Madden NFL 23

 PlayStation 5
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1.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 214 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 185 out of 214
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  1. Dangles13
    Sep 10, 2023
    1
    It feels like a gutted game with very limited options. You can't even see the details on players during trade proposals in franchise. Relocation process is incredibly tedious and limited. I want to like it but this is an empty husk.
  2. heroxiin
    Aug 17, 2023
    0
    Trash Game. Ea cash grab Just a copy & Paste of all 3 Maddens before. They need to fix the whole game
  3. NikoBocce
    Aug 14, 2023
    0
    Not a simulation football game, an arcade, cheap cash grab. Blockers have 0 awareness of their assignments on the field, corners are either psychic or oblivious and everything in the game being a canned animation gets old really fast.
  4. Temas2746
    Aug 3, 2023
    1
    How come after all these years making all sorts of games, billion dollar company, and they still let into the public a bug that deletes your whole progress in player career mode, because it automatically switches your position from whichever to QB. It’s absolutely beyond me how this which I’m seeing happening to loads of people in multiple threads only leads me to believe that they didn’tHow come after all these years making all sorts of games, billion dollar company, and they still let into the public a bug that deletes your whole progress in player career mode, because it automatically switches your position from whichever to QB. It’s absolutely beyond me how this which I’m seeing happening to loads of people in multiple threads only leads me to believe that they didn’t even play the mode for more than the first week and game. The only good thing about it is that it was free with EA play… Expand
  5. phoobs
    Aug 1, 2023
    0
    Franchise mode is filled with bugs, awful user interfaces, and is missing common sense options, tools, and features. It is not consistently playable.
  6. bigeli
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    worst game ive ever played, lineman cant block at all, extremely buggy and unfun. just another cash grab by ea.
  7. KingNyx
    Jun 9, 2023
    0
    Since this is the same game every year, I'll write the same review.

    Forced animations that make you throw an interception. Quarterbacks who constantly fumble if you don't slide. Linemen who seemingly disappear and you get sacked LITERALLY 0.5 seconds after snapping the ball. When you switch to the receiver, you are slowed down, and this usually ends in a forced interception. 99 speed RB    Since this is the same game every year, I'll write the same review.

    Forced animations that make you throw an interception. Quarterbacks who constantly fumble if you don't slide. Linemen who seemingly disappear and you get sacked LITERALLY 0.5 seconds after snapping the ball. When you switch to the receiver, you are slowed down, and this usually ends in a forced interception. 99 speed RB gets caught by a much slower MLB. Whenever the opposing team is in the zone, you are literally forced to get blown out. This game made me throw up. I am tired of having meaningless rage-induced heart attacks over a product that refuses to AND mocks playing football.    … Expand
  8. Wpaine
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    A slight step in the right direction based off maddens past, but my god did they make this game not fun on offense. Running teams win because your o-line refuses to block, receivers will not get separation, and db’s read, jump, and intercept like any ball thrown. Can’t say I enjoy the enhancements to this game because of the other issues. Solid 1/10 in its current state could be 6/10 ifA slight step in the right direction based off maddens past, but my god did they make this game not fun on offense. Running teams win because your o-line refuses to block, receivers will not get separation, and db’s read, jump, and intercept like any ball thrown. Can’t say I enjoy the enhancements to this game because of the other issues. Solid 1/10 in its current state could be 6/10 if passing becomes more enjoyable.

    Edit.

