Madden NFL 23

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1.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 214 Ratings

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  1. Alias_Zero
    Feb 12, 2023
    0
    Zero talent behind this game, a pathetic cash grab by a pathetic company. Another copy past madden, everyone who worked on this game should be embarrassed.
  2. Dreww12
    Aug 19, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible game. EA loves to sucker people with their marketing strategy.. seriously people, if we want change, we HAVE to quit buying Madden.… Expand
  3. oshkoshthejosh
    Aug 19, 2022
    0
    You're never going to believe it but the game is stilly buggy beyond belief to the point of not correctly functioning. There is no day 1 patch to fix franchise modes glitches so you're just stuck with a nonfunctional mode for an undetermined amount of time. There's over 70 feature that were in Madden's PS2 era that aren't in Madden 23. The NFL needs to open up the license because this gameYou're never going to believe it but the game is stilly buggy beyond belief to the point of not correctly functioning. There is no day 1 patch to fix franchise modes glitches so you're just stuck with a nonfunctional mode for an undetermined amount of time. There's over 70 feature that were in Madden's PS2 era that aren't in Madden 23. The NFL needs to open up the license because this game is an embarrassment to football and to videogames. We haven't had a good football game since Madden 08, and we haven't had a great football game since NFL 2K5. We're several console generations removed from good football games, and it doesn't look to change anytime soon . Save your money, don't buy this, and just accept that there won't be a good football game anytime soon and it won't come from EA. The Madden franchise is going to make me become a nihilist, nothing changes, the games continue to suck, football remains the most popular sport with no videogame capable of replicating it even a little. It just all feels so meaningless.… Expand
  4. Jdogg34
    Aug 17, 2022
    0
    Some game every year, no improvements, only more technical problems with no plans on fixing them.
  5. SheetStainzZz
    Aug 19, 2022
    0
    Another year, another disappointment from EA. I’ve seen the same tackling animations I’ve seen in the game for 10 years, same commentary, and overall just the same game. Graphics look better but it still looks and plays like a mobile game. Do better EA
  6. ihategeezy
    Aug 18, 2022
    0
    Same polished
  7. IxAMxNIGHTMARE
    Aug 18, 2022
    0
    And here we go again. Madden 15 part 8. Once again people love the early access version and think it's good until EA patches it right back into Madden 15. At no point will you actually have control of the game. EA will again decide who wins.
    They will make sure to rush you into ultimate team so you can become addicted to buying packs and hoping for a few more good players so you can    And here we go again. Madden 15 part 8. Once again people love the early access version and think it's good until EA patches it right back into Madden 15. At no point will you actually have control of the game. EA will again decide who wins.
    They will make sure to rush you into ultimate team so you can become addicted to buying packs and hoping for a few more good players so you can finally get over that hump and dominate.
    You never will. Do this... Go into MUT H2h and set it to friends only. You will see that you AND your friends all win between 45 and 63 winning percentage. That's to encourage you to buy those packs then you wonder why all your reliable cards begin to play like garbage as the new card you just upgraded to is absolutely on fire. After a month the new card is trash. Time to upgrade again. In fact you spend money and get cards, do quicksell for training which is a currency that you can't buy in cash but obviously you spent money in some way to get those training points. Also the same with certain holiday promotions. To make one player you have to buy his whole collection of cards. It all adds up but in EAs bank account.    … Expand
  8. dabirdman23
    Aug 19, 2022
    1
    Very buggy game. Lots of glitches in franchise mode, including the same one from last year that corrupts offline saves. My first franchise mode game, both teams wore practice jersey and Qbs wore Red, there was also no sound overlay, just crowd noise. They literally sold this game on it's polish this year because they didn't really add anything. So far... bleh
  9. Jets24
    Aug 17, 2022
    0
    I used to be proud to say that I own every madden. EA is an absolute joke and they made a copy and paste version of last year‘s matter for the 5th time in a row. The franchise mode is still just as dull as it was before. The game play still uses sucked in animations to force interceptions instead of just doing physical based gameplay(NCAA14). The practice mode is the laziest feature! TheI used to be proud to say that I own every madden. EA is an absolute joke and they made a copy and paste version of last year‘s matter for the 5th time in a row. The franchise mode is still just as dull as it was before. The game play still uses sucked in animations to force interceptions instead of just doing physical based gameplay(NCAA14). The practice mode is the laziest feature! The only thing that feels like practice is the fact that the quarterback has a red jersey. But the practices mode is set inside of a stadium in front of fans and the rest of the players are wearing full game day gear. EA sports is just awful with immersion. I want to feel like I’m living week to week in the NFL. Instead I feel like I paid $70 for a child arcade game that doesn’t actually represent football. Every year they promise A game and every year they don’t listen to what people want…#DONEWITHEA… Expand
  10. IGIN2019
    Aug 18, 2022
    0
    Nothing new same game for over ten years now. Animation still feels artificial for a "simulation" football game.
  11. Papshady
    Aug 19, 2022
    1
    Honestly, its an insult to societal intelligence to release this "updated" version of the game again. If this doesnt prove that EA is exploiting gambling addiction in youth, im not sure what will. The game really has been close to the same for a decade. Very little effort seems to go in the way of actually upgrading the game. There our bugs in the current version that were there theHonestly, its an insult to societal intelligence to release this "updated" version of the game again. If this doesnt prove that EA is exploiting gambling addiction in youth, im not sure what will. The game really has been close to the same for a decade. Very little effort seems to go in the way of actually upgrading the game. There our bugs in the current version that were there the past 4 years. I hope people can break the cycle instead of re-upping.… Expand
  12. badnewz323
    Aug 17, 2022
    0
    some EA guy just told nfl.com that they read feedback on various websites (LMAO)
    there is a decade long list of bugs and issues that are still present in the so called "game"
    go read all the feedback we as gamers left for you mr. incompetence mentioning the false advertisement of this product is not even worth my time can't wait for the day they get prosecuted for this atrocity    some EA guy just told nfl.com that they read feedback on various websites (LMAO)
    there is a decade long list of bugs and issues that are still present in the so called "game"
    go read all the feedback we as gamers left for you mr. incompetence

