Madden NFL 23 Companion

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The Madden NFL 23 Companion app allows football fans to stay connected to their favorite game wherever they go. With the app, users can manage their Ultimate Team, stay up-to-date on the latest news and trends, and connect with the Madden community. Whether you're at home or on the go, the Madden NFL 23 Companion app keeps you in cyberspace with your Ultimate Team.

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Sport

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,420 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability43 negative mentions

The app works well for managing the auction house and allows for convenient access to Ultimate Team features.
Users appreciate the ability to check auction prices and manage their teams while away from their consoles.
The app has potential and can be very useful for players who want to stay connected to their teams and auctions.

The app frequently crashes, making it frustrating to use and often rendering it unusable.
Many users report issues with logging in, server connectivity, and incorrect scheduling in franchise mode.
The app lacks essential features such as the ability to manage rosters, make trades, or open packs, limiting its overall functionality.

stability
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The stability of the app is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and bugs that severely hinder gameplay. Many express frustration over the app's inability to function properly, particularly after updates, leading to a generally negative perception of its reliability. While some users acknowledge the potential for improvement, the overwhelming sentiment is that the app is currently a "buggy mess" that requires significant fixes to become usable.
- “Great, no glitches.”
- “I wish EA would actually put out a game that has no glitches, bugs, or problems with the servers because that's all they do.”
- “I'll revise once they fix it, but for now, it's a buggy mess.”
- “This app is absurdly buggy and slow!”
- “One of the most crashy and buggy apps I have ever seen.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
The reviews on graphics are mixed, with some users praising the visuals as excellent and realistic, while others criticize them as poor and in need of improvement. Overall, there is a notable divide, with some players enjoying the graphics and others expressing significant dissatisfaction.
- “Excellent game graphics and realistic gameplay.”
- “Superb gameplay graphics designs.”
- “This is amazing, love the graphics.”
- “Game controls could be better and the graphics are horrible.”
- “Needs some work on graphics and gameplay.”
- “Your graphics are terrible.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users praising significant improvements and fun, fast-paced mechanics, while others criticize the need for updates and issues with graphics and market integrity. Despite the negative feedback, there are notable advancements in gameplay compared to previous iterations.
- “I buy the game regardless of reviews every year. I can honestly say this is the first year where I am impressed with the improvements in gameplay since I have been buying it.”
- “Superb gameplay graphics designs.”
- “Super fun fast gameplay.”
- “But it needs an update so you can have full access to upgrading your players and complete sets, just like the actual game minus the gameplay.”
- “Needs some work on graphics and gameplay.”
- “EA sucks, the game is trash; this app will allow bots to ruin the market just like your terrible programmers ruin gameplay.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting slow and clunky performance that often prevents access beyond the initial launch. Many express frustration over the lack of improvements despite frequent updates, particularly as the season progresses.
- “The updates consistently improve performance and enhance the overall look of the game, especially as the Madden season progresses.”
- “The optimization efforts have made a noticeable difference in gameplay, making it smoother and more enjoyable.”
- “Slow and clunky performance.”
- “Absolutely shocking performance and cannot access past opening it.”
- “Horrible performance.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Reviews highlight significant dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy, criticizing it as overly reliant on microtransactions and advertisements, which detracts from the overall experience. Users feel that the game prioritizes profit over quality, resulting in limited features and persistent connection issues.
- “This is an advertisement.”
- “EA is the king of low-effort cash grabs.”
- “Nothing but links to ads.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its comedic elements, though some feel there could be more. The lighthearted and funny moments contribute significantly to the overall experience, making it enjoyable and entertaining.
- “Could there be more? Of course, but humor is one of its basic functions.”
- “The game is a funny boat! 🚢 🤣 😂 😆 😄 😅”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users criticizing the menu songs as subpar and suggesting the inclusion of more talented rappers for an improved experience.
- “The menu songs are terrible; they should find some real rappers with good music.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's vibe at all, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's story setup is criticized for being overly intrusive, requiring players to share extensive personal information before even starting, which has led to frustration and negative reviews. Many users express strong discontent, suggesting that this approach detracts significantly from the overall experience.
- “The game would not even load after asking for pretty much your whole life story. I would not recommend this game to anyone; if I could give it negative stars, I would.”
- “The story is convoluted and fails to engage the player, making it a tedious experience.”
- “I found the narrative to be predictable and lacking depth, which made it hard to stay invested.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessive, noting that the difficulty of certain levels makes progression feel frustratingly unattainable, while the requirement for incomplete sets adds to the overall grindiness.
- “This game isn't grindy enough without adding impossible levels, and the half sets are a joke.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grind to be excessively repetitive, which really detracts from the overall experience.”