Madden NFL 21

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0.5

Overwhelming dislike- based on 361 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 345 out of 361
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  1. E_Tacklebery
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    I liked the game. It tightens up. As a lover of such games, I have nothing bad to say.
  2. delaware80
    Apr 16, 2021
    9
    Madden NFL 21 is a really good game because of amazing graphics, realistic pressure on the line of scrimmage, authentic football player abilities and a lot of customizing if you are only playing a game against CPU with your preferred teams. The biggest weakness is the boring face of the franchise an MUT scrap. Madden 21 is like Madden 20: funny but repetitive.
  3. Griefwastaken
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    I know alot of people are mad with Madden franchise and rightfully so, but I think the base game, the yard, and the smoothness of gameplay are pretty good this year
  4. Tim0thy
    Dec 22, 2020
    5
    Im Just the only mixed review here, never played the game. Review must be 75 carac
  5. BlackWidow
    Nov 18, 2020
    4
    As many did, I tried this game on the "free weekend" and I was not impressed at all. I played it for about 5hrs or so and quit. Bugs, glitches, occasional lag, and promised features were broken or missing. To me it looked like all EA did was copy Madden 20, and slapped a Madden 21 cover on it. Yeah, what a joke.

    Since the initial release, patch updates have fix some things, and new    As many did, I tried this game on the "free weekend" and I was not impressed at all. I played it for about 5hrs or so and quit. Bugs, glitches, occasional lag, and promised features were broken or missing. To me it looked like all EA did was copy Madden 20, and slapped a Madden 21 cover on it. Yeah, what a joke.

    Since the initial release, patch updates have fix some things, and new features have been added to franchise mode, but the game is still buggy, glitchy and lags here and there. "Face of the Franchise" is total garbage. The story is so bad, it's laughable. A five year old could have written something better.

    Franchise Mode is decent enough, but still needs work. Too many bugs. Not enough options.

    The graphics are pretty good, weather effects during games is actually very nice, and the crowds are beginning to actually look like real people. But seriously, I think that's all the game has going for it right now. Graphics and a few odds and ends.

    In closing, there have been worse Madden games, but 21 is not as good as it could be, and should have been. I'll play it when I get bored. That's about it. I give it a 4 for effort.    … Expand
  6. zombox5000
    Apr 22, 2021
    2
    The only changes this game has made in the last five years are slightly better graphics. Until this edition, I hadn't played a Madden in 5 or 6 years. I might as well have not bothered. It, literally, is the exact same game with the exact same flaws. It has a terrible roster management system. The game actually cheats, which you can test by calling audibles and watching how the gameThe only changes this game has made in the last five years are slightly better graphics. Until this edition, I hadn't played a Madden in 5 or 6 years. I might as well have not bothered. It, literally, is the exact same game with the exact same flaws. It has a terrible roster management system. The game actually cheats, which you can test by calling audibles and watching how the game automatically swaps top the best possible defense for the play you just called, then does it again and again. You can watch DB's actually teleport to your QB's pass, clearly 20+ yards in movement in the time it takes your pass to travel 10 yards. The game is bad and EA needs to lose this license.… Expand
  7. ANTtheKNEEEE
    Nov 23, 2021
    2
    I know we always say the game is the same. Madden 20 to 21 was the worse case of this. The bugs were the sames, there were even assets that said madden 20 in madden 21. Very depressing. :/
  8. Red727
    Dec 31, 2020
    2
    To be honest i fell half guilty giving this game a 2/10 and the only reason this isn't a 0 is because of the yard and changes in D linemen mechanics otherwise its just a slightly polished version on madden 20 with slightly better graphics a better face of the franchise and cool but useless dances oh and not to mention you have to be online to play MUT the yard superstar KO (these ones areTo be honest i fell half guilty giving this game a 2/10 and the only reason this isn't a 0 is because of the yard and changes in D linemen mechanics otherwise its just a slightly polished version on madden 20 with slightly better graphics a better face of the franchise and cool but useless dances oh and not to mention you have to be online to play MUT the yard superstar KO (these ones are expected) but also face of the franchise and i believe cloud save mode for franchise so if you have a bad internet connection enjoy playing franchise with not up to date rosters and exhibition… Expand
  9. tomtom1315
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    This game is an absolute disgrace. 13 years old football games are actually better. I give 1/10 because why not. At this point my efforts at reviewing this game correlates with EA’s efforts.
  10. 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
  11. technikz
    Sep 11, 2020
    1
    So this is gonna be a realistic review not something that people are going to say just to make this game look bad because I am a fan of Madden and have been one since I was young but this game will make you wish for another gaming company.

    Graphics: I am getting about 50FPS which is really good but not great compared to NBA2k21 where I am getting 64+ fps. Character creation has been the    So this is gonna be a realistic review not something that people are going to say just to make this game look bad because I am a fan of Madden and have been one since I was young but this game will make you wish for another gaming company.

    Graphics: I am getting about 50FPS which is really good but not great compared to NBA2k21 where I am getting 64+ fps. Character creation has been the same since 19, the only difference is the hair which isn't great to be honest. but besides that it okay, not good but okay.

