Madden NFL 20

 PlayStation 4
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1.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 633 Ratings

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  1. Nolamana
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Trash game, buggy and all. Shuga dubba. Its very pain full see this game on 900p sometimes. And its MTX system is sht.
  2. acrcclark
    Aug 24, 2020
    0
    #FixMaddenFranchise
    The game is all about microtransactions. The franchise mode has no microtransactions so the developers don't care about the mode that built the brand. Sad.
  3. Mbaran28
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    Dont buy this game. EA, for many years, has continued to sell us the same broken game and I will no longer support this garbage. Madden 20 has less features and worse gameplay then madden 08 which came out over 10 years ago. Ea will continue to sell us the same garbage game year after year until the NFL license is made nonexclusive, allowing other developers such as 2k sports create a farDont buy this game. EA, for many years, has continued to sell us the same broken game and I will no longer support this garbage. Madden 20 has less features and worse gameplay then madden 08 which came out over 10 years ago. Ea will continue to sell us the same garbage game year after year until the NFL license is made nonexclusive, allowing other developers such as 2k sports create a far superior game like they did with all pro football 2k8.… Expand
  4. Ruthless89
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    Full of glitches and no depth in franchise mode this game is so boring
  5. DunkonMadden
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Madden 20 is bad. Please don't buy this. It has added nothing to the game, and only serves as another bland addition to the series. Again, don't buy this. Thank you.
  6. Beansbean
    Sep 2, 2020
    1
    Same as madden 19 but they have added xfactor abilities to star players without fixing any of the existing gameplay issues
  7. ZaidePaine
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing new to franchise. Barely. No create a team. Horrible game. EA Is horrible and I hate this game… Expand
  8. GrimStomper
    Aug 2, 2019
    3
    EA does the bare minimum to get people to think they've tried and improve the game.

    The menus look different and the animations look cool for the menus. But all it does is trick you into thinking that the game is improved drastically. It's not to say that the game hasn't improved. It did. But when EA makes tiny updates to the game and releases it as a $60 dollar game every year. It    EA does the bare minimum to get people to think they've tried and improve the game.

    The menus look different and the animations look cool for the menus. But all it does is trick you into thinking that the game is improved drastically.

    It's not to say that the game hasn't improved. It did. But when EA makes tiny updates to the game and releases it as a $60 dollar game every year. It shows that they don't care about the player base. They only care when the fans get angry and add little things to get them to calm down, and the cycle keeps repeating.

    Madden NFL 20 gets a "story mode" and it's about as bare bones as it gets. Madden NFL 06, a game that was created back in 2005 and it was the first year they had "NFL Superstars" mode had more content than "Face of the Franchise". You can only play as a QB when in Madden NFL 06 you could be a **** kicker or punter if you wanted to; and the big kick in the balls is after the cutscenes and fluff stuff is done you get booted to franchise and back to the boring "career mode" that Madden has had for the past couple games.

    Franchise continues to get only marginal changes. UI is changed to again think they actually made drastic changes to the mode. The one big thing they hyped up about is the **** Pro Bowl. A game that no one cares and the players don't care.

    Of course Ultimate Team is the main focus for EA because that's their cash cow. They put all the updates into it. I don't care about Ultimate Team, neither do a lot of people; but morons keep buying the stupid packs that will become irrelevant once the next Madden game happens. It's about the equivalent of burning money.

    Gameplay is still...playable. Being an animation driven football game still sucks compared to a physics driven football game, but at least I can find some sort of fun with just the gameplay.

    The gameplay is the only reason why the score is as high as a 3. Without the gameplay being playable this game would've been a 0 or a 1.

    Maybe one day we might get a proper NFL game not made by greedy companies that don't care about the product they put out.    … Expand
  9. Mr_Fox_x
    Jul 31, 2019
    0
    Despite having one of the biggest budgets allocated by EA, Madden continues to offer nothing that warrants a purchase of this pathetic and mediocre title we see released year after year. Nothing has been improved, only a few things added here and there (All of which has little to no replayability. Once you have seen it once, you will quickly lose interest).
  10. 4th_And_Drunk
    Aug 3, 2019
    0
    Same game, new year. Franchise mode is absolute garbage. This was EA's last chance. I will no longer buy Madden.
  11. Feast
    Aug 2, 2019
    0
    Where to start, really? It's the same absolute garbage it has been for nearly a decade with a roster. Someone has to stop this monopoly and allow REAL football fans the opportunity to have a legit game to play. Sad, just **** sad.
  12. coltsmith45
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    This game is recycled garbage. They shove microtransactions down your throat and they have scummy business practices
  13. ty92
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    I hate these games now. I hate Madden Ultimate Team. I just want good gameplay and franchise mode.. I played the Beta and my game froze on me. The dropped passes were bad and happened often. Catching the ball isn't like it used to be in older games. The last Madden I liked was Madden 12 and 13. I could throw it to a receiver and have him run to a spot and go up to catch the ball. Now thatI hate these games now. I hate Madden Ultimate Team. I just want good gameplay and franchise mode.. I played the Beta and my game froze on me. The dropped passes were bad and happened often. Catching the ball isn't like it used to be in older games. The last Madden I liked was Madden 12 and 13. I could throw it to a receiver and have him run to a spot and go up to catch the ball. Now that never works. Maybe I just suck but it's not fun. The older games were. Also franchise mode was fine before my game froze. But it should be the main focus of Madden not MUT.. It should be way better. Older games are way better.… Expand
  14. VatosLocos
    Aug 6, 2019
    0
    This game is so bad I don't know where to start. I don't play MUT because it is just a money grabbing part of the game. This is where the interest of EA is.

    I play madden for the GM/Franchise mode and this part is lacking so much of the old madden games I don't know where to start. There are so few options available and the gameplay is so basic. Defense (especially DB's) is stupid and    This game is so bad I don't know where to start. I don't play MUT because it is just a money grabbing part of the game. This is where the interest of EA is.

    I play madden for the GM/Franchise mode and this part is lacking so much of the old madden games I don't know where to start. There are so few options available and the gameplay is so basic. Defense (especially DB's) is stupid and lacking AI. It takes the fun out of this game because I have the feeling I am playing the same game as 5 years ago. The franchise mode is not getting any love of EA because it doenst make money for them. That is why the AI game play is not evolving.

    The game has so much potential but EA don't care because they want MUT to be a success and that's it. The rest is screwed. I give it a zero since this game is a copy of the madden games of older years. The Madden franchise (except MUT) is every year a step backwards.    … Expand
  15. Jamarlie
    Aug 3, 2019
    0
    I literally made an account here specifically to warn ANYBODY that wants to purchase this game about it.
    This is LITERALLY the same game as Madden 19. You always joke about how these sports games never change, haha, very funny.
    But in all honesty, they LITERALLY took Madden 19, edited the HUD and menu looks a bit, tinkered a tiny bit with the controls and now they want 60€ for that    I literally made an account here specifically to warn ANYBODY that wants to purchase this game about it.
    This is LITERALLY the same game as Madden 19. You always joke about how these sports games never change, haha, very funny.
    But in all honesty, they LITERALLY took Madden 19, edited the HUD and menu looks a bit, tinkered a tiny bit with the controls and now they want 60€ for that refurbished product of last years game.

    I am beyond speechless to be honest. This might be the single most disgusting thing that EA has done in my mind and my opinion was pretty low to begin with.
    The menus are all the same, playbooks are all the same, trainings, feel of the game, hell even down to the commentator voice lines this game is literally Madden 19. I kid you not they literally RECYCLED THE VOICE LINES FROM MADDEN 19. Let that sink in:
    A multi billion dollar company can't even pay the commentators to show up in a recording booth during off season for a day to record new conversations. AND THEY WANT 60€ FOR RECYCLED CONTENT. This is just nothing short of absolutely cocky.

    What more is there to say, I liked the soundtrack of Madden 19 so ofc they had to make a garbage one for 2020, naturally. If meaningless mumble rap songs are your thing go for it sure but anybody who likes that type of music, well you're f*cked. I swear to god within the first 10 minutes of playing I took like 6 songs off the playlist. Wasn't a single one in 19.
    They all hype the QB1 career mode as a special feature but you're literally watching cut scenes and playing the god damn game the same way you would in execution except people now have a different colored shirt on.
    At least Longshot had an entire new 7v7 game mode. I'd rather play that and not struggle with the absolutely worthless character editor. Oh did I mention that?
    There's a hideous editor for faces at the start of QB1 where even the Dark Souls character creator makes it easier to create aesthetic looking characters. No kidding: No matter what I tried, my guy looked like a monkey that fell face first into a hornets nest.

