Your Madden NFL 13 review

On a scale of 1 to 10 share your thoughts on:

Presentation
Sound
Graphics
Gameplay
Realisticness
Overall review

Presentation - 10/10. Best yet. Very CBS-esque. Me personally, I am a huge fan of CBS' broadcast from the scoreboards to the stat comparisons. However, it'd be cool if the broadcast changed with each game. Like one game CBS-esque, another NFL Network-esque, etc. I'm not complaining, though.

Sound - 8/10. Never really been big on sound, but the commentators suffice.

Graphics - 8/10. As good as the graphics are, and as much as they've improved, they still aren't the best I think they can be.

Gameplay - 7/10. Whenever I criticize(d) Madden, the first thing I always bring up is the engine. I feel it just needs a complete overhaul. Player motion is still robot-like. Also, the infinity engine was a great idea, but it needs work.

Realisticness - 8/10. Pretty realistic from a general standpoint, but the controls could have some additions. I'd like to see them return to Madden on the previous generation's controls when for example as a d-lineman you could swim and use an array of moves. Also, new TD celebrations are needed as well as cut scenes. The cut scene of the the coach pushing the QB onto the field when the offense starts the game and then one when the QB locks his fingers together after an incompletion (to name a few) are tired.

Overall: Definitely a playable game, but not a "great" one. Definitely a must-have for any football fan who's into video games. With an overhaul to a few things and an addition of few things, I feel like Madden can be the perfect simulation. Until then, it'll always feel like last year's version and will always be in the 8 out of 10 range.

i agree with all u say its a good game but there alot of bugs and issues with this game esp now since they released the 1st patch. theres a issue again with the ps3 and not shutting off right now u get 2 beeps and msg your ps3 didnt shut off right.... theres freeze issue with the CCM and play now rosters.its a mess right now.