Madden NFL 23

 Xbox Series X
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2.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 105 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 105
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 105
  3. Negative: 85 out of 105
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  1. BryanHarsin
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    End EA exclusivity! Do your part to stop EA microtransactions and poor gameplay! End this cash grab! Stop buying this game!
  2. 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
  3. Lasto
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Just another roster update on a 10 year old game with loads of microtransactions. Please make us a NEW game!
  4. roland265
    Aug 21, 2022
    2
    If you like ultimate football this is the game for you, if you search for a different experience from last year probably not, tha game itself nowadays seems more oriented to get peoples int ultimate football mode than any other modes, you will find probably tons of pack worth 500 dollars or more in the store any time, the other mode are more or less the same as last year, the new controlIf you like ultimate football this is the game for you, if you search for a different experience from last year probably not, tha game itself nowadays seems more oriented to get peoples int ultimate football mode than any other modes, you will find probably tons of pack worth 500 dollars or more in the store any time, the other mode are more or less the same as last year, the new control mode probably improve a little the experience but at the same time it's not certain that you will like it, it's the only football game official so here is the problem, if you want to play a football game you are stuck with this, willing or not willing, your choice.… Expand
  5. MakeMaddengr8
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    Bro, this is literally the same **** as the year before and the year before that and also the year before that one as well I didn’t buy Madden23 I played a 10 hour trial version of it and flat out felt bored as usual.
  6. Mechanix82
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Ea please fix this game. The horrible menu stutter. I win the toss in overtime for the game to black screen. Load back in lose the toss and lose the game. Then I beat the falcons in a great game just for the game to send me back to the week prior. What a terrible experience. Not ro mention I started a season 2 weeks in for the file to just disappear. Did you guys not think about the quickEa please fix this game. The horrible menu stutter. I win the toss in overtime for the game to black screen. Load back in lose the toss and lose the game. Then I beat the falcons in a great game just for the game to send me back to the week prior. What a terrible experience. Not ro mention I started a season 2 weeks in for the file to just disappear. Did you guys not think about the quick resume because your game runs like **** everything I turn my Xbox off. Releases completely broken again… Expand
  7. RomanDB
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    God-awful. the same exact game. and on PC, for the 3rd year, no next-gen. people really need to stop buying this garbage. it is a true shame that the NFL could care less because so many purchase this game strictly for FUT. that's it. when FIFA beats you going to next-gen, you need to get off your tail and do the same. horrible gameplay, defense can be beaten with a 3 set plays, offense nowGod-awful. the same exact game. and on PC, for the 3rd year, no next-gen. people really need to stop buying this garbage. it is a true shame that the NFL could care less because so many purchase this game strictly for FUT. that's it. when FIFA beats you going to next-gen, you need to get off your tail and do the same. horrible gameplay, defense can be beaten with a 3 set plays, offense now seems move nowhere and the QB is throwing AI controlled INTs. and polished??? this game is as broken as last years. pass on it, but if you buy it....blame yourself.… Expand
  8. ImAHaynes34
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    Just another disappointing, glitchy, jumbled up mess of random animations pre-scripted to force an already determined outcome. Playing as a HB is mildly better but that's the only upside. Another trash game, just this time they used the late, great Coach Madden as a marketing pawn. Way to go EA. You've done it again. NFL. PLEASE. Let 2k make a simulation football game.
  9. Nickzzz
    Sep 20, 2022
    4
    Well, it's better than Madden 23. There's a lot about this game that can be critiqued, same issues and complaints are still to go unignored by EA. With new animations added and the new "field sense" advertised as "hit everything" we are yet met again with mostly a re-skin of a game with outdated code. The new animations are seen repeated only after a few games of playing with the "hitWell, it's better than Madden 23. There's a lot about this game that can be critiqued, same issues and complaints are still to go unignored by EA. With new animations added and the new "field sense" advertised as "hit everything" we are yet met again with mostly a re-skin of a game with outdated code. The new animations are seen repeated only after a few games of playing with the "hit everything" feature seeming to be more and more animated based tackling that just includes a more variables to which the animation triggers. Franchise mode is the same lick every year, the new Off-Season being a slight improvement. I do like that roster building is somewhat harder and more logical than in the past, and the implement of player tags are good for the user and as far as I have seen the CPU. Gameplay difficulty has always been a big critique of mine. All-Madden is so inconsistent that it is almost mind numbing at times. You can get absolutely crushed by the worst team in the league one week, and blowout the best team in the league the next. Game by game the difficulty does not translate, understandably it should never be so concrete however it is drastically inconsistent that it doesn't hold any realism. The new passing system has made a good improvement but once again doesn't seem to overwhelmingly change the overall Madden gameplay we've come to hate. Lastly, somehow the presentation has gotten worse. A basic non-copyright generic song that bears no resemblance to real TV anthems or reflect the nature of the game are ear bleeding. The generic music mixed with some shots of players warming up to next-gen stats is all we see. Apart from a quick cut of a flyover and an American flag the presentation has no immersion nor passion put into it like always. Overall, it's just better than last years edition.… Expand
  10. ImLivid
    Aug 23, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Still the same retextured game with slightly more animations, and offensive line blocking is TERRIBLE!… Expand
  11. weefops
    Aug 23, 2022
    3
    Not well built, log me out after a couple of games. I have to quit the game on the home screen and start it up again. The linemen just jam on the short yardage run. No power running. Just an arcade-like passing game with a linebacker running 40 yards covering receivers. If you want a realistic game this ain't it. Gameplay was better about 15 years ago, this is just something that aNot well built, log me out after a couple of games. I have to quit the game on the home screen and start it up again. The linemen just jam on the short yardage run. No power running. Just an arcade-like passing game with a linebacker running 40 yards covering receivers. If you want a realistic game this ain't it. Gameplay was better about 15 years ago, this is just something that a 12-year-old would play with a joystick.Had enough interceptions with linebackers 30 yards downfield on a third wide receiver.… Expand
  12. hellagnarly
    Aug 29, 2022
    4
    I let myself fall for EA's BS. I ignored my gut and bought this on 8/25/22...I just got a refund on XboxLive 4 days later.

