Madden NFL 23 is ranked in the 37th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
View Review Charts
Sort
DefaultMost Popular
Score: Highest to LowestScore: Lowest to HighestNewest FirstOldest First
Next
IGN
Top Critic
Aug 19, 2022
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.
GamesRadar+
Top Critic
Aug 22, 2022
Some fun improvements make this playable – yet Madden still features too much carryover. Not just from last year, but the last decade.
Game Informer
Top Critic
Aug 22, 2022
The Madden NFL series has long had a solid gameplay foundation, maintained by small improvements year over year. Madden NFL 23 is the first iteration in a long time that rebuilds that foundation, and that’s where this year's greatest success lies. Some slippery collisions aside, the more physics-based action is a good change, and the control over ball placement from Skill-Based passing is a welcome addition. This comes at the cost of only minor updates to the core gameplay modes, but it was ultimately the right call to make, and Madden is a better game for it.
Polygon
Top Critic
Aug 26, 2022
Big plays in past Maddens often felt like a lucky (or unlucky) dice roll. If you focus on the 10 yards in front of you, Madden NFL 23 plays almost flawlessly. It’s, again, the bigger picture where the game most often stumbles.
GameSpot
Top Critic
Aug 22, 2022
On the field, Madden 23 is the best the series has been in a long time, but several of the surrounding pieces feel like they're on injured reserve.
TheSixthAxis
Top Critic
Sep 19, 2022
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.
Forbes
Top Critic
Aug 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.
Shacknews
Top Critic
Aug 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.
IGN Italy
Top Critic
Aug 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.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Hardcore Gamer
Top Critic
Aug 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.
God is a Geek
Top Critic
Aug 27, 2022
Madden NFL 23 has refined the matchday experience and improved much of the gameplay to make this year a strong foundation for the future.
Attack of the Fanboy
Top Critic
Aug 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.
VideoGamer
Top Critic
Aug 26, 2022
From control to innovation, Madden 23 delivered one of its best full game experiences to date. However, a push for creativity has led to stark inconsistencies from year to year, leaving many unsatisfied with modes like Face of the Franchise.
Tom's Guide
Top Critic
Sep 6, 2022
Madden NFL 23 feels a lot like previous entries in the series, although it's a pretty good football game overall.
Washington Post
Top Critic
Aug 25, 2022
Coach Madden spent years meeting with the game’s developers to ensure the authenticity of a product that bears his name. As they honor his legacy in “Madden 23” and the games to come, they’d do well to remember: If it’s in the game, it’s in the game. If it’s not, get it out.
Digital Trends
Top Critic
Aug 23, 2022
Madden NFL 23 is an improved game when compared to Madden NFL 22, but that isn't enough to make it good.
GamingTrend
Top Critic
Aug 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.
The Angry Joe Show
Top Critic
Aug 26, 2022
Telegraph
Top Critic
Sep 23, 2022
EA's latest gridiron sim makes big gains on the field, but barely inches forward off it
Windows Central
Top Critic
Aug 19, 2022
Madden NFL 23 is a step up from Madden NFL 22, which itself was a step up from its predecessor. This continues to show that EA Sports has found a groove for itself when it comes to updating the yearly sports title, and with some new changes to gameplay, Madden NFL 23 feels even more like a brand-new title than it has in perhaps a long time.
Next
