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The latest entry to the Madden series

Madden NFL 23is a premiumsportsgame made by developer Tiburon for PC. It's the latest entry to the popular Madden NFLAmerican footballgame franchise. It features a brandnew single-player campaignmode that challenges players tocreate the ultimate teamthat will go into the history books as one of the best.

Compared to the previousMadden NFL 22wherein players were given the chance to experience owning and coaching a franchise team, Madden NFL 23 focusesmore on accoladesand the ultimate prize ofbeing the bestin the league, and every decision will reflect that.

Be the face of the Franchise

The previous Madden NFL 22 release focused on enhancements toFranchise Modewith more control over various aspects of the management side of things. In Madden NFL 23, it is all about theFace of The Franchise, and you will be presented with the challenge of creating the greatest team that can go down the history of allMadden Ultimate Teamand ultimately, The League.

The League thrusts you into your fifth season and a freshstart with a new team, with your choice of skill positions. Think like an NFL head coach, which means scouting and trading for superstars using the updatedTrade Logic AI. You'll also need to create a competent and supportive staff to cater to your team's needs, as well as conductweekly strategy huddlesto utilize in games.

Once you've got your bearing, test your skills in developing afantasy team, choosing from the current roster of NFL players andHall of Fame Legends. Sad to say, this game is plagued withnumerous bugs and glitchesthat render it unplayable at times. Also, ads appear while navigating menus, which, considering its price, is a little off-putting and not a nice sign for its developer.

A mixed bag

To conclude, despite some visual improvements and additions to make a more engaging campaign mode, Madden NFL 23 still needs more work when it comes to its execution. There are just too many little issues that add up to a rather poor experience. Until they get addressed and fixed, you'rebetter off waiting for updatesor playing something else instead.