Madden NFL 20

 PlayStation 4
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1.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 633 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. BigdaddyGiants
    Aug 11, 2019
    0
    Madden name is equal with the Yearly hidden downgrades system. Targeting young kids who can't figure this out ,yet and empty they pocket with micro transactions. Quality worst and worst every year, graphic , animation, physics......everything. Les and less , worst and worst. They try to hide it with a huge "magic trick" manipulation and with young kids it is works. (Not they fault) ThisMadden name is equal with the Yearly hidden downgrades system. Targeting young kids who can't figure this out ,yet and empty they pocket with micro transactions. Quality worst and worst every year, graphic , animation, physics......everything. Les and less , worst and worst. They try to hide it with a huge "magic trick" manipulation and with young kids it is works. (Not they fault) This year Madden is look like a video game from the 2000 . Don't trust check it. Madden community should boycott this game and all the next till they don't make a 2020 update mint new game. EA this year step across the red line . DON'T BUY IT.… Expand
  3. 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.
  4. Murf101
    Aug 10, 2019
    0
    This game is horrific recycled garbage. Franchise mode still has zero character customizations for create a player and the other modes are only slightly better. MUT mode is still a main focus and if you support that garbage still at this point you’re part of the problem on why nothing else in this game gets fixed and they remove features just to bring them back and act like they are “brandThis game is horrific recycled garbage. Franchise mode still has zero character customizations for create a player and the other modes are only slightly better. MUT mode is still a main focus and if you support that garbage still at this point you’re part of the problem on why nothing else in this game gets fixed and they remove features just to bring them back and act like they are “brand new.”

    If you’re not absolutely discussed by the lack of effort or care in this recycled series and aren’t disgusted with MUT mode the. Just compare the $79.99 Verizon of the game this year to last year. You get less stuff and if you want last years $79.99 pack you have to pay $99.99 this year. EA is treating us like we are dumb **** morons at this point and if we all don’t wake up collectively this **** will never change!    … Expand
  5. Tomy666
    Aug 10, 2019
    9
    The best madden in this generation , awesome gameplay ,great graphics and sound
  6. 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
  7. Heyodo
    Aug 10, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I've been playing Madden 14 for a couple of years now, is it possible to release a new one?… Expand
  8. YourLandlord
    Aug 10, 2019
    0
    Same microtransaction BS as the last few years. Same garbage character creation as the last few years. Same bugs as the last few years. Literally the same garbage football game as the last few years, but with a slightly altered user interface. Oh, and they added Pro bowl back to the game, they took it out just to add it back in again as a "new" feature
  9. LoganRhodes
    Aug 9, 2019
    3
    This game is horrible, its graphics are seriously dated and look likes a last gen title. The customization of the characters is extremely lacking and has the same amount of customization as madden 19. And don't even get me started with the Super star edition, you get even less the last years madden 19’s bonuses! Ea is such a greedy, scummy corporation and I would advise you to stay farThis game is horrible, its graphics are seriously dated and look likes a last gen title. The customization of the characters is extremely lacking and has the same amount of customization as madden 19. And don't even get me started with the Super star edition, you get even less the last years madden 19’s bonuses! Ea is such a greedy, scummy corporation and I would advise you to stay far far away from they’re games!… Expand
  10. 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
  11. Raptor1974
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    This game is absolute garbage and is a carbon copy of madden 19 and madden 18 with very minor changes
  12. Goopi
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    The game is the same. Like it is always. Cept its a worse version of the one you can get on a **** emulator of a ps2.
  13. 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 it its a way better alternative.
  14. Worraps
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    absolute trash, same exact game as like 3 years before. The people at EA have the best jobs, they get paid for doing nothing every year.
  15. sadboisenpai
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    If you have even half of a brain, you won't buy this game

    Same mechanics, same gameplay, same commentary, SAME. This company makes hundreds of millions on this game alone yet put little to no effort to further add to the game. Their only worry is cashing in on the fans with their Madden Ultimate Team mode (MUT) which tempts players to purchase "card packs" to assemble a team including    If you have even half of a brain, you won't buy this game

    Same mechanics, same gameplay, same commentary, SAME. This company makes hundreds of millions on this game alone yet put little to no effort to further add to the game. Their only worry is cashing in on the fans with their Madden Ultimate Team mode (MUT) which tempts players to purchase "card packs" to assemble a team including current superstars and past legends.