    It is now may and I decided to see if any of the updates have made this game better. They nerfed man coverage into the ground so you cannot run it. The db’s still have 10x better hands than any receiver. The offensive line play is awful. Every down feels scripted whether or not a player on your line just whiffs not matter how good they are or how bad the defender is. I’ve seen the same terrible dt break a double team animation for the last like 5 years and it still makes me mad everytime I see it. Overall this game was an absolute waste of money and time. EA really needs to lose the license and stop making these games. But, idiots in the nut community make the game still profitable for them so it will never happen. Next year will be the first year in well over a decade (2005) that I do not purchase this game.
    Sad end to an era.    … Expand
  9. Jediknight0330
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    Still just as bad as the last 10 years of barebones Madden. No improvements and attention to franchise of course because of their passion for taking people's money in that slot machine football mode called Ultimate Team. Way to spit on John Madden's grave with so little effort into your game.
  10. ConnManATL
    Apr 7, 2023
    0
    As a PC gamer that has played the Madden NFL Franchise for years and years on many platforms, Madden NFL 23 is one of the most poor releases EA has ever released. I say this as if its a surprise (which if you know what EA does to their games, it is not surprising at all). Madden NFL 23 has many, MANY flaws, and little to no pros. Lets start with the most frustrating one. Why in the HELL isAs a PC gamer that has played the Madden NFL Franchise for years and years on many platforms, Madden NFL 23 is one of the most poor releases EA has ever released. I say this as if its a surprise (which if you know what EA does to their games, it is not surprising at all). Madden NFL 23 has many, MANY flaws, and little to no pros. Lets start with the most frustrating one. Why in the HELL is EA releasing a $60 game on PC in its OLD GEN form... If you aren't aware, The old gen version of Madden 23 is the same game as Madden 22, you get none of the new features. So why pay for a NEW game if its not really new? This shows EAs continuous piss poor effort of making a good game for its community, and shows that they only want the money (EA takes advantage of Microtransactions knowing that they can live off of 7-15 year old Timmys moms credit card money.
    EA LISTEN UP, WE HATE YOU FOR NOT LISTENING TO US,
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF YOU ARE ON PC.    … Expand
  11. Reazistor
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    Once again a bitter disappointment from ea especially when it comes to franchise mode. Franchise mode was set to have all these changes yet it looks almost identical with a little polish on the menu screen. Playing against the CPU on all Madden still just gives the CPU whatever they want leaving you to either have to cheese the game to win or just running the clock out. The new passingOnce again a bitter disappointment from ea especially when it comes to franchise mode. Franchise mode was set to have all these changes yet it looks almost identical with a little polish on the menu screen. Playing against the CPU on all Madden still just gives the CPU whatever they want leaving you to either have to cheese the game to win or just running the clock out. The new passing mechanic doesn't seem to work all that differently from the other maddens either especially from 17 when this passing mechanic was first introduced. Blocking in this game is fundamental but apparently not when it comes to Madden as you have about 1.5 seconds to throw the football on a shotgun play even with a good offensive line. Players are stingy and want big contracts even if they are 72 overall and haven't played well. I was really hoping this year would be different but it's not so I'm done I'll just go to 2k for my sports games because EA doesn't know how to make one apparently… Expand
  12. Zski
    Mar 20, 2023
    5
    I have been playing Madden games for probably around 20 years. However historically, I skip a few years each time, and I only purchase after the football season to save on the cost. The reason for this is echoed in every review you see if every Madden game in recent memory: the improvements are often minimal or they take the game in the wrong direction, the games have the same glitches forI have been playing Madden games for probably around 20 years. However historically, I skip a few years each time, and I only purchase after the football season to save on the cost. The reason for this is echoed in every review you see if every Madden game in recent memory: the improvements are often minimal or they take the game in the wrong direction, the games have the same glitches for many years in a row that are never ironed out, the balancing of the game feels really off to which you have to spend a couple hours playing with the sliders to have reasonably realistic stats and scores, and graphics/presentations that are just many years behind par. Most of these issues are present in Madden 23. It’s been a few years since I played Madden, but typically I play at least one franchise season (15 or so hours), but unfortunately I cannot get myself past half a season of this game.

