visual spectacle with the required nuance of specificity.

    That's what it should be...

    What is this Madden franchise?
    "It ain't that!"

    If a football team finishes 2-14 or 2-15 under the new schedule rules, the coach and GM are often relieved on their duties. This franchise has been a loser for over a decade. There has been no accountability, no course correction, nothing...

    As long as the game is profitable, is it has been, there seems like there is no impetus to make the changes needed to satisfy the fanbase. The 22 installment is a lot of new paint. The crumbling structure is still crumbling. There have been a few bones thrown to the thirsty NFL gamers. But the real changes that are needed to bring this title to the level of excellence it deserves is lacking.

    I personally believe this is a foundational issue. The wrong people are developing and planning this game. You cannot deliver an experience when the game programmers, coders, and planners are not truly die-hard football fans.

    The right people for the job are out there. But EA will not hire them because they don't fit the culture they want at their gaming company. Perhaps, they should hire the best people for the job and not individuals who fit a certain classification for a HR metric?

    Make sense?

    This game will never be what it deserves to be until the entire team from management to the low-level developer is gutted. The team needs to be replaced with people who are football experts. People who can hit the deliverables needed for the level of excellence required.

    This franchise needs to be a simulation. A 365 day true to life NFL lifecycle from The NFL Draft to the Super Bowl and everything in between.

    Fix this and get it right! The billions you are making off the fans should be put back into the product, and not into your pockets...    … Expand
  23. Kademan013
    Sep 5, 2021
    0
    Terrible unfinished game, still… EA needs to get their NFL deal stripped away from them, for good!
  24. CaseyMoe
    Aug 25, 2021
    0
    Calling Madden 22 an improvement is on par with saying a team that went 0-16 improved the next season because they finished 2-14. We should have at least gotten back to .500 this year, anything less than that is a failure.

    I really thought this would be the year they finally surprised us and delivered a solid game, but I'm once again disappointed. It's still a buggy mess. Franchise    Calling Madden 22 an improvement is on par with saying a team that went 0-16 improved the next season because they finished 2-14. We should have at least gotten back to .500 this year, anything less than that is a failure.

    I really thought this would be the year they finally surprised us and delivered a solid game, but I'm once again disappointed. It's still a buggy mess. Franchise has gotten some nice minor improvements, but it's a FAR CRY from being overhauled and on par with what a next gen sports game should offer. I say 'next gen' in reference to the PS4. It's absolutely LAUGHABLE to look at this from a PS5 next gen perspective and where it should be.

    It feels like their plan was to try and do just enough to quiet the critics - most of the changes are fluff with little substance. They have the resources to make Franchise every bit as good as it's ever been if they want to, but they don't . I don't know what to say anymore. I suppose I should just stop caring and move on at this point.

    It really is a lost cause so long as the gambling is present in the game. They have no pressure to make it better when the profits keep rolling in from the suckers who buy those card packs every year.    … Expand
  25. Freebird1984
    Sep 4, 2021
    0
    I can't even get online. The game is worse than last year. All they had to do was update the roster and take my money but they messed that up.
  26. 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
  27. Brettmaharaj8
    Sep 17, 2021
    0
    This game is a total scam. The game crashes constantly and there are so many bugs its not even funny. The promised scouting update is nowhere to be found. This is anything but a $70 next gen game, it is a total waste of money and you're better off playing literally any other game. This is the worst game I've played in years.
  28. Jc82
    Sep 14, 2021
    0
    Until they rebuild Madden completely from the ground up, I will never purchase another copy from Madden.
  29. ap3rd96
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    Do not support this game. This game is an absolute joke. I cannot believe the NFL allows EA to get away with this. SOMETHING HAS TO CHANGE BECAUSE THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE
  30. 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
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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