Madden NFL 20

 PlayStation 4
Madden NFL 20 Image
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
1.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 633 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • Summary: Take the journey of an NFL superstar. Create a college quarterback and dominate the College Football Playoff, then impress the scouts at the NFL Combine. Find out where your story begins at the NFL Draft, and then fight to prove you belong in the league. Last long enough and you just mightTake the journey of an NFL superstar. Create a college quarterback and dominate the College Football Playoff, then impress the scouts at the NFL Combine. Find out where your story begins at the NFL Draft, and then fight to prove you belong in the league. Last long enough and you just might leave a legacy and even play in a few Pro Bowls. This new and customizable career campaign is all about you, with personalized playable scenarios, events, and dynamic challenges. The choices you make early on will affect how your career pans out.… Expand

Trailer

Play Sound
Please enter your birth date to watch this video:
You are not allowed to view this material at this time.
Madden 20 Reveal Trailer - Face of the Franchise ft. Patrick Mahomes

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Gameblog.fr
    Aug 8, 2019
    90
    Madden NFL 20 has reached an additional milestone thanks to the addition of significant new features. It remains the best American football experience.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    Jul 31, 2019
    86
    However it got here, it’s a distilled, slightly faster game that focuses on ironing out its rough spots rather than introducing anything that could cause new ones. And as much as we love the spectacle of an attempt at interactive story or the novelty of a quirky new side mode, enhancing the part people actually play could be of more long-term value.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Aug 27, 2019
    80
    The unveiling of Superstar X-Factors had long-term fans of the series cowering, but happily they inject welcome freshness into a stalwart that had grown a tad stale. [Issue#166, p.86]
    All this publication's reviews
  4. LevelUp
    Aug 5, 2019
    78
    Madden NFL 20 maintains important elements of previous deliveries, but it is still an experience of contrasts with successes and specific errors that may change in the future. Despite this, it is a good football game that will keep fans entertained throughout the season.
  5. Gaming Age
    Aug 14, 2019
    75
    Madden NFL 20 takes a step in the right direction and I really enjoyed the X-Factor additions to the series. While I still think some form of competition would force EA to make more drastic changes, I’m not optimistic with any developers taking a spin with the football genre (maybe the XFL?). If you haven’t caught the pigskin for a few seasons, Madden NFL 20 is the right route to run for this year. With the new consoles coming (most likely) next holiday, I’m looking forward to seeing what EA builds upon from Madden NFL 20 and brings over to next gen. For now I’ll enjoy taking the Broncos to the Super Bowl, while beating up the cover pretty boy, Mahomes (not bitter at all).
  6. Push Square
    Aug 9, 2019
    70
    The greatest show on turf gets a bit more personality with Madden NFL 20’s new X-Factor abilities. While this headline addition only applies to the sport’s biggest superstars, it injects new life into the on-field action. The new QB1 campaign may have potential in the future, but in its current guise it’s a step back from the Longshot story explored in previous entries, while the fan-favourite Franchise mode continues to see neglect. Ultimate Team is unquestionably the series’ underlying bread-and-butter, and with tons of new challenges to complete, it’s sure to become your new obsession as American football’s 100th season gets underway – just be wary of investing too much money into the mode.
  7. App Trigger
    Aug 6, 2019
    40
    Simply put, Madden NFL 20 just isn’t all that enjoyable as a whole. Gameplay still has unfixed issues that have been prevalent for years and Franchise is still lacking the complete overhaul and player control it’s needed for years. Face of the Franchise is a total flop, serving as more proof that it’s time for EA to give up cinematic sports stories. Sure, Ultimate Team got some needed improvements and some X-Factors are fun to mess around with – but this year is more proof than ever that Madden needs a serious overhaul in nearly every aspect.

See all 24 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 351
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 351
  3. Negative: 312 out of 351
  1. JulianBarbosa
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    I swear people rate madden low don’t even play the game. It’s the best madden in a longtime. Form your own opinion don’t listen to these trolls.
  2. Parker28
    May 19, 2020
    4
    I really enjoy the game but, the jump of difficulty from all-pro to all madden is ridiculous. All pro doesn’t even provide a challenge whereI really enjoy the game but, the jump of difficulty from all-pro to all madden is ridiculous. All pro doesn’t even provide a challenge where as when I play on madden it is challenging but the main problem I have is fumbling, I will be running with an xfactor running back (also turned fumbling off because it pissed me off so much) and they will still strip me it is ridiculous… Expand
  4. tomtom1315
    Aug 9, 2019
    1
    The game is the same as last year and even worse the removed the refs during the the play. Do not buy this game, take the 60$ and invest itThe game is the same as last year and even worse the removed the refs during the the play. Do not buy this game, take the 60$ and invest it its a way better alternative.… Expand
  5. Dhdudjd
    Aug 12, 2019
    0
    Horrible game... most animations make no sense, tons of bugs in the commentary. Online gameplay is a complete waste of your time with dullHorrible game... most animations make no sense, tons of bugs in the commentary. Online gameplay is a complete waste of your time with dull solo challenges… Expand
  6. pmcg06
    May 14, 2020
    0
    A game that thrives off of microtransactions instead of user enjoyment is a travesty. The game has fewer features then it did a decade ago andA game that thrives off of microtransactions instead of user enjoyment is a travesty. The game has fewer features then it did a decade ago and has only increased the number of bugs and glitches. Leaves me feeling defeated, because of gameplay flaws, scripted plays, triggered animations, lack of depth, empty “new” additions, old useless features (challenging plays??), the list goes on - and yet developer continues to ignore our concerns and demands. I have high hopes that the NFL will not renew the exclusive agreement so that it will force EA to start putting out a product that listenes to the fanbase and proves to us that they deserve our $80. One can dream.… Expand
  7. Jeffreythejefe
    Oct 24, 2019
    0
    By the far the buggiest game that I've ever played. Can barely finish a franchise game without something just weird for gameplay standards toBy the far the buggiest game that I've ever played. Can barely finish a franchise game without something just weird for gameplay standards to happen. Its not worth the 20 dollars I paid you can tell its not a finished or thought out project whatsoever. Just all around extremely pathetic attempt at not only a football game but a video game in general. Take some time off and build off the foundation that 2k5 amd Madden 08 put down.… Expand
  8. RockiesMT
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Terrible, they keep adding old game modes back and saying there new and the gameplay is horrible. Animations are terrible and all they careTerrible, they keep adding old game modes back and saying there new and the gameplay is horrible. Animations are terrible and all they care about is ultimate team.… Expand

See all 351 User Reviews

Trailers

Awards & Rankings

99
#99 Best PS4 Game of 2019
23
#23 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019
6
#6 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2019