    To start with something positive that I truly appreciate about the game: They actually got the balancing done pretty well out of the box: stats and scores are pretty realistic. The negative counter balance to that is the extremely overbearing momentum meter. While I’m sure momentum was built into other Madden games, it is just way too obvious and way too present. One touchdown and an interception on the opponents first drive almost maxes out the momentum meter, which is fine and I understand what they’re going for, but when you are the team that is down, the uphill climb is extremely unreasonable. Players will regularly run poor routes, drop easy catches, and fail to make most blocks. The only way to overcome the momentum meter is luck, because skill gets dampened so much. It’s ridiculous and makes the game very frustrating, especially when you miss easy players or give up massive plays due to the same glitches you have seen for years. The teleporting ball, the ball that magnets into a receivers hands, the players sliding off of the running back, all of those wonderful glitches that I have seen for 10 years are still in there! The same weird character models are in the game, where the super stars look life like, but the lesser known players look ridiculous. Somehow FIFA has to model an absurd amount of players from a huge amount of teams and they do very well with the major leagues - meanwhile Madden can’t do one league of 32 teams. It’s lazy. The visuals aren’t bad, but they don’t feel like they’re from this generation and have a lot of lazy corner cutting.

    As much as I would love to hate rate it a 1/10 because I’m tired of the only NFL game series to be such a lazy cash grab, I have to objectively give it a 5/10. It’s playable, you can have some fun with it, but the flaws are tough to ignore in this one and really ruin the longevity of how much time you can spend on the game.    … Expand
  13. Gamerkhy
    Aug 18, 2022
    1
    Trash game. Horrible I hope ea losses their rights because they jave not done this game justice for years
  14. 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.
  15. MrPotential
    Jan 23, 2023
    0
    I literally made an account just to rate this game. Madden takes our money gear after year promising new things and then not delivering. It's a scam honestly. They only care about MUT where little kids are developing gambling addictions because that's really what it is. Pay to win gambling. There are literally 90+ features that were in previous Maddens (on the PS2 nonetheless) that aren'tI literally made an account just to rate this game. Madden takes our money gear after year promising new things and then not delivering. It's a scam honestly. They only care about MUT where little kids are developing gambling addictions because that's really what it is. Pay to win gambling. There are literally 90+ features that were in previous Maddens (on the PS2 nonetheless) that aren't in this game. Every year they say theyre working on Franchise updates only to never touch the mode throughout the season I mean heck they just deleted like 75% of people's online CFM saves and can't recover them. The amount of care and attention they refuse to put into offline modes is insane. They market it as a simulation NFL game when its clearly an Arcade game built on Animations. Animations should not dictate how the game plays but they do. Its sad how games made in 2004 have more depth and features and care then games made in 2023 with the power that next gen consoles and PCs have. NFL needs to drop EA and bring back a free market for NFL games. Its embarrassing how every year we always fall into the same marketing trap and the same lies about change. They steal our money, they give our kids gambling addictions, they laugh in our faces while we complain. They removed a bunch of features in Franchise that were in the game last year but this review is too long as it is. Don't buy the game. Its not worth it. EA is a cancer. #NFLdropEA… Expand
  16. Barbasaur
    Jan 23, 2023
    2
    Where to begin with this unfortunately, it’s not a fun game anymore. The defense catches the ball better than the wide receiver still which makes no sense. How do you fail at that this is on the first of the ration of the game it’s not the laceration how is it constantly over rated. Next part of it I don’t see much upgrade what are y’all upgrading? This is us the same game that’s been forWhere to begin with this unfortunately, it’s not a fun game anymore. The defense catches the ball better than the wide receiver still which makes no sense. How do you fail at that this is on the first of the ration of the game it’s not the laceration how is it constantly over rated. Next part of it I don’t see much upgrade what are y’all upgrading? This is us the same game that’s been for years and years and years just for a new price tag throw new year on it update the roster releasing sports games every year has become a money grab they need endless. It’s a waste of money. Do not buy this game.… Expand
  17. Hjn16
    Jan 15, 2023
    0
    Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible
  18. TheEndIsNye
    Jan 7, 2023
    1
    Let's not give EA/Madden credit for putting Madden in the intro. If they wanted to do him justice, they would have paid attention to X's & O's and football. This is still not a good game, it's not fun. The blocking is so bad, and has been for years. Lack of situational IQ for individual players. Blocking feels the same on every run play and it can't be, this is why it is so hard forLet's not give EA/Madden credit for putting Madden in the intro. If they wanted to do him justice, they would have paid attention to X's & O's and football. This is still not a good game, it's not fun. The blocking is so bad, and has been for years. Lack of situational IQ for individual players. Blocking feels the same on every run play and it can't be, this is why it is so hard for outside runs and tosses to succeed. Player size, speed, and skill still seems to matter far less than it ought to. And franchise mode, was paid lip service and they essentially just imported some little features from NHL. I'm done with this.… Expand
  19. JustinFields
    Jan 5, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely terrible game. This is what happens when you have no competition. Stop spending money and buying the game people, it's not worth it.… Expand
  20. ant_hil
    Jan 3, 2023
    1
    This game removes the fun out of football simulation games. I’ve experienced multiple bugs, from the camera not showing the action, to online leagues simply not being able to resume. Imagine putting time into a league for it to just not load. The gameplay is sluggish, even in “performance mode,” the button presses feel delayed and not as responsive as they should be. The only reason thisThis game removes the fun out of football simulation games. I’ve experienced multiple bugs, from the camera not showing the action, to online leagues simply not being able to resume. Imagine putting time into a league for it to just not load. The gameplay is sluggish, even in “performance mode,” the button presses feel delayed and not as responsive as they should be. The only reason this gets a 1 and not a 0 is that it’s the only “realistic” football sim we can play. The deal between EA and NFL is a disgrace. EA can make up for this by releasing a quality product. But the quality seems to decrease with every release. Our only hope is that 2K saves us from the Madden franchise by releasing an actually good competitor. Until then, we are stuck with this garbage.… Expand
  21. DeviousD
    Dec 15, 2022
    9
    Yall really be hating over a crazy good game that deserves a lot more than a 1.4
  22. ItsYourBoyFloyd
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    Year in and year out EA Sports continues to neglect Franchise mode in favor of more money-making modes like MUT. Each year, I get suckered into buying the early release, excited to see changes and improvements only to discover a deeply flawed, bug-riddled afterthought of a Franchise mode.