    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. IT ISN"T WORTH EVEN 20 DOLLARS, IT SHOULD BE FREE TO PLAY.    … Expand
  16. ThinkLiveLife
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    How do you release a buggy game when you have not changed anything in the game in years?

    I will say you will enjoy this game if you want Madden 2018 with an updated roster or if you enjoy spending real life money for digital collecting cards
  17. TheKZOShow
    Aug 9, 2019
    3
    Madden 20 is a repatched edition of Madden 19..... Which was a repatched edition of Madden 18. It is not a bad game by any means, but there is almost no new content that makes a difference to the gaming experience. The new X-Factor abilities makes it so unbalanced, that you can now throw deep bombs on every play and opposing safeties and/or LB's cause a fumble every 10th tackle if theyMadden 20 is a repatched edition of Madden 19..... Which was a repatched edition of Madden 18. It is not a bad game by any means, but there is almost no new content that makes a difference to the gaming experience. The new X-Factor abilities makes it so unbalanced, that you can now throw deep bombs on every play and opposing safeties and/or LB's cause a fumble every 10th tackle if they have the right ability.
    Face of the Franchise is really fun but the customization options for the game as a whole is a joke so you end up with a player that looks like a slug in his face.
    The game looks fine visually but my biggest critique is the same as it was with Madden 19. There is still the completely retarded and scripted plays during games where flags, rules, physics and common sense are thrown out the window. Defenders can remove your player with brute force, catch the ball through other players bodies, cause an incomplete pass if a receiver is hit in any part off his body during a leaping/jumping catch, the AI on offense doesn't have a clue where the goal line or line to gain is, Offensive Linemen give up on plays at the snap so the QB gets sacked, Running in the Redzone is 85% of the time impossible in goal line formation, reviews and challenges makes no sense, the commentary is terrible, there is no halftime show..... still, the music is still the worst of any game franchise since I have taste and don't listen to Mumble-Rap, the AI still has plays on both defense and offense you can't beat and last but not least Zone defense doesn't work for the 8th time in a row in a madden game no matter what players you have on defense.
    It's still fun to play at times but especially the scripted plays ruin it every single time. EA don't care about you as a player so you shouldn't buy this game until it goes on sale.    … Expand
  18. coltsmith45
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    This game is recycled garbage. They shove microtransactions down your throat and they have scummy business practices
  19. 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
  20. nickm575
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    Just complete and utter garbage. They consistently do nothing to improve any of the modes that don't make them money from microtransactions. Franchise hasn't had an upgrade in years and the "big" new feature this year is the pro bowl, which was already in Madden in the past.
  21. CarlosSpicyWein
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    This game is utter garbage. Anyone buying thisn cash grab should take a good look at their life choices and make a change. EA keeps putting out the half ass, regurgitated crap every year and the Madden faithful eat that garbage up.
  22. romeoosso
    Aug 9, 2019
    3
    Slightly better than 19 which was arguably the worst football game ever made by EA. 20’s new features are ripped out of previous madden games just thrown back in. Game is glitchy in every aspect with clips to prove it post day one patch. Time to sell the license.
  23. NathanKessler
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    Madden 20 has the exact same create a character faces as 19 and has nothing new worth raving over stop EA just STOP
