Brian Mazique
ForbesMadden 22 Review: The Good, The Bad, The Bottom Line
Published 8/20/2021
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Stadia / Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 8/20/2021
Madden NFL 22
Madden NFL 22 is where gameday happens. All-new features in Franchise include staff management, an enhanced scenario engine, and weekly strategy. Share avatar progress and player class between Face of The Franchise and The Yard with unified progression.
- Developer
- EA Orlando
- Publisher
- EA Sports
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Critic avg
68
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
30–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 68 across 15 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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15 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 7%
80–892 reviews · 13%
70–796 reviews · 40%
Below 706 reviews · 40%
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Joshua Kurzer
Tom's GuideMadden NFL 22 review | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 8/20/2021
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60
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Shea
Game InformerMadden NFL 22 Review – Short Of The First Down
Published 8/19/2021
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDonovan Erskine
ShacknewsMadden NFL 22 review: A game of inches
Published 8/19/2021
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60
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony J Nash
Windows CentralMadden NFL 22 review: A fresh change of pace | Windows Central
Published 8/17/2021
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80
+12 vs critic avg
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