Madden NFL 22

 PlayStation 5
User Score
0.6

Overwhelming dislike- based on 523 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 523
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 523
  3. Negative: 495 out of 523
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  1. KingNyx
    May 23, 2023
    0
    Forced animations that make you throw an interception. Quarterbacks who constantly fumble if you don't slide. Linemen who seemingly disappear and you get sacked LITERALLY 0.5 seconds after snapping the ball. When you switch to the receiver, you are slowed down, and this usually ends in a forced interception. 99 speed RB gets caught by a much slower MLB. Whenever the opposing team is in theForced animations that make you throw an interception. Quarterbacks who constantly fumble if you don't slide. Linemen who seemingly disappear and you get sacked LITERALLY 0.5 seconds after snapping the ball. When you switch to the receiver, you are slowed down, and this usually ends in a forced interception. 99 speed RB gets caught by a much slower MLB. Whenever the opposing team is in the zone, you are literally forced to get blown out. This game made me throw up. I am tired of having meaningless rage-induced heart attacks over a product that refuses to AND mocks playing football.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. Telliott1129
    Aug 31, 2022
    0
    EA is secretly really trying to bring us together...I think they want us to go to real NFL games with "release the license signs", because they can't be doing this repetitive GAHBIGE on purpose.

    denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance,..... denial
  4. nolanreynolds
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    Missing over 70 features that are own old Maddens. EA is lazy and greedy. Just sad what it’s become.
  5. NoSxKats
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    Probably couldn't have produced a worse game on the market. Clint Oldenburg should never produce another game. It's a shame that they allowed someone that has never played a meaningful snap of NFL football have input on an NFL game. Nothing but cheese and animations. I hope EA goes out of business and the "developers" have to get actual jobs, since it's proof they can't actually develop.
  6. 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
  7. 192914
    May 11, 2022
    0
    This game is awful. Madden has been awful ever since Madden 13. Nothing has changed. Its still the same copy-paste mess of a game.
  8. danger22jmb
    May 7, 2022
    0
    It may look like Hayes, but it plays like $#!t, visually, the game looks great, playing it is a completely different story, played a franchise, got to the Super Bowl, when it started, it told me I was playing myself, then the screen went dark, restarted my console, now I cant even get into the game! This is a freshly started franchise, my first franchise was also lost due to a cruptedIt may look like Hayes, but it plays like $#!t, visually, the game looks great, playing it is a completely different story, played a franchise, got to the Super Bowl, when it started, it told me I was playing myself, then the screen went dark, restarted my console, now I cant even get into the game! This is a freshly started franchise, my first franchise was also lost due to a crupted file! Two for two and im trough,!… Expand
  9. KenBoi
    Apr 1, 2022
    0
    Game is absolutely trash!!!!! We want 2K football it would be by far better than any Madden EA SORRY ASSES put out.
  10. FynesseGod
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    This game is absolute trash, it’s really sad how the franchisee fell off from what it use to be. EA sports really has gotten lazy simply kuz they have exclusive rights and no competition to show a quality game. Everything bout this game is some BS. It used to be a time were I couldn’t wait to get home and play madden, the franchise mode would have you emotionally attached, now it’s justThis game is absolute trash, it’s really sad how the franchisee fell off from what it use to be. EA sports really has gotten lazy simply kuz they have exclusive rights and no competition to show a quality game. Everything bout this game is some BS. It used to be a time were I couldn’t wait to get home and play madden, the franchise mode would have you emotionally attached, now it’s just clicking buttons. I’m really sick of madden at this point and hope the 2k franchise can put out a quality game for real football gamers to enjoy.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. Maddenistrash13
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Total unimagined price of trash. EA must really hate to make anything of quality. I’d rather play madden06 than this pile of odorise excrement.
  13. 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
  14. Kw31
    Feb 8, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For a game that prides itself as the most realistic football game on the market, it is laughable. The amount of ridiculious interceptions, tips, no flags and missed catches and otherwise game breaking gameplay is maddening (no pun intended). Save yourself the frustration and go play something else.… Expand
  15. Ldy13
    Feb 7, 2022
    0
    This game is a bad joke by EA, they know how bad the game is, it's unfinished, broken, the interface is confusing and I don't understand how they had the courage to release it, it makes me think that EA is blatantly stealing from me. I haven't bought Madden since the 16 version, and I regret spending 20 dollars on this one thinking I would see some improvement, on the contrary it's theThis game is a bad joke by EA, they know how bad the game is, it's unfinished, broken, the interface is confusing and I don't understand how they had the courage to release it, it makes me think that EA is blatantly stealing from me. I haven't bought Madden since the 16 version, and I regret spending 20 dollars on this one thinking I would see some improvement, on the contrary it's the worst I've ever played.… Expand
