Madden NFL 23 Review: 3 Ups & 7 Downs

by Jamie Kennedy

1. It’s The Best Madden This Gen

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Your tolerance for this entry will vary, so be warned.

Is Madden 23 a great game? No, and the number of 'Downs' compared to 'Ups' illustrates that. Regardless, this year's on-field improvements do mean it's the best version of Madden you can currently get on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Sure, that should be tempered by the fact it's largely the same game as Madden 22, but yes.

Put it this way: Lapsed fans who haven't picked up one of these titles for years could be pleasantly surprised by the gameplay adjustments. Going back to that old passing system is also tough once you've sampled how intuitive skill-based throws are here. Toss an interception and it's on you, buddy!

Expecting complete rebuilds from annual sports franchises is probs rather silly. That means Madden 22's returning crowd will scoff at the relatively tiny changes. By comparison, somebody who hasn't bought one of these games for five years may find a lot to like.

What do you think of Madden 23 so far? For more gaming, check out Madden 23: 10 Things You NEED To Know Before Buying and FIFA 23 Beta: 10 Hands-On First Impressions You Need To Know!

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.