Madden NFL 20

 PlayStation 4
User Score
1.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 633 Ratings

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

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  1. darealrobertmcd
    Sep 20, 2019
    0
    It's so sad to see how far this series has fallen from its glory days. Madden the series used to mean so much to me and I as a kid I always used to fantasize how great the game will be in 10 years from now (2009). Today, Madden from a gameplay perspective just plays so poorly. It's not until you stop and watch the replays in your game and break it down do you see how horrendous this gameIt's so sad to see how far this series has fallen from its glory days. Madden the series used to mean so much to me and I as a kid I always used to fantasize how great the game will be in 10 years from now (2009). Today, Madden from a gameplay perspective just plays so poorly. It's not until you stop and watch the replays in your game and break it down do you see how horrendous this game is. There are no physics in this game, players go through each other all of the time. This game relies 100% on animations so how good you are at the game all depends on what random animation the game decides to give you. Unfortunately, Madden 20 doesn't do its self any favors to compensate for the poor gameplay. Franchise mode honestly has NOT been improved in the past decade. In fact, Madden 2005 blows Madden 2020 franchises mode out of the water, if you are interested to see how, go on Youtube and check out "SOFTDRINKSPORTS" channel and he has a fantastic Madden 2005 franchise video. The reason why Madden doesn't care about franchise mode is because they don't want their customers spending time in the mode, they rather you spend your time in a mode called ultimate team where they hope you will spend REAL LIFE MONEY on virtual crap. The game has fallen off of a cliff, if EA/Madden had competition in NFL video games, they would have to throw in the towel like they are currently doing with NBA LIVE, yup EA is done making NBA LIVE games because the game is trash and can't compete with NBA 2k. STAY AWAY FROM MADDEN… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. DratixGaming
    Sep 20, 2019
    0
    Yeah, Franchise is still bland, the gameplay sucks, Ultimate Team is still the garbage Pay-To-Win **** Player Models are still the same, shoulder pads are way too big, even if you put them down all the way. And guess what?! They still charge 60 dollars for a patch on their older game. Can't wait until Maximum Football comes out...
  4. 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
  5. nickomode
    Sep 19, 2019
    0
    EA changed the 19 to a 20 and threw this garbage heap out to us. Wish I could give an actual negative score to this game. I've played Madden since 05 and I knew I've had enough of this game when Joshua Dobbs has a 90% plus completion rate with over 400 yards and 4 TDs against me. If you're like me and want a realistic game with realistic gameplay, values and other variables, this is one ofEA changed the 19 to a 20 and threw this garbage heap out to us. Wish I could give an actual negative score to this game. I've played Madden since 05 and I knew I've had enough of this game when Joshua Dobbs has a 90% plus completion rate with over 400 yards and 4 TDs against me. If you're like me and want a realistic game with realistic gameplay, values and other variables, this is one of the worst Madden games to date. Gameplay scripting, animation glitches, no changes to franchise whatsoever, QB1 mode is horrible, cringey, and lost interest in it in 2 days... all EA cares about is MUT and making money off of that. Unrealistic animations, player awareness (specifically defensive players and o-linemen), atrocious offensive line blocking, defensive zone coverages and tackling animations that make you want to slam your head against the wall. CPU is overpowered and unstoppable in the sim both offensive and defensive wise. CPU defenders will stop on a dime, turn around with their backs to you at first, not even looking at the receiver or ball and pick you off even if you made the right read passing. You're telling me 5 yards of separation on a curl route with a perfectly timed route, throw and read will result in an interception. Mind blowing.… Expand
  6. OGPOC60
    Sep 19, 2019
    1
    Trash... look at its score, the game speaks for itself. Exact same madden as 2019. A couple of updates and a piss poor QB1 : Franchise mode that’s garbage. I’m sick of spending my money on this and realistically if there any other nfl football games out I WOULD NEVER buy another madden again.
  7. jordynelson87
    Sep 19, 2019
    0
    Madden has reached a new low. Unbelievably glitchy, inconsistent, frustrating and sometimes downright baffling gameplay, and a criminal lack of attention to detail. As a dude who grew up loving and playing these games, I can say with 100% certainty that I am never buying another madden until EA actually gives half a s**t about their product.
  8. Cwfarrell707
    Sep 18, 2019
    0
    Absolutely dreadful gameplay. Again. Save your money. It is such a shame that the NFL has allowed this farce to continue on this long and bring shame to the NFL shield, but here we are.
  9. the_yudin
    Sep 18, 2019
    0
    Rinse and repeat garbage AI cash grab. Just spend your money on Borderlands 3 instead.
