Madden NFL 21

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0.5

Overwhelming dislike- based on 361 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 361
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 361
  3. Negative: 345 out of 361
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  1. wizard675
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Just use the madden 20 start today mod for the same exact experience, unless you want the yard which is full of glitches and microtransactions
  2. Sirap
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Bought it on steam, and it won't even load, probably gonna refund. Thank god Steam does that and isn't the cesspool that is Origin. Steam ftw refunds babyyyyyyy.
  3. itwaslagiswear
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Worst madden to date. Loaded with bugs and crap gameplay. Bugs that existed in the last madden made it into this one because apparently the developers just ctrl+C and ctrl+V from one year to the next. Franchise is 100% the same as it was last year and new game modes with microtransactions are their focus... dont get me started on MUT... Save your money and dont support EA. #fixmaddenfranchise
  4. rygu
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    EA never disappoints us when it comes to disappointing us.

    Avoid this junk at all costs even when it's 50% off.
  5. kjensen88
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This is quite possibly the worst triple A sports title since the 16-bit era. EA should be absolutely ashamed at the product they created. This is nothing more than a low budget asset flip and it is abhorrent that the NFL allows exclusive sim licensing to EA.
  6. Solairi
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This game has every issue from the last four maddens but somehow they added unique new ones to the mix this time like no yard lines on the field sometimes, no huddle makes the qb fumble and play break, no pressure on target pass into defenders chest from 97 OVR qb on ten yard pass. Oh and the damn game defaults to dx 11 so your first game just crashes till you search google and find outThis game has every issue from the last four maddens but somehow they added unique new ones to the mix this time like no yard lines on the field sometimes, no huddle makes the qb fumble and play break, no pressure on target pass into defenders chest from 97 OVR qb on ten yard pass. Oh and the damn game defaults to dx 11 so your first game just crashes till you search google and find out the default setting is wrong. Horrible game. do not give them your money. Buy nba 2k, a great game.… Expand
  7. FaZeMemeDaddy
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Saving grace is the ability to mod and change rosters on pc. Makes it semi-playable. The ignoring of franchise is indefensible tho
  8. Swampage
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    They reused pretty much everything from last year. The game did not launch in a good state, constant bugs, crashes, driver issues. Lots of random loading screens for no reason, terrible animations, just an overall awful game. Buy the EA Pass and test the game if you really think you want it. Don't give them any money. Shame on the NFL for allowing this to continue.
  9. relampago
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    o mesmo jogo de anos anteriores, é mais uma tentativa de apanhar o maximo de dinheiro possive com as Microtransações
  10. conan8425
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This is Anthem in cleats.

    The rest of this review is to meet the 75 chara
  11. erimsunlu
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    The exact same game as last years game and they dare to even charge money for it. I haven't seen anything worse for consumers than this in a good while.
  12. BeefSkittles
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Game is broken, boring and the same game. Reviewing on all platforms to make our voice heard! #NFLDropEA
  13. dabirdman23
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awful, lazy, glitchy game. Madden devs have an extreme disdain for Franchise mode players, so if you're not a MUT player stay away and hope something can change in a few years.… Expand
  14. VeryMediocre
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Once again Madden does nothing to innovative or improve in any meaningful way. If you want to save some money just download the updated roster for Madden 20
  15. inoise
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Remember, this is the only game that is licensed to make an NFL Football SIMULATION game and they completely disregard the one game mode that is meant to simulate the NFL. EA is laughing to the bank with your money and they do not care one bit, their work speaks for itself.
  16. PaulBunyan84
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Where do you begin when attempting to describe how disgustingly
  17. Chra
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is so unworthy of being the only allowed "simulation" NFL game. It's filled with the same bugs as Madden NFL 20 while also adding new ones. The franchise mode has gotten 0 real updates.
    It's becoming painfully obvious that EA Sports isn't interested in anything other than milking their loyal customer base each and every year while pandering to the addicts who enjoy MUT.
    To    This game is so unworthy of being the only allowed "simulation" NFL game. It's filled with the same bugs as Madden NFL 20 while also adding new ones. The franchise mode has gotten 0 real updates.
    It's becoming painfully obvious that EA Sports isn't interested in anything other than milking their loyal customer base each and every year while pandering to the addicts who enjoy MUT.