    In terms of the game itself, it's not the worst thing I've ever played. The problem is that it's literally the same exact thing as the last couple of games. GRAPHICS In terms of quality, it does look a little better compared to the last few seasons. The problem    I let myself fall for EA's BS. I ignored my gut and bought this on 8/25/22...I just got a refund on XboxLive 4 days later.

    In terms of the game itself, it's not the worst thing I've ever played. The problem is that it's literally the same exact thing as the last couple of games.

    GRAPHICS
    In terms of quality, it does look a little better compared to the last few seasons. The problem is that a lot of the player models (especially linemen) look very bad. Outside of a few players, most of them look like short-armed / pear-shaped mutants.

    Coaches look like weird hunchbacks. Crowds are generic. Some of the more prolific players look pretty good but the dropoff to the next tier of notable players is hilarious. Sidelines are still PS3 level. No refs on the field during gameplay, they only show up on screen to call a penalty.

    SOUND

    The commentary is still atrocious and hilariously out of place. First play from scrimmage I run the ball and they talk about how successful I've been all game long. Stadium atmosphere is average and stale.

    Certain sounds are just spammed over and over again and are tied to certain catches etc. This is especially noticeable in practice modes

    GAMEPLAY

    It's still quite evident that all EA cares about is feeding the cash pigs splashing $ for MUT. Fieldsense literally has minimal effect on gameplay so much so that it feels exactly the same as the last few games. If anything, the new "mechanic" lends itself to more weird player interactions and collisions since the engine is still bugged out.

    Franchise is still ignored and disgracefully bare bones. I'm sure the ridiculous amounts of interceptions and terrible blocking can be addressed with custom sliders/patches but that putting lipstick on this pig of an engine. Madden will never be good until EA spends the time and money on developing a new one.

    Bottom line: if you go into this not expecting anything, you should enjoy it. If you let yourself fall for EA's marketing (the most polished version/Fieldsense etc) then you...like me, will be disappointed. You're essentially paying for a roster update that looks a little better.

    MUT cash pigs and Youtubers continue to destroy Madden for the rest of us. I personally only devoted about 2 hours into Franchise before I requested the refund. I'm sure my gripes would be way more if I played more.

    I will personally never give another cent to an EA-backed football game.    … Expand
  13. Huntergibson79
    Aug 18, 2022
    0
    Same Madden as the last 8. Anybody that has played the last 8 will know what I’m talking about. All they did was put Madden the cover. This franchise is a disgrace to Madden himself
  14. Bobert2024
    Aug 18, 2022
    0
    It’s the same thing over and over again a game that gets a little bit better each year, but is still miles from where it should be. If EA would just put some effort into this game it could be great like it once was, but until then we are left with this underwhelming game.
  15. Dreww12
    Aug 18, 2022
    0
    Wouldn’t recommend.. same game as it has been, false advertisement is EA sports game.. don’t waste your money.
  16. Mattyice
    Aug 18, 2022
    2
    Madden 23 is an improvement over Madden 22, although that's not really saying much. Gameplay is slightly better, although it still doesn't play quite like real football should and bugs are still aplenty. Franchise Mode's new features (namely the overhauled FA system and CPU requested trades) are solid, but there are still major aspects missing (any form of customizability, contractMadden 23 is an improvement over Madden 22, although that's not really saying much. Gameplay is slightly better, although it still doesn't play quite like real football should and bugs are still aplenty. Franchise Mode's new features (namely the overhauled FA system and CPU requested trades) are solid, but there are still major aspects missing (any form of customizability, contract holdouts, etc.). Presentation is a bit better, but still absolutely sucks relative to other sports titles and still features the drab and groan-inducing Brandon Gauden and Charles Davis. For the love of god EA needs to dump them for a real commentary crew and also dump that vomit green color wave that they're plastering all over the presentation package. However, there is still the embarrassment that is Face of the Franchise, which needs to be completely destroyed in favor of a true career mode that's half competent. Madden 23 is an improvement over the games that came before and a step in the right direction, but not all that much of one.… Expand
  17. sald
    Aug 19, 2022
    0
    You still can't even create your own team for franchise mode. Franchise is a lazy mess overall, and the game as a whole is clunky and overly scripted. They really only care about visuals and exploiting the exclusive license to make simulation NFL games. However, visually, other modern sports games such as nba 2k are years, maybe a decade ahead now. There isn't a lot of love and care putYou still can't even create your own team for franchise mode. Franchise is a lazy mess overall, and the game as a whole is clunky and overly scripted. They really only care about visuals and exploiting the exclusive license to make simulation NFL games. However, visually, other modern sports games such as nba 2k are years, maybe a decade ahead now. There isn't a lot of love and care put into this series any longer, if any. This is just a patch of last years game.… Expand
  18. Jad4571
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Same game as the past 10 years. Better nfl games on the ps2. Try NFL2k8 or an older madden before madden 2013. The game is way better then.
  19. Kck394
    Aug 19, 2022
    0
    Wants me to reset password before I can login to EA servers to be able to play any game modes, after a dozen resets... I requested a refund instead. Goodbye, EA.
  20. Tcpurdie
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Garbage!!! They got it right with the simulation gameplay because you have absolutely no control of players which makes it seem like you're better off simulating all your games. EA needs to put some time into releasing a game for once.
  21. badnewz323
    Aug 17, 2022
    0
    some EA guy just told nfl.com that they read feedback on various websites (LMAO)
    there is a decade long list of bugs and issues that are still present in the so called "game"
    go read all the feedback we as gamers left for you mr. incompetence mentioning the false advertisement of this product is not even worth my time can't wait for the day they get prosecuted for this atrocity    some EA guy just told nfl.com that they read feedback on various websites (LMAO)
    there is a decade long list of bugs and issues that are still present in the so called "game"
    go read all the feedback we as gamers left for you mr. incompetence