  24. Kris511c
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    Grats EA... you hit the pinical of garbage... every year you sell the same game over and over yet you pay reviewers to give good scores... **** you, just... **** you.
  25. igorpsicologo
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Best Madden that i play, Until madden 20 gameplay was horrid (unplayable worst in a sport game), this game fix this, and gameplay is heart of a sport game no doubt about it. Franchise can be improved but we can wait for this because he is acceptable instead the gameplay. For you know how horrid was gameplay in md until 20 every qb play like mahome and brady
  26. Yoshifan876
    Aug 7, 2019
    0
    It's a fresh coat of paint and nothing more, anyone paying full price for this is insane (I regret buying madden 17-19 full price) we need competition in the football game genre, this is a disgrace
  27. lcunl
    Aug 6, 2019
    2
    This game is a frustrating mess. I rented this from redbox last night after a 5 year hiatus on this franchise. No game mode is satisfying. Sure Face of the Franchise and MUT try and rope you in, but after 30+ minutes in to either mode you realize how broken this game is. RBs run really awful routes in FotF mode, and having dabled in play now mode...that too. The play calling has somehowThis game is a frustrating mess. I rented this from redbox last night after a 5 year hiatus on this franchise. No game mode is satisfying. Sure Face of the Franchise and MUT try and rope you in, but after 30+ minutes in to either mode you realize how broken this game is. RBs run really awful routes in FotF mode, and having dabled in play now mode...that too. The play calling has somehow gone back 30 years, you can't even call a specific back or WR for a certain scheme. Really glad I rented this before purchasing, guess I'll wait another 5 years to see if they get their act together.… Expand
  28. Owyle
    Aug 6, 2019
    8
    I really like the game. The running feels like NCAA compared to last years game and the throwing mechanics feel great. The players on the field feel fast and agile which is something I really appreciate. Still not enough depth in franchise mode.
  29. ChildishD
    Aug 6, 2019
    2
    I firmly believe either A) the critics were paid or B) they just flat our lie. As of now there is no critic negative review. Yet.... the game is absolute filthy (in a bad way). I was done with the AI. I was done with the glitchy running. I was done with the same gameplay with minor graphic tweaks but not gameplay improvements. This game gets a 2 because of the NCAA play.
  30. 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
  31. GrandDaddyLL
    Aug 6, 2019
    8
    I play MUT and have noticed the slot machine is a little loser this year. Challenges have been tweaked making it fun. It has a star rating the more stars you add the harder it is but more rewards. Game flow feels sluggish at first then after a few games it groves nicely. The double tap receiver button to show fake is a mess to me, specially on quick plays causing sacks. As MUT goes so farI play MUT and have noticed the slot machine is a little loser this year. Challenges have been tweaked making it fun. It has a star rating the more stars you add the harder it is but more rewards. Game flow feels sluggish at first then after a few games it groves nicely. The double tap receiver button to show fake is a mess to me, specially on quick plays causing sacks. As MUT goes so far so good. A few improvements 8 out of 10 for MUT.… Expand
  32. LightSkinMamba
    Aug 5, 2019
    0
    Literally the worst football game I’ve ever played. Still ran by poor animations, No fluid mechanics. Story mode is complete garbage. 2k PLEASE save us from EA. I will NEVER play another madden game again after this.
  33. Havastrom1106
    Aug 5, 2019
    3
    Literally created an account to help people save their money on this dumpster fire EA claims is a football simulator.

