Madden NFL 13

 Xbox 360
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 16, 2012
    70
    We can't wait to see what next year holds. [Dec 2012, p.97]
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  2. Gamereactor Sweden
    Sep 13, 2012
    70
    EA has rebooted the Madden series several times, added and removed features, but with this latest edition they are finally on the right track.
  3. Giant Bomb
    Aug 27, 2012
    60
    In spite of its misfires and glitches, Madden NFL 13 is a step forward for this franchise. It's a small, clumsy step, but considering how little forward progress this series has made in recent years, any kind of step is a cause for minor celebration. If you can forgive the technical problems and often cumbersome menus, there's a football game worth liking here.

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#48 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#22 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#69 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 185 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 185
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 185
  3. Negative: 60 out of 185
  1. phicon28
    Aug 29, 2012
    0
    In typical Madden fashion they took away features so they can add them back as innovations in the years to come. This time it was editingIn typical Madden fashion they took away features so they can add them back as innovations in the years to come. This time it was editing players and fantasy draft, which is pretty much a game breaker. Without fantasy draft, playing with friends becomes difficult as it is hard to find evenly matched teams in the same division without the benefit of being able to draft everyone yourself. Player editing although less important is still annoying, since people have come to expect the ability to be able to move a player from left to right defensive end or outside linebacker to lineman and vice versa. Of course, had Madden done any research whatsoever they would have known how important many users find this feature.… Full Review »
  2. Mattyice
    Aug 28, 2012
    9
    This is probably the best Madden game ever on 7th gen. consoles. The new infinity engine is amazing, the graphics are improved, new, not soThis is probably the best Madden game ever on 7th gen. consoles. The new infinity engine is amazing, the graphics are improved, new, not so choppy, commentary from Jim Nantz and Phil Simms, and a CBS mixed with NFL Network game format. My only problems with the game are the lack of a fantasy draft in franchise mode, no create a team, and a confusing, but adaptable, menu. Overall, this game is a good buy for any football fan.… Full Review »
  3. JabbaTheSlush
    Aug 28, 2012
    1
    I almost think I have played this game before.

    Rented today, this is basically another roster update. If you want to buy a roster update    I almost think I have played this game before.

    Rented today, this is basically another roster update. If you want to buy a roster update and a one year subscription to online play, this is actually just for you. Not anything wrong with that, either. It is just due to the elongated console generation that these games seem really dusty. Plus, it is almost like EA has a solid hold on the NFL for some reason, I forget why.    … Full Review »
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