    To sum up this game, it's a shameful display.    … Expand
  18. ben_durfee
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    stuff like madden taking the time to make mouthguards finally but then only putting it in The Yard, ZERO improvements to franchise( I don't care about the wildcard round updates and stuff, this is a simulation game, having accurate playoff brackets isn't a feature its a bare minimum expectation), game is still developed on frostbite therefore its a more scripted experience than a movie,stuff like madden taking the time to make mouthguards finally but then only putting it in The Yard, ZERO improvements to franchise( I don't care about the wildcard round updates and stuff, this is a simulation game, having accurate playoff brackets isn't a feature its a bare minimum expectation), game is still developed on frostbite therefore its a more scripted experience than a movie, face of the franchise is literally handed to you, you could do absolutely nothing and sit there with the controller off and still signed to a college and drafted. Ive played Madden since Madden 04, so from personal experience I can confidently say that Madden as a whole ever since they signed exclusivity with the NFL, has basically turned into that one person everybody knows who has completely let themselves go and blames all their problems on everyone else. I STRONGLY STRONGLY advise you don't spend a single dollar on this game or any future Madden title until otherwise, because outside of like 10 signature throwing animations (which they already used to have and had way more of), I genuinely cant tell the difference between this and Madden 18. EA has the resources to do SOOOOOO much better, but everyone knows they won't, and if you disagree then you clearly haven't been paying attention or haven't played madden long enough to know what a decent football video game feels like.… Expand
  19. SpaceDanGaming
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I was hoping the game would improve, I got the MVP edition from EA Play Pro and It's a huge disappointment. I'm even putting together a video on how BAD this game is.
  20. Kris511c
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Not much to say, **** EA and all that.
    I wrote more in the ps4 copy review... just **** them... with a spike covered pipe.
  21. RyanRacer48
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Rebranded Madden 20 with far worse music. This is a joke. EA needs to get out of the game, it used to say they were in the game lol. Serious not worthy of your money. Plus Ultimate team is pay to win.
  22. YouWereAMistake
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    Copy and paste. Needs to focus on fixing the issues plaguing the game every release instead of releasing new garbage that nobody asked for.
  23. Mdan1424
    Aug 31, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well what can I say, I am completely disappointed by the turn out of Madded 21. I saw so much potential from many years back, like create a team possibly coming back, or franchise actually letting you design a stadium and uniforms like 2K does in its NBA Series. Might I add that, they are far superior then Electronic Arts when it comes to sports games. EA has completely dropped the ball on this game, just rereleasing Madden 20 with new rosters and one new game mode called The Yard. The yard is sort of a backyard football type of vibe where you play to earn credits. Which in turn you can use to buy gear for your character. When I played a few games, which mind you were not easy, I noticed I would only get a few hundred credits here or there. Now not to worry, because EA has brought in microtransactions to save the day! Making all the clothing that is actually desirable completely out of range for the casual player to actually get anything worth while, EA expects you to pay for Credits which in turn you can use to buy your favorite article of clothing. It's mostly just a Cash Grab for EA, just like the past few years have been with every Madden game released from Madden 13 forward. Another "new" mode, which is just a rebrand career mode, is Face of the Franchise. Face of the Franchise isn't bad, but it honestly just feels rebadged from last year, some of the most crucial parts of your career, like choosing your new position, isnt even voice acted. Now they did try to take a step forward with you continuing your career after the draft. But it has you skipping alot of your games throughout your career. The most I've ever played in one Season is 4 games, two of them against your rival, and then two in the playoffs. Honestly it's just thrown together last minute and isn't really worth picking up if this is the mode you are after.