    mentioning the false advertisement of this product is not even worth my time
    can't wait for the day they get prosecuted for this atrocity (including DDA or whatever you wanna call it as it's even more ridiculous this time)

    would not recommend, sincerely a madden 22 legend division player (if it means anything to anyone) after 50 games of H2H in madden 22.1 (yeah it sucks that bad)    … Expand
  22. Brakestopo
    Aug 24, 2022
    8
    This by far the best madden franchise mode I’ve played in over 20 years. The animations are good I have experienced any glitches. I don’t know it it’s the XBSX hardware or what but if the opposing quarterback is staring down a Receiver you’ve a a great shot of picking it off or breaking it up. Tackling looks way better than previous games. If there is one thing I wish they would do is fixThis by far the best madden franchise mode I’ve played in over 20 years. The animations are good I have experienced any glitches. I don’t know it it’s the XBSX hardware or what but if the opposing quarterback is staring down a Receiver you’ve a a great shot of picking it off or breaking it up. Tackling looks way better than previous games. If there is one thing I wish they would do is fix the AI for the simmed games for one there’s no way in hell the dolphins would start 0-8 with all the talent they have with no injuries. Also Watson should be but isn’t suspended in the game but Calvin Ridley is. Oh and for the love of god updated the halftime and announcers. Hell madden 95 on the snes had a better halftime show. I would say it’s a buy for me and could be for you.… Expand
  23. SergyTert28
    Aug 17, 2022
    8
    Personally I think this plays like the best madden in at least 3 years which, in all honesty, is a pretty low bar. That being said, I didn’t get the same level of disappointment I usually get when playing a new madden. I feel like the defensive coverages react better to the ball and actually play the receiver rather than just cover grass. The tackling animations seem much improved as well.Personally I think this plays like the best madden in at least 3 years which, in all honesty, is a pretty low bar. That being said, I didn’t get the same level of disappointment I usually get when playing a new madden. I feel like the defensive coverages react better to the ball and actually play the receiver rather than just cover grass. The tackling animations seem much improved as well. In previous maddens, the running back would routinely fall forward for 5-6 yards when getting tackled or a 2nd defender would come in and trigger a new tackle animation. I have not seen these animations present in this madden. All in all I think it’s a good step in the right direction and while it is still far from a perfect game and there are dozens of features that should be added, (features that were available in previous maddens none the less) I think this madden is a decent game this year. This may be subject to change as I play the game more but these are my initial thoughts.… Expand
  24. Shanebligheg
    Aug 18, 2022
    9
    Crisper. Faster. Running the ball is actually fun. The only complaint I have is that play selection on Offense is more complicated and therefore more time consuming. You really have to watch the play clock. Especially in a tight game. Otherwise, I'm enjoying it.
  25. Blyman1989
    Aug 18, 2022
    8
    I feel like this madden is a great next step towards what we are all hoping for. As someone who has played every Madden since 2005, I have definitely ridden the highs and lows. While modern madden doesn’t yet quite compare, the addition of some physics based influence and reduction in animations is promising. With enough tweaking of franchise sliders I can get the game to feel fairlyI feel like this madden is a great next step towards what we are all hoping for. As someone who has played every Madden since 2005, I have definitely ridden the highs and lows. While modern madden doesn’t yet quite compare, the addition of some physics based influence and reduction in animations is promising. With enough tweaking of franchise sliders I can get the game to feel fairly realistic compared to my skill, and franchise mode (especially changes to scouting implemented last years, salary negotiations, and trades) feels pretty dang good! I have no problems with the money I payed this year to buy, and will be looking forward to playing / next years madden as well.… Expand
  26. Jeff2432
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    You can tell the majority of peele in here have never played the game and have no intention of doing so. The whole "same game, no changes," I'd old and simply isn't true this year. Madden 23 is a great game and the gameplay is crazy good. Sure it still has problems that's played the game for a while now but EA is definitely making strides to making a better football game.
  27. iandizion713
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    Let’s go Jaguars! The best team to ever live in the history of our eternal universe. Can you dig it?
  28. Supernaught
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    If you're one of the characters that can't resist buying a new Madden every year, because EA is coercing you somehow, I guess? Then this Madden will seem like a marginal improvement over recent years entries. If you haven't bought it in a few years, and got it for a current gen system like I did, you're likely to be wowed by the insane amount of realistic animations, super smooth gameplay,If you're one of the characters that can't resist buying a new Madden every year, because EA is coercing you somehow, I guess? Then this Madden will seem like a marginal improvement over recent years entries. If you haven't bought it in a few years, and got it for a current gen system like I did, you're likely to be wowed by the insane amount of realistic animations, super smooth gameplay, and EA Tiburon's attention to hyper detailed environments and the overall NFL experience. Franchise mode is all you could expect, bugs are as few as any game that isn't under the scrutiny of a legion of zealots with expectations beyond the reality of the situation with game development in 2022. I do wish they had time to incorporate more of John Madden's personality, commentary and style into the game, but what's here is good. Buy it on current gen, The XSX version is the real deal.… Expand
  29. MinePlay512
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    I believe Madden 23 is a very good step forward but there's more room for improvement. While I like the new features for Franchise and Gameplay, but I feel bitter that X-Factors returned.
