There might not be a 4K sheen on the Xbox One version of Madden NFL ‘22, but that doesn’t mean this edition is one to sneeze at. They’re mostly cosmetic, but the effort is noticeable and appreciated. Maybe it isn’t a “must-buy” in the truest sense (and that Tom Brady fanservice in the opening might deter even more buyers!) but EA Sports seemed to heed reviewers’ advice and made some upgrades for the current season. Fortunately, Madden NFL ‘22 does just enough to justify its existence on older consoles. They are not alone.Īt the end of GameCritics’ review of Madden NFL ‘21, it was made clear that the series needed a next-gen update to maintain relevance. This review is for the patient masses who tirelessly check Twitter for stock updates. Similarly, I would imagine it’s likely that many of our readers may find themselves in a similar predicament. Though every effort was made to secure a Series X prior to Madden‘s release, there wasn’t one to be found. WTF Madden Ultimate Team is the ultimate wallet drain.īefore this review officially starts, readers should note that this is covering the Xbox One version of Madden NFL ‘22.

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