    I've been playing for a few days (PS4) and the plethora of glitches/terrible AI makes this seem more like a beta than anything. So far this is what I've seen in All-Pro simulation. 1. CBs will sometimes run away from receiver in man coverage (without any fakes or change    Literally created an account to help people save their money on this dumpster fire EA claims is a football simulator.

    I've been playing for a few days (PS4) and the plethora of glitches/terrible AI makes this seem more like a beta than anything. So far this is what I've seen in All-Pro simulation.

    1. CBs will sometimes run away from receiver in man coverage (without any fakes or change of direction from the WR).

    2. Kick meter disappears (usually in 3rd or 4th quarters)

    3. CPU will go for it on 4th down in the 4th quarter even during laughable blow outs (most recent was a 45 - 3 game with 4 mins left to play)

    4. CPU will also attempt onside kicks during blowouts, the more frustrating aspect is that the game will not allow you (in my experience) to audible into the formation to counter their onside kick attempt.

    5. AI defenders (even all pros like Kuechly) often watch the ball sail near them with no reaction.

    6. CPU receivers (even average receivers) seem to always make highly contested spectacular catches.

    7. When attempting press coverage with a safety blitz the safety(ies) will run back to their usual safety position upon adjusting coverage to press. While attempting to reposition the safety to be brought back to the line of scrimmage only to face the sideline (or sometimes even turn his back to the offense) after switching to another defender.

    8. Man Coverage in this game is essentially useless on 3rd down(or when CPU begins 2 minute drill), even the best CBs in the game get burned regularly.

    In the end if you were expecting a "polished" experience as has been advertised you will be quite disappointed, this game is more like 3-4 / 10 with all the bugs, if they cleaned it up it would definitely be a 7 because there are some interesting new mechanics (X-factor). It is EA after all though and they have proven to be inept at creating a true NFL simulator so I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for them to fix anything, also don't waste your money, buy something that does what it was meant to do.    … Expand
  34. ddritter
    Aug 5, 2019
    8
    Let's break this down

    1) Evolution: Many reviews are based upon the failed evolution and progress of Madden by EA Sports. Those reviewers have a legitimate complaint. Lack of competition and effort has killed progress in football sports gaming. Agreed. I would score it a "2" based upon this criteria. 2) Madden 20 Gameplay: The gameplay this year is very good. X-factors are enjoyable.    Let's break this down

    1) Evolution: Many reviews are based upon the failed evolution and progress of Madden by EA Sports. Those reviewers have a legitimate complaint. Lack of competition and effort has killed progress in football sports gaming. Agreed. I would score it a "2" based upon this criteria.

    2) Madden 20 Gameplay: The gameplay this year is very good. X-factors are enjoyable. It's an enjoyable game and looks sharp. I'd give it an "8."    … Expand
  35. doodcarl
    Aug 4, 2019
    3
    Just another EA sports title where nothing has been updated since the last, except they now have more microtransactions than ever. Seriously guys, if you want to support the game industry and help stop this gambling virus that is plaguing the industry, then don't buy any of these EA games, not any time soon.
  36. PatrickJ79
    Aug 4, 2019
    9
    This is the best Madden I've ever played gameplay wise. MUT, an over hyped career mode, and a lackadaisical Franchise mode plague the game however. However If your a player like me that only plays online head to head or play now, you'll love it.
  37. 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
  38. Russia777
    Aug 3, 2019
    0
    Игра говно. EA раньше была лучше, а сейчас донат, конвеер, лаги, баги...
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. RoyaviDesu
    Aug 2, 2019
    0
    Das Spiel entwickelt sich kein Stück weiter und hat eigentlich so viel Potenzial.
    Wie immer bei EA wird dieses Potenzial nicht ausgenutzt, auf Fans wird nicht gehört
    und das Spiel wird nicht Co-op freundlicher gemacht. EA hat im MUT viele Features die man sich schon lange im Franchise Mode wünscht, welche aber nur im MUT vorhanden sind, weil es da auch Geld gibt. Einfach nur    Das Spiel entwickelt sich kein Stück weiter und hat eigentlich so viel Potenzial.
    Wie immer bei EA wird dieses Potenzial nicht ausgenutzt, auf Fans wird nicht gehört
    und das Spiel wird nicht Co-op freundlicher gemacht.

    EA hat im MUT viele Features die man sich schon lange im Franchise Mode wünscht,
    welche aber nur im MUT vorhanden sind, weil es da auch Geld gibt.

