Madden NFL 23

 PlayStation 5
User Score
1.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 214 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 214
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 214
  3. Negative: 185 out of 214
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  1. krapos117
    Aug 18, 2022
    8
    The gameplay definitely feels smoother, graphics are better. I see this game as a step in the right direction. Menus seem a little dated but with the other improvements I can look past them,
  2. henrytrowb
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    Very good madden, improvement from last year. It seems like they actually put time and effort into this game unlike past installments.
  3. uncharted4
    Aug 17, 2022
    8
    graphic look great. gameplay is very good. running is smooth. animations look so good... defense is pretty good
  4. MinePlay512
    Aug 17, 2022
    9
    I believe Madden 23 is a very good step forward but there's more room for improvement. While I like the new features for Franchise and Gameplay, but I feel bitter that X-Factors returned.
  5. heltondrew
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    I'm giving this a full 10 for a few reasons. First, I think Madden hit a great general design a few years ago at this point and this puts some good final tweaks on it. Second, the commitment to the John Madden dedication that is completely intwined in this game is emotional and fitting. Finally, this is my final purchase of any Madden game. I've been playing for my entire life and my team,I'm giving this a full 10 for a few reasons. First, I think Madden hit a great general design a few years ago at this point and this puts some good final tweaks on it. Second, the commitment to the John Madden dedication that is completely intwined in this game is emotional and fitting. Finally, this is my final purchase of any Madden game. I've been playing for my entire life and my team, the Bengals, finally have an extremely fun team to play as. I'm going out with a bang. Now, if they happen to win the Super Bowl or have some crazy impressive season i may consider this goodbye a "brief pause" to get that game, but then it'll be goodbye again right after that. Thanks for the fun, John (and EA)!… Expand
  6. tripled24
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    After 6 games I can confidently say that the core on field gameplay is better than the past 5 entries or so. It feels harder to cheese like previous years with one play TDs or scrambling with athletic QBs every play. The DBs seem to play a lot better man coverage when in years past any time I noticed I was being pressed, i could throw a deep pass for a TD almost every time. I had a fewAfter 6 games I can confidently say that the core on field gameplay is better than the past 5 entries or so. It feels harder to cheese like previous years with one play TDs or scrambling with athletic QBs every play. The DBs seem to play a lot better man coverage when in years past any time I noticed I was being pressed, i could throw a deep pass for a TD almost every time. I had a few games online that felt like real games with real final scores like 17-13 instead of 43-40 every game. The game still feels mostly like a copy and paste from the past 5 years, and it still needs to be completley rebuilt, but the core field play does feel like a good step forward. I would give it a 7 but these 0s are asinine. Trust me, I want nothing more than the NFL to relinquish EAs rights so 2K can come back too.… Expand
  7. svensenk86
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    coming back to the series after a break of 2 years which was well needed! I see a lot of new things (maybe not the players who bought 21 & 22) but for me it was an entirely new experience for me, especially in my fav mode, franchise. I do not touch MUT and online games, but the franchise looks like I wanted it before. Feels good to lead my Ravens through the years, after my first season Icoming back to the series after a break of 2 years which was well needed! I see a lot of new things (maybe not the players who bought 21 & 22) but for me it was an entirely new experience for me, especially in my fav mode, franchise. I do not touch MUT and online games, but the franchise looks like I wanted it before. Feels good to lead my Ravens through the years, after my first season I needed to increase to All Madden difficulty already, came back stronger then I thought after the break. The new passing system is nice! The movement of the players is nice! Finding the sweetspot in the slider settings is also kind of fun. No I am happy to be back! the little side stories in the franchise make sense, music is nice. The only minus...the Superbowl Presentation...why on earth is there not a bigger deal?! Not even a small piece at halftime, during regluar season you have that halftime show, but in the SB nothing?! the most watched 30min on earth? at least there could be a little 1min trailer from real HT shows. but yeah, I think with All Madden I will not be there again so quickly, so I can overcome that issue. At the end, I like that game! An Advise for all who are tired of it, take a break and come back later, maybe in Madden 25, this will give you a total new look on it.… Expand
  8. Khristian5
    Sep 10, 2022
    8
    Igual porque hace muchos años que no juego al Madden, pero me parece muy divertido y es como estar viendo un partido de madrugada en casa. Buenos gráficos, sonido y jugabilidad fácil.
  9. OnlyOneMissing
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    This game is an unbeatable masterpiece. The charitable developers are charging a mere $70 for so many new players! This game has no bugs nor glitches at all, simply flawless. It's astounding that the developers think $70 is all I should pay for this, when i should be playing much more!

    The multiplayer is amazing! I recommend this game to all.
  10. Sweden22
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    Best madden in years. The Fieldsense makes passing very fun and makes online games more enjoyable. Can’t speak on the last gen versions but feels good on Ps5 and definitely improved. Here’s to hoping it continues to get better in future years
  11. DeviousD
    Dec 15, 2022
    9
    Yall really be hating over a crazy good game that deserves a lot more than a 1.4

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#21 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  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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