  30. james388
    Aug 19, 2022
    6
    Updated controls provide a fresh feel, and skill based passing is definitely an upgrade. Players feel like they actually interact with each other physically rather than through animations, however this does lead to players occasionally getting caught on each other leading to big plays by the other team, due to breakdowns in coverage. Hopefully this is patched soon, and my rating willUpdated controls provide a fresh feel, and skill based passing is definitely an upgrade. Players feel like they actually interact with each other physically rather than through animations, however this does lead to players occasionally getting caught on each other leading to big plays by the other team, due to breakdowns in coverage. Hopefully this is patched soon, and my rating will adjust accordingly. This is the first Madden in a while that feels new.… Expand
  31. Treybeast234
    Aug 20, 2022
    5
    Madden 23 is an average game. Madden isn’t a bad game, neither is it good. It’s average. There’s good and bad. Some of the bad is edge rushers are OP, offensive line can’t block, and franchise is still bare. in face of the franchise you start in the nfl so no colledge. The presentation is the same it’s been for a while. Some of the good is the skill based passing. It makes you feel likeMadden 23 is an average game. Madden isn’t a bad game, neither is it good. It’s average. There’s good and bad. Some of the bad is edge rushers are OP, offensive line can’t block, and franchise is still bare. in face of the franchise you start in the nfl so no colledge. The presentation is the same it’s been for a while. Some of the good is the skill based passing. It makes you feel like you have more control over how good of a pass it will be. The madden legacy game let’s you play with classic players and modern legends together. Also gameplay doesn’t feel perfect but it feels average and better than madden 22. My experience with madden hasn’t been buggy. This is an average game.… Expand
  32. DrD00m
    Aug 27, 2022
    0
    Just more of the same old same old. I don't know why you would spend money on this. EA doesn't care about the Madden brand. It's just a money machine at this point.
  33. zeroice007
    Aug 29, 2022
    2
    Yes you have skill based passing however there are alot of issues in this polished game , Yes it's polished lol but if you polish a turd you have a cleaner turd. Even with sliders it's a glitchy mess at times, yes there going in the quote the right direction but in over ten years how long will it take to catch up with other sports games lol . This game meds a major update and not just forYes you have skill based passing however there are alot of issues in this polished game , Yes it's polished lol but if you polish a turd you have a cleaner turd. Even with sliders it's a glitchy mess at times, yes there going in the quote the right direction but in over ten years how long will it take to catch up with other sports games lol . This game meds a major update and not just for the loop. Franchise is in need of help seriously. Was this even tested… Expand
  34. gresham
    Feb 6, 2023
    0
    Trash game. Trash company. They wiped 16,000,000 coins from my account for "coin distribution", when in reality all I was doing was buying legendary team strategy cards low and selling them super high. Their trash algorithm took this as coin distribution and now I have to dispute which is gonna take weeks. I will never be buying or playing any EA game again. DO NOT BUY
  35. JayBeck
    Sep 15, 2022
    0
    I didn't think gameplay could get worse than 22 but holy **** It's the same animations, same feel, same glitchy ****
  36. acemaster
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    Two weeks after launch and it’s the same terrible mess. At least EA finally made me see the light. Won’t be buying this game again
  37. 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
  38. alphawulf
    Oct 3, 2022
    0
    How is this in any way, shape, or form; an improvement on 22? Thank god I only did the demo, I would have probably jumped off a building if I had bought the game. Seriously, EA **** bites. They are the worst company in the world, feeding off yours and my compliance. **** stop making terrible games and NHL better be good or we're all **** because they have maxed out their ****-up with NHL,How is this in any way, shape, or form; an improvement on 22? Thank god I only did the demo, I would have probably jumped off a building if I had bought the game. Seriously, EA **** bites. They are the worst company in the world, feeding off yours and my compliance. **** stop making terrible games and NHL better be good or we're all **** because they have maxed out their ****-up with NHL, or so I hope… Expand
  39. base_d
    Aug 30, 2022
    0
    I am going to copy and paste this 0 star review just how EA makes its Madden games.
  40. Mike10101
    May 5, 2023
    0
    One of the worst sports video games I have ever played. Abilities completely ruined the game and there is no skill gap whatsoever. Success in ultimate is only possible if you 1. Spend hundreds of dollars on the game or 2. If you are a slave to the game and play 8 hours a day
  41. EASUCKSSOMUCH
    Oct 19, 2022
    0
    I was just playing Madden 14, a nearly decade old game by the same developer, and it’s somehow a better all around game then this. I find it absolutely ridiculous that in those TEN years, EA has yet to make significant positive change on this franchise. Controlling players feels sloppy, clunky, and unnatural. Single player modes continue to be boring, repetitive, and unchanged betweenI was just playing Madden 14, a nearly decade old game by the same developer, and it’s somehow a better all around game then this. I find it absolutely ridiculous that in those TEN years, EA has yet to make significant positive change on this franchise. Controlling players feels sloppy, clunky, and unnatural. Single player modes continue to be boring, repetitive, and unchanged between installments. I don’t understand how adding a couple slightly different mechanics (that oftentimes make gameplay worse) merits a new release. They didn’t even change the UI. Even their workhorse game mode, Madden Ultimate Team, seems surprisingly dismissed. The same gameplay bugs of poor animations and unintelligent AI help continue to plague literally every single one of their sports games. Overall, probably wouldn’t recommend.… Expand
  42. danger22jmb