    mentioning the false advertisement of this product is not even worth my time
    can't wait for the day they get prosecuted for this atrocity (including DDA or whatever you wanna call it as it's even more ridiculous this time)

    would not recommend, sincerely a madden 22 legend division player (if it means anything to anyone) after 50 games of H2H in madden 22.1 (yeah it sucks that bad)    … Expand
  13. jexner325
    Aug 18, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Purchased the Ultimate Edition. So disappointed. Constant issues and numerous bugs remain. I will pick a play and the game decides to choose a random different play. Apparently the LB’s have 63 inch verticals because they are picking off everything. Core gameplay is bad, the commentary is stagnant and boring and the constant push for Ultimate Team/Loot Boxes is just annoying. Trash game.… Expand
  14. Nowe
    Aug 18, 2022
    2
    It's a sad day again for simulation football fans. Gone are the days of innovation and originality. Bringing back a few options that was cut from older Madden games is not going to hide the fact that EA doesn't care about the NFL brand that the have a monopoly on. We deserve better
  15. Rectorn
    Aug 18, 2022
    0
    Same thrash as always. Takes 2 minutes to see the hype was all bs. Please let someone else make a damn nfl game.
  16. blazer8487
    Aug 18, 2022
    2
    As usual another copy paste with some minor changes that more or less does nothing to enhance the game. Steelers stadium is still hienz field and was just copy and pasted from last year. Will they tweak and fix things in game, probably. Am I pretty disappointed this year as for the first time in a long time I bought into the hype? Yup.
  17. BanditoBurrito
    Aug 19, 2022
    0
    I really wanted this version of the game to redeem my faith in what EA are creating. But I am so disappointed with this years version. I have been buying Madden since 05, but I feel that now its time to step away from the franchise. Its the same as Madden 21/22 but with a new roster. The game feels like its on rails and is the furthest thing from a football simulation. This is the lastI really wanted this version of the game to redeem my faith in what EA are creating. But I am so disappointed with this years version. I have been buying Madden since 05, but I feel that now its time to step away from the franchise. Its the same as Madden 21/22 but with a new roster. The game feels like its on rails and is the furthest thing from a football simulation. This is the last Madden I will buy until the franchise is moved elsewhere.… Expand
  18. Dahibachi
    Aug 19, 2022
    0
    I don’t understand how “professional critics” continue to rate the game decently especially when you compare madden to other sports games like NBA2k and MLB the Show. The standards need to be much higher and right now Maddens franchise mode wouldn’t be acceptable for the PS2 generation much less the PS5. NBA 2k is about to give us MyEra which gives us the ability to start a franchise fromI don’t understand how “professional critics” continue to rate the game decently especially when you compare madden to other sports games like NBA2k and MLB the Show. The standards need to be much higher and right now Maddens franchise mode wouldn’t be acceptable for the PS2 generation much less the PS5. NBA 2k is about to give us MyEra which gives us the ability to start a franchise from 3 different eras in the 80s, 90s and 2000s each with UNIQUE presentations to those eras and representative of those eras style of play and contracts. Compare that to Madden Franchise mode which doesn’t have realistic contracts, doesn’t have restricted FA, doesn’t have compensatory draft picks, has horrible CPU logic such as letting a franchise QB enter free agency without receiving franchise tag. Like they don’t even get the BASICS of how the real NFL is run much less give us deep features. Presentation is awful compared to what some other sports games give us. And gameplay, while improved, is still run on an animation based system and still features terrible CPU logic and predetermined play outcomes based on how an animation is playing out. How is this considered acceptable when we SEE what other sports games give us. WHY are we letting madden off the hook??? The only thing EA is good at is marketing because they somehow convince people to buy this trash every year and convince people it’s the best that can be done with a football game. I wish people would see the light on this but sadly they won’t. I’ve stopped buying this trash as much as I love football and want to play a football game but what good is it if I’m disappointed every time I play the game?… Expand
  19. Djwoods23
    Aug 19, 2022
    1
    Same pig, new lipstick. Minor "upgrades" to franchise mode. Yet again all significant time and energy was spent by EA in their MUT microtransactions bullsh1t. Yet another year to stay away. Hopefully enough of you are smart enough to do it for once so REAL changes are done to franchise mode.
  20. BarnDogg27
    Aug 19, 2022
    0
    This is the same game we’ve had the past few years. This is literally the same game. There are no major improvements to Franchise Mode - like, what were they doing? Quit overhauling on the field stuff & PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOUR COMMUNITY IS SAYING! This is ridiculous. 3 years in a row I’ve returned a preorder on this title. You seriously still are a black empty picture for created ownerThis is the same game we’ve had the past few years. This is literally the same game. There are no major improvements to Franchise Mode - like, what were they doing? Quit overhauling on the field stuff & PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOUR COMMUNITY IS SAYING! This is ridiculous. 3 years in a row I’ve returned a preorder on this title. You seriously still are a black empty picture for created owner & coach. … Expand
  21. swaers
    Aug 18, 2022
    1
    I’ve bought madden every year since 2008 and this has been the first time I’ve truly not had fun. The passing system is dumb. The DB’s play like randy moss and always get crazy interceptions and they literally didn’t do anything with franchise mode at all. EA promised to put more effort into franchise and it’s clear they’ve lied. I haven’t played face of the franchise yet but I’m sure itI’ve bought madden every year since 2008 and this has been the first time I’ve truly not had fun. The passing system is dumb. The DB’s play like randy moss and always get crazy interceptions and they literally didn’t do anything with franchise mode at all. EA promised to put more effort into franchise and it’s clear they’ve lied. I haven’t played face of the franchise yet but I’m sure it sucks too. If you like throwing your money in the trash then this game is for you.… Expand
  22. Shauns614
    Sep 1, 2022
    0
    First gripe.. no "real changes" the gameplay is sped up and feels extremely arcadey.. This does not feel like a sim at all. They removed Campus Legends (NCAA) from superstar KO mode which i loved and played all the time in Madden 22. I think the graphics while bright and shiny look cartooney.. Have you seen the rendered hair of Trevor Lawrence during the intro? Laughable.. of course youFirst gripe.. no "real changes" the gameplay is sped up and feels extremely arcadey.. This does not feel like a sim at all. They removed Campus Legends (NCAA) from superstar KO mode which i loved and played all the time in Madden 22. I think the graphics while bright and shiny look cartooney.. Have you seen the rendered hair of Trevor Lawrence during the intro? Laughable.. of course you haven't though because no one uses the Jags but I did.. I am sure other player models are atrocious.. The added game play gimmicks don't add anything.. refs are missing from the field yet again.. I prefer the pace of 22, as i said, way too fast and not realistic on the field.. Defense intercepts almost every pass that isnt wide open throws.. the game is a mess.. I read EA wants players word of mouth to sell this game.. got bad news for them, i think as people play this game more over the next few days they will not like it. This is the first year i started a trial instead of blindly buying it and im happy i did that... I don't plan to purchase this year.. will wait for game pass and play madden 22 and get to use college teams in superstar KO mode.. Face of the franchise is still contrived and boring and not worth playing BTW.. penalties are NEVER called even set at 99!… Expand
  23. meangene22
    Aug 19, 2022
    0
    there were some cool things added but the game is borderline unplayable. defenses pick EVERYTHING off, fumbles relentlessly, WR's not playing the ball. OL men standing watching people run by them. It s the same broken piece of garbage. I really bought into the hype this year with the the 'focus on franchise' and 'most polished version in recent years' but ffs this is the last straw. I'vethere were some cool things added but the game is borderline unplayable. defenses pick EVERYTHING off, fumbles relentlessly, WR's not playing the ball. OL men standing watching people run by them. It s the same broken piece of garbage. I really bought into the hype this year with the the 'focus on franchise' and 'most polished version in recent years' but ffs this is the last straw. I've always had fun with Madden, even in years when it was bad and things didn't change. But I just do not have fun with this madden. pure frustration.… Expand
  24. loungefly85
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    Yet another entry into what all sports games have become these days, glorified card collecting games. All these devs and EA care about is MUT and the rest of the game be damned.

