There's definitely something not quite right with many of the review sites.
I've hardly seen any reviews which have mentioned the removal of core gameplay mode co-op, a mode which has been in Madden for about 20 years and is used by many.
The Madden 13 box art states co-op offline and online, but neglects to say that it's impossible to play co-op season/playoffs mode, which is what most co-op gamers want. That's rather naughty by EA.