    Sep 18, 2022
    0
    Ok, so the only good thing I will say is that the game looks very nice, graphics make the game look great. However, this does not make up for the animations that still play out against you regards of your result. An example of this is, playing defense you knock the ball out of the QB's hands after a sack and a glitch causes the QB to literally bounce in a unnatural way back into the QB;sOk, so the only good thing I will say is that the game looks very nice, graphics make the game look great. However, this does not make up for the animations that still play out against you regards of your result. An example of this is, playing defense you knock the ball out of the QB's hands after a sack and a glitch causes the QB to literally bounce in a unnatural way back into the QB;s hands. This is just one of many where you still have no control over your result! I can kind of live with this, one thing I can not however is that if you play franchise the game has the same glitch as last year where you loose you saved file after 5-6 seasons, the game corrupts your saved file and the auto-saved file and the previous year saved file where your results are gone forever. EA will not fix this because after the initial 60.00 you spend on the game it does not generate further funds for them. This is an excusable given that money does not grow on trees! If you want a good football game AXIS 23 is on steam for 20.00.… Expand
  43. Que7
    Aug 28, 2022
    0
    Madden 23 is improved. When you improve upon trash and still are trash what does that say. No need to reiterate what madden doesn’t have or doesn’t do. There is nothing about madden 23 that will fundamental change the way you play. Field sense a gimmick. I’ve seen the same tackle, catching , etc animations for the 7th year. These people are criminals, and devs no longer deserve a pass.Madden 23 is improved. When you improve upon trash and still are trash what does that say. No need to reiterate what madden doesn’t have or doesn’t do. There is nothing about madden 23 that will fundamental change the way you play. Field sense a gimmick. I’ve seen the same tackle, catching , etc animations for the 7th year. These people are criminals, and devs no longer deserve a pass. Grow a spine and stop agreeing to work on a game where you don’t do anything of substance. If you were in school and turned the same paper in every assignment with a few different words you would fail. Madden, EA, the NFL, Clint Oldenburg and anyone associated are terrible people. No it’s not just a game, these people are okay with generating billions in revenue using cards that have zero real world value. The cards are quite literally valueless. Madden could give you every card and not lose a single penny. They lock legends behind mut because they think sports gamers are dumb. And then the legendary players are just generic created players that madden makes and pretends they are anything like their real life counterparts. They’re too lazy to create signature movements and animations because they’d have to go through all players ever. That’s what happens when you don’t work on your game for years at a time. lol y’all realize they literally have the license to all players and espn and refuse to go above and beyond for no reason. The bare minimum can’t even be expected. First they couldn’t “afford” refs, lol okay. Now it’s what? Everybody , literally everybody knows this engine sucks. Nope they won’t change it. They add old features and half a** them. They can’t even get SPAT TO LOOK DECENT. They’re terrible and lazy. Embarrassing. Madden is the reason gamers laugh at sports gamers. And the John madden stuff, a joke. This is their “dedication” to him. They used his name for good graces and sells. I dedicated more to Madden in these last 2 sentences than they have ever.… Expand
  44. Kavelry
    Aug 27, 2022
    0
    So just played the free trial because madden a long time ago has been just a $60(now $70) roster update every year. This year I decided to post something in hopes someone out there in the NFL world might see. For the love of God, take back the NFL license back from EA, give it back to 2k and bring back competition between simulation football games. Everyone wins, fans get a good footballSo just played the free trial because madden a long time ago has been just a $60(now $70) roster update every year. This year I decided to post something in hopes someone out there in the NFL world might see. For the love of God, take back the NFL license back from EA, give it back to 2k and bring back competition between simulation football games. Everyone wins, fans get a good football game, the NFL, EA and 2k would make more money then what ultimate teams make now. If not eventually, even the sheople will one day stop playing the same thing over and over again and Madden will and has already become a laughing stock. Its a shame that EA couldnt even take one year to respect John Maddens legacy.… Expand
  45. RYASNILVIA
    Aug 26, 2022
    1
    I bought this hoping EA would do coach Madden justice and make a good game this year. NOPE. This is the worst Madden I have ever played. Game still isn't compatible with the resume feature on the series x. You have to quit the game every time or it won't connect to EA's servers.
    Franchise mode is a buggy joke. Half the time I play a game the kick meter disappears or the commentators don't    I bought this hoping EA would do coach Madden justice and make a good game this year. NOPE. This is the worst Madden I have ever played. Game still isn't compatible with the resume feature on the series x. You have to quit the game every time or it won't connect to EA's servers.
    Franchise mode is a buggy joke. Half the time I play a game the kick meter disappears or the commentators don't talk and half the game audio is gone. Franchise missions in each game either don't work or don't explain what you need to do. The goal is to keep them under 20 pts and despite the ai only scoring 7 I don't get the defensive goal. This game has added a couple new passing features that barely work but otherwise this game is just another MUT reset and cash grab. Coach Madden would be sorely disappointed to see how EA is using his name. I'm disappointed in myself for buying this piece of crap. Please don't buy it. This horrible game.    … Expand
  46. Belton
    Mar 23, 2023
    0
    While there are some cool animations in the game, only the computer will be able to perform them. This can leave you feeling like you're missing out on some of the game's best features.

