Review Roundup For Madden 22--What Critics Are Saying

Madden NFL 22 released this week for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, and mobile--with earlier release dates for EA Play members or those who shelled out for more expensive versions of the game. After last year's Madden NFL 21 was criticized for not adding enough new content to make it feel distinct from the previous year's iteration, there's a lot riding on Madden 22 getting it right.

Reviews have started to go live as the game hit its official release date. They vary, though several point out technical issues. Ours is one of them, as well,

If you want to get a handle on both critics' and players' opinions of the game, check out the evolving review score on GameSpot's sister site Metacritic. To get your hands on the game yourself, check out our guide to Madden NFL 22's many editions and platforms.

Game: Madden NFL 22

• Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, mobile
• Developer: EA Tiburon
• Release Date: August 20
• Price: $60-$120

GameSpot -- 7/10

"When everything's working as intended, Madden 22 marks a recent high point for the series. The gameplay doesn't move the needle much mechanically, but changes to the AI make for a more interesting and varied challenge, while Gameday Atmosphere and Momentum brings every team's fans to life to palpable effect. With Franchise making the moments between these games more engaging, it's relatively easy to sink hours into building a team to challenge for the Super Bowl. It's just unfortunate that this comes with the caveat that technical problems might prove to be the biggest obstacle standing in your way." -- Richard Wakeling [Full review]

GamesRadar -- 7/10

"Madden NFL 22 is the first iteration in years to go all-in on the community's most popular mode. While we can dissect the remarkability of that sentence another day, the truth remains that Franchise fans finally have something to get excited for this season. Coaching skill trees, metrics-driven presentation, and streamlined training give players a deeper sense of ownership. While other modes have few new layers to get excited for, and the story engine and stamina system will need tweaks in the weeks ahead, the core improvements to what has always been the diehards' preferred mode should be seen as commendable, albeit delayed, fan service." -- Mark Delaney [Full review]

Windows Central -- 4/5

"Madden NFL 22 injects some much needed improvements into a series that was dangerously close to growing stale. Coupled with some big changes to core modes, Madden NFL 22 elevates itself into one of the best from the long-running series." -- Anthony J Nash [Full review]

IGN -- 6/10

"Madden NFL 22 is a grab bag of decent – if frequently underwhelming – ideas hurt by poor execution. Face of the Franchise, to put it mildly, is a mess. Homefield advantage is a solid addition, but it doesn’t quite capture the true extent of real on-field momentum swings. The new interface is an eyesore, and the new presentation is cast in a strange and unflattering shade of sickly green.." -- Kat Baiely [Full review]