    Can we have just 1 sports game in 2022 that isn't almost 100% focused on fake team, card modes? Gotta make that $ from kiddie gambling though.
  25. Bmckay87
    Sep 3, 2022
    0
    Same recycled BS for the last 10+ years. Really wish there was a football game to satisfy us NFL fans but EA doesn’t care about us. Avoid at all costs.
  26. KennRapp
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I want a refund EA should be ashamed of themselves profiting off the death of a legend. Didn't even have the decency to make his model look good. Last-gen user get absolutely nothing more than a $67-$100 re-skinned roster/soundtrack update and the re-skin legit is painful to the eyes. All the "new" features are on current-gen only. Oh and unfortunately Sony Is Not refunding the purchase making them equally guilty of this Criminal, emotional and financial raping and fan/consumer disservice. #FixMaddenFranchise4Real #RefundMadden23Sony… Expand
  27. GameDudeChris
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    It's a $60-$70 roster update, depending upon your console of choice. For no reason at all, PC does NOT get the next gen update, once again. The animations are still bad. Franchise mode is still terrible. "A step in the right direction" means nothing when you are at the bottom. It is a shame what EA has done to the name of the great John Madden. Same trash as last year.
  28. Halupa22
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Ultimate team is a mode for twitch streamers who get donations, rich people, and kids who steal their parents credit cards. Your average loyal buyer of the game can’t even have fun with the mode. EA is the cancer of the video game industry and they don’t care about anything rather than “pay me more money to have fun”
  29. Tayy199
    Aug 20, 2022
    1
    I’ll rather stick with madden 17 like I been doin. The newer maddens never excite me anymore. They all feel the exact same. There’s sum new features to the game but in the end it all just feels the same. So I’ll stick with 17.
  30. WinstonTheDino
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    EA has exclusive rights to the NFL, yet cannot do anymore than change presentation, add classic players (which they had in previous Maddens like Madden 19) and change QB throwing. This is honestly EMBARRASSING! Imagine working on this game and thinking at the end of it you did a good job. You want to play a good Madden? Play Madden 08 or Madden 10 or even, can't believe I'm going to sayEA has exclusive rights to the NFL, yet cannot do anymore than change presentation, add classic players (which they had in previous Maddens like Madden 19) and change QB throwing. This is honestly EMBARRASSING! Imagine working on this game and thinking at the end of it you did a good job. You want to play a good Madden? Play Madden 08 or Madden 10 or even, can't believe I'm going to say this, but Madden 20. Any Madden before Madden 22 beats this Madden out of the water. NFL, PLEASE GIVE BACK 2K THE RIGHTS TO MAKE "SIMULATION" FOOTBALL.… Expand
  31. Jad4571
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Same game as the past 10 years. Better nfl games on the ps2. Try NFL2k8 or an older madden before madden 2013. The game is way better then.
  32. alag26
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    The same garbage every year they have no competition so they have no reason to actually fix the garbage product. What a shame to John Madden and the NFL in general makes your brand look ****
  33. Lasto
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Just another roster update on a 10 year old game with loads of microtransactions. Please make us a NEW game!
  34. sgy0003
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    I can hear John Madden's wailing from his grave, begging to stop using his name.

    Seriously, the intro makes you think this is some sort of homage to the man himself. More like disgrace.