    Overall, Madden 23 feels like a game that's designed to force franchise players out and into MUT (Madden Ultimate Team). It's clear that the game's developers want to make more money, and they're willing    While there are some cool animations in the game, only the computer will be able to perform them. This can leave you feeling like you're missing out on some of the game's best features.

    Overall, Madden 23 feels like a game that's designed to force franchise players out and into MUT (Madden Ultimate Team). It's clear that the game's developers want to make more money, and they're willing to sacrifice the experience of their core audience to do so. This is especially disappointing because previous versions of Madden have been so successful in catering to franchise players.

    In short, Madden 23 is a disappointment. If you're looking for a game that's fair, fun, and balanced, you might want to consider other options. Don't waste your money on a game that only cares about MUT and is greedy af.    … Expand
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. amg021571
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    Terrible terrible terrible. Turnovers are ridiculous. Passing inaccurate. Save your money don't buy this piece of crap
  50. Mrbig111
    Aug 27, 2022
    0
    This game is horrible for so many reasons. EA has been making these garbage game for over a decade now. And I think is time to say goodbye to this franchise. There are a few thing that I do want to talk about since this is another garbage title for EA. Note: mainly played on face the franchise so I haven’t found other bugs in the other modes. Also I played with the colts in FTF

    1. In the    This game is horrible for so many reasons. EA has been making these garbage game for over a decade now. And I think is time to say goodbye to this franchise. There are a few thing that I do want to talk about since this is another garbage title for EA. Note: mainly played on face the franchise so I haven’t found other bugs in the other modes. Also I played with the colts in FTF

    1. In the screen where you are in your room chilling, I couldn’t see anything any options to go to another menu. I could only see the room bills week and that about it. 2. Every nfl fan know the roughing the passer rule right, not madden though. For some unknown reason the ref will not call a roughing the passing call in THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. The first and second times I see a easy call for roughing the passer was against the bucs in the preseason. After I throw the ball, the lineman take two steps and then tackled me, no roughing the passer call. My player does throws his hand up knowing that there should be a flag on that play, the other time was basically the same thing. The next time was in the regular season against the jaguars. It was a third down conversation play and I think I needed about 4 yards, I didn’t trust Jonathan Taylor that much so I went for a pass play. I threw a incomplete pass and get taken down by Josh Allen, no call again. During writing this I figured out that every time I was taken down like this there wasn’t a flag. I can’t believe that a multi million game company can miss such a big aspect of the game, or EA wants my player to become the next Andrew Luck.

    3. After putting over 1000 animations into the game they keep on forgetting about one simple thing. The receiver coming back to the ball. I don’t get why a “simulation football game” can forget super super easy asset the how receivers play the game I feel like that they run away from the, letting the DB’s to swat the ball away. Or they don’t simply challenge the ball. This shouldn’t be allowed in you guess it a SIMULATION FOOTBALL GAME!

    Overall, this piece of sticky hot pile of trash is only here to grab stupid people’s money. These madden YouTubers some of the problems of madden making a **** cash grab of a game. And for some reason I think that these people never watch any type of football in there entire life. You took a L for the millionth time EA, start making a better game unless you want everybody to leave this pitiful franchise.    … Expand
  51. Judicah
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    After years of the same buggy and half assed mess. I genuinely thought this time was going to be different. I somehow thought that there was no way EA would stoop so low as to piss all over the grave of John Madden. I mean they put his face on the cover, this is supposed to be the game to honor him. Surely they would give their best foot forward to honor his memory and what he did for theAfter years of the same buggy and half assed mess. I genuinely thought this time was going to be different. I somehow thought that there was no way EA would stoop so low as to piss all over the grave of John Madden. I mean they put his face on the cover, this is supposed to be the game to honor him. Surely they would give their best foot forward to honor his memory and what he did for the game of football right?

    No. They did absolutely nothing of the sort. This game has all the same bugs as Madden 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, etc. There is no evidence they gave any sort of effort to polish this game or fix tackling animation or blocking animations. Chip blocking, double teaming, press release, all these animations are still bugged and don't work. And on top of that running backs still run into their own linemen on routes 6 years later... The sidelines still look like PS3, the stands still look like PS2, Even John Madden himself looks terrible and horrifyingly uncanny.