    I for one played exactly one hour before demanding a refund for this steaming pile of sh*t. 60€ my ass, that could have been a Madden 19 DLC. There are yearly games that actually improve like the F1 series and then there's EA. Why make a good game if you have no competition? With FIFA they are forced to make good games because PES is looming in the distance waiting for them to f*ck up. But Madden has no direct competition so it suffers from "Never change a running system" syndrome.
    And the worst part: People are going to buy this game no matter what.

    Pro tip: Madden 19 is available everywhere now at a third of the cost. Play that game. It's literally the same game and you get to keep 40€ for other stuff.
    Because trust me: Just because you can now play the Pro Bowl this is absolutely NOT worth it.    … Expand
  16. Emaculate
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    Sick and tired of EA making so much money and putting out the same crap every year. Wake up madden fans
  17. Mattyice
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    EA Sports continues to prove year after year that there is a reason Madden is consistently the worst sports title released. I usually do not review video games, but i have to say after renting Madden 20, this year’s title is probably the most heinous offense yet. This year lacks any truly substantial changes. The QB1 mode is a half baked Be a Pro mode at best and a shameful attempt to makeEA Sports continues to prove year after year that there is a reason Madden is consistently the worst sports title released. I usually do not review video games, but i have to say after renting Madden 20, this year’s title is probably the most heinous offense yet. This year lacks any truly substantial changes. The QB1 mode is a half baked Be a Pro mode at best and a shameful attempt to make a new feature at worst. The fact that the Pro Bowl is one of the most touted features this year in franchise mode continues to show that Madden’s franchise mode is easily the worst and has gone mostly unchanged and half-baked since 2015. The gameplay is still boring and unreliable, while the presentation is insanely lacking in comparison to other sports titles. The best thing the NFL could do right now is remove the exclusivity license from Madden, so maybe we can have some progress in the history of NFL games rather than this piece of garbage released every year.… Expand
  18. Russia777
    Aug 3, 2019
    0
    Игра говно. EA раньше была лучше, а сейчас донат, конвеер, лаги, баги...
  19. DemonShadow00
    Aug 1, 2019
    1
    I was highly Dissapointed when I got to play this game.. I thought they were going to make vast improvements to the game but all they changes were graphics
  20. JakeTheSuccess
    Sep 26, 2019
    0
    Game is so trash. Unfortunately it’s the only football game around. Just got done playing a game online, that almost had me take the disc out and break. The game always has advantages set to one side of the players. I had three occasions where the game cheated In the first half. And led to the other player having a 17-7 lead. First occasion was a had manually user my player to block hisGame is so trash. Unfortunately it’s the only football game around. Just got done playing a game online, that almost had me take the disc out and break. The game always has advantages set to one side of the players. I had three occasions where the game cheated In the first half. And led to the other player having a 17-7 lead. First occasion was a had manually user my player to block his tight end, he through it to him. What should of been a guaranteed lurk and pick, was a drop picked by my user. Next was another pass by opponent that was thrown directly to my guy who drops it. This was the same drive, then the final straw was. It was 4&1, he ran up the middle which I put a all blitz and guess run up the middle. Guess what the middle was wide open. And not only did he get the first down, he got the touchdown. This game is trash and deserves to be thrown in the trash. So glad I didn’t buy and got it for free. Not worth 60$ maybe 10$ game is trash. 0/10.… Expand
  21. jddutra
    Sep 4, 2019
    1
    I have played over 20 years of Madden, this game has become stagnant. All of the "hype" around new and "revolutionary" changes are things that either have existed in the game before and was taken away, or is cosmetic and superficial. Aside from their cash cow MUT, this game is virtually untouched. Same gliches, same bugs, same trash menu system, same game, w/ a facelift. EA / Tiburon needI have played over 20 years of Madden, this game has become stagnant. All of the "hype" around new and "revolutionary" changes are things that either have existed in the game before and was taken away, or is cosmetic and superficial. Aside from their cash cow MUT, this game is virtually untouched. Same gliches, same bugs, same trash menu system, same game, w/ a facelift. EA / Tiburon need to step back and perhaps make a "new madden" every 5 years, and just give us what they are already doing.... a roster update, but instead of 60$, make it 5$ or hell even 10$. Save your money, do not buy madden 20, even if you have not purchased a Madden game in a few years, sit this one out or wait until it is sub 10$.… Expand
  22. bbbbbbv
    Sep 2, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. madden 20 is just not good it’s extremely glitchy boring franchise mode the qb1 is not fun at all ultimate team is pay to win complete waste of money… Expand
  23. ValentinonGamin
    Sep 20, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Zero improvments to franchise mode! Same player model faces we have had since madden 15 :( same crappy relocation cities with aweful team names..havnt touched that in years im just tired of madden putting all their effort into MUT :(… Expand
  24. downliner
    Aug 11, 2019
    2
    Lol why do people still buy this crap? There's no excuse for charging more when the only change is the roster year on year. This is classic EA Greed. No Probowl in 2019 but they bring it back in 2020 and that's the change? Seriously they are not even trying anymore because they know the Madden fans are the most gullible in the industry and will buy it anyway.
  25. Boss_Burrito
    Jul 14, 2020
    2
    Although a slight improvement of last years game (which is not saying much) this game has so many flaws. First, gameplay is atrocious and lacks any realism whatsoever. Their are many exploits to the gmae where you can simply call and outside stretch and gain 15 yards every play. Second, Franchise is extremely shallow and also, unrealistic, with real life trades being declined in game alongAlthough a slight improvement of last years game (which is not saying much) this game has so many flaws. First, gameplay is atrocious and lacks any realism whatsoever. Their are many exploits to the gmae where you can simply call and outside stretch and gain 15 yards every play. Second, Franchise is extremely shallow and also, unrealistic, with real life trades being declined in game along with STILL not being able to sign def. coordinators and off. coordinators. Lastly, MUT the main focus of EA right nw is pay to win. If you do not pay in MUT you will simply not win. DO NOT RECOMMEND!… Expand
  26. KubiakA2
    Sep 1, 2020
    4
    As a football fan, this is the only game I can go to. The game is okay. XFactors/Superstars are cool but they cannot hide the lack of love and knowledge for the sport that their fans have. Face of the Franchise mode started off so dope. There was some definite cheese talk but I was genuinely liking the story until it forgot about me and forced me to retire with nothing to show for it atAs a football fan, this is the only game I can go to. The game is okay. XFactors/Superstars are cool but they cannot hide the lack of love and knowledge for the sport that their fans have. Face of the Franchise mode started off so dope. There was some definite cheese talk but I was genuinely liking the story until it forgot about me and forced me to retire with nothing to show for it at 37. Oh I did get the repetive SuperBowl celebrations with those underwhelming commentators. You get MVP, break every record and the commentators will say the same effin things. You can go to Ultimate team and pay to win or grind these tedious challenges and get so little for them. Superstar KO is not what I was looking for. I just want a real football experience. PLEASE… Expand
  27. Sadiq
    Jan 20, 2020
    0
    Wieder ein drecks Speil von EA. Zum Glück nur 30€ im Sale bezahlt. Hat schon seinen Grund warum es auf Origin keine Nutzer Bewertungsmöglichkeit für Spiele gibt.
  28. emmitt18355
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    EA has taken the ONLY Football franchise and completely disrespected it . The last madden that was ay good was '08. Stop buying this piece of garbage and hopefully they'll stop making it in the next 10 years. Literally a clone from last year, they changed absolutely nothing in franchise mode. The Yard is a pathetic attempt to include new game modes to disguise their crap gambling gameEA has taken the ONLY Football franchise and completely disrespected it . The last madden that was ay good was '08. Stop buying this piece of garbage and hopefully they'll stop making it in the next 10 years. Literally a clone from last year, they changed absolutely nothing in franchise mode. The Yard is a pathetic attempt to include new game modes to disguise their crap gambling game (MUT). DO NOT BUY.… Expand
  29. adibese
    Sep 8, 2020
    0
    Unbelievable. Not only is this re-hashed garbage, but the racist Colin K has stats higher than half of all quarterbacks? I will no longer support ANY company pushing their BLM Marxism on me.
  30. slondon12
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    This is the fit year I decided to pass on buying this game. Madden lost me over the years with microtransactions and eliminating my ability to pick my own team and play online without some BS card system cash grab. EA is honestly a horrible company and we'd all be better off if they stopped making games.
  31. Servus26
    Aug 17, 2019
    1
    Terrible again. EA has turned Madden into a shallow cash grabbing mobile app game. I wish they did not have a monopoly on NFL games so we weren't forced to keep hoping next year will be better. Why is franchise mode worse now than it was in 2009?! Because they can't exploit all the newbs to pay tons of money for a team on it! This is the last one I buy until the stupid Ultimate Teams areTerrible again. EA has turned Madden into a shallow cash grabbing mobile app game. I wish they did not have a monopoly on NFL games so we weren't forced to keep hoping next year will be better. Why is franchise mode worse now than it was in 2009?! Because they can't exploit all the newbs to pay tons of money for a team on it! This is the last one I buy until the stupid Ultimate Teams are removed. That ruined any chance of realistic gameplay. The fun of it used to be how realistic the gameplay and skill level was, but now it is all about buying the best team and learning the unstoppable plays. With the lack of effort put into coding the actual gameplay, it is pretty easy to find 5-6 plays that will always work no matter what defense. Then you have inconsistent offensive play to lazily try to keep it fair.… Expand
  32. conan8425
    Oct 11, 2019
    0
    Zero effort by EA. The ridiculous animations, constant warping, complete lack pf physics, recycled skins and models for the better part of a decade, the CONSTANT money-grabbing 'STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING A GO DO A MUT THING' pop-ups, the removal of features every freaking year, and last bu not least: THE GAME HAS ACTUALLY GOTTEN WORSE WITH EVERY SINGLE PATCH. EA deserves all the hate theyZero effort by EA. The ridiculous animations, constant warping, complete lack pf physics, recycled skins and models for the better part of a decade, the CONSTANT money-grabbing 'STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING A GO DO A MUT THING' pop-ups, the removal of features every freaking year, and last bu not least: THE GAME HAS ACTUALLY GOTTEN WORSE WITH EVERY SINGLE PATCH. EA deserves all the hate they get; at least Andromeda was only one game, every year of Madden has been a regressive let-down.… Expand
  33. momobay212
    Mar 11, 2020
    1
    Glitches everywhere, making the game borderline unplayable. Microtransactions out of the ass in Ultimate Team making the game borderline unplayable. Lack of depth outside of Ultimate Team and Online Play now, making the game boring. By far one of, if not the worst Maddens released on the PS4/XB1 generation of consoles. Thank God 2K is coming back.
  34. GhostTechGaming
    Sep 4, 2019
    0
    UPDATE: This game is worse than madden 19. IT IS THE SAME BUT BROKEN. Stiff arm city. FUMBLE CITY. I was a god at madden 19 this game with the changes I can not like it it is more luck then anything. If the animation plays out you win. THE ZONE COVERAGE IS TRASH. MAN to man is trash. RUNNING IS OP. QBS ARE BROKEN. Nothing feels good about the game at all. BE READY TO BE SACKED. OHHHH ANDUPDATE: This game is worse than madden 19. IT IS THE SAME BUT BROKEN. Stiff arm city. FUMBLE CITY. I was a god at madden 19 this game with the changes I can not like it it is more luck then anything. If the animation plays out you win. THE ZONE COVERAGE IS TRASH. MAN to man is trash. RUNNING IS OP. QBS ARE BROKEN. Nothing feels good about the game at all. BE READY TO BE SACKED. OHHHH AND DON't forget you WALLET for ULTIMATE TEAM.
    Alright, the face of the franchise mode is only 2 games long, I couldn't even have my own last name. Yet another player on the other team does. The gameplay feels a little better when I say a little I mean it. The throwing controls however are worse. I still can't get used to the mechanics they are honestly trash the pump fake is very annoying and causes me to get sacked when trying to throw a touch pass who even uses a pump fake in madden. Double tap the button and pump fake instead of touch pass. With that out of the way the game Is once again like the game before. Nothing has changed but a few minor things. This game is another cash grab and has so much lost potential the face if the franchise is a huge letdown and that is the only reason why I bought it. Franchise is even the exact same besides this super lame scenario engine.
    UPDATE