    Look, if you are an actual fan of this franchise, ask yourself if buying the same **** every year is helping the franchise.
  35. vgmkyle
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    What more needs to be said? Football as a sport is terrible and boring enough as it is so what could you expect from a dev that has had only one big hit franchise that people love in the past 20 years?
  36. Mikey201
    Aug 23, 2022
    1
    Still the same game year after year. Still stupid bugs. Only thing good about this one is face of the franchise or regular franchise where you can play as certain positions by yourself or with friends. Like saying cornerback is Brand New and that's pretty fun. But everything else is just being. Every single year I play season and seasons of franchise. But this year I got bored into theStill the same game year after year. Still stupid bugs. Only thing good about this one is face of the franchise or regular franchise where you can play as certain positions by yourself or with friends. Like saying cornerback is Brand New and that's pretty fun. But everything else is just being. Every single year I play season and seasons of franchise. But this year I got bored into the third game because there is absolutely nothing new. No new presentation. The half time is barely upgraded. Just like everything else. EA has gotten too lazy and it's because they have no competition. They need to take a year off and just release a roster DLC and then rebuild the game from the ground up. The engine is terrible. Wish NFL 2k was still around.… Expand
  37. TheDude222
    Aug 31, 2022
    0
    This is just beyond painful at this point. Come the crap on EA. You will continue to drown until you put for the the effort and take proper time to make a proper game. Finally seeing more and more people see this and stop support for it is honestly a relief. Maybe one day they'll figure it out but I definitely don to have my hopes up
  38. Prozombie0117
    Aug 30, 2022
    0
    Madden doesn’t care about producing a good football game. They just know that everyone is going to buy their new game for the roster update. I gave in this year but never again! The NFL needs to terminate their exclusive contract with EA. Without competition this will continue
  39. IronFlash
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    This is unbelievable it's the SAME as 22 Save your money and WAY!! More open packs in your face
  40. Psmark1
    Sep 4, 2022
    0
    A spit in the face to John madden and his legacy, the game unplayable the people need to group together and file a class action lawsuit against this trash company!
  41. gridironjunky
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    In honor of John Madden’s legacy EA has fully committed to not improving any elements of it’s flagship football game since his retirement from broadcasting.
  42. lan19
    Aug 31, 2022
    0
    I only bought this game for the sake of doing trophies. For the sake of your money, DO NOT BUY IT.

    I swear they never play test the game, if you go into Face of Franchise mode as CB you will realize most of the goals in-game for you to earn XP are null, you can meet those requirements but nothing will happen. The only explanation I can conjure up is that the goals such as "hold the    I only bought this game for the sake of doing trophies. For the sake of your money, DO NOT BUY IT.

    I swear they never play test the game, if you go into Face of Franchise mode as CB you will realize most of the goals in-game for you to earn XP are null, you can meet those requirements but nothing will happen. The only explanation I can conjure up is that the goals such as "hold the opponent to 60 rushing yards" actually mean your opponent needs to get to 60 yards because I earned it when my opponent had 100 rushing yards. You can tell they never play test it because I can report up to 20 errors in the Face of Franchise mode in 5 hours of playing.

    And let's not talk about how the Franchise mode basically a copy and paste from Madden 17, but more glitchy with interface for some reason?

    There are also tons of funny visual glitches, here's the most consistent one you can trigger: if you go to the training, you will see 7 identical white dude coaches holding up the clipboard in the cut scene.

    I'm guessing the developers of EA outsource these "new" modes' coding to the cheapest labor possible and never bothered to play test them out; the quality of the game really translates the effort they have put in. It really makes you wonder what they have been doing all day for the last year.    … Expand
  43. DrD00m
    Aug 27, 2022
    0
    same procedure as every year. It is basically just a roster update for 70 dollars.
  44. stratos_au
    Aug 21, 2022
    1
    no seriously , its the same game than 5 years ago... same glitches same issues, and all about micro-transactions. Refunded and please avoid the game
  45. OnlyOneHere
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    This game is a huge steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers are charging $70 for a roster update. It is the exact same game as the last. All the lazy developers did in is slap the number 23 on the cover and called it a day. This game is broken. Too many bugs and glitches. It's pathetic that these developers think this garbage is even worth $70.

    The multiplayer is complete trash.    This game is a huge steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers are charging $70 for a roster update. It is the exact same game as the last. All the lazy developers did in is slap the number 23 on the cover and called it a day. This game is broken. Too many bugs and glitches. It's pathetic that these developers think this garbage is even worth $70.

    The multiplayer is complete trash. I don't recommend this game at all, unless you want to support laziness.    … Expand
  46. Freebird1984
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Any coaching or actual football knowledge is gone the wayside. Can you chuck the ball deep and exploit players fake attributes? Not me.
  47. EAAreEvil1
    Sep 4, 2022
    0
    EA needs competition. This is a travesty to plaster Coach Madden's face all over this piece of ****!
  48. bennymate
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    the idea is that death is the thing that is imminent, life is what is happening—. “the only thing thats sure in life are death and taxes”.
  49. kman1014
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Profiting off a dead man’s legacy to make another trash game. Typical EA and the NFL should be ashamed
  50. Weidenwiesel
    Aug 30, 2022
    0
    This is not Football, this is F()ckball.
    F()ck EA and F()ck influencers chilling this game.
  51. YDINO
    Aug 27, 2022
    0
    Horrible. This exclusivity license has GOT to go. It’s insane. NFL should be ashamed
  52. Player10000
    Aug 31, 2022
    0
    This isn't worthy of being on pc, let alone the next gen PS5/Xbox. I am really disappointed, it was the best time for EA to completely overhaul the game but they've shown once again they are too lazy to care.
  53. Blades935
    Aug 28, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will put as much effort into my review as madden did into the game. Yep none… Expand
  54. NxtDoc
    Aug 26, 2022
    4
    Here we go again. Madden NFL 23 is back, and just as poor as usual. Latency filled menus, poor graphics, same crappy canned awkward animations. Same crappy character creation pictures, with the same on field issues as usual. Sliders don't work, jersey animations are horrible, and they were so lazy that they didn't even properly animate the jersey untucked! They just added a strangeHere we go again. Madden NFL 23 is back, and just as poor as usual. Latency filled menus, poor graphics, same crappy canned awkward animations. Same crappy character creation pictures, with the same on field issues as usual. Sliders don't work, jersey animations are horrible, and they were so lazy that they didn't even properly animate the jersey untucked! They just added a strange looking cloth around the waste. I've always felt they never tried, and that it was just the suits pushing the game out. But these devices can't be trying... do they have any pride?… Expand
  55. SlimDaKang
    Aug 27, 2022
    0
    This game is trash. They need to tear the whole game all the way down. They need to showcase this on espn or something and let the world see how trash it is. It’s so bad
  56. AdrianMD
    Aug 28, 2022
    1
    Franchise: The fantasy draft feature/presentation, implemented in Madden 19, has gone untouched through Madden 20, 21, 22, and now 23. I’ve found this to be a microcosm of the lack of effort to not only innovate, but at the absolute least, to iterate on previous installments of the franchise.