    EA, you have more money than god himself. You could've easily made a game worthy of John Maddens name and used this chance to restore all the bad blood you've had with your community. But since you have a monopoly and no competition, you just didn't care. You did the bare minimum and shipped it out just like you've done for the past decade... It's just so depressing and sad. Just when I think you can't sink any lower you find new ways to dig deeper. Shame on you.    … Expand
  52. MrSkew
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    They say it's gonna be better every year and every year it is another disappointment. Give us a football game worthy of our money and stop recycling features from previous maddens. This is an embarrassing effort. After years of copy and paste and 0 effort from the madden team and EA, I guess it's time I give madden the same effort and score it what it deserves. A 0!!
  53. jacobcouch95
    Aug 30, 2022
    1
    I purchased next gen just for madden 23. Started out NOT receiving any pre order bonuses. Then as I grind every single day living to play the game to compete it’s not giving me any coins or credits towards leveling up. They hate the game to fix the bugs and issues and I come back to be banned and unable to even play the game now. EA is terrible. It’s about time a new company takes over.I purchased next gen just for madden 23. Started out NOT receiving any pre order bonuses. Then as I grind every single day living to play the game to compete it’s not giving me any coins or credits towards leveling up. They hate the game to fix the bugs and issues and I come back to be banned and unable to even play the game now. EA is terrible. It’s about time a new company takes over. What a horrific experience… Expand
  54. Mgibbs04
    Sep 5, 2022
    1
    Was thinking this game was a step in the right direction, but the franchise is broken to the point I can't get past the draft. All they care about is MUT and I can't wait till 2K gets involved and hopefully gives us a better football game.
  55. Ruziska
    Sep 12, 2022
    5
    Gameplay this year is fun, exciting and engaging. It's not a big update from 22 though, so don't expect much more than a fresh paintjob and one or two new "features." While the gameplay is smooth and released much better than the past couple years, the introduction of the field pass can be summed up as HORRID to this point. Since release Madden 23 has had issues with proper tracking onGameplay this year is fun, exciting and engaging. It's not a big update from 22 though, so don't expect much more than a fresh paintjob and one or two new "features." While the gameplay is smooth and released much better than the past couple years, the introduction of the field pass can be summed up as HORRID to this point. Since release Madden 23 has had issues with proper tracking on most field passes, but the glaring issues with the Competitive field pass stands out above the others. As of 9/12/2022 there has been a total of three competitive field passes, the original and two resets for new goals. So far the first two had MAJOR tracking issues and are STILL UNRESOLVED for the vast majority of players. Many customers have missed out on rewards, yet they just plug along and release new field passes. They continually apologize on their three twitch streams each week, but it is clear that if they are working on a correction, they aren't forthcoming with real information.

    If you're here just to play the game and not care about in game rewards, you won't be disappointed, but it might eventually get very difficult to advance unless you are ready to sink more money into the game. They have to fix the game crippling field pass bugs before I would recommend this game to anyone.    … Expand
  56. FatChimp23
    Sep 14, 2022
    0
    Horrible bugs in Franchise mode and Face of the Franchise. In franchise I’ve run into the same bug in all 3 franchises I’ve started where after a game it kicks you to the Xbox Home Screen and then never lets you launch that franchise file again. Same with face of the franchise when trying to sign with a new team in free agency. I wasted hours of my life on saves I’ll never get back. YetHorrible bugs in Franchise mode and Face of the Franchise. In franchise I’ve run into the same bug in all 3 franchises I’ve started where after a game it kicks you to the Xbox Home Screen and then never lets you launch that franchise file again. Same with face of the franchise when trying to sign with a new team in free agency. I wasted hours of my life on saves I’ll never get back. Yet another year of EA being money greedy for MUT users and not caring about the rest of the game whatsoever.… Expand
  57. Ciggybum
    Sep 17, 2022
    0
    Broken like always. Spend your money elsewhere. Axis Football, Maximum Football, and others may not be that great. But they at least try
  58. snewby
    Sep 22, 2022
    2
    EA has found a way to insert a whole new set of bugs into the game that didn't exist for years. I'm highly impressed. The core mode is bugged over a month into the game and cannot progress past the draft before saves automatically corrupt. Connected Franchise is unusable past a single season and worse if you started with a fantasy draft. Spending four weeks with your friends to get thisEA has found a way to insert a whole new set of bugs into the game that didn't exist for years. I'm highly impressed. The core mode is bugged over a month into the game and cannot progress past the draft before saves automatically corrupt. Connected Franchise is unusable past a single season and worse if you started with a fantasy draft. Spending four weeks with your friends to get this mode going only to have it corrupt after deep investment is so depressing. All the emotional connections are severed as we wait for the game mode to be repaired. The gameplay is better, though, so that's nice.… Expand
  59. Youaremyclarity
    Sep 30, 2022
    1
    Sad to see that this game takes zero steps forward…again. It feels clunky and unsatisfying controlling these players and giving users competent AI help remains an unsolvable task. MUT, once again, is the only mode that sees any attention and even it feels sparse. Frustrating to see and worse to play.
  60. Darth585
    Oct 13, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game plays like every other madden that has the frost bite engine! It’s time for the NFL to give 2k the license so football fans can have a great game for a change. We haven’t had a good madden in at least ten years… Expand
  61. Kingslade1
    Oct 25, 2022
    0
    Game is beyond awful, terrible physics, terrible mechanics, nothing within this game says authentic realistic football, it’s a joke of a franchise and an even more slap to the face of NFL and football fans in general. Truly sad.
  62. hyliansidekick
    Oct 28, 2022
    2
    It's hard to review this game, because it's so broken. The only mode I haven't encountered a game-breaking bug in so far is the "Play Now" exhibition games. I've had the city background that's supposed to be in the background of the stadiums appear in the middle of the field of play (obscuring everything), I've had my Face of the Franchise mode avatars suddenly only be able to learn QBIt's hard to review this game, because it's so broken. The only mode I haven't encountered a game-breaking bug in so far is the "Play Now" exhibition games. I've had the city background that's supposed to be in the background of the stadiums appear in the middle of the field of play (obscuring everything), I've had my Face of the Franchise mode avatars suddenly only be able to learn QB abilities (even if they're WR's or LB's), the name "Parker" is flagged as offensive (but a name with "poop" in it isn't), Ultimate Team challenges that I've completed (starting with the intro) are not marking as complete or giving me rewards, and there are so many physics issues, I can't even believe it. Seriously, just search Madden 23 on YouTube, and the majority of videos you'll find are of crazy physics.