    Einfach nur traurig, langweilig und das Aushängeschild für die aktuelle Generation an Sportspielen,
    welche sich einfach nicht weiter und in einigen Fällen auch zurück entwickeln.    … Expand
  43. dale3forever
    Aug 1, 2019
    8
    To those whining about face of the franchise mode being 2 games. Are you that naive? The object of the mode is become face of a nfl franchise not college. Fotf mode has multiple seasons. You complete those 2 gms, get drafted and play your nfl career.
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. jp789
    Aug 1, 2019
    7
    I’m personally giving Madden 20 a 7 because I really enjoy the game overall. Madden 20 is a definite improvement over Madden 19. The gameplay is smoother and less driven by animations. Middle Linebackers are nerfed and it’s easier to pass into tight windows and run. However the QB1 mode is horrendous. I loved playing in the college football playoff but other than that it just sucked.I’m personally giving Madden 20 a 7 because I really enjoy the game overall. Madden 20 is a definite improvement over Madden 19. The gameplay is smoother and less driven by animations. Middle Linebackers are nerfed and it’s easier to pass into tight windows and run. However the QB1 mode is horrendous. I loved playing in the college football playoff but other than that it just sucked. Everything and everyone looked god awful including their cover athlete. The lame attempt at a story line is trash too and doesn’t make much sense. Once you get to the league it’s basically what it used to be other than the scenario generator which is ok I guess but QB1 is the reason I lowered my score. Franchise mode is basically the same but they definitely improved the draft. It is way more interesting to find steals because when fully scouted it shows where the player should be drafted and a hidden dev trait means the player is eventually going to turn into at least an 80 after they’ve developed. MUT is basically the same and so is quick play as well. What really makes the game better to me is the little things EA did to improve it. Hurry up is way better and Superstar Abilities are challenging to activate but rewarding when you do but it’s not too difficult to knock someone out of the zone. It truly feels like you are playing with a superstar. If you enjoy football a lot then you should buy it it’s a fine game but don’t expect anything amazing.… Expand
  47. CaseyMoe
    Jul 31, 2019
    4
    10 years ago I was dreaming of how amazing Madden would be 10 years from then with all the advances in technology, increased disc space and a decade worth of development to build on all the different game modes and innovate with new ideas.

    10 years later I am dreaming of how amazing the game would be if it was just more like it was 10 years ago... there is LESS depth and innovation    10 years ago I was dreaming of how amazing Madden would be 10 years from then with all the advances in technology, increased disc space and a decade worth of development to build on all the different game modes and innovate with new ideas.

    10 years later I am dreaming of how amazing the game would be if it was just more like it was 10 years ago... there is LESS depth and innovation now.... much less. (and tons more profit, how does that work?)

    I paid $15 for the Origins PC download so I could try it out for myself without the full investment and have already cancelled my subscription. There once again has been no heart or soul put into the creation of this game. With the exception of a few minor, and I do mean MINOR additions and changes, this a repeat of the last 4 or 5 titles.

    They've stripped the fun out of anything that is not related to MUT... do we need to ask ourselves why or are we smart enough to figure out they are doing everything they can to funnel players into the cash shop?    … Expand
  48. 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.
  49. 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).
  50. remolian
    Jul 30, 2019
    2
    Face of franchise is just a stupid little 2 game section that spits you into last years player controlled franchise mode play style. The passing controls are frustrating. The graphics are not that better from last year. Madden ultimate team is basically the same as last year. They didn't even bother to update anything the announcers say. This is a downgrade from last years version.Face of franchise is just a stupid little 2 game section that spits you into last years player controlled franchise mode play style. The passing controls are frustrating. The graphics are not that better from last year. Madden ultimate team is basically the same as last year. They didn't even bother to update anything the announcers say. This is a downgrade from last years version. If your looking to buy a madden game, buy the better 2019 version and play that for a year to see if 2021 version is any better. This game is a waste of money.… Expand
  51. CedricM71
    Jul 30, 2019
    9
    Madden 19 to Madden 20 is biggest improvement Madden has had since Madden 25 to Madden 15. The graphics are improved, mainly do to better lighting. The gameplay feels very smooth. And the x factors and superstar abilities are a game changer. Every player in the game feels completely different, and they all feel like that specific player. The only complaint I have is Face of the FranchiseMadden 19 to Madden 20 is biggest improvement Madden has had since Madden 25 to Madden 15. The graphics are improved, mainly do to better lighting. The gameplay feels very smooth. And the x factors and superstar abilities are a game changer. Every player in the game feels completely different, and they all feel like that specific player. The only complaint I have is Face of the Franchise is way to short, it is a fun mode, but it is not at all the career mode we have been asking for for years.… 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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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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