Madden NFL 23

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1.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 214 Ratings

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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
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  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.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

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  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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