    WAIT FOR A SALE    … Expand
  35. Debris44
    Nov 18, 2019
    0
    My online league is broken. 5 seasons in, and despite EA claiming to have all the leagues back up and running from a failure last weekend (11/9/19) I am still not able to advance the week in my league as of today 11/18/2019. I have called and been on with live chat departments and they are claiming "they need more time" to fix the issue. They have about 48 more hours before I demand aMy online league is broken. 5 seasons in, and despite EA claiming to have all the leagues back up and running from a failure last weekend (11/9/19) I am still not able to advance the week in my league as of today 11/18/2019. I have called and been on with live chat departments and they are claiming "they need more time" to fix the issue. They have about 48 more hours before I demand a refund. Franchise gamers beware: you are not important and your money is not important. 20+ years of purchasing this game, I will not be duped again. FIX YOUR PRODUCT, EA.… Expand
  36. nickyg810
    Apr 22, 2020
    2
    Madden 20 is frustrating. In some ways intentionally, in others incompetently. The game is a shadow of its former glory, but occasionally it is just good enough to raise my hopes for the future of sports video games. That being said, this is still a cynical, low effort, shakedown that EA has done for the last five or six years, and until they get better, we should not give them credit.Madden 20 is frustrating. In some ways intentionally, in others incompetently. The game is a shadow of its former glory, but occasionally it is just good enough to raise my hopes for the future of sports video games. That being said, this is still a cynical, low effort, shakedown that EA has done for the last five or six years, and until they get better, we should not give them credit.
    The gameplay of Madden 20 is close to being great. Momentum feels great in the game, and running in the open field is an amazing feeling, but this is perhaps a little too strong, as swerving back and forth can make the ball carrier nearly invulnerable to tackling. Defense also feels more fun than ever before, with playing in the secondary being much more manageable than in the past, and there are few feelings in gaming more satisfying than jumping a route and seeing "user lurk". However, this emphasis on the secondary can be pretty easily exploited with a quick circle + triangle combo when passes are thrown to get some pretty cheesy user picks. Also, the tackling is often not sticky enough for my liking, and I find myself letting the CPU finishing tackles more than I'd like to admit as a seasoned Madden vet.
    Offense is why we play the game, and it feels mostly good this time around. Quarterbacks feel unique enough that once you play with an elite passer it's hard to go back to a mediocre one (sadly for a Jets fan like myself). The running is rewarding to patient players, as sprinting in the backfield is penalized by the front 7 blowing through not yet established blocks. Breaking off a 20 yard scamper for finding the right gap on a zone concept is one of the more fun parts of this game. The hardest part of the game to balance is always rushing QBs, and this game does a few things to compensate. Fumbles run rampant for quarterbacks on the second level, and while frustrating, after a few games players can adjust to needing to slide and avoid direct hits from good tacklers. Containment is stronger in this game than most, and if there are any notable players on the D-line escaping the pocket is no easy feat. This mostly prevents getting cheesed by some 85 speed quarterback for 200 rushing yards, but the downside is that playing with a non-mobile qb puts you at the mercy of the CPU from getting sacked on half of your dropbacks.
    Now onto why the hate is pouring in, the game modes. Career mode is Face of the Franchise, which is fun, but really only warrants about a season of play before it feels like you've seen what there is to be seen. The college feature is a fun addition, but there are two key problems here. For starters, very few colleges are available to play for, with none being included from my darling, the Big Ten. The college mode is also unavailable outside of FOF, and this feels like a fun extra that could easily have been included without having to rely on weird user created workarounds.
    Connected Franchise is skin and bones compared to what was once a great mode in the maddens of previous generations. Very few options to customize the league exist, little personalization is available to make your adventure feel special. Instead it really just feels like a way to play through a season with your favorite team, maybe as a created player, and make a few trades. The mode has tons of potential, and frustratingly we know exactly what it should look like because we can simply pop in any Madden pre 2015 or so.
    Superstar KO is the new mode of this game, and it's a breath of fresh air. Before the game begins you get to pick out 3 superstars to lead your team, along with a coach who ultimately decides your playbooks and points of emphasis. Then a single elimination tournament is entered, with each win earning another superstar. The mode leads to some pretty decent rewards to be redeemed in MUT, and the strange college overtime like style works very well in the high octane offensive style of Madden 20.
    MUT is a shakedown for money above the $60 you likely spent on the game and I won't dignify it by calling it anything more.
    Honestly the best game mode in this is just the simple head to head online. Connection is usually good, and after a few games you'll likely be in the right skill bracket and play mostly close games. The fact that this extremely simple mode is not a good sign for Madden, but with 2k making a football game next year maybe we can see some competition. But probably not. **** you EA. Give us a better game, you clearly could make one. D-    … Expand
  37. Spartan91
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    Unacceptably slow load times
    Bugged beyond believe
    Relies more on flashy visuals than gameplay (guess that's very accurate for real football)

