Madden NFL 23

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Total Reviews: 10

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Average Score - 68/100

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7/10

Philip Watson (CGMagazine)

Madden NFL 23 is the best entry in the franchise in the past 10 years, but with such a low bar to clear and EA effectively having no competition, it can feel too similar to prior games to warrant the hefty $69.99 price tag.

August 21, 2022 |

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After playing Madden NFL 23 I finally have a little optimism that the series is on the right path – maybe not an emphatic “Boom!”, but clear forward progress for a series that so desperately needs it.

August 19, 2022 |

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7/10

Kat Bailey (IGN)

7/10

Brian Mazique (Forbes)

I believe the problem is that the gameplay, at its core, just isn’t addictive. Can I have fun with Madden? Yes, and I probably will have some solid moments with the game this year, but not enough to make it elite.

August 19, 2022 |

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Philip Watson (CGMagazine)

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Kat Bailey (IGN)

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Brian Mazique (Forbes)

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
Attack of the Fanboy	Shaun Cichacki	4 / 5 stars	08-19-2022	While other years have felt like a fumble, this feels like a solid first down, and we can only hope that they go for a successful Hail Mary the next time around. The spirit of Madden fills this entry in the franchise, and it feels that there is hope that it can reach its roots once more, and become the premier football simulator once more. Are you ready for some football? Because I know that I am.	Read review
CGMagazine	Philip Watson	7 / 10	08-21-2022	Madden NFL 23 is the best entry in the franchise in the past 10 years, but with such a low bar to clear and EA effectively having no competition, it can feel too similar to prior games to warrant the hefty $69.99 price tag.	Read review
Forbes	Brian Mazique	7 / 10	08-19-2022	I believe the problem is that the gameplay, at its core, just isn’t addictive. Can I have fun with Madden? Yes, and I probably will have some solid moments with the game this year, but not enough to make it elite.	Read review
GamesRadar+	Matt Paprocki	3 / 5 stars	08-22-2022	Some fun improvements make this playable – yet Madden still features too much carryover. Not just from last year, but the last decade.	Read review
GamingTrend	Adam Moreno	80 / 100	08-18-2022	Building off the momentum of Madden 22; Madden NFL 23 brings fresh looks to both Franchise Mode and Face of the Franchise while keeping the train rolling with The Yard and MUT. While there are still some buggy moments, Madden NFL 23 is worth picking up especially for those who haven’t played an installment in the series for a while.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Cory Wells	4 / 5 stars	08-19-2022	Madden NFL 23 takes a few good steps forward, but seems to forget other aspects that will hopefully be addressed in the future.	Read review
IGN	Kat Bailey	7 / 10	08-19-2022	After playing Madden NFL 23 I finally have a little optimism that the series is on the right path	Read review
IGN Italy	Angelo Bianco	7.7 / 10	08-22-2022	Madden NFL 23 is not the definitive football experience, but it is a substantial step up from the last edition thanks to the new gameplay features implemented by FieldSENSE. The general improvements are noticeable but not so revolutionary, while the graphical imperfections and the problems with the artificial intelligence continue to represent the Achilles heel of the franchise.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Justin Pinter	6 / 10	08-19-2022	The foundation for an excellent entry to the Madden series is here. EA & Tiburon just need to patch up some glaring game breaking bugs. As it stands, Franchise Mode is practically unplayable and for me that is the essential component of Madden. Fans of Face of the Franchise, The Yard and Madden Ultimate Team may find some enjoyment, but it doesn’t last long. Under the assumption that the issues get fixed in upcoming patches, Madden NFL 23 has potential to be the best entry in recent memory.	Read review
Shacknews	Asif Khan	3 / 10	08-19-2022	At the end of the day, Madden NFL 23 is a poor pro football simulator. It isn’t even a fun arcade-style game. It feels somewhat aimless with the development team pulling the game in many different directions at the same time. The changes from Madden NFL 22 are minimal and the PS5/Xbox Series X/S exclusive features still do not address core gameplay problems.	Read review

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Play your way into the history books! Updates to your favorite modes deliver all-new ways to control your impact with every decision. Call the shots in Franchise, establish a legacy in Face of the Franchise: The League, and dominate in Madden Ultimate Team.

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