    The problem is, we'll all continue to buy this garbage because EA Sports has a monopoly on the NFL    Year in and year out EA Sports continues to neglect Franchise mode in favor of more money-making modes like MUT. Each year, I get suckered into buying the early release, excited to see changes and improvements only to discover a deeply flawed, bug-riddled afterthought of a Franchise mode.

    The problem is, we'll all continue to buy this garbage because EA Sports has a monopoly on the NFL trademark. This should really change, but as long as EA Sports & the NFL keeps their pockets fat, it never will.    … Expand
  23. Chargerjigga
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    This game is truly horrific!! It's literally the same game for like ten years now!!! Its literally the same game ported over from madden 13. This is criminal at this point , I'm so tired of the dull looking graphics & lord the animations for everything is the same & very robotic.
  24. valvalis14
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    I have played Madden games for over 20 years. I love the franchise experience as whole, but the feature has slowly become more and more broken the past few years. This year's version is the worst I've ever seen, and Madden doesn't fix most bugs, or it takes them literally 2 to 3 months to do so. I honestly expect more from a company the size of EA and one who has exclusive rights withI have played Madden games for over 20 years. I love the franchise experience as whole, but the feature has slowly become more and more broken the past few years. This year's version is the worst I've ever seen, and Madden doesn't fix most bugs, or it takes them literally 2 to 3 months to do so. I honestly expect more from a company the size of EA and one who has exclusive rights with the NFL. When a game struggles to simply save your info, then we got some major problems. There are also bugs that have been in franchise mode for the last few years that still haven't been addressed. My advice is to tear down the existing franchise model, and start from scratch. This feature could be pure gold if they just made the effort. Also get rid of scripted plays in games as it has no realistic place, and just let the game play out naturally. Maybe hire some actual former players or coaches to assist with AI or formations and such.… Expand
  25. DoukenDasBiest
    Nov 11, 2022
    0
    It’s dog sh*t. I have to type more? LOL that’s hilarious. The forced interception animations say enough.
  26. mbkeller
    Nov 4, 2022
    0
    The gameplay is better than any other Madden that I've played (18 was my first). I appreciate the content the MUT team has put out. So why a 0?