  10. Weskerfan
    Sep 18, 2019
    0
    The worse Madden to date! EA continues to show they are more focused on soaking people's wallets via microtransactions than they are on creating a good game. Franchise as gotten worse and the game now has more bugs in it than Madden 19. After being promised that Madden would be bug free we found out that's a lie. Stay away from this dumper fire of a game.
  11. Geister
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    I just want an enjoyable offline franchise mode. A $60 game with microtransactions and gambling on card packs. Don't buy.
  12. 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
  13. HellaSavageX
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Just ignore all of the bad reviews, if you're a die-hard Madden fan then you'll love this game! Each year Madden just gets better and better, though the music is a bit lackluster this year that doesn't take away from the exciting hard hitting action! Get in the game!!!
  14. Gunslinger19k
    Sep 10, 2019
    1
    The same dialogue 19, horrible looking crowds, and horrible character movement. It's time to let another company come in and make a game football fans and gamers can enjoy.
  15. loopba
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Total garbage AI gameplay. Every game will have several mind blowing terrible plays, which stand out as very far from reality. This is not an overstatement and is unacceptable this far into the franchise.
  16. Tgoo3
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Gameplay is trash.. content is trash.. EA doesn’t care about its fan base.. would return if I could
  17. Biolex
    Sep 8, 2019
    0
    (Tl;Dr at the bottom) Where to start. Buggy as hell, absolutely no depth, the entire marketing for this game is literally just features they’ve removed and put back in (Pro Bowl we all know existed before, the “X-Factors” are just repackaged “weapons”, and QB1 is just an extremely watered down BEGINNING of them giving us Superstar mode back). The gameplay is slightly improved from 19, but(Tl;Dr at the bottom) Where to start. Buggy as hell, absolutely no depth, the entire marketing for this game is literally just features they’ve removed and put back in (Pro Bowl we all know existed before, the “X-Factors” are just repackaged “weapons”, and QB1 is just an extremely watered down BEGINNING of them giving us Superstar mode back). The gameplay is slightly improved from 19, but that’s not impressive whatsoever considering 19 was a step DOWN from 18. Still can just run cross-routes and inside zone the entire game with no problems. This game is terrible. EA does not care about us. A prime example is shown by the fact that on the practice field, it still has a banner that still says “Madden 19” on it, even after a couple patches. On top of this, when called out, they had to ASK what field it is, despite the practice field being the only field in the game that does not have full stands (which you can clearly see). It’s absolutely embarrassing. Stick to the 2k football games, Madden 10-12, or anything from the 360/ps2 days. Absolutely not worth your time or money. Horrific game considering the scale of the company creating it, hardly worth considering a triple-A title. Tl;Dr: Horrific video game, it’s depressing that we still have games from 15+ years ago significantly better than today’s game. Do not buy this game or any Madden until EA gets their **** together. We will not get a better game until people stop feeding into this. You’re better off anyways.… Expand
  18. 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 $60 for a roster update. EA needs to lose the license so someone who gives a damn can make an actual football game.    … Expand
  19. CaneDawg
    Sep 6, 2019
    0
    So sick of EA's microtransactions, I think I'm done with AAA games and enjoy indie games more. So glad they are bringing College football back in a few weeks.
  20. Tomellone
    Sep 5, 2019
    1
    Many overpowered Players like Hopkins Ort Donald, Kick Return often results in a TD through glitches, sometimes you cant tackle receivers, juke moves are too overpowered
  21. jddutra
    Sep 4, 2019
    1
    I have played over 20 years of Madden, this game has become stagnant. All of the "hype" around new and "revolutionary" changes are things that either have existed in the game before and was taken away, or is cosmetic and superficial. Aside from their cash cow MUT, this game is virtually untouched. Same gliches, same bugs, same trash menu system, same game, w/ a facelift. EA / Tiburon needI have played over 20 years of Madden, this game has become stagnant. All of the "hype" around new and "revolutionary" changes are things that either have existed in the game before and was taken away, or is cosmetic and superficial. Aside from their cash cow MUT, this game is virtually untouched. Same gliches, same bugs, same trash menu system, same game, w/ a facelift. EA / Tiburon need to step back and perhaps make a "new madden" every 5 years, and just give us what they are already doing.... a roster update, but instead of 60$, 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. kenchun24
    Sep 4, 2019
    0
    All sports games, and nearly every recent Triple A game title has been compromised by lazy, greedy, publish and "development" teams run by Corporate Commander aka EA...

