Madden NFL 20

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  1. LegendKrazy
    Aug 18, 2023
    3
    Madden 20… a brand new take on the madden genre with the introductions of X-Factors and Abilities. I’d like to say it this game specifically Popularized madden these past few years but unfortunately there were certain aspects of the game that just lacked, something new. The announcers are the same as every madden, they show no emotion when big plays happen. When playing madden all you hadMadden 20… a brand new take on the madden genre with the introductions of X-Factors and Abilities. I’d like to say it this game specifically Popularized madden these past few years but unfortunately there were certain aspects of the game that just lacked, something new. The announcers are the same as every madden, they show no emotion when big plays happen. When playing madden all you had to do to consistently move the ball was outside stretches. Now that itself was OP enough, EA didn’t fix it, they let it play out, then people found out about the Outside/Inside Guru abilities that gives better blocking on those type of runs. EA doesn’t care, they pump out the same game every year with minor changes and not listening to the community and charge $60+. I truly can’t wait until the licensing deal expires. 3/10… Expand
  2. Radpandabear
    Apr 10, 2023
    6
    I got this one because I hadn’t had a madden game in a while and this one was decent. I finally played the Myteam game mode and although it was good. They almost instantly cut this game off online once the new one came out which really sucked. Had a fun time with it and still do just wish it didn’t end so soon.
  3. BigGuyKnowsMen
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Playing MADDEN NFL 20 has had a profound impact on my life in numerous ways. Initially, I was drawn to the game for its realistic graphics and gameplay, but over time, it has become so much more to me. For starters, the game has helped me develop my strategic thinking and decision-making skills. I have learned to analyze different scenarios and make split-second decisions, just like aPlaying MADDEN NFL 20 has had a profound impact on my life in numerous ways. Initially, I was drawn to the game for its realistic graphics and gameplay, but over time, it has become so much more to me. For starters, the game has helped me develop my strategic thinking and decision-making skills. I have learned to analyze different scenarios and make split-second decisions, just like a real-life coach or player. This has helped me become more confident and effective in other areas of my life, both personal and professional. Additionally, the game has also provided me with a much-needed outlet for stress and anxiety. Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed, I find solace in playing a few matches and losing myself in the game. It has become a source of relaxation and comfort for me.
    Another way in which the football video game has changed my life is by connecting me with like-minded individuals from all over the world. Through online matches and forums, I have made countless new friends and built a strong sense of community. This has helped me feel less isolated and has given me a sense of belonging. In conclusion, playing this game has been a life-changing experience for me. It has helped me develop important skills, provided a stress-relieving outlet, and connected me with a community of like-minded individuals. I am grateful for the impact it has had on my life and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and fulfilling gaming experience.    … Expand
  4. Iwantfood
    Jan 1, 2022
    2
    Oh man where do I start well first off the gameplay is horrible all you have to do is run stretch or dive. The X factors are so overpowered and unfair they ruin the game. If you run with the quarterback and your over the line you fumble on contact and it doesn’t matter if you have 99 carrying even if your tackled ordinarily, superstar ko is fun but the abilities and X factors ruin it andOh man where do I start well first off the gameplay is horrible all you have to do is run stretch or dive. The X factors are so overpowered and unfair they ruin the game. If you run with the quarterback and your over the line you fumble on contact and it doesn’t matter if you have 99 carrying even if your tackled ordinarily, superstar ko is fun but the abilities and X factors ruin it and the broken plays, the game is so buggy and glitchy, also all you really have to do is run y shallow cross it’s so broken, exchibition is the same as last year, the pro bowl was readded which is nice but shouldn’t have been taken out in the first place, the scoreboard was finally changed and it’s better, the entire game looks different finally with color splashes everywhere which it’s nice and all, there is no pregame, halftime, and postgame show as usual because even tho they game the espn license they don’t use it, ultimate team looks different but really is the same just add the abilities used to ad on to players and to get other ones to put onto your players, the franchise mode is better don’t get me wrong but it’s barely changed it looks different with the font but the trade logic is still broken and makes no sense. Overall the game is one of the worst maddens ever but it’s a small improvement over madden 19… Expand
