Madden NFL 20

 PlayStation 4
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1.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 633 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 46 out of 633
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 633
  3. Negative: 552 out of 633

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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. Benny445
    Aug 11, 2019
    5
    Madden 20 is extremely average. It's better than the other Maddens from years past but its still not that good.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Zero_Karisma
    Aug 11, 2019
    6
    The best Madden since the PS2 days. Gameplay is the most balanced it has ever been. The offense is definitely OP out of the box. EA still doesn’t tune very well. You’ll still see far too accurate quarterback play, CPU that doesn’t run the ball well and All Pro mode that is not difficult enough and All Madden mode that cheats. New X factors are cool and give the players more separation.The best Madden since the PS2 days. Gameplay is the most balanced it has ever been. The offense is definitely OP out of the box. EA still doesn’t tune very well. You’ll still see far too accurate quarterback play, CPU that doesn’t run the ball well and All Pro mode that is not difficult enough and All Madden mode that cheats. New X factors are cool and give the players more separation. Zones are poor. Bad safety play and poor programming has defensive backs turning the wrong way or just standing in open space doing nothing. Player movement may be the best it has ever been. Physics are barely present in the game. Gang tackling is basically no more than 3 players. Kicking is still the same. Very easy and gimmicky. Kick blocks are predetermined in a way and do not happen organically through physics and ratings. Long time legacy problem Linebacker lurk is gone! Franchise mode is weak and embarrassing at this point. No coordinators, no injury wear and tear system, shallow scouting, shallow draft, shallow historical stats, QB rushing stats are broken and no 5th year option still on contracts. New scenario engine is a great idea but shallow and doesn’t even work for CPU controlled teams! Gameplanning is worthless and shallow. Another great idea added was fog of war for rookie dev traits but yet another poorly implemented idea. It doesn’t hide all dev traits and the way to unlock is broken at launch. Worst of all though is the draft animation for dev trait is still in the game so even though the trait is hidden the animation gives it away! EA can do better.… Expand
  27. 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
  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. 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
  30. 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.
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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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