  16. FynnBa
    Feb 5, 2022
    0
    Garbage. They even took away features compared to last years game, so now you can‘t even check the league standings in a Player Franchise Career. Do not do the same mistake that I did and do not buy this game!
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. Cboice
    Jan 30, 2022
    1
    This is THE WORST MADDEN OF ALL TIME! Bad game play, horrendous bug issues and very much the same game as in previous years. This game takes the cake as the worst madden video game EVER!!!
  20. marccochadora
    Jan 7, 2022
    0
    Probably the worst Madden ever. At least the gameplay. Userplays don’t count anymore. Just which animation triggers first. Looking forward for 2K to take over NFL and NCAAF.
  21. PolskiP
    Jan 4, 2022
    0
    Madden 22 is quite possibly one of the worst video games I have played at any point in my life (37). Multiple unconscionable game breaking glitches, save file errors, menu freezes, and game crashes. I’d break the disc in half if it hadn’t been gifted to me by a friend. Avoid at all costs. Not worth a bargain bin $5. This is the type of thing class action lawsuits are made of. I know IMadden 22 is quite possibly one of the worst video games I have played at any point in my life (37). Multiple unconscionable game breaking glitches, save file errors, menu freezes, and game crashes. I’d break the disc in half if it hadn’t been gifted to me by a friend. Avoid at all costs. Not worth a bargain bin $5. This is the type of thing class action lawsuits are made of. I know I agreed to the EULA, but it is a contract after all and EA is certainly in breech.… Expand
  22. drcoomer
    Jan 3, 2022
    6
    Another year, another disappointing year for Madden. The graphics took a step up with PS5, that's about all I can say.
  23. Dee235
    Jan 2, 2022
    1
    Give it a 1 just because it's a football game but the gameplay is trash the physics trash,weird catching and deflecting animations are trash, the celebration ions are trash, the presentation are decent but repetitive the game modes are boring, the lack of throwing controls is trash no over the should throws so you just make passes that should be easy turn in to picks or incompletions theGive it a 1 just because it's a football game but the gameplay is trash the physics trash,weird catching and deflecting animations are trash, the celebration ions are trash, the presentation are decent but repetitive the game modes are boring, the lack of throwing controls is trash no over the should throws so you just make passes that should be easy turn in to picks or incompletions the game itself is trash.… Expand
  24. iGROYPEDurMom
    Dec 26, 2021
    0
    Haven’t played one of these in many years. Wonder why? They can only gaslight and say “OHHH ITS JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE HARASSERS AND REVIEW BOMB USSSSS” just like YouTube, right? No, it’s because this industry has been compeltely sh*t on and ruined by companies like EA. Just like the madden gif meme: capitalism has failed in America. This game is a product of that. D iversity is not ourHaven’t played one of these in many years. Wonder why? They can only gaslight and say “OHHH ITS JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE HARASSERS AND REVIEW BOMB USSSSS” just like YouTube, right? No, it’s because this industry has been compeltely sh*t on and ruined by companies like EA. Just like the madden gif meme: capitalism has failed in America. This game is a product of that. D iversity is not our strength, obviously.… Expand
  25. sawyermade0
    Dec 19, 2021
    0
    This game is a complete piece of **** DO NOT BUY IT UNLESS YOU'RE RETARDED!
  26. 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)
  27. apocalyptic
    Dec 9, 2021
    0
    no. just no. don't buy this game, don't touch this game, don't search for this game, and most definitely don't play it
  28. LuCk3y
    Dec 9, 2021
    0
    doooooooooooooooooooo dooooooooooooooooooooooo game. Sorry for the spoiler.
  29. NoobReview
    Dec 9, 2021
    0
    even IGN didnt buy EA's BS this time around. that should give you a good idea of the quality of madden NFL 22.
  30. tnelson1978
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    I'm only here so I don't get fined! Lol.

    I think we just have to give up on ever getting a good game again. Really, EA only care about making money (micro transactions), the NFL only cares about making money (with the exclusive license), and they both do. They both get their money. As long as they sell the game (because it's the only NFL game), they'll aways make their money and we'll    I'm only here so I don't get fined! Lol.

    I think we just have to give up on ever getting a good game again. Really, EA only care about making money (micro transactions), the NFL only cares about making money (with the exclusive license), and they both do. They both get their money. As long as they sell the game (because it's the only NFL game), they'll aways make their money and we'll always complain that they don't fix their game or have any innovation what do ever. I'm to the point (with all of these micro transactions) that I would literally PAY for features. Like buy the game and pay for a good franchise mode. Maybe if we pay extra for what we want they'll actually put time into them and do them right. Something tells me though that they'd still find a way to f#ck you sound that. #Time to give up people! #No hope!    … Expand
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Metascore
68

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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