    To willfully sell a product in which so little effort is taken to demonstrate growth year over    Franchise: The fantasy draft feature/presentation, implemented in Madden 19, has gone untouched through Madden 20, 21, 22, and now 23. I’ve found this to be a microcosm of the lack of effort to not only innovate, but at the absolute least, to iterate on previous installments of the franchise.

    To willfully sell a product in which so little effort is taken to demonstrate growth year over year is truly astounding to me. It used to be that you may pickup on similarities between yearly releases in short spurts as you played the game throughout the year. Nowadays, it is blatantly obvious the degree to which development has become copy paste in favor of maximizing profits for lack of development and innovation in a product sold at full price annually. Not only are the similarities evident, but considerable legacy issues persist without any attempts to remedy or find solutions to resolve them.

    (e.g. Franchise trade logic—stated improvements every year and little to no improvement is demonstrated. Improvement to simulation stats in franchise— they actually find a way to get worse. Added immersion within franchise free agency—unrealistic roster moves make the experience completely inaccurate and introduce a new issue that wasn’t in previous installments. Then, in Madden 24, they will tout how they’ve improved free agency as if they’ve addressed an issue they didn’t just introduce in the previous installment).

    Just a lazy excuse for a full-priced, licensed franchise. EA should be ashamed of the product they’ve produced and the NFL should be embarrassed to continue allowing this company to helm their exclusive simulation license. I hope 2K’s “non-simulation”game introduces a modicum of competition to the monopoly that EA has been granted the right to for decades now, and at the very least forces them to add referees back into their “simulation” experience.    … Expand
  57. JacobRG
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    Why bother? Same unfulfilled promises every year. Gonna promise the same stuff next year. They still can’t even position names on defense right
  58. craigfromthelan
    Aug 25, 2022
    0
    Madden continues to take a downward spiral every year. This time around the bugs are so extensive that it makes you question if they even tested the game at all. Franchise mode is completely broken and unplayable still over a week past it's release. Trading player to player fails, weeks advanced get reset, players cut come back on the team, players signed go back to the waivers. MeanwhileMadden continues to take a downward spiral every year. This time around the bugs are so extensive that it makes you question if they even tested the game at all. Franchise mode is completely broken and unplayable still over a week past it's release. Trading player to player fails, weeks advanced get reset, players cut come back on the team, players signed go back to the waivers. Meanwhile the developers only worry about MUT and that mode has bugs and glitches everywhere as well.

    In true EA fashion, all they have done is a roster update and 1 fancy new mechanic. The same they do every year only this time it seems as though they took a backward step on visuals. So many players are appearing fatter with guts this year, the look of Jersey fits and shoulder pads are odd and make you question if you're playing a next generation console game.

    To it's credit I felt the passing leads work well and made you have a real sense of control when trying to fit balls in tight spaces. This should have been in the game a long time ago though.

    EA continues to hand out subpar games because they have no competition and they know NFL fans will just buy it anyway. What the fans need is for the NFL to do right by them and open this up to other developers like 2k who actually know how to make games. Competition would bring back them actually putting effort into it.    … Expand
  59. AntiReviewBomb
    Aug 28, 2022
    0
    IGN has used the phrase “step in the right direction” for their madden reviews every year for the last decade. So yeah the game is a zero because no matter how many times the Reviewers try to say it’s a “step in the right direction” its well known to be a cash grab with zero improvements. Just a casino with football skins but worse as this casino only pays out for the house.
  60. RedX003
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    It's the same copy and paste game. Not really the most polished Madden ever because there are still bugs. EA has made new marketing words for something that has already been in Madden but if you look at Madden in the mid 2000s, those games are more immersive and better besides the graphics. Save your money and shame on EA for making a bad Madden game and putting John Madden on the cover.It's the same copy and paste game. Not really the most polished Madden ever because there are still bugs. EA has made new marketing words for something that has already been in Madden but if you look at Madden in the mid 2000s, those games are more immersive and better besides the graphics. Save your money and shame on EA for making a bad Madden game and putting John Madden on the cover. It would have been more respectful if they didn't put him on the cover of this trashy game.… Expand
  61. base_d
    Aug 30, 2022
    0
    I am going to copy and paste this 0 star review just how EA makes its Madden games.
  62. RapidStar
    Sep 8, 2022
    0
    Same old crap year in year out at EA.... Copy & Paste nonsense that brings shame to the name of John Madden who transformed American football, we will be here again for Madden 24
  63. zgwyn
    Aug 28, 2022
    1
    The only thing new this year is EA's ability to profit off the death of a legend. Otherwise the formula is the same; Copy and paste last years game, tweak menus, add back a couple old features fans have been complaining about that the marketing team can use to make nonsensical claims about how "this year will be different", update rosters, profit off every idiot who's going to play ourThe only thing new this year is EA's ability to profit off the death of a legend. Otherwise the formula is the same; Copy and paste last years game, tweak menus, add back a couple old features fans have been complaining about that the marketing team can use to make nonsensical claims about how "this year will be different", update rosters, profit off every idiot who's going to play our games no matter how little effort is applied because all they play are sports games and have no idea how far behind our "physics" based "game play" is from the industry standard.… Expand
  64. Hpierce
    Sep 5, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the definition of a money grab those critics who reviewed this anything over a 4 is on the payroll or drugs. For the love god stop buying this game. Rip it off the internet it's not hard. The corners play better offense then the wrs do its mind boggling honestly and the offensive line look like a mixture of ray Charles and Stevie wonder out there DONT BUY THIS GAME GOOGLE MADDEN 23 FILE… Expand
  65. Kamikaze33
    Sep 5, 2022
    1
    #NFLDropEA
  66. BryanHarsin
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    End EA exclusivity! Do your part to stop EA microtransactions and poor gameplay! End this cash grab! Stop buying this game!
  67. CeroMiedo
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Out of every football game that I’ve played, including indie ones that have tried to replicate maddens success, and 8 bit arcade machine ones, this is the worst gameplay I’ve ever seen. It’s like each player is a car and they have to change gears for every direction they move. The new passing mechanic would be great if the WR could catch. I hate when I have JaMarr Chase or someone jumpingOut of every football game that I’ve played, including indie ones that have tried to replicate maddens success, and 8 bit arcade machine ones, this is the worst gameplay I’ve ever seen. It’s like each player is a car and they have to change gears for every direction they move. The new passing mechanic would be great if the WR could catch. I hate when I have JaMarr Chase or someone jumping as high as they can with great positioning and with the ball in their hands but then the slightest nudge from a 5’8 160 lbs 72 overall CB will turn the WRs hands into bricks. High passing still isn’t a thing, on fades I just throw it and hope I get a good animation, bc that’s all this game is, animations. Physics based my a**, I may have gotten straight C’s in John Robbins physics class but I think I know who’s winning between Cameron Heyward, and Ronald Jones in a “tackle battle.” But nope. Ronald Jones can shove off one of the strongest dudes in the league like he’s nothing. Not only is the gameplay bad but the graphics are terrible. This is a PS5 game made by a AAA company and the biggest Video Game manufacturer in the world but the jerseys look like plastic bags.