  5. THEONE292
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    While only playing Xbox there were many improvements from 19. Graphics was a good upgrade from the original game. One thing I loved was X-Factors It help me beat My Brother While playing the Patriots. There were negatives such as increased disc space was a big no-no. I had to wait an entire day for everything to download. The Career mode was kinda a let down It would be cool if I couldWhile only playing Xbox there were many improvements from 19. Graphics was a good upgrade from the original game. One thing I loved was X-Factors It help me beat My Brother While playing the Patriots. There were negatives such as increased disc space was a big no-no. I had to wait an entire day for everything to download. The Career mode was kinda a let down It would be cool if I could play other positions and it needs more customizations.… Expand
  6. Mvpforthree48
    Jan 19, 2022
    0
    Absolute garbage. There's not much I can say about this pathetic excuse for a game that hasn't already been said, obviously EA doesn't care about it's customers in the slightest, as they have done NOTHING to improve this series over the years. Just the same thing every year, gradually getting worse and worse. But hey, at least they're getting our money, right?
  7. CoochieCakes
    Nov 11, 2021
    0
    my atari 2600 has better graphics and better gameplay and better presentation than madden nfl 20.
  8. BallzyDan
    Sep 13, 2021
    0
    19 years later, Madden 05 for PS2, is still better than this dumpster fire, that is nothing more than a money grab
  9. adepss1
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    Despite the criticism, I actually enjoyed this game more than madden 15, 16,17, 19 I feel it has a good balance in play and is fun! Too many expect too much in a game these days and just like to criticize for the sake of criticizing, yes I agree more still can and should be done but Madden 20 is a step in the right direction and gets my vote. The only thing I dislike is the politicalDespite the criticism, I actually enjoyed this game more than madden 15, 16,17, 19 I feel it has a good balance in play and is fun! Too many expect too much in a game these days and just like to criticize for the sake of criticizing, yes I agree more still can and should be done but Madden 20 is a step in the right direction and gets my vote. The only thing I dislike is the political messaging, which is controversial.… Expand
  10. Shaqery
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    **** game! **** EA. **** you EA. Recycling Bugged stupid ass **** game! Every year the same thrash. Thrash Server thrash gameplay!
  11. wakkawakka18
    Feb 23, 2020
    0
    One of the worst games I've ever had the displeasure of playing. It's completely broken, you will encounter many bugs and you will lose online matches because of it. If you know the right handful of plays your offense is unstoppable because the game is completely unbalanced. Oh yeah and this only applies to mut because they haven't updated franchise mode for several years so.i didn't evenOne of the worst games I've ever had the displeasure of playing. It's completely broken, you will encounter many bugs and you will lose online matches because of it. If you know the right handful of plays your offense is unstoppable because the game is completely unbalanced. Oh yeah and this only applies to mut because they haven't updated franchise mode for several years so.i didn't even bother. The pay to win mechanics are disgusting and the gameplay is cheesy as hell. This will be the last Madden I ever buy and I assure anybody that disagrees with me is either getting paid to tell you that or is a complete moron. This abortion of videogames needs to be taken out back and shot. **** you EA give the licensing back to 2k you incompetent hacks… Expand
  12. Anonymousperiod
    Feb 8, 2021
    5
    It's decent, but I've played madden 03 and there were a lot more features, like create a team.
  13. DomZuelz28
    Dec 13, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As far as a football game goes, it feels bare minimum. Minimal change from past year game, especially concerning Franchise mode. Claims to be the most realistic football game to date, yet is very glitchy at times and has many problems concerning realism of game. Can't wait until we may have some competition in the football game industry… Expand
  14. climeberry
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    Incredibly frustrating to play. Offline play on All-madden for the last few years is my mode of choice and somehow the game is worse this year than the last. The gameplay is too heavily dictated by broken animations, terrible AI, and downright flawed game logic.

