Gamers pounded the table last year after the release of “Madden NFL 22”, begging EA Sports’ developers to fix Franchise Mode. It’s the mode most Madden fans grew up playing before the introduction of Ultimate Team, and over the years, it’s seemingly gotten ignored – and in the opinion of some, it’s even regressed.
The good news is that “Madden NFL 23” is a step in the right direction for fans of Franchise Mode. There’s an added layer of depth that makes it feel more like you’re actually running a franchise, from free-agent negotiations to deeper scouting methods.
And as a whole, Madden 23 seems like a more polished and improved version of last year’s game, with better gameplay, a souped-up Face of the Franchise mode and a more focused approach by the developers, targeting gameplay over something like Ultimate Team and The Yard.