    Also side note. How in the blue bell does Carson Strong have a face scan and not Kenny Pickett??? Franchise mode. Literally nothing changed… again. I’ve said in chat and in convos in general way too many times how I feel about franchise mode. Madden 23……

    2/10

    Don’t buy this **** game. This is my 3rd least favorite madden of all time. You will pick this game up and I will admit you’ll feel a change but a bad one. It’s not worth $90 and even then I didn’t get the 4400 madden points i was promised for paying extra. Congrats EA, you finessed again    … Expand
  68. SeamedShark
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    I can't believe this what football fans have to put up with to play as their team. Firstly, animations break the game. So many times have I witnessed an animation that occurs 2-3 yards from the ball carrier so they get sucked into a first down. I've also witnessed players getting stuck due to an animation and being useless the rest of the play. Overall, animations look and feel clunky.I can't believe this what football fans have to put up with to play as their team. Firstly, animations break the game. So many times have I witnessed an animation that occurs 2-3 yards from the ball carrier so they get sucked into a first down. I've also witnessed players getting stuck due to an animation and being useless the rest of the play. Overall, animations look and feel clunky. Secondly, AI logic is still ridiculously stupid. 4th & 3 down by 3 in the 4th quarter with 3 minutes left, might as well punt because we're 5 yards from field goal range. Or the fact that they won't use timeouts on a winnable game, so I have to use mine for them. And who doesn't love the coverage plays when the center of the zone has more gravity than Earth, because why else would my MLB just stand there while the play develops 3 yards from them. That's not simulation, that's feeding the user the win because EA looks down on their userbase condescendingly. Franchise is still broken, probably moreso than usual. For some reason, young talent hits free agency. I don't know if it's a bug with the motivation system or purely due to incompetent GM AI...probably the latter. EA is irresponsible with their NFL license AND the name of the late, great John Madden. NFL IF YOU SEE THIS, REVOKE THE AGREEMENT.… Expand
  69. StuntZero
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Ah **** Here we go again. Same game as it's been for the last few years with slightly better paintjob. The gameplay is still horrible, I will admit I've had a little more fun on it then I have over the last 5 or so years, but still not good. Servers still kick you off all the time for no reason. Franchise mode still doesn't have realistic contracts in there (was slightly improved, but theAh **** Here we go again. Same game as it's been for the last few years with slightly better paintjob. The gameplay is still horrible, I will admit I've had a little more fun on it then I have over the last 5 or so years, but still not good. Servers still kick you off all the time for no reason. Franchise mode still doesn't have realistic contracts in there (was slightly improved, but the existing ones still aren't realistic.) Just... Don't buy it. Wait for God of War and play that instead.… Expand
  70. sinkiy
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    Another year another bad madden. Where do even start? Madden has so many things wrong with it and everybody knows them. It’s truly sad no other gaming company can actually make a simulation football game because modern day madden games are an absolute joke.
  71. TheBurningFlame
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Same game every damn year. Don't encourage EA to keep making copy and paste games by buying this. Save your money.
  72. Bigboss1907
    Aug 27, 2022
    1
    Another year another **** madden from EA. This one is specially insulting using john madden's death as a marketing tool. Stop buying this lazy, scummy, buggy piece of ****
  73. 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
  74. Mrmeowyii
    Sep 1, 2022
    0
    Too buggy. They said it was a very polished game but I am yet to see that...
  75. Avam9
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    Same broken madden game they release every year not much else to say if you like bugs and and zero improvements since madden 2013 buy this game
  76. taylork3939
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    It's still every bit as effortless as any video game production I can remember. The gameplay changes are invisible, assuming they are not outright lying about changes. All game modes including franchise are utterly worthless, save for Ultimate Team which serves only to grab more of your money. Every aspect of this game is broken: AI, animations, input, controls, menus, UI, characterIt's still every bit as effortless as any video game production I can remember. The gameplay changes are invisible, assuming they are not outright lying about changes. All game modes including franchise are utterly worthless, save for Ultimate Team which serves only to grab more of your money. Every aspect of this game is broken: AI, animations, input, controls, menus, UI, character models, programming, and optimization. All are despicably bad.