    Even if you love American Football and the Madden franchise, don't buy this game. You won't be able to play it.

    DO. NOT. BUY. THIS. GAME.    … Expand
  63. seanpdlc
    Nov 15, 2022
    1
    I gave this a 1 instead of a zero since I did play the trial for over an hour. Beyond that, nothing to see here. Until EA has to compete and we have more than one simulation football game on the market we are stuck with trash…
  64. noobishpro
    Mar 14, 2023
    0
    screw this game. even on easy mode, the bots will **** destroy you with perfect precision while your team lets them slip by. defenders can’t defend, offense can’t catch and almost every time you get a touchdown or a good interception you get a penalty and it’s taken away from you
  65. JP96204
    Mar 22, 2023
    0
    This game sucks. It has no depth and all EA cares about now is Ultimate team and that mode isnt good. Franchise has about the same depth of Madden 2001 on the PS1. If you call this trash game out you get canceled by the madden community. Dont support this company.
  66. JoshTheBot121
    May 6, 2023
    7
    A better game with improved features. Bugs hurt it a lot. couldn't live up to hype
  67. CrimsonEagle124
    May 17, 2023
    2
    I'm a huge fan of the NFL. I've been watching the Eagles ever since I was a little kid and they are my favorite sports team. That's why I am so disappointed that Madden is the only option to choose from to play as my favorite team. If Madden was an arcade style game, this game would be decent enough. As a football simulation game however, it is completely soulless. I used to love Madden asI'm a huge fan of the NFL. I've been watching the Eagles ever since I was a little kid and they are my favorite sports team. That's why I am so disappointed that Madden is the only option to choose from to play as my favorite team. If Madden was an arcade style game, this game would be decent enough. As a football simulation game however, it is completely soulless. I used to love Madden as a kid and my favorite mode was always franchise. The 2000s Maddens had so much content in franchise mode from radio broadcasts, create-a-team, super-star mode, etc. Madden 23, and the previous ten maddens for that matter, just seem so lifeless with no care put into the game. Franchise mode, while an improvement over Madden 22, is still very bland and boring. While I appreciate the return of assistant coaches and the updated scouting mechanics, it is still lacking in so many other departments. The same relocation teams have been kept with no new additions, the same generic player faces have barely been touched in the past five years, Chris Davis and Brandon Gaudin have been the same broadcast team since Madden 17, etc. Face of the Franchise mode is boring and is lacking in content that the previous superstar modes had in earlier maddens. As a simulation game, football can't perform well on the Frostbite engine and the game will constantly bug out with glitches in every game I play. The animations are scripted and the game just feels extremely unrealistic. Even if EA fixed all the issues I have with franchise mode and Face of the Franchise, I still would not buy this game because the Frostbite engine makes this experience unbearable for me. Now if you enjoy modes such as Ultimate Team and The Yard, I am genuinely happy that you were able to find entertainment in this game where I couldn't. However, I do not want to play those modes because I want to play simulation football and those modes don't offer that and neither does the rest of the game for that matter. The NFL should strip EA of its exclusive licence to make simulation NFL games and allow competition. Maybe that would motivate EA to add more depth to Franchise mode, Face of the Franchise, and create a new physics based engine for Madden. If not, we could at least have other options to choose from.… Expand
  68. Jhagman
    Aug 16, 2023
    7
    This game isn't too bad. I had a good time playing it and the gameplay is much improved compared to recent Madden entries. Offense is actually playable for once in this game and is semi realistic.
  69. Russell04
    Aug 15, 2023
    1
    Carbon copy for the last 5-10 years with little to no real improvement to gameplay or authenticity

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. Xbox Tavern
    Sep 26, 2022
    30
    Madden 23 is a rehash of all the previous Madden‘s in the series. Bits and pieces were taken from those games and labelled as new. Even though FieldSENSE was refurbished I still strongly believe that it gave Madden 23 its shine. What good is that shine however when the game is covered with bugs and laziness? I’m not saying this game had to be perfect. Other sports simulation titles have their own share of problems. What separates Madden from them however is EA decides to mix the old problems with the new ones. Instead of fixing it, they go and do the same thing next year.
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  2. Telegraph
    Sep 23, 2022
    60
    It feels that EA Tiburon have a conundrum here as there is both too much and not enough when it comes to Madden’s modes. Persevering with stuff like The Yard and Face of the Franchise to keep the options broad is all very well, but when no aspect of the game is given full attention, everything feels undercooked.
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  3. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 20, 2022
    70
    Madden 23 is still Madden, but little more. If you’ve been wanting an NFL game that offers something wholly new, or one that can match the NBA 2K series for production values, then this isn’t the place to find it. However, there’s some key incremental improvements happening here which make Madden 23 a tighter, more engaging experience for fans, and one which will happily see you through this year’s NFL season.
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