    Because the gameplay is still tragic. OLine logic is terrible and the DBs know who you're throwing to before your WR does. Further, MUT is more and more spending driven. Every release, even with really good content, comes with bugs and other    The gameplay is better than any other Madden that I've played (18 was my first). I appreciate the content the MUT team has put out. So why a 0?

    Because the gameplay is still tragic. OLine logic is terrible and the DBs know who you're throwing to before your WR does.

    Further, MUT is more and more spending driven. Every release, even with really good content, comes with bugs and other experience breaking issues.

    When the much anticipated Team Diamonds and their sets were released, the auction house prices went wild with crazy and constant fluctuations. This cause the EA bots (or whatever system they use) to flag users for coin distribution or other TOS violations. The appeal process must be a sham because many users, myself included, who simply sold cards for what the market said they were worth had their coins taken and appeals rejected.

    If EA actually cared about their player, they wouldn't have an either understaffed team or a team incapable of producing a good product. I'm inclined to believe their staff is, at worst, decent, but way too much is asked of far too few.

    Away from MUT, the Franchise mode had other game breaking bugs that it took 2+ months to fix. Who knows what new bugs will appear in the coming days and weeks.

    Stay away from this and all EA Sports titles. They don't have competition and the leagues behind the games don't care the games are bad because they are, like EA, raking in the cash.    … Expand
  27. johnnymadden
    Oct 23, 2022
    0
    worse madden if ever played they keep regressing progress wise. EA i beg that you never make a sim football game again… john madden is rolling in his grave with how terrible it get with every patch/update
  28. wakkawakka18
    Oct 18, 2022
    0
    Another garbage game by a garbage dev. Give up the rights ea, in the name of the late great John Madden
  29. Bambamm
    Oct 3, 2022
    2
    This is easily one on the least fun Madden games I have ever played and I've been playing since Madden 01. Franchise modenis abysmal and incredibly broken. The worst condition its ever been in with outright laziness in every aspect. The offensive line is atrocious, open field gameplay is non-existent, ball carrier moves are essentially dead as the jokes are weak and minor side steps andThis is easily one on the least fun Madden games I have ever played and I've been playing since Madden 01. Franchise modenis abysmal and incredibly broken. The worst condition its ever been in with outright laziness in every aspect. The offensive line is atrocious, open field gameplay is non-existent, ball carrier moves are essentially dead as the jokes are weak and minor side steps and the spin move might as well have been taken out of the game. Every player spins like they're an offensive lineman with the ball.PA rollout are basically impossible as the DE will immediately shed the OT as soon as you roll because EA decided that rolling out as a QB is unacceptable and can only be done with a perk assigned to a player in special situations. Tjisnis supposed to be a simulation NFL game and it couldnt feel anymore less than that. MUT is and Hass been a cancer to this game as that's all EA puts their effort into, and unfortunately he NFl continues to allow it. I luckily got this game free from a drawing, but I can honestly say I will never buy another NFL Madden game. Absolute Garbage… Expand
  30. Gam1ngH3ro15
    Oct 1, 2022
    7
    The last Madden I've played is Madden 21. This Madden is definitely better than that game was, even though 21 was a buggy launch title. I'd say it's worth a buy if you really like franchise or the other game modes, otherwise it's the same game as every other year, all things considered. They really need to bring back 2K or some other game to add variety and players choice.
  31. JS_87
    Sep 27, 2022
    0
    Unfinished and full of bugs. EA should be ashamed that they released this absolute joke of a game. Nothing works as it’s intended and the whole objective of the game is to guide you towards MUT. Please NFL, take away their license and let other developers compete so that we can get a good football game.
  32. Darth_Umbrus
    Sep 17, 2022
    0