    Every developer and executive who has a part in this disgrace every year should be shamed for eternity. EA Sports and their parent company represent the absolute worst of the video game community. There will come a day when EA's industry competitors bankrupt and bury it, and I long to see the day.    … Expand
  77. Bokatatsie
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    It's the exact same game it has been for years now. They try to sell it off of "this is new and this is new and guess what this is new too!" but it's not at all. There's a few extra button/stick movements you can use but other than that it's just another roster update. Really glad I tried a friends copy that hated it and tried to pawn it off on me before I bought it. 0 score for the 3rdIt's the exact same game it has been for years now. They try to sell it off of "this is new and this is new and guess what this is new too!" but it's not at all. There's a few extra button/stick movements you can use but other than that it's just another roster update. Really glad I tried a friends copy that hated it and tried to pawn it off on me before I bought it. 0 score for the 3rd year in a row. The NFL really needs to let some other companies make NFL games because EA Sports has lost their way. Absolutely disgusting how lazy they've become with their franchise.… Expand
  78. Jasmat
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Game is the same for the PAST TWO DECADES!!! NOT REAL SIMULATION F-O-O-T B-A-L-L. IM SO SICK OF THE NFL TO ALLOW THIS NON SENSE. THIS IS HOW THE NFL WANTS TO BE REPRESENTED. WELL NO THANK YOU. NFL OR EA WILL BE GETTING MY MONEY!!!!
  79. austonboy
    Aug 22, 2022
    3
    At this point, there are a very few small amount of core madden players who enjoy this game. Player Models look nice but the gameplay is so entirely slow and everyone feels like they are running in mud. Football is a fast pace game and this is not that at all. Same Juking animations for the past idk 6 years that are SLOW. Certain bugs have been fixed great but the gameplay is just soAt this point, there are a very few small amount of core madden players who enjoy this game. Player Models look nice but the gameplay is so entirely slow and everyone feels like they are running in mud. Football is a fast pace game and this is not that at all. Same Juking animations for the past idk 6 years that are SLOW. Certain bugs have been fixed great but the gameplay is just so uninspiring. This game just needs to be blown up and restarted from the ground up its well overdue. Its better than last years game which is not saying anything….at all.… Expand
  80. eaeden
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Franchise has gotten worse… didn’t even think that was possible. Gameplay has gotten worse. AI is worse. Just a grab for cash on MUT. Been playing since Apple II. Bought it every year. Never again.… Expand
  81. Jim-E-Jam
    Aug 24, 2022
    1
    I used to be a huge Madden Fan but boy has the game Has gotten so Dull! It’s NOT fun to play at all Especially if your new to the game or Coming back to it after awhile thinking they made the game Better…NOPE‼️
  82. TommyBeenz
    Aug 25, 2022
    0
    I'm struggling to find the words to express my contempt for this game and EA. Madden 08 is still the best Madden game out there. This is yet another asset stripped, bugged filled empty shell of a game. They charge full AAA price for this hunk or garbage whilst even more off getting children to gamble for MUT. Despicable business practice and a stain on the NFL shield.

    NFL DROP EA. PRAY    I'm struggling to find the words to express my contempt for this game and EA. Madden 08 is still the best Madden game out there. This is yet another asset stripped, bugged filled empty shell of a game. They charge full AAA price for this hunk or garbage whilst even more off getting children to gamble for MUT. Despicable business practice and a stain on the NFL shield.

    NFL DROP EA. PRAY FOR NFL2K.    … Expand
  83. Obsidianaftmth
    Aug 25, 2022
    0
    Madden 23 is an improvement from Madden 22, as a green Apple is an improvement from a red one. If your a franchise person like I am you will still loose your franchise to corrupted files due to a poorly designed game. It has improved, instead of a F it now has a D grade. you still have tons of bugs, lack of options that mind you are in other EA games, like compensatory picks (NHL) andMadden 23 is an improvement from Madden 22, as a green Apple is an improvement from a red one. If your a franchise person like I am you will still loose your franchise to corrupted files due to a poorly designed game. It has improved, instead of a F it now has a D grade. you still have tons of bugs, lack of options that mind you are in other EA games, like compensatory picks (NHL) and created face designs (FIFA). It is still unplayable in most modes and lacks fun! This game will be half off in a few months, wait and buy then!… Expand
  84. amg021571
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    Terrible terrible terrible. Turnovers are ridiculous. Passing inaccurate. Save your money don't buy this piece of crap
  85. Lionheart78
    Aug 26, 2022
    1
    This game is hot Garbage. Laggy menus, game is constantly losing connection to EA servers for no reason. Camera gets bugged looking at stands when you're in the middle of a play. Can't call timeout can't pause game. Just have to be forced to waste a play. Graphics look the same as they did in the PS3 era...some of the models are TERRIBKE. Especially the ones on Madden himself. A joke.This game is hot Garbage. Laggy menus, game is constantly losing connection to EA servers for no reason. Camera gets bugged looking at stands when you're in the middle of a play. Can't call timeout can't pause game. Just have to be forced to waste a play. Graphics look the same as they did in the PS3 era...some of the models are TERRIBKE. Especially the ones on Madden himself. A joke. Players run like they are running up stairs and the new passing mechanics are terrible.… Expand
  86. DrBonsTemps
    Aug 27, 2022
    1
    Good lord, how do they manage to make it worse every year? I skipped the last two years, and it sounds like that was a good idea, but I thought MAYBE they’d put a little more effort in this year given John Madden’s passing. Nope. Trash game. Glitchy as hell, passing game is a disaster, glitchy, lazy design, and…glitchy. I made a mistake. I wont make it again. I’ll just wait for the day theGood lord, how do they manage to make it worse every year? I skipped the last two years, and it sounds like that was a good idea, but I thought MAYBE they’d put a little more effort in this year given John Madden’s passing. Nope. Trash game. Glitchy as hell, passing game is a disaster, glitchy, lazy design, and…glitchy. I made a mistake. I wont make it again. I’ll just wait for the day the NFL makes the smart decision to move on from this lazy company and its bottom of the barrel game designers and programmers.… Expand
  87. Delacerda57
    Aug 28, 2022
    0
    It's just a buggier Madden. Franchise mode is still bare bones. Game play is bad. I'm glad I didn't waste my money.
  88. Slimstretcher
    Aug 28, 2022
    2
    The new passing system and improved defense is nice but thats pretty much where the good stops. Its been said by multiple former devs for ea that the frostbite engine is a nightmare to work with yet EA is too stingy to shelve out a little extra money to actually put madden on a capable engine. The NFL absolutely HAS to stop renewing this garbage exclusivity simulation license because EAThe new passing system and improved defense is nice but thats pretty much where the good stops. Its been said by multiple former devs for ea that the frostbite engine is a nightmare to work with yet EA is too stingy to shelve out a little extra money to actually put madden on a capable engine. The NFL absolutely HAS to stop renewing this garbage exclusivity simulation license because EA isn't even trying to make a simulation football game anymore. They don't even have refs on the field. Don't waste your money on this carcass of what used to be a premier franchise. And if you do happen to see it on sale or for free don't waste your time. Its not like Madden 24 will be much different come August 2023. And to think the new college football game is being built on this trash engine. Sad times.… Expand
  89. dorksouls
    Aug 28, 2022
    1
    Updated rosters and a few gameplay tweaks is not worth $60. Save your money for something better.
  90. bmanowen
    Aug 28, 2022
    0
    Game has game-breaking Franchise mode bug. When I started a connected franchise with my friend it will randomly start any of your seasonal games as a practice game and there will be no UI, both teams will be in practice jerseys, there will be no broadcast audio, and you have no option other than to quit and simulate the game. The games graphics look better. That’s about the only positiveGame has game-breaking Franchise mode bug. When I started a connected franchise with my friend it will randomly start any of your seasonal games as a practice game and there will be no UI, both teams will be in practice jerseys, there will be no broadcast audio, and you have no option other than to quit and simulate the game. The games graphics look better. That’s about the only positive to this game. Everything else plays the exact same, and the new passing “skill mechanics” are an absolute joke. This game plays like a 10 year old Madden and is filled with micro transaction Ultimate Team garbage. EA has single handedly killed this Franchise and will no longer get a CENT from my wallet. They release a roster update every year and charge us full price for it. There’s no improvements and game breaking bugs are present in the game with no response as to when they’ll be fixed or updated.… Expand
  91. MrSkew
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    Absolutely embarrassing. Give us a game we deserve and quit lying to the people.
  92. Crudolph98
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst game they have made in forever. Any strides made in the franchise mode, which was super minimal is off set massively by the worst game play in years. OT’s can’t keep up with even the worst edge rushers, and DB’s teleport in front of players from 10 yards away to intercept a ball, D-linemen can’t tackle a ball carrier at the line. A billion dollar company should be doing so much better than this… Expand
  93. rhodey
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    Game breaking bugs, franchise is the same year in and year out even with new scouting. The new version just isn’t worth the cost of a brand new game. Do better.
  94. Wearefedupea
    Aug 30, 2022
    0
    EA and the NFL need to feel how sick we are of this perpetual **** that is trotted out every year with seemingly just roster updates. Boycott this garbage product that has ruined virtual football for football fans across the world. This game is once again, a complete joke.
  95. Elasticjoe
    Aug 30, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I guess it’s a 1 because it is a game technically. Game is basically unplayable. It’s bug ridden with animations going to T poses, buildings appearing on the field, players running the ball bouncing on their head for TD. There are logos and assets on the field from 2017. AI still make ridiculous interceptions with DBs playing like cyborgs with insane speed boosts and crazy jumps. The ball arc is still way too low resulting in interceptions. The O-Line is broken allowing edge rushers and linebackers free run into the Backfield with no resistance. Game is still animation based opposed to physics based and still uses the ancient Frostbite engine with virtually no upgrades.

