Madden 23: Top Reviews and Reaction from Around the Web

People have had differing opinions regarding Madden NFL video games in recent years. Some enjoy the series as much as they always have, while others don't believe EA Sports improves/adds enough on an annual basis.

Well, it's time for gamers to react to another addition to the franchise. Madden 23 is officially released on Friday, but some have already played the game via a 10-hour EA Play trial or the three-day early access that came with preordering the All Madden edition of the game.

There aren't many reviews out yet, but impressions and reactions are starting to trickle their way online. And it seems opinions of the game are mixed so far.

One of the more in-depth early reviews came from Izsak Barnette of Goomba Stomp Magazine. He had positive things to say about the Madden 23 gameplay, which was a primary focus for the series this year with the introduction of the FieldSENSE mechanic to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions.

"Madden 23 is the best that the classic American football series has felt in a long time," Barnette wrote. "Improved passing, better animations, realistic tackling, and more dynamic on-ball defense make this one of the more impressive Madden games that we’ve had in a while, at least gameplay-wise."

Barnette acknowledged in his early impressions that he hasn't dived into game modes such as Face of the Franchise, Franchise and Madden Ultimate Team. But there was plenty of praise for the on-field experience in his review.

If you're wondering exactly how Madden 23 compares to Madden 22 in terms of visuals, Eric Rayweather released a side-by-side comparison of the games on YouTube:

Madden 23 appears to have done a better job of capitalizing on the improved technology that comes with the new generation of consoles. And it could be the foundation for the series to keep building upon in future years.

The gameplay also received some early praise on social media:

However, there are also some who aren't exactly fans of the way Madden 23 plays:

Of course, there are always going to be people at both ends of the spectrum. Some are going to enjoy Madden 23 a good bit and be playing it throughout the season, while others may be disappointed they bought it.

As more people get their hands on the game this week, more reviews and reactions are going to appear. So it will be interesting to see how the game is received when it reaches a larger audience.

For now, these early impressions at least give undecided buyers a glimpse into this year's game. But for those who aren't sure whether they should purchase Madden 23, it may be better to wait for more reviews to surface, as there aren't a ton of opinions out there yet.