    EA developers are the equivalent of the kid eating paste in the back of class
  38. DrummBumm
    Oct 2, 2019
    3
    Much like Fifa, this is a rent ONLY unless you are a die-hard Madden fan. Same issues like in Fifa exist in this one, difficulties are too easy or too hard (unless you want to spend hours messing with the sliders), MUT is a cash grab, there's no even way to play this mode against people without spending tons of dough or wasting most of your days playing boring challenges that barely giveMuch like Fifa, this is a rent ONLY unless you are a die-hard Madden fan. Same issues like in Fifa exist in this one, difficulties are too easy or too hard (unless you want to spend hours messing with the sliders), MUT is a cash grab, there's no even way to play this mode against people without spending tons of dough or wasting most of your days playing boring challenges that barely give you anything. Playing online your either playing a day one noob or some dude that plays for at least 4 hours a day. The graphics and mechanics have not really improved much at all. It's really just a typical EA game. Unfinished and Broken.… Expand
  39. goodreverend2k1
    Aug 11, 2019
    1
    Really, Why even try anymore. Same game no improvements. Graphic look good, but game play is total garbage. This isn't NFL football. Clearly, they make this game just for MUT.
  40. Enyce313
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    To say this game sucks is a GROSS understatement. This is easily, EASILY the WORST game in the history of the franchise and arguably the worst game on the market in general. The running is EXTREMELY overpowered, you pretty much get punished for passing the ball, zone defense is terrible and tackling is 10 notches below horrendous. Nothing about this game makes sense, nothing. If I couldTo say this game sucks is a GROSS understatement. This is easily, EASILY the WORST game in the history of the franchise and arguably the worst game on the market in general. The running is EXTREMELY overpowered, you pretty much get punished for passing the ball, zone defense is terrible and tackling is 10 notches below horrendous. Nothing about this game makes sense, nothing. If I could give this game a negative score I would. It’s NO fun whatsoever and it’s not close to being close to a halfway decent game.… Expand
  41. huggysocks
    Sep 8, 2020
    0
    This game hasn't changed for the better in a years, even in terms of graphics. The game is glitchy and the most fun you will have is trying to figure out a clever way to return it after playing it for a few hours. It's an expensive downgrade from last year that they make you pay for. They are constantly trying to make you pay more money while in game and for nothing at all.
  42. HeavyMetalSloth
    Sep 7, 2020
    3
    After buying Madden 19 and being so frustrated with it that I threw it away I thought it was best that I didn't get another Madden game again. But here I am reviewing Madden 20. The only reason why I got it was because people say that the gameplay has improved and also Patrick Mahomes was on the cover as I am a Chiefs fan. While Madden 20 does have slight improvements as always it has itsAfter buying Madden 19 and being so frustrated with it that I threw it away I thought it was best that I didn't get another Madden game again. But here I am reviewing Madden 20. The only reason why I got it was because people say that the gameplay has improved and also Patrick Mahomes was on the cover as I am a Chiefs fan. While Madden 20 does have slight improvements as always it has its flaws and many of them. After playing through the story mode of Face of the Franchise and playing 2 1/2 seasons of Franchise Mode here are my dislikes and likes.

    Dislikes:
    1) Face of the Franchise story is shortly lived. Although intriguing I wish it was a little longer.

    2) In game presentation is still the same with much more to be desired.

    3) Half-time show needs an overhaul.

    4) Challenge replays are complete CRAP! When the refs are reviewing a play most of the time you cant really see if the player truly had both feet in bounds or not because the camera isn't where it should be. It is just horrible.

    5) The crowd needs to be have better interaction and needs to look better. In a real game you will see people interacting with the camera whether it be yelling at the top of their lungs, showing their team signs, etc.

    6) During the intro of a game I would like to see the team records be displayed as in real life that is what is displayed.

    7) Lack of draft stories in Franchise Mode. Throughout the season you will only see 2-3 draft stories and that is a complete bummer because in real life you will see a ton of stories on the upcoming prospects.

    8) Franchise Mode news. The league news in general is just cluttered and all over the place. You will have tweets everywhere and the desire to read them isn't high at all.

    9) The characters on the sidelines could be more interactive.

    10) After I won the AFC Championship game you would expect to see players celebrating that they are moving on to the Super Bowl, but nope it was just treated as any other regular season game. A locker room celebration would be nice. This includes the Super Bowl as the celebration is shortly lived as you will only see your players hold up the Lombardi Trophy for less than 10 seconds. Player comments would be nice to.

    11) There is also repetitive commentary and there also needs to be more interaction with the commentators as well. Like seeing them actually talk to one another about the game during a break or something would be nice.

    12) EXTREME LACK of immersion.

    13) In franchise mode the scenario engine is intriguing at first however it gets really repetitive and annoying after awhile.

    14) Franchise mode offseason NFL Draft. what needs to happen is Roger Goodell needs to come out and announce the picks to make the Draft more immersive. But the only thing we get is a bunch of people in the crowd staring at a screen and also an empty stage with no one at the podium. Whatever happened to Trey Wingo recapping your draft selection? The Draft needs an overhaul as well.

    15) You also have the occasional players bumping into each other after a play is done which takes away from the experience.

    16) I could go on and on with the dislikes but this game just comes down to an EXTREME LACK OF IMMERSION!

    17) When playing a game in Face of the Franchise mode your offensive players don't play like they should. For example most of the time a running back will not attempt to juke a defender as he will run right in to them or when a running back is running to the outside they will veer to the inside where the defenders are and not remain on the outside where he could evade the defenders and score a TD.

    Likes:
    1) Face of the Franchise mode is a nice addition.
    2) Gameplay seems more fluent.
    3) In game scoreboard has changed.
    4) In Face of the Franchise I like how you can talk trash to your opponents via text message. It kind of makes you want to play your best game.

    Conclusion:
    EA once again disappoints it's fans of the game as you would expect a Madden 20 game to be a lot more immersive. Honestly looking at a Madden 10 game to a Madden 20 game you would of thought this game would be amazing but 10 years later here we are and most people are still disappointed. It makes you wonder what EA has been brainstorming (if at all) these past years and somebody needs to be fired in order to get past the brick wall that most fans have been stuck behind for years. I don't even give any attention to the MUT mode and for every review I have seen that is what EA is focusing on more than anything else it seems.    … Expand
  43. vanderpooldr
    Dec 21, 2019
    0
    Background: I haven't played madden in about 10 years; so I remember what it was like back then; back when NCAA football still existed... I was looking for something simple to play while on holiday; so I was like: oh; I haven't played madden in forever; lets buy that. Well that was a huge mistake. I spent quite a while downloading the 60gb files; installed it; and I was super hyped to playBackground: I haven't played madden in about 10 years; so I remember what it was like back then; back when NCAA football still existed... I was looking for something simple to play while on holiday; so I was like: oh; I haven't played madden in forever; lets buy that. Well that was a huge mistake. I spent quite a while downloading the 60gb files; installed it; and I was super hyped to play again. After it loaded; it asked me to login to an old email address that I had zero access to any longer as the company shut down; many years ago. So; I went to EA.com and opened a case, they denied my case because apparently your social security number; bank accounts, phone numbers and addresses aren't enough evidence for their employees to use for verification. So I opened another one, they denied that one as well. Furious; as I could not play online or anything I called them; they answered with a robot lady that said to file a case (of which I already had twice); so I found another number and by some miracle was put on a waiting list for a call back. After waiting for a couple hours I got a call from a very nice lady who asked me; once again to open a case; I told her I had already multiple times and they were closed. She asked for more information; case numbers; etc... After a long wait she opened another case while speaking with another person who just so happens to be the person who closed my other cases. This person decided instead of picking up the phone of which I was on, to send me another email requesting more information; then requested I turn off all my privacy settings on my PS4 so they could send me an email. So I did; then it finally worked; except for when I logged back on the the PS4; it asks for email confirmation; but never sends any email. So frustrating;

    but anyways; I finally was able to login to the game after paying a bunch of money for the game to Sony and spending many hours with EA; finally able to play so I was like YAY.