    For anyone that enjoys playing QB in franchise mode, don't bother. For some odd reason, simple things like having the ability    Incredibly frustrating to play. Offline play on All-madden for the last few years is my mode of choice and somehow the game is worse this year than the last. The gameplay is too heavily dictated by broken animations, terrible AI, and downright flawed game logic.

    For anyone that enjoys playing QB in franchise mode, don't bother. For some odd reason, simple things like having the ability to go for it on 4th down is removed, which is downright irritating when you're 4th and 1, down a TD in the 4th quarter on the 50 yrd line, and the AI will instead simulate a missed FG. AI ballsecurity is also an absolute joke after the catch, regardless of who you're throwing to.

    Don't play ULT myself, but like all years it looks like a blatant cash grab dominated by broken plays that are rerun repeatedly.

    Honestly, as someone who has a pretty high tolerance for Madden BS, this game pained me as a 10+ year vet of the franchise.    … Expand
  15. CBowline
    Dec 3, 2020
    1
    Still same game.. scripted play like it’s been for years now. MUT is the only thing they seem to put heart into. Franchise is still the same, not even fun for a season. Competing in a scripted game is hard online, because receivers stop going after the ball and db’s will get super powered jumps out of nowhere. New Xfactor just makes me even more angry with it.. If you got an XfactorStill same game.. scripted play like it’s been for years now. MUT is the only thing they seem to put heart into. Franchise is still the same, not even fun for a season. Competing in a scripted game is hard online, because receivers stop going after the ball and db’s will get super powered jumps out of nowhere. New Xfactor just makes me even more angry with it.. If you got an Xfactor player on your Dline he’s the only one that will sack the QB most of the time..Well I could go on for days about this. Start anew, make it a honest simulative sports game with deep physics.… Expand
  16. Vintage203
    Dec 1, 2020
    0
    What a sad display for madden as if the game wasn't already pay to win and mediocre but this madden they managed to upgrade it with the lack luster AI and franchise mode, now I got this game for free on xbox so I didn't expect much from it but holy crap I pick this game up for 30-40 mins at a time and can't do much more because of how annoying it'll get it's either too easy or the AI is soWhat a sad display for madden as if the game wasn't already pay to win and mediocre but this madden they managed to upgrade it with the lack luster AI and franchise mode, now I got this game for free on xbox so I didn't expect much from it but holy crap I pick this game up for 30-40 mins at a time and can't do much more because of how annoying it'll get it's either too easy or the AI is so godmode that there's no way you could believe you were actually playing someone and the whole point of the mode EA did all that bs to be the only ones making football games and they did this bs… Expand
  17. xeqt3r
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    I would like to say, that i am new at this franchise. I'm watching the NFL since years but it is my first virtual snap with this game. I really enjoy the gameplay. The "story" is ok but not the best. I like "The Journey" form Fifa more. Overall the game is pretty solid.
  18. hoganpaulio
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    my favourite madden game better than madden 08 and tom clancys rainbow six vegas for the xbox 360
  19. Fucc
    Oct 21, 2020
    0
    After 20 years of madden this is BY FAR the worst. If I’d spent $60 on steak and burned it until it was inedible? It would have been a better investment. I’ve had better experiences licking doorknobs in dive bars. At least it seems like it would leave a better taste in my mouth.

    I once dove into a hole cut into the ice of a frozen river. It was something like 26° - I’d never want to do it    After 20 years of madden this is BY FAR the worst. If I’d spent $60 on steak and burned it until it was inedible? It would have been a better investment. I’ve had better experiences licking doorknobs in dive bars. At least it seems like it would leave a better taste in my mouth.