    I’m a longtime player of this franchise, and the amount of bugs and glitches in this game is completely inexcusable! EA should be ashamed to put this piss-poor product out and the NFL seriously needs to revoke the exclusivity agreement they have with this dumpster fire of a corporation.
  33. Ciggybum
    Sep 17, 2022
    0
    Incredibly broken, they never add to franchise. It's essentially online gambling
  34. cjbenavidez
    Sep 16, 2022
    0
    EA has yet again Managed to put out a worse game than the previous year. Between DDA and the pay to win MUT mechanic the game is pathetic. They put such little effort into the game the superstar KO rosters don’t even match the current H2H rosters. Franchise is untouched and bare bones so no playable. It’s sad how bad this franchise has gotten but yet makes money due to the exclusivity.EA has yet again Managed to put out a worse game than the previous year. Between DDA and the pay to win MUT mechanic the game is pathetic. They put such little effort into the game the superstar KO rosters don’t even match the current H2H rosters. Franchise is untouched and bare bones so no playable. It’s sad how bad this franchise has gotten but yet makes money due to the exclusivity. I wish I could get my money back.… Expand
  35. Mjim106
    Sep 15, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is still trash still glitchy franchise still sucks it’s still madden… Expand
  36. Princes12
    Sep 14, 2022
    0
    Another year Another madden this game has been the same madden game since the ps3 era it just get worse and worse every year yes it better then madden 22 but next year people gonna say madden 24 better then madden 23 this happy every year just because a game better doesn't mean it good. There are so many new bugs plus old bugs that been in the game since forever. Ea will never fix thisAnother year Another madden this game has been the same madden game since the ps3 era it just get worse and worse every year yes it better then madden 22 but next year people gonna say madden 24 better then madden 23 this happy every year just because a game better doesn't mean it good. There are so many new bugs plus old bugs that been in the game since forever. Ea will never fix this problem and they don't care. Warning people offended this game don't fall for them they are delusional and probably never played the old madden's i use to love the franchise but it gotten sick. Ooh and guess what it the same comuntray form madden 17 yes madden 17. They haven't change the comuntray since then there annoying and madden hasn't even changed there line's so they say the same things over and over and no existment either in the old madden's the comuntray get very wild when big plays happen in this game they just have no emotion at all and they sometimes say things that happen w plays ago. The loading section are slow as well still on new gen how is that possible… Expand
  37. BringBackNcaa
    Sep 14, 2022
    0
    EA has proven once more, that no serious innovation and solely relying on the fans love for Football is still enough for some "reviewers" to come out and claim that Madden is "improving" and "moving in the right direction".

    At this point, I am just sad because of this company. For years the fans simply ask for features of previous games like an actual chance to create their own team    EA has proven once more, that no serious innovation and solely relying on the fans love for Football is still enough for some "reviewers" to come out and claim that Madden is "improving" and "moving in the right direction".

    At this point, I am just sad because of this company. For years the fans simply ask for features of previous games like an actual chance to create their own team with some artistic freedom rather than pre-generated teams. Additionally the entire gameplay still feels like pre-set animations glued together. Just replay any situation where a RB passes its o-line and gets to the next level and you will see, that 90% of the meaningful impacts between players look scripted.

    But at this point, even reviews are meaningless, since the NFL just doesn't care and the only glimpse of hope would be to end the EA monopoly and finally give other companies the chance to create a game, where fans can seriously get involved and create their own stuff. These creation aspects are essential for true immersion.

    But no one of the NFL or EA will read this anyway. And the MUT-lovers will carry this product once more.