    Login... ***insert terrible RAP music here**** Game Screen/loading... Press X to continue.. OK I press X... Loading... ***RAP MUSIC*** (me thinking/why the button press? why not just load the game?) *** RAP MUSIC..... a;skjdjf;alskjdf;lkajsd;lf sa

    Finally game loads, I login successfully, and am presented with the worst menu and music ever. I mean; the music; so terrible; who came up with this garbage? It's not like good RAP; its terrible. so..bad...so..bad... oMG I go to the menu and turn it off. Get a notification for an update. exit/install/start the game again... OMG - Terrible RAP again... a;sdokjfa;lsjdfoasjs;lkdjlf;alsjd;ohoighahoergoiqOJ;ERHLG;A;KEHNI;GHAQOJEGO'QHAGAEOIHT[4U3HQG;HEAOJODSA;GEPRU;AJGROIH;GOIHFD
    Finally game loads back; go to menu options, music still disabled but GARBAGE RAP MUSIC still playing... asd;ofh;ahdg;ahndfga;hkdhf;gaojdf;lklaj;lskdfj;asdhfq;has[oihagqherg;aoehfpgiqantepioiaghaq;3ruohea[oigurej;oijgq;oeiraj;oaihoi[wiurhj g;aliejf[oih qetj sf'pd

    Back to menus; restart; etc..etc.. waste more of my time; finally get music to stop; and I am like ok, I can unmute my TV now. So all is finally good; enter the dynasty mode; I like to play my own dood; so make my own player; there are like 12 presets; none of which are for Caucasians. Every, single, option, is a person who looks nothing like myself. Terrible. So; I went on; played some dood; but come on this character creation was made by idiots. As far as gameplay; its ok, not very intuitive, and if you play on any difficulty level at all; your quarterback is a 2 year old trying to throw a football. I mean; really; thats how you adjust difficulty; by making a perfect pass redirect 50 yards to the west? Thats the most ridiculous thing ever.

    I will say this; Madden 20 is the biggest waste of my time and money ever.    … Expand
  44. Djwoods23
    Aug 18, 2019
    1
    Same repackaged crap with a different player on the cover. ZERO improvements from previous madden. Their big change to franchise mode? 7 blades of individual grass and updated rosters with rookies included. The ONLY thing EA cares about and works on, improves, fixes is their stupid MUT mode because they make millions off of it after the game is sold. I've already return this game. TheSame repackaged crap with a different player on the cover. ZERO improvements from previous madden. Their big change to franchise mode? 7 blades of individual grass and updated rosters with rookies included. The ONLY thing EA cares about and works on, improves, fixes is their stupid MUT mode because they make millions off of it after the game is sold. I've already return this game. The franchise I saw dead until REALmajor franchise mode improvements are made instead of minor changes and continuous major changes to MUT.… Expand
  45. huskyp
    Aug 14, 2019
    0
    Worst. Madden. Ever. Been a loyal Madden fan for over 20 years and I am officially done. Madden 19 was the turning point. Horrible product. Trend continues. Thank God I didn’t buy it this year. If you are a true Madden fan, PLEASE STOP BUYING THE GAME EVERY YEAR!!!!!!!! Only way to drive change.
  46. THA2342
    Mar 10, 2020
    1
    EA only cares about MUT. Another year and another lousy Franchise mode! Horrible game, horrible company, horrible all around. Boycott EA Madden until they give franchise fans a true franchise mode! And no, the Face of the Franchise ain't it!!!!
  47. Briansikes44
    Sep 21, 2019
    2
    This is the worst football game I have ever played. There are a few nice things like the ability to relocate a team and customize uniforms. The superstar mode was a nice touch even tho they removed it after already being in previous maddens for several years. The bottom line is that the gameplay is absolutely terrible. The most unrealistic football experience ever conceived. Multiple timesThis is the worst football game I have ever played. There are a few nice things like the ability to relocate a team and customize uniforms. The superstar mode was a nice touch even tho they removed it after already being in previous maddens for several years. The bottom line is that the gameplay is absolutely terrible. The most unrealistic football experience ever conceived. Multiple times I’ve scored a touchdown only to have the game glitch and place me on the 1 or 2 yard line despite the game acknowledging its a touchdown with its scoreboard graphics and commentary. That’s inexcusable and was not a problem on prior games. Then there’s the difficulty problem. Every single mode outside of all madden is way too easy. When playing on all madden however, defense is incredibly difficult. QBs will complete almost every single pass on you with pin point accuracy and wide open receivers all day long. Coverage is pathetic and completely non-existent. On offense, several dropped wide open passes with the same animations over and over again. Pathetic run and pass blocking (unless you edit the sliders). Then you add the fact the commentary is almost identical to the year before and some of the phrases have been in the game since madden 17. It’s laughable how re-hashed this game is. It’s time for EA to put some real effort into this game or give up the license for good because every year the quality is going drastically down. This years madden is the worst version I have ever played in 20 years of playing the game. Almost every single game will leave you wanting to snap the controller in frustration unless you like playing on the easy settings and dominating every game.… Expand
  48. Beereal20
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    They should let 2k football come back... Madden has reached a new low with 350 pound lineman out running Rbs and Wrs
  49. Phantom81x
    Oct 1, 2019
    0
    This game has tons of glitches just like last years hand and the one before it so on and so on. It’s animation heavy and even has a madden 19 banner hanging in the practice stadium. I own this game sadly and will NOT by next years until madden gets a real from the ground up overhaul. See for yourself and watch the YouTube videos on the sad game by realmoody21
  50. LowryRange
    Sep 20, 2019
    0
    Worst **** madden game I have ever seen, how can you copy paste a game and it gets worse, players dont catch the ball when they are wide open everything is robotic looks like a **** PS2 Game.
  51. MissDaisy
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    What changed since Madden16? Seriously, apart from the font in franchise mode, I can't see much. Yes, they put in some small changes, but what about the huge glitches? I could live without fancy background movements on the player trade screen. What I can't live with is this terribly annoying gameplay: players gliding out of a pile after being tackled e.g. Or the flying ball melting withWhat changed since Madden16? Seriously, apart from the font in franchise mode, I can't see much. Yes, they put in some small changes, but what about the huge glitches? I could live without fancy background movements on the player trade screen. What I can't live with is this terribly annoying gameplay: players gliding out of a pile after being tackled e.g. Or the flying ball melting with fingers of defenders and then simply flying through them uneffected. The developers simply don't develop the game anymore. As a standalone, the game would be ok, I guess. But EA had decades to make it better and they simply refuse to do their job. Zero points.… Expand
  52. Awsomeman889
    Feb 15, 2020
    0
    This game is trash then the last madden game. Good Job EA, your officially the worst company not just America but the entire world
  53. EAAreEvil1
    Dec 19, 2019
    0
    Blatant cash grab. Terrible gameplay and depth of franchise or superstar mode. Animation driven and gimmicky whilst full of bugs. EA blatantly pay review sites to give generous reviews. Simple, read the actual reviews of users of the games. Avoid EA like the plague.
  54. Gumster17
    Aug 10, 2019
    1
    EA added nothing to the game...EA just wants to make money off of your ultimate team...please stop buying this game so we can actually get a REAL NFL game made
  55. Norsehammer0311
    Aug 11, 2019
    1
    I played just the pro bowl while waiting for the game to install..nothing but glitches, really low AI IQ, literally had AI players walking in the middle of gameplay. Only thing EA cares about is improving microtransactions.
  56. bdubs416
    Aug 11, 2019
    1
    This is the same game as my 2015,2016 give me a break. This monopoly has gone on for far too long. We need competition in this space (NFL 2k please). Don't buy it!
  57. Neo972
    Aug 11, 2019
    1
    I couldn’t force myself to even buy the game so I waited for my cousin to buy it and thank goodness I didn’t...it really is a carbon copy of last years game...please someone who’s in charge let’s let 2K games make an NFL game!
  58. Munro_Doctrine
    Aug 11, 2019
    1
    Same game every year. Small improvements. Needs new presentation, custom characters, crowd, and glitch improvements. Same things recycled. Same animations same everything
  59. philip1212
    Aug 11, 2019
    1
    this game is so bad, dont buy this **** for a 1 dollar.......................
  60. Amaru216
    Aug 11, 2019
    1
    Same recycled animation based physics and commentary. Player awareness is terrible. X-Factor is a gimmick no players are unique all have the same running strides, movements. Accessories are laughable no loose sleeves or mouthpieces, can’t put hand warmers or towels on the players back hip. Franchise in large part has been ignored with little to no updates. They prioritize Ultimate TeamSame recycled animation based physics and commentary. Player awareness is terrible. X-Factor is a gimmick no players are unique all have the same running strides, movements. Accessories are laughable no loose sleeves or mouthpieces, can’t put hand warmers or towels on the players back hip. Franchise in large part has been ignored with little to no updates. They prioritize Ultimate Team over everything primarily to rob people and children of money with gambling in the form of player packs. You’ll be better off not buying or waiting for it to go on sale.… Expand
  61. Edgy89
    Aug 11, 2019
    2
    Same repetitive game X Factors were in it in 08 only thing New is pass rush being fixed and some what a running game that feels like madden 25 great value a little better but not as good as 25 other then that it sucks and I regret buying it
  62. Mattw74
    Aug 11, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Games is the same never fixed a thing from last year... not buying this ever again.....GARBAGE!!!!!… Expand
  63. 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 dull solo challenges
  64. GAMER836
    Aug 12, 2019
    1
    Is the Same Game Every Year It sucks commentary is thrash presentation is garbage animations are all robotic it's full of bugs
  65. ThaDeal
    Aug 12, 2019
    0
    They think we are fools, and only want money from Mut. Its sad that NFL would allow EA to continue this robbery
  66. Trophiehunter
    Aug 13, 2019
    0
    Update franchise add new animations how many years in a row are you going to make tiny changes and call it a new game....
    not worth $60
  67. MaddenISBAD
    Aug 13, 2019
    0
    Same game different year. Still making millions of dollars and producing repetitive trash. Previous platform Madden games held a higher standard.
    Animations are bad, and transitions to those animations aren't any better for today tech.
    The halftime show is still forgettable There is no weekly wrap-up show The injury presentation isn't realistic for a franchise concept Players use game    Same game different year. Still making millions of dollars and producing repetitive trash. Previous platform Madden games held a higher standard.
    Animations are bad, and transitions to those animations aren't any better for today tech.
    The halftime show is still forgettable
    There is no weekly wrap-up show
    The injury presentation isn't realistic for a franchise concept
    Players use game day jersey in practice mode.
    There are still some gaffes in stat tracking
    Even the training and development aspects I complimented could be better if presented with more flair.
    You still can't create a team
    Still missing the sandbox options like complete relocation, rule changes and league expansion.
    You also can't watch a game in franchise mode
    Franchise mode is washed.
    No historical stats
    Create a players is completely dated.
    Graphics aren't evolving.

