Madden NFL 23

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1.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 214 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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?
  9. 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
  10. 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!!!!
  11. 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
  12. Hfoley24
    Aug 21, 2022
    7
    Honestly a solid 7.5 VERY large improvement from years past especially regarding gameplay, animations and mechanics. Don’t understand the ones who are hating on this game when it’s a crystal clear improvement in the past 3-4 maddens. Even the graphics and soundtrack is much better! A not great by any means but solid step forward for the game and a respectful tribute to Coach Madden.
  13. 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!
  14. CaseyMoe
    Aug 21, 2022
    5
    Credit where credit is due. There are some things to like about the new release compared to how bad the last few have been. That doesn't make this a good game though. The amount of polish and depth rival what you would expect from an indie dev who was selling a game at a discounted price with no microtransactions. This game however is produced by one of the richest gaming companies inCredit where credit is due. There are some things to like about the new release compared to how bad the last few have been. That doesn't make this a good game though. The amount of polish and depth rival what you would expect from an indie dev who was selling a game at a discounted price with no microtransactions. This game however is produced by one of the richest gaming companies in the world, sold for full price and is built around a pay to win loot box game mode. Anything that is not pushing loot boxes is 'minimum viable product' only. Don't waste your time with this if you're expecting a feature rich simulation experience.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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!
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. IGIN2019
    Aug 18, 2022
    0
    Nothing new same game for over ten years now. Animation still feels artificial for a "simulation" football game.
  28. 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 ****
  29. 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”
  30. GT_Legend1
    Aug 20, 2022
    5
    This year's madden is actually fun! Is it simulation football? Eh, not really , but it's a happy medium. For those complaining about defense rushing in too fast or getting picked off all the time, you suck. You actually have to use strategy this year as opposed to glitching the defenses up. I recommend.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. vol4life8657
    Aug 19, 2022
    7
    Compared to Madden 22, this game is huge, particularly in the audio department. Sounds are much better, and I no longer must use the controller speaker as a to wear my headsets. Crow sounds could be better, but overall are a welcomed step forward. From an accessibility standpoint, I wish that EA had done more this year, but I can now sign free agents, in the off-season, and I was not ableCompared to Madden 22, this game is huge, particularly in the audio department. Sounds are much better, and I no longer must use the controller speaker as a to wear my headsets. Crow sounds could be better, but overall are a welcomed step forward. From an accessibility standpoint, I wish that EA had done more this year, but I can now sign free agents, in the off-season, and I was not able to do that before. I wish the soundtrack would be more sports like, instead of a bunch of random artists that most of us have never heard of, particularly since this game was supposed to honor Madden. I would also love to see a truer to life presentation with a true pre-game, halftime, and post-game show. Overall, though, a nice improvement. And face of the franchise is good also! I can now choose what team I want to play for, instead of being bound to Jacksonville.
    Player movement is way better than in twenty-two, and I love how aggressive the defense is!
    I would rate this a seven out of ten.    … Expand
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. marccochadora
    Aug 19, 2022
    5
    Positive:
    Great graphics (even it was normal for example NBA2k22)
    Animations look great Scouting in Franchise got a lil better Negative I still have the feeling my Playcalling or execution has too little impact on the game. Inaccurate passes always result in Interceptions, defense player jumping ridiculous high to intercept passes and players glitching through one another resulting in big    Positive:
    Great graphics (even it was normal for example NBA2k22)
    Animations look great
    Scouting in Franchise got a lil better

    Negative
    I still have the feeling my Playcalling or execution has too little impact on the game.
    Inaccurate passes always result in Interceptions, defense player jumping ridiculous high to intercept passes and players glitching through one another resulting in big players, even in great coverage.

    Bad teams like the for example Jets are way to strong when playing them in Franchise Mode, exspecially QBs seem to be way overpowered.
    DBs Never lose coverage on streak routes, even with Receivers with above 95 Speed Rating.

    Draft presentation is so boring and didn’t change at all, no big problem but annoying.

    But what makes me sad most, is Field Sense. The Idea for a new passing mechanic was great and it is so good to use. BUT because of almighty defensive animations it just makes no sense.
    You can not „place a pass where only your receiver can get it“ when because of the animations and glitches there is no such place where defenders won’t defend your pass.

    All in all the game is BETTER than Madden 22. but not 89,99€ better.
    And it’s not better enough, to get a positive review.    … Expand
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. ihategeezy
    Aug 18, 2022
    0
    Same polished
  48. 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
  49. Beatztronic
    Aug 18, 2022
    5
    +Visuals look amazing with new attention to uniforms and player movement in cut scenes.
    +New throwing meter works well and makes passing enjoyable.
    -Same game engine with very few tweaks to actually improve on gameplay. -Same boring commentary and presentation. -Field Sense does absolutely nothing. -Lots of I'm game and franchise mode bugs. -No flow or feeling to the gameplay, it gets    +Visuals look amazing with new attention to uniforms and player movement in cut scenes.
    +New throwing meter works well and makes passing enjoyable.
    -Same game engine with very few tweaks to actually improve on gameplay.
    -Same boring commentary and presentation. -Field Sense does absolutely nothing.
    -Lots of I'm game and franchise mode bugs.

    -No flow or feeling to the gameplay, it gets stale fast.
    -Feels like Madden 22 with a fresh coat of paint and some new animations.    … Expand
  50. 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
  51. 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,
  52. 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
  53. PS5Legend
    Aug 17, 2022
    6
    The fact that I’ve witnessed the SAME EXACT bug in Madden for over 10yrs is RIDICULOUS.

    In Franchise, when you are looking at defensive stats with it set to ‘All’ teams, user team player’s stats WILL NOT show up in the league stats. I have to manually go to team stats to look at my defensive player’s stats. How can they overlook this simple error for a DECADE? Why is there such long    The fact that I’ve witnessed the SAME EXACT bug in Madden for over 10yrs is RIDICULOUS.

    In Franchise, when you are looking at defensive stats with it set to ‘All’ teams, user team player’s stats WILL NOT show up in the league stats. I have to manually go to team stats to look at my defensive player’s stats. How can they overlook this simple error for a DECADE?
    Why is there such long pauses between switching menus? I thought this was next gen?
    Why did you make it so much harder to switch between user owners in franchise mode? I use to be able to just hold L2. Now I have to go through like 3 menu options.
    After playing in Franchise mode for over an hour, why does the game slow up to the point that I have to reset the game? Again, I thought this was next gen.
    Gameplay-wise, the game shines. Plays alot smoother. Turn off the field sense. It’s worthless to old school Madden vets. The animations are hit and miss. The releasing from the QB’s hand looks awkward. The tackling feels a tad lifeless. I never feel like I laid a big hit in games. Other than that, my biggest complaint is lack of innovation and lack of better honoring John Madden. Maybe allow us to play the older games within this game. STILL WAITING ON:
    Create A Fan
    11 vs 11 all users
    MyCareer similar to 2k
    Extremely lifelike graphics Cross console online play    … Expand
  54. 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
  55. Jdogg34
    Aug 17, 2022
    0
    Some game every year, no improvements, only more technical problems with no plans on fixing them.
  56. uncharted4
    Aug 17, 2022
    8
    graphic look great. gameplay is very good. running is smooth. animations look so good... defense is pretty good
  57. 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
  58. 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.
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  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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