    Hopefully none of the decision makers behind Madden will be involved in the development of EA College Football in 2023. But lets be real folks, this is EA and this game just isn't about you fans, it's about your money.    … Expand
  38. 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.
  39. Itscompliicated
    Sep 10, 2022
    0
    This game has been Trash for 12 years. They can't even release it without major bugs. BOYCOTT MADDEN. This is sad for a billion dollar company.
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. Kamikaze33
    Sep 5, 2022
    1
    #NFLDropEA
  44. 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.
  45. 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!!!
  46. 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!
  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. 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.
  49. zSuchacritic
    Sep 1, 2022
    6
    People review bombing this gotta be bottom of the barrel idiots dawg. How u gon complain about a game barely changing year after year and STILL BUY IT ANNUALLY???? Y’all need to go outside or find some hobbies fr
  50. Mrmeowyii
    Sep 1, 2022
    0
    Too buggy. They said it was a very polished game but I am yet to see that...
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. base_d
    Aug 30, 2022
    0
    I am going to copy and paste this 0 star review just how EA makes its Madden games.
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. Weidenwiesel
    Aug 30, 2022
    0
    This is not Football, this is F()ckball.
    F()ck EA and F()ck influencers chilling this game.
  63. 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.
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. MrSkew
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    Absolutely embarrassing. Give us a game we deserve and quit lying to the people.
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. dorksouls
    Aug 28, 2022
    1
    Updated rosters and a few gameplay tweaks is not worth $60. Save your money for something better.
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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.
  79. 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 ****
  80. 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
  81. YDINO
    Aug 27, 2022
    0
    Horrible. This exclusivity license has GOT to go. It’s insane. NFL should be ashamed
  82. 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
  83. DrD00m
    Aug 27, 2022
    0
    same procedure as every year. It is basically just a roster update for 70 dollars.
  84. Gowron
    Aug 27, 2022
    1
    Same garbage game released every year ... We as gamers should not purchase this ****
    I cant belive people seriously will spend money every year to buy the same damn game ...
    The gaming industry really needs to bee shaken up
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. 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.
  88. 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”.
  89. amg021571
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    Terrible terrible terrible. Turnovers are ridiculous. Passing inaccurate. Save your money don't buy this piece of crap
  90. 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.
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. Jt0429
    Aug 24, 2022
    7
    Good-
    Keeps what works; Good performance; New passing systems are great.
    Bad- Face of the Franchise is largely squandered; Graphics aren’t great; Improvements are too few and far between. Thoughts- Some questionable ratings for certain players aside, most of the choices made for Madden NFL 23 do make sense. The problem is that there isn’t enough of those types of choices to really    Good-
    Keeps what works; Good performance; New passing systems are great.

    Bad-
    Face of the Franchise is largely squandered; Graphics aren’t great; Improvements are too few and far between.

    Thoughts-
    Some questionable ratings for certain players aside, most of the choices made for Madden NFL 23 do make sense. The problem is that there isn’t enough of those types of choices to really score many extra points. If you’re a die-hard Madden fan who has been loving the series lately, this iteration will give you what you want. But if you have been waiting for that big overhaul or reboot that might revitalize your interest, then you may want to continue that wait. It does more than the past several entries in the way of quality-of-life improvements, but by continuing to do so in such an iterative way, it ends up highlighting its potential more than actually achieving it, which at this point is a little frustrating.    … Expand
  96. 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‼️
  97. 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
  98. MaximumD
    Aug 23, 2022
    5
    Saying the game is a step in the right direction is fine but that doesn't make it good. Unfortunately the game has once again released with a slew of tech issues and honestly the "improvements" in the gameplay are just what you would expect from simulation football games. The last 3 to 4 Maddens were so bad that a step in the right directions barely begins to fix this mess. It's ok butSaying the game is a step in the right direction is fine but that doesn't make it good. Unfortunately the game has once again released with a slew of tech issues and honestly the "improvements" in the gameplay are just what you would expect from simulation football games. The last 3 to 4 Maddens were so bad that a step in the right directions barely begins to fix this mess. It's ok but doesn't even surpass games like 2k5 and Madden 7,8,10,and12.

    Yeah, I admit it's better than the last decent playing madden which I think was 17, but they are so far from a good product I would say do not waste 70 dollars on this crap. Either play an older version of the game or just pick up some other, better, sports game like NBA 2k or MLB the Show.    … Expand
  99. 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
  100. 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
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#21 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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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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