    I like a variety of game genres, but the sports game market quality has been in huge decline for awhile now. BUT, I can maintain self control by not supporting/purchasing these recent shady, UNFINISHED, LOOTBOX &    All sports games, and nearly every recent Triple A game title has been compromised by lazy, greedy, publish and "development" teams run by Corporate Commander aka EA...

    I like a variety of game genres, but the sports game market quality has been in huge decline for awhile now. BUT, I can maintain self control by not supporting/purchasing these recent shady, UNFINISHED, LOOTBOX & MICROTRANSACTION GAMBLING ADDICTION PRODUCTS that are BARELY PLAYABLE on release date due to the LAZY current business model of "patch development" product releases.

    After trying the 10 hour trial, this is exactly what Madden 20's $60 (to $100 for you idiot MUT supporters) gives you , hence my first ever ZERO rating for anything on Metacritic. This has been the model for EA Tiburon's terrible Madden series that is in dire need of a complete top to bottom overhaul BADLY!

    Speak with your wallets those that are upset about this for years now, and those that are fine with this, YOU are ruining gaming by being compliant to this current corrupt Triple A gaming economy. STOP giving them money for half assed efforts! It didn't use to be like this just 10 to 15 years ago, games were actually released on day one completed with tons of content already included for $60! The modern consumer is being bamboozled like idiot lemmings just blindly accepting trash gaming products, like EA's latest scam release, Madden 20.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Dstang22
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Lazy retread game please do not buy. Horrible plays and animations. Fumbles every 3 plays. Embarrassing for the 7th game of this generation.
  26. Sandmanx
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    They find a way to make a terrible game even worse congrats! Save yourself the money and buy literally any other game.
  27. frankeldios
    Aug 28, 2019
    2
    It’s funny because I bought it USED, a day after it publicly released from GameStop. The first sign. Limited, dual scripted animations have ruined the game. The DB turn into Receiver animation is the worst **** I’ve ever seen. Even when I click on the Receiver to make a user type catch, the god damn CPU animation takes over. Tackles, fumbles, and reactions are ridiculous, zone coverage isIt’s funny because I bought it USED, a day after it publicly released from GameStop. The first sign. Limited, dual scripted animations have ruined the game. The DB turn into Receiver animation is the worst **** I’ve ever seen. Even when I click on the Receiver to make a user type catch, the god damn CPU animation takes over. Tackles, fumbles, and reactions are ridiculous, zone coverage is broken , and why Can’t I play as anything other than a QB in that weak ass my player story mode. SMH I started playing Madden again with 18. From really enjoying Madden 20 05.
    I played that new 2k20 demo though and I’m definitely trading this **** in too.    … Expand
  28. 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
  29. eljoshsf
    Aug 26, 2019
    0
    Garbage ass game. Receivers drop every pass, you have less than 2 seconds to throw the ball but quarterbacks have a full second throwing animation so you can’t make a proper read, and receivers still drop possession catches. Horrible game I promise do not buy
  30. Demondlee
    Aug 26, 2019
    1
    I’ve been playing madden for 30 years. Extremely Disappointed. They simply repackaged Madden 19 into this. I rented it from redbox, played one game and returned it. EA clearly is looking for transaction revenues (new rosters and trading cards) at the expense of solid game development. Capitalism at its best. No pride in your product, just make as much as you can. Live off your name for years.
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Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
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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