    Gameplay: This broke my heart the most. Bad decision making within the AI to just weird things happening such as my QB is on the ground and he still was able to pass the ball. Not one Football players stretches their arms out to loss yards so I not sure what that is all about either and it happen to me twice at the first down marker. Defensive adjustments are not adjustment. Only players that seem to adjust were the secondary. DL adjustment were not great and several times I was blocked by someone that was already blocking, just the OL dude slide over while at the same time blocking another player. Tackling has gotten better but AI logic for the secondary is still trash. several times my player didn't stretch out to even attempt to INT the ball. This also happened on the offensive side of the ball as well. The was overthrown and hit the other WR that was standing looking at the ball hit him in the chest.

    Overall: Madden 21 is banking on people playing The Yard which is fun but will not keep people interest for long. AI is horrible and the graphics need a face lift. This should have been a $20 DLC for Madden 20.    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. Skovard
    Aug 31, 2020
    1
    I give it a 1 for being the only football game that is worth playing. That being said, this is not worth buying. The only reason it will make money is due to being part of EA play and the online play. I tried it as part of my EA play subscription and actually cancelled my account. Not worth it any more if they are going to make games like this. I play this game for the franchise mode, butI give it a 1 for being the only football game that is worth playing. That being said, this is not worth buying. The only reason it will make money is due to being part of EA play and the online play. I tried it as part of my EA play subscription and actually cancelled my account. Not worth it any more if they are going to make games like this. I play this game for the franchise mode, but it has not been touched few several years. The game is identical to the past three years. Not worth buying. It is identical with a few minor tweaks that amount to a patch over Madden 20. Save your money and go purchase Madden 18 or even Madden 17. Other than the title and main menu, you are playing the same game.… Expand
  14. SpartaKess
    Sep 4, 2020
    1
    1 because you can play the game. Who pays for a DLC that plays the exact same with a different overlay and 1 extra side game?
  15. Patmoamagaman11
    Mar 1, 2022
    1
    Devs have suck to new lows with this trash. Buggier and glitchier than all hell. This series has been on a serious decline for the last ten years. I didn't care too much about buying a new one every year when it was some solid gameplay, but the devs are so lazy and clearly don't care at all anymore. They just want to milk us fans. Thanks Obama!
  16. 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.
  17. Lasto
    Sep 9, 2020
    0
    Zero innovation and Kaepernick is a 3rd string QB rated higher than Cam Newton....what a joke
  18. Marco_AGJ
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Stop giving money to this kind of stupidity. Modern gaming is simply going downhill.
  19. 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.
  20. GamerJosh0137
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Madden 21 is quite frankly the punchline of a bad joke. EA should be ashamed of this nonsense. I get that they get most of their billions from the idiots that purchase thousands of dollars worth of micro-ts, and that's totally fine with me honestly. I wont shame a company that is genius at finding ways to take money from idiots, I would do it too but for those of us that have beenMadden 21 is quite frankly the punchline of a bad joke. EA should be ashamed of this nonsense. I get that they get most of their billions from the idiots that purchase thousands of dollars worth of micro-ts, and that's totally fine with me honestly. I wont shame a company that is genius at finding ways to take money from idiots, I would do it too but for those of us that have been playing madden since the start deserve more than recycled assets. If it wasn't for the starting menu and HUD I would have thought I was still playing madden 20. People that give this game a good score sincerely make me sick because they don't realize that they are totally enabling this **** Seriously stop going out of your way to make excuses for this **** You are making the industry that many of us love much much worse. I understand not wanting to get mad because that would mean admitting you are an idiot for buying a turd but we are all in the same boat. I freely admit I was an ABSOLUTE idiot for buying this turd.… Expand
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. DrD00m
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    Game is broken. That's what you get if you keep giving EA money. They don't give a damn. Don't buy EA games!
  25. conan8425
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This is Anthem in cleats.

    The rest of this review is to meet the 75 chara
  26. Chippings
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Joke. Better off playing Retro Bowl on your phone. Get this license out of EA's hands.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. salinb04
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Absolute waste of money and time. Play an older Madden when the devs actually put effort into these games.
  30. snokijum
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This is the worst game I have ever played. Seriously. Absolutely pitiful. Vomit-inducing gameplay and enough microtransaction "Surprise Mechanics" to make your head spin. This game doesn't even qualify as minimum effort from the developer, it's worse than that. Nothing new here from EA, but hey at least there are rainbow-colored coaches this year. They should have just called thisThis is the worst game I have ever played. Seriously. Absolutely pitiful. Vomit-inducing gameplay and enough microtransaction "Surprise Mechanics" to make your head spin. This game doesn't even qualify as minimum effort from the developer, it's worse than that. Nothing new here from EA, but hey at least there are rainbow-colored coaches this year. They should have just called this Copy and Paste From Madden 20. How in 2020 can a game be released in such a horrendous state?
    Graphics glitches are everywhere and the physics are seizure-inducing. Please for the love of God, do not buy this hot dumpster fire garbage of a "game"! NFL needs to hand the licensing to an actual developer that loves the game of football and cares about its fans. At this point, that's pretty much anyone except for Electronic Arts.    … Expand
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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  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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