    EA just needs to scrap it all and take a look back to previous years and or the 2K series of sports games mixed with today's tech and start this overhaul asap.    … Expand
  68. mattm66
    Aug 13, 2019
    1
    The game is extremely glitchy fixing little to none issues from previous games. Face of the Franchise is basically Franchise mode but only with cut-scenes in the beginning (might I add not great). Nothing is as good as it used to be as it was in Madden 07. DO NOT PLAY I LITERALLY THREW MY CONTROLLER BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF GLITCHES THAT HAPPENED IN ONE GAME. SO DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!
  69. Stumanji
    Aug 13, 2019
    3
    I do not buy Madden every year. I try to go 1-3 years between games, since I'm so used to EA Sports not actually offering much in the way of upgrades. I decided to buy Madden 20 this year.

    First, for a franchise that boasts hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year, it's absolutely baffling that they have THE WORST create-a-player of any of the major sports franchises. And    I do not buy Madden every year. I try to go 1-3 years between games, since I'm so used to EA Sports not actually offering much in the way of upgrades. I decided to buy Madden 20 this year.

    First, for a franchise that boasts hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year, it's absolutely baffling that they have THE WORST create-a-player of any of the major sports franchises. And it's not even close. Even if the triple the quality of this create-a-player, they're still going to easily be the worst. So, if you're hoping to create a player that looks even somewhat similar to you, give up that pipe dream straightaway.

    Second, the one and only on-field improvement I've seen is that defenders are less likely to leap and deflect a pass with an unheard of vertical leap. They're a bit more realistic in that regard.

    That's it. That's the only improvement. Here's where it gets bad:

    The AI ball-carrier does not run on a smooth path. Instead, a "quick-cut" animation is played on the player model, to get the runner moving end zone to end zone quicker. The problem with that is sometimes the QB will lead the receiver so they can continue on that path and gain easy yards. Then ball-carrier will do this quick-cut animation and get annihilated by the pursuing defender, turning a sure multi-yard RAC into 0-1 RAC yards. It cheapens defense against the AI and ruins drives when playing Face of the Franchise, where you only control your QB.

    Defenders are still better at catching the ball in traffic than the receivers, which is frustrating. The only exception to this rule appears to be Tight Ends who can catch with a defender on their back. Every other receiver, even big, strong guys like Mike Evans, will drop passes that are already secured in both hands, if there's any kind of contact. There's also a bunch of canned animations that are designed to make it appear as though the defender is batting the pass away as it hits your hands. It's extremely frustrating.

    Ball-carriers will NOT reach for the first down or the goal line. Not even a little. Think about how many times in an actual NFL game a runner will reach the ball forward for the extra yard when going out of bounds, or diving for a first down, or trying to get across the goal line. This is completely unacceptable in 2019.

    AI ball-carriers will juke players that are actively getting blocked, allowing pursuing defenders to close the gap and bring them down, rather than alter their running lane for easier yards. They often ignore the wide open field, more concerned with the closing defender than altering their path to lead away from the defender to the open space and pick up the yardage. The AI ball-carrier will even juke AWAY FROM A FIRST DOWN to avoid contact. It's incredibly idiotic.

    Receivers will sometimes not enter into catch animation sequences, causing them to appear clueless as to what to do with that oblong spheroid that was just chucked into their chest. Defenders will occasionally jog, instead of sprint, when pursuing ball-carriers - which is frustrating when they're the last defender between the ball-carrier and the end zone.

    Speaking of animation sequences - the game triggers the "tackle-by-the-facemask" animation sequence entirely too often. We're talking 6-8 times per game (5 min quarters, default penalty settings). In fact, the overwhelming majority of penalties are facemask, with offensive holding a distant second.

    The last thing is that the presentation is just a minimal effort. You really yearn for the "good ol' days" of console football games, where they tried to make it seem like some sort of TV broadcast with a pre-game, half-time, and post-game show. It's been years since we've had that. I don't have any hope that it will return while EA Sports has the lineup.    … Expand
  70. kncruz
    Aug 13, 2019
    0
    I can't even fathom someone rating this positive without getting paid to do it. This game is absolute garbage. Absolutely unacceptable. The audacity to put out something like this is a sheer slap in the face to fans. I mean holy crap, you barely have to play it before you get bored due to a lack of any semblance of significant changes, on top of getting pissed off because nearly everyI can't even fathom someone rating this positive without getting paid to do it. This game is absolute garbage. Absolutely unacceptable. The audacity to put out something like this is a sheer slap in the face to fans. I mean holy crap, you barely have to play it before you get bored due to a lack of any semblance of significant changes, on top of getting pissed off because nearly every egregious issue effecting the authenticity of gameplay has carried over into this game. Do NOT waste your money. Please, I beg you. DON'T do it. Do not enable them to keep swindling you. I could go on and on, but if you don't believe me, just go out on youtube and look for yourself. I mean good God. Are you kidding me, EA? Fans, feel free to take a look at these so you can make an educated decision to NOT buy this trash. https://youtu.be/XDXeEl4Szis https://youtu.be/coqtTzJbm_g… Expand
  71. jmorris__
    Aug 13, 2019
    0
    If I could give this a negative score I would. Not to mention the players look ridiculous as they run, and with the same animations we've seen the past 5 years. The stadiums and crowds looked better on last gen consoles. This is embarrassing.
  72. meatybalboa
    Aug 13, 2019
    1
    Added the ability to play pro bowl and superstar abilities. Both were features in older versions of madden. EA continues to remove features and add them back in later and call it new. Franchise mode takes a back seat again. They make millions every year and continue to put out the same game. Nothing will change as long as we continue to buy the games.
  73. AcunaMatata27
    Aug 13, 2019
    0
    No notable improvements from last years AND 18. Horrible animations, with unrealistic player AI and Bad offensive linemen blocking and Ai
  74. MDot47
    Aug 17, 2019
    2
    Very disappointing was a big fan of Madden years ago but these past few years been rough man lol I already traded my game in for cash it's not innovative at all just a bland game I hope they get it together for next generation consoles but I'm done
  75. Smoove
    Aug 14, 2019
    1
    No major changes... all that matters is MUT. Should be called MUT 20 not MADDEN 20
  76. regooddevil
    Aug 14, 2019
    1
    If you want a good football game, you're out of luck. They have not added enough for it to be worth $60 or even any discount price. The improvements made on this game would have been a monthly update/patch on any other game. You get Face of the Franchise and Pro bowl, which were both in the game in older maddens. There is really nothing new and not worth the money at all.