    Franchise mode continues to be neglected and broken. EA only cares about MUT, simulates gambling and micro transactions. The most polished madden ever is a copy paste of 22 with two or three new (old) features that have been resurrected poorly from previous versions.    … Expand
  96. timkore
    Aug 30, 2022
    0
    The same bugs we've seen over and over again. Teleporting footballs, freezing players. Still lacking the depth of football games from 20 years ago. I will not be purchasing Madden again. I really hope the NCAA game next year isn't this bad or I'll have to stick to older consoles to play football.
  97. evo254
    Aug 30, 2022
    0
    Wow, they got me this time. NFL needs to step in and take EA to court for doing this to NFL Gamers. 2k please do something about this, we need you to bring back NFL football or let some other developer evolve this series.
  98. Amoneyyy
    Sep 5, 2022
    0
    Absolutely atrocious game!!! The graphics are terrible feels like it was made 10 years ago the physics don’t make sense and the game is unrealistic it’s a complete downgrade in every aspect from madden 22 even on the next generation console!! PLEASE Don’t waste your money like I did on this game I promise you it is not worth a penny!!!
  99. Maddenistrash69
    Sep 5, 2022
    0
    Anyone who thinks this is a good game doesn’t know anything about football. I’m convinced that the madden creators either do not watch football or they are intentionally making a trash game because they know people will buy it anyway.
  100. VChamp88
    Sep 5, 2022
    1
    As someone who only plays Franchise mode in Madden, it’s more of the same. The new aspects of franchise aren’t enough to change the fact that franchise mode feels stale. It needs a real overhaul, which includes an actual relocation/expansion option, that isn’t the same copy and paste version that we’ve been given for who knows how many years now. EA Sport’s NHL franchise has at least aAs someone who only plays Franchise mode in Madden, it’s more of the same. The new aspects of franchise aren’t enough to change the fact that franchise mode feels stale. It needs a real overhaul, which includes an actual relocation/expansion option, that isn’t the same copy and paste version that we’ve been given for who knows how many years now. EA Sport’s NHL franchise has at least a decent relocation/expansion option so it’s really a shame that we can’t even get something like that at the bare minimum.… Expand
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  1. We Got This Covered
    Oct 17, 2022
    80
    Madden NFL 23 honors its namesake in nearly every facet of the game, but the highly-touted FieldSense is overcomplicated and detracts from what should have been a fun and heartfelt tribute to the great John Madden.
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  2. PLAY
    Oct 15, 2022
    60
    The generational change hasn’t been felt since PS4, and the PS5 jump is marginal. It’s still awkwardly presented, quirky with glitches, and fighting between simulation and arcade play. Madden 23 never feels comfortable in its own skin, but hopefully Coach, wherever he is, can take solace in what his legacy built. [Issue#20, p.88]
  3. Gamers' Temple
    Oct 6, 2022
    66
    Madden NFL 23 is another incremental update in a franchise known for putting out incremental updates. Updated rosters, a few minor additions to existing game modes, and a couple of gameplay tweaks – you know the drill. The presentation is still thoroughly dull and even the soundtrack feels tired. The gameplay engine is in need of more than an incremental update, though. The “if it’s in the game, it’s in the game” game still feels more like you’re playing a Madden game than a simulation of an NFL game. With the passing of its namesake, perhaps it’s finally time to build a new game, one that NFL fans can really get excited about.
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