Dominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisMadden NFL 23 Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 9/19/2022
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 8/19/2022
Madden NFL 23
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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- EA Orlando
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
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Critic avg
65
12 scored reviews
Total coverage
12
All coverage currently scored
Score range
30–80
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Signal shape
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 65 across 12 scored reviews, with a 50-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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12 included scored reviews
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80–892 reviews · 17%
70–797 reviews · 58%
Below 703 reviews · 25%
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Jason Fanelli
Tom's GuideMadden NFL 23 review: Aging veteran | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 9/6/2022
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70
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Read originalSammy Barker
Push SquareReview: Madden NFL 23 (PS5) - EA Sports Settles for Another Safe Five Yard Gain
Published 9/5/2022
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70
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Read originalTomas Franzese
Digital TrendsMadden NFL 23 review: not a fumble, but still lost yardage
Published 8/23/2022
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40
-25 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Paprocki
GamesRadar+Madden 23 review: “This series is stuck, and in dire need of revisiting its origins” | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 8/22/2022
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60
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Koreis
Game InformerMadden NFL 23 Review - A Short Gain To Start A New Drive - Game Informer
Published 8/22/2022
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75
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Delaney
GameSpotMadden NFL 23 Review - High Upside
Published 8/22/2022
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70
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalKat Bailey
IGNIGN Madden NFL 23 Review
Published 8/19/2022
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70
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Read originalAsif Khan
ShacknewsMadden NFL 23 review: In the Maddenverse of Badness
Published 8/19/2022
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30
-35 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Mazique
ForbesMadden 23 Review: The Good, The Bad And The Bottom Line
Published 8/19/2022
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70
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