    Don't believe    If you want a good football game, you're out of luck. They have not added enough for it to be worth $60 or even any discount price. The improvements made on this game would have been a monthly update/patch on any other game. You get Face of the Franchise and Pro bowl, which were both in the game in older maddens. There is really nothing new and not worth the money at all.

    Don't believe me? Buy the game yourself and compare it to madden 15, don't say I didn't warn you.    … Expand
  77. Thorage
    Aug 14, 2019
    0
    Releasing games with minimal, cosmetic changes to it and charge for them full retail price as for a completely new product should be banned and prosecuted. I am not even starting here on ridiculous monetization aspects of it concentrated on exploitation of modern, let's be honest not very smart kids....
  78. Abachlaypse
    Aug 14, 2019
    1
    Save your money for Maximum Football 2019!

    While improved on some mechanics (not all -- zone coverage is still too easy to manipulate), Madden 20 ultimate fails to deliver in an overall capacity. You don't even need to compare this to 2k5, as Madden 08, a game made 12 years ago, holds more depth and detail (as well as better gameplay) than Madden 20. Hell, X-Factors were in Madden    Save your money for Maximum Football 2019!

    While improved on some mechanics (not all -- zone coverage is still too easy to manipulate), Madden 20 ultimate fails to deliver in an overall capacity.

    You don't even need to compare this to 2k5, as Madden 08, a game made 12 years ago, holds more depth and detail (as well as better gameplay) than Madden 20.

    Hell, X-Factors were in Madden 08, only called "Weapons" -- this "new" feature is actually nothing new.

    EA continues to put profit before people when they continue to disregard what the fans have been asking for year in and year out. The franchise pales in comparison to Madden 08 or 2k5 in regards to depth, and we continue to be without create-a-team for some reason, isolating the more creative sports gamers.

    Face of the Franchise is "okay", but becomes repetitive and unrealistic. (Yeah, like Tom Brady is going to message a rookie before gameday)

    I am happy I cashed in a free rental for this game, as I wouldn't honestly pay $20 for this game, much less $60.    … Expand
  79. ZenInChaos
    Aug 14, 2019
    0
    EA sports has left madden in a completely sad state of disarray. This game is a pathetic joke. Gameplay mechanics are sloppy and embarrassing, even football games from 15 years ago have better mechanics. I can’t believe people actually got paid to make this game. Do yourself a favor and buy madden 99, more features at a cheaper price. EA, please. Either actually watch some football gamesEA sports has left madden in a completely sad state of disarray. This game is a pathetic joke. Gameplay mechanics are sloppy and embarrassing, even football games from 15 years ago have better mechanics. I can’t believe people actually got paid to make this game. Do yourself a favor and buy madden 99, more features at a cheaper price. EA, please. Either actually watch some football games and understand how madden should look&feel, and then do that, or give up your license and let another company take a swing at it. Madden games have been absolutely horrendous for the last 8-9 years at least. All madden is to you is a cash grab with your stupid Madden ultimate team. I will NEVER buy another EA madden game until the mechanics are more fluid and lifelike, and AI actually understands how to properly defend/run routes, etc.