    I once dove into a hole cut into the ice of a frozen river. It was something like 26° - I’d never want to do it again and do not encourage it. The risk of hypothermia, violent shivering, and possible nerve damage still sounds like more fun than playing this game ever again.    … Expand
  20. Mankster3
    Sep 14, 2020
    5
    I have played Madden since 1996 I care about the Madden franchise. I think a true review needs time to marinade and wait until the final product is out. QB1 Face of the Franchise is a good game mode but I wish it was deeper like NBA2k. I don't see my money I’ve earned while playing as a starting QB. I don't have a place to live or decisions to make. My character is constantly in the lockerI have played Madden since 1996 I care about the Madden franchise. I think a true review needs time to marinade and wait until the final product is out. QB1 Face of the Franchise is a good game mode but I wish it was deeper like NBA2k. I don't see my money I’ve earned while playing as a starting QB. I don't have a place to live or decisions to make. My character is constantly in the locker room on his phone. The graphics are the best ever I've ever saw in Madden. I know the PS2 games are considered the best and I agree but a great looking game will always catch eyes much better than a PS2 game. The gameplay is the best on this generation in my opinion. I've played Madden 25 and others but I truly think this gameplay is very good. There is still bugs but the QB can actually throw over LB now. RB's can actually gain yards and break away to the second or third level. At first the refs would give the call backwards not even facing the camera and I was upset about this because it really pulls you out of the immersion. This has now been fixed with a patch thanks to my tweet and input. My WR scored a TD and the announcers said "Touchdown" yet the game did not give me a TD. This is on my YouTube channel for proof, this has also now been fixed but how do you let that go on a football game? The whole point of the game is to cross the goal line. How is this still a bug in 2019? The blocking was bad at first. Now we have X factors on the O Line which is great. BTW X factor is a great addition and lot's of fun for an arcade experience but I don't think it works for simulation football? Players don't get stronger when playing better. But I do get being hot for some games. Now in pre-snap you can tell the O line to double block a defender. HUGE improvement that I don't think has ever been in a game before. Playing as Aaron Rodgers and telling the O line to double team Khalil Mack feels very realistic. Pro Bowl is back and that's good but why was it ever removed? Being able to play the Pro Bowl at anytime is fun with friends who just want to play an all star game. Glad there is some college football. It would be great to implement both into one game in the future. It is fun, I'm enjoying myself playing this game and I do have fun. But not much else to do in the franchise. The bad is no refs on the field, no way to pump up the crowd as a player on defense for the first time in 15 years...this is a sad omission that I hope they bring back, I wish I could import a playbook from a previous game. A true weather implementation would be great, I'm in Wisconsin and if it's a snowy-day it would be great to play the game and have the same weather currently in Green Bay. NCAA 14 had this option in 2013 PS3 game. I wish there were classic teams like in the PS2 days. NBA 2K has this. I can be the 93 Chicago Bulls and play as Michael Jordan or I can choose all time Bulls. Why can’t I choose 96 Packers and play as Brett Favre or Reggie White or play as the 1966 Packers as Bart Star? I could do this in Madden last time was Madden 07 on PS2. They have the players association and classic players in MUT why can’t these players be in a quick head to head mode like NBA 2K? I wish franchise mode was more immersive. NBA2K and MLB the Show have a much deeper game.
    Overall I am kinda sad at all the features they have taken away throughout the years. Madden 2005 had more franchise features and again NCAA 14 had a lot more details and more immersion that is just not here. Not sure what they are doing at this studio all year? Why take so much out of a game when each year the expectation is that you will add MORE features not less?    … Expand
  21. Maddensux69
    Sep 9, 2020
    0
    Tremendous game. Every game feels like a script is set and you have little to no control over the actual game.
  22. 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.
  23. beleza
    Sep 8, 2020
    0
    Tell me ONE thing that makes this game worth 60 bucks instead of zero. I've seen mobile games better than this.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. Kobe8-24
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Look EA, I just wanted to throw a fade route, and all I wanted to do was play a SIMULATION FOOTBALL GAME FOR CHRISTS SAKE BUT NOW I CAN'T DO THAT BECAUSE THIS GAME IS GARBAGE AND DOESN'T DESERVE YOUR MONEY DON'T BUY IT
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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