    Ultimate team is again the main focus of the game, mainly because EA wants you to buy packs to improve your team. Trust me when I say this, its exactly like Madden 20, but with new paint splashed around everywhere. They really want you to be in this mode, because they want your money more then your satisfaction, and honestly, after being ignored for years by EA, they dont deserve it.

    I'm not going to go into detail about Franchise mode, mainly because it's exactly the same as last year. Nothing has changed in Franchise mode except for the paint scheme.

    Gameplay is the same as last year, with some improvements that I can say have taken my frustrations away. Everyone knows about being sacked even though you threw the ball to your receiver. They finally added a throw out of sack animation to the same, and that has relieved alot of frustration from playing the game for me. It's just the first release so there are alot of glitches, as to be expected, but they didnt do alot to fix them in Madden 20, so I dont expect those to go away anytime soon in 21.

    Honestly, this game let me down, there was some positive, but alot, and I mean ALOT, of negatives in Madden 21. I'm giving this game a 1 out of 10, because it was just rebadged from Madden 20, 19, 18, 17, yeah you get the picture. I wont be buying another Madden game again. If 2K gets rights to start making NFL Simulation games, you best be sure, I'll be over there trying to get my hands on that copy.    … Expand
  24. Rabbott624
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Just play madden 20 there is no difference #fixfranchise #EASUCKS #MAdden21Garbage
  25. Boomax77
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Quite literally a copy-paste of the previous 5 Maddens. You're much better off just downloading an updated roster on Madden 20, there's literally no difference. EA's business practices are just despicable. Feeding its loyal customers a crappy copy-paste game for $60 every year should be considered fraud. It's Madden 20 with updated rosters and a dark theme. The only way for EA to learn itsQuite literally a copy-paste of the previous 5 Maddens. You're much better off just downloading an updated roster on Madden 20, there's literally no difference. EA's business practices are just despicable. Feeding its loyal customers a crappy copy-paste game for $60 every year should be considered fraud. It's Madden 20 with updated rosters and a dark theme. The only way for EA to learn its lesson is to not buy this game. They'll only listen when their bottom line starts to look bad.… Expand
  26. RaphaP3
    Sep 8, 2020
    0
    this game is not good, it's full of bugs, casino-worthy micro-transactions, and is the same thing as Madden NFL 20, bad game, bad money, bad all.
  27. Lasto
    Sep 9, 2020
    0
    Zero innovation and Kaepernick is a 3rd string QB rated higher than Cam Newton....what a joke
  28. praisethesun11
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Awful game series that is hell-bent on milking their fan base for every dollar they have year after year. Do not support this.
  29. Eckogen
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Another Madden. Another copy and paste low effort cash grab. These games have the potential to be good if EA actually cared and tried.
  30. Arutairu
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    One of the most brazen cash grab in latest history and they doing it last 10 years and game still is getting worse with same bugs. Copy pasta with zero effort. Glorified roster update for 60 dollars compare to the previous title. U can play 17 and u would be hard pressed to spot difference.
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. PC Gamer
    Sep 9, 2020
    68
    2020 marks the third year Madden has been back on PC since the franchise's prodigal return to the platform in 2018. The novelty hasn't worn off for me yet. There is still something inherently weird and exciting about playing such a console-targeted franchise on my desktop; to type in my player's name and college with a keyboard. But that won't sustain many players for long. Madden is desperate for some new ideas, so let's hope some of 21's more exotic ventures foreshadow a more substantial rebuild in the future.
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  2. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 3, 2020
    70
    In short, it's a drive where the saga has lost ground.
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  3. PC Games
    Aug 28, 2020
    70
    Objectively speaking, Madden NFL 21 is not a bad game. It is a realtistic representation of the NFL, maybe even the best American football simulation out there. However, it lacks innovation on so many levels that players, who already own its predecessors, will really struggle to find a reason to pay another 70 bucks for it.
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