    To the NFL; please. Cancel ea’s exclusive contract and let 2K or some other company make a madden game. They’re a garbage company and don’t give a damn about the sport of football, or gamers playing the football game. They’ve bastardized this once good franchise with subpar performance, and an insane greed for money. We need a community proud to buy this game, and you’re not helping by allowing EA to screw gamers AND the NFL (after all, it is your organization they’re using. Doesn’t look good for the NFL either.)    … Expand
  80. Firegoodell
    Aug 14, 2019
    0
    Madden gets worse every year. Yeah the game looks pretty and the graphics are nice but the gameplay is utter trash. They don’t want to put money into the game to make it better but they fool kids into buying this game every year.
  81. RickieLong_
    Aug 14, 2019
    0
    I Stopped Buying Madden 5 Years Ago, And Never Planned On Getting It Again. My GF Suprised Me And Bought it For Me, And Sure Enough, Absolutely No Progression Whatsoever. Horrible Gameplay, Presentation. Stale Animations, Sideline Players Look Terrible Still. The QB1 Mode Had So Much Potential But Falls Very Short. 15 Years Later And EA Still Hasn’t Topped ESPN 2K5. Final Rating: 0
    Zero    I Stopped Buying Madden 5 Years Ago, And Never Planned On Getting It Again. My GF Suprised Me And Bought it For Me, And Sure Enough, Absolutely No Progression Whatsoever. Horrible Gameplay, Presentation. Stale Animations, Sideline Players Look Terrible Still. The QB1 Mode Had So Much Potential But Falls Very Short. 15 Years Later And EA Still Hasn’t Topped ESPN 2K5. Final Rating: 0
    Zero Rating For A Company Who Gives Zero Effort. Give The License Up Already EA    … Expand
  82. Egghead254
    Aug 14, 2019
    0
    I honestly created a user just to write an honest review. I’ve been playing madden since as far back as I can remember which was M 02’.
    I can tell you right now this game has been moving backwards and anybody who's been playing this game knows that. People who just started playing this a couple years back DO NOT understand why this game has gone so low because you are the target audience    I honestly created a user just to write an honest review. I’ve been playing madden since as far back as I can remember which was M 02’.
    I can tell you right now this game has been moving backwards and anybody who's been playing this game knows that. People who just started playing this a couple years back DO NOT understand why this game has gone so low because you are the target audience now. This game is at its worst and I refuse to take part in this circus of a game. Use to be at every midnight release, Madden was a household name it’s a shame how low they’ve cane!    … Expand
  83. dk12761red
    Aug 15, 2019
    1
    I'm glad to see the low user review scores, the Madden community is hopefully starting to wake up. They release the SAME GAME EVERY YEAR. All the new things they added this year were in previous games and were taken out. That's not a new feature! Last year they made around 800 million on Madden, where is that money going? Certainly not in improving this game at all. And considering it'sI'm glad to see the low user review scores, the Madden community is hopefully starting to wake up. They release the SAME GAME EVERY YEAR. All the new things they added this year were in previous games and were taken out. That's not a new feature! Last year they made around 800 million on Madden, where is that money going? Certainly not in improving this game at all. And considering it's basically the same thing as the last few years why is it so buggy? Seriously? EA Thinks Madden gamers are stupid, and some of them are honestly because they just eat it up every year. I'm sick of this same thing every year with barely any improvement. It's literally worse than it was 10 years ago. This is ridiculous. It's literally just a $60 roster update. The only thing they put any effort into anymore is the terrible MUT mode, which is for whales that like spending a lot of money on worthless digital items. It's time to start voting with our wallets and demand improvements, or they will keep on releasing the same lazy crap every year. Like I said they made $800 MILLION DOLLARS off of it last year and can't even be bothered to fix bugs or really make any improvements. At this point the Mainstream sites that give it such high scores every year are either lying or being paid to give it good scores, none of their reviews ever talk about the issues, micro transactions, or the fact that it's literally the same game as last year.… Expand
  84. Noah16k
    Aug 15, 2019
    1
    Literally same thing as the last 5 years. Wow they added the pro bowl BACK to the game and added X-factors that were already kind of in the game in the past.
  85. TripleC19
    Aug 16, 2019
    0
    They dont care... game full of terrible animations while everything is scripted
  86. DontBuyMadden
    Aug 16, 2019
    0
    This game is a complete mess. Animations is what makes this game run and it will bail you out time and time again. There’s no skill involved and the glitches don’t even get me started which the glitches. This game isn’t worth $60 this isn’t worth $40 this is at best at 20-30$ game if you’d like to see how broken this game is look up RyanMoody21 he shows you how glitchy and broken the gameThis game is a complete mess. Animations is what makes this game run and it will bail you out time and time again. There’s no skill involved and the glitches don’t even get me started which the glitches. This game isn’t worth $60 this isn’t worth $40 this is at best at 20-30$ game if you’d like to see how broken this game is look up RyanMoody21 he shows you how glitchy and broken the game is it’s disheartening to see how far gone this franchise has come I’ve been playing since madden 99 on my gameboy… Expand
  87. OG_Ron420
    Aug 17, 2019
    0
    Bring back 2K football already this game should not be released very buggy terrible gameplay and online is worse everyone uses glitches and goes for it on 4th and long and use rpo glitch
  88. Dauce00
    Aug 17, 2019
    0
    this game sucks. Animations, tackling, etc, the "roboqb is back"; Blake Bortles can go 24-25 against a top tier defense. EA is a joke and Madden is a joke. Madden truly haven't been good since '08. Honestly save your money and buy NBA2K.
  89. Crzytea
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Bad, bad game. Games fee scripted. If you go near a SS who is a star underneath him you will fumble the ball even if you cover it up. Joey Bosa will always get 5 sacks a game even if you double team him. I’ve played madden since 2003 and this is the worst one yet. Do not pay money for this game. We cannot allowing EA to keep making **** games.
  90. GothamCity92
    Aug 18, 2019
    0
    This may be the worst madden I’ve played in years and here is why....they don’t call flags that they should be calling such as personal fouls when you are clearly running out of bounds, roughing the passer. The game doesn’t call touchdowns because it gets stuck in animations. For example I had a guy who caught the ball took two steps into the end zone and since it’s stuck in an tackleThis may be the worst madden I’ve played in years and here is why....they don’t call flags that they should be calling such as personal fouls when you are clearly running out of bounds, roughing the passer. The game doesn’t call touchdowns because it gets stuck in animations. For example I had a guy who caught the ball took two steps into the end zone and since it’s stuck in an tackle animation he gets hit the ball goes flying he loses the ball....no touchdown. Also the game has trouble saving... it’s been countless times when I’m playing career mode and I have a really big game I come back and it hasn’t saved in fact it will make me play a game I’ve played THREE GAMES AGO! It never saved the progress and it’s the most frustrating thing ever. I have a scrambling QB whose speed is on 99 yet the linebackers are waaaay faster than my QB and tackle him always immediately when they are in pursuit of me scrambling outside the pocket. I loved madden but I uninstalled this garbage. Idk how IGN keeps giving this game an 8/10 year after year smh… Expand
  91. HockeySteve94
    Aug 18, 2019
    1
    This game has some of the worst Animations I've seen a sports game. It ruins the emergion when you're playing and players can't be tackled. I can't recommend any buy this game because of poor gameplay and lack of meaningful and depth game modes
  92. DakotaHiggins
    Aug 19, 2019
    0
    Same game as last few years I wish they would put efforts like the 2l franchise. Focus on what players want, customization, new game modes, realism. This year was disappointing idk how they keep doing it.
  93. scubaxxdan
    Aug 20, 2019
    0
    I loved Madden so much for so long, since they can't make a game with any depth, I went ahead and bought an xbox original and PS2 so I can play games that are fun and make sense. Games that were made to seem like they actually cared about the players, not the same thing with the same problems year after year.
  94. Abscess2
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    When will people stop buying buggy rushed games from EA? I have boycotting EA since Battlefield 3. Join me and they will start making good games again.
  95. Beeman88
    Aug 23, 2019
    0
    How so little effort can be put into improving a game is astounding. EA cashes in year after year on people who have never had the chance to see what a real football game could look like. Madden was best in '08 when they made it immersive. Thanks for the garbage, EA. It sure is in the game.
  96. Youngmoe305
    Aug 23, 2019
    0
    Game feels like a roster update that does not respect real life football principles.
    I’ve been playing madden since 05 and the lack of depth in franchise is astonishing.
  97. FylthyPlayz
    Aug 27, 2019
    0
    Same broken plays, same broken game. I’ve lost 4 games of online play to things uncontrollable to human stick skills or even things possible in a working game. Audible glitches, offensive line play is so bad my linemen turn around and stare at my qb getting chased. This game is laughable. It’s literally become a joke to see how many issues appear on every single play. Player warps,Same broken plays, same broken game. I’ve lost 4 games of online play to things uncontrollable to human stick skills or even things possible in a working game. Audible glitches, offensive line play is so bad my linemen turn around and stare at my qb getting chased. This game is laughable. It’s literally become a joke to see how many issues appear on every single play. Player warps, clipping, AI that doesn’t work. Frostbite is ass, complete garbage. In 27 days I free to play grind an 83 overall team with an 85 defense. Corners are such a joke that the speeds can’t even compete to WR’s so you get burned on slants/crossers/levels all day and cant really do anything except pour franks hot sauce in your eyes. People glitch the same plays, same players. It’s not even football. I get in to grind challenges I cheese to win, then build a team that can’t win vs any money spent or really in general because the fumbles and game is so broken. So yeah, never ever reviewed a game, this is my first. Please do not buy this and please do not spend money on mut. It’s not worth it whatsoever. Go play ANY other game that will actually bring you enjoyment. Don’t break controllers or get frustrated you could have a stroke just because your player freezes halfway through the turf and the other team easily walks it past them. Just go buy another game. Any other game. Not this one. I haven’t even mentioned the degraded and inexplicably terrible franchise mode they have. It’s even more of a joke. For any real football fan that plays madden, I feel you. But it **** sucks and you know it. It’s not representative of what happens on sundays. EA Sports, it’s definitely not in the game.… Expand
  98. Tomellone
    Sep 5, 2019
    1
    Many overpowered Players like Hopkins Ort Donald, Kick Return often results in a TD through glitches, sometimes you cant tackle receivers, juke moves are too overpowered
  99. CaneDawg
    Sep 6, 2019
    0
    So sick of EA's microtransactions, I think I'm done with AAA games and enjoy indie games more. So glad they are bringing College football back in a few weeks.
  100. hdjr86
    Sep 7, 2019
    0
    This has to be the worst installment of the franchise. Glitches, glitches and more glitches. The funny thing is many of the glitches have been in previous games which is proof that either they don't know what they are doing or don't care. Bare bones features. Why is it that Madden 07, 08 is more immersive than Madden 20? Why are these features not in Madden at this point:

    -Training    This has to be the worst installment of the franchise. Glitches, glitches and more glitches. The funny thing is many of the glitches have been in previous games which is proof that either they don't know what they are doing or don't care. Bare bones features. Why is it that Madden 07, 08 is more immersive than Madden 20? Why are these features not in Madden at this point:

    -Training camps
    -Position battles
    -Contract hold outs
    -Player moral
    -Supplementary draft
    -Compensatory picks
    -Retirement page so I know who the hell retired without thumbing through my roster
    -Offensive/Defensive coordinators, actual coaches, retired players becoming coaches
    -Mouth piece (damn shame)
    -Players wearing practice jerseys and shorts during practice
    -Pricing food, parking, etc in franchise mode
    -I think you could create a fan as well
    -Offline fantasy draft
    -Chris Berman half time show (rumbling bumbling stumbling his way into the end zone)
    -Different game day announcers

    I could go on forever.

    Its obvious that they are pushing you towards their crappy MUT mode to spend more money. This game has regressed and anyone that says otherwise clearly never played older Madden games. At this point, you're paying $60 for a roster update. EA needs to lose the license so someone who gives a damn can make an actual football game.    … Expand
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#99 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#23 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019
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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. 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]
  2. Meristation
    Aug 16, 2019
    87
    Madden NFL 20 is still one of the best videogames if you want to simulate any sport but it's very clear that it needs more: more graphics, more gameplay changes, more news in its modes... X-Factor is a good new, but still insufficient to sense that gameplay is different that last year's edition.
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  3. 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).
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