Madden NFL 21

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0.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 5792 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 85 out of 5792
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  3. Negative: 5,673 out of 5792
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  1. Evankirk16
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Copy and paste from 20, franchise mode did not change at all, they arent even trying anymore.
  2. jamalt
    Apr 9, 2021
    0
    Look, its all been said but I'll say it again. This game is a steaming pile of sh$$! EA should not just refund the money for the game, but for wasting hours playing Madden Online. The fact the critics still gave this an okay rating is bs. It's a mess, tecmo bowl is a much more realistic game. How many times have we seen the ball go flying in the air like its a beach ball and land in theLook, its all been said but I'll say it again. This game is a steaming pile of sh$$! EA should not just refund the money for the game, but for wasting hours playing Madden Online. The fact the critics still gave this an okay rating is bs. It's a mess, tecmo bowl is a much more realistic game. How many times have we seen the ball go flying in the air like its a beach ball and land in the opposing teams hands. Or the RB inexplicably get stuck in a frame of motion when you see a big hole, somehow the DE gets off the offensive linemen and tackles him. There are countless examples, but point being this is the worst Madden yet. My brother and I have been playing this since Madden 10, but this is the last year I can do this to myself.… Expand
  3. chasehow
    Sep 9, 2020
    0
    Year after year served up complete trash revamp the franchise and my player mode already.
  4. BURKEX
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    I played madden since the genesis days and have always enjoyed madden, but lately Madden has ignored the franchise, not fixed horrible bugs, has a horrible instant replay where you can’t even replay clear bad calls, and the list goes on and on. All Madden seems to care about lately is the MUT types of games where they make extra money off of micro transactions and this ruined madden. II played madden since the genesis days and have always enjoyed madden, but lately Madden has ignored the franchise, not fixed horrible bugs, has a horrible instant replay where you can’t even replay clear bad calls, and the list goes on and on. All Madden seems to care about lately is the MUT types of games where they make extra money off of micro transactions and this ruined madden. I like many others think the franchise is the best part of madden and madden has neglected franchise for so long that it is terrible. Just an example, the trade system is so bad and unrealistic and the super bowl celebration has been the same for years. Since EA has a monopoly on the NFL video game rights they don’t even try anymore and the game is now a piece of crap. 0/10. Fix franchise. The NFL should dump EA if this is not addressed ASAP!… Expand
  5. Wolfenstein51
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    I feel it is my civic duty to rate this game a 0. It will never compare to NFL 2K5 which came out 15 years ago. Go play Madden 2001 and tell me that this game is really all that different other than updated graphics and roster. The animations have always been stiff and it feels like players are on swivels. Seriously, guys - stop buying Madden - you are just contributing to the sameI feel it is my civic duty to rate this game a 0. It will never compare to NFL 2K5 which came out 15 years ago. Go play Madden 2001 and tell me that this game is really all that different other than updated graphics and roster. The animations have always been stiff and it feels like players are on swivels. Seriously, guys - stop buying Madden - you are just contributing to the same garbage being released year after year.… Expand
  6. StrangeGuy
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Being back NFL Street & release the NFL exclusively license so other companies can make better football games
  7. thomasbrigman
    Sep 7, 2020
    0
    Same game every year. Franchise mode is the same.The only good thing is the yard and that is even buggy. would not recommend this to anyone. play madden 20, it’s the same.
  8. kingcuban08
    Feb 13, 2021
    0
    First time playing Madden in about 5 years. Gameplay is fun, but franchise mode is so broken it is maddening.
  9. HellaSavageX
    Nov 10, 2020
    1
    Holy crap wtf has happened to Madden, I am a die hard Madden fan since the beginning but this game is absolutely microtransactions garbage! PASS ON THIS YEAR! SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!
  10. NRGFLO
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Read the 2444 other reviews & you’ll understand why this game deserves a 0.
  11. reviewmassa1920
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    Absolute embarrassment of a game, no improvements, same junk theyve been pumping out the last 10 years just with updated rosters. People are finally starting to catch on, this is what happens when games have no competition. Miss the days when the 2K games existed, they actually put forth effort in each yearly release and forced madden to. As soon as EA got the sole license the onlyAbsolute embarrassment of a game, no improvements, same junk theyve been pumping out the last 10 years just with updated rosters. People are finally starting to catch on, this is what happens when games have no competition. Miss the days when the 2K games existed, they actually put forth effort in each yearly release and forced madden to. As soon as EA got the sole license the only money they've invested in this franchise has been the marketing. Companies aren't in the business of making good games, they're in the business of making money Vote with your wallets or it will never change.… Expand
  12. wm1216
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This game is an absolute disgrace and should not be allowed to be passed as a "simulation" football game. Please DO NOT buy and help send a message. #NFLDROPEA
  13. pyrofox117
    Oct 25, 2020
    0
    All I can say is Madden NFL 20 should be the real name of this game. The entire game is one massive laxative induced dump on what it means to have a game published in 2020. ANYTHING is better than this game.
  14. Chippings
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Joke. Get this out of EA's hands. You're better off playing Retro Bowl on your phone.
  15. Bringo69
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Absolute trash of a game. Copy paste over and over. This has been going on for way too long.
  16. raidersgouldy
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Honestly, don't know how this game was released in this state.
    The gameplay for the most part is actually decent. Not much has changed from previous years, but a few nice additions to the animations.
    Where this game really crashes it with it's bugs and lack of improvements to franchise mode. The game constantly drops frames on a pro and we rulings are completely wrong. Mist of the issues    Honestly, don't know how this game was released in this state.
    The gameplay for the most part is actually decent. Not much has changed from previous years, but a few nice additions to the animations.
    Where this game really crashes it with it's bugs and lack of improvements to franchise mode.
    The game constantly drops frames on a pro and we rulings are completely wrong.
    Mist of the issues can be fixed with patches, however the frame rate is that horrible at the moment it makes it unplayable.
    I tried my hardest for 10 hours    … Expand
  17. obi12323
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    A game made by a company that only cares about money. Please do yourself a favour and do not purchase this "product".
  18. Mandroid_
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Its not that they keep copy pasting this game every year for the last 20 years because If it was actually good nobody would care. But they've been copy pasting this bad game over and over again.
  19. jhemph
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    This is a major disappointment and a sign that EA needs to change the entire way they develop these games.
  20. Jbaketkd
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Same copy past garbage for the past 5 years. Stop giving these thieves money!
  21. rob37641
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Terrible piece of trash!!! NFLDROPEA!!!!!!! Same ole crap every year!!!! Don’t waste your. Money!
  22. klokwok
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    It's time to stop doing this crap.
    Let other developers do simulation football.
  23. Krikke86
    Sep 3, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. EA is just trash, let this maffia game publishers just go bankrupt… Expand
  24. HorrorGeek666
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    stop buying these **** games........


    I have been saying these games are cash grabs for years and now people listen
  25. Fluxcapacitor
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    I put most the blame on the NFL here for continuing to only let one publisher have exclusive rights. It's the reason EA is never challenged to make innovations and push to make a better game. I played the Madden 21 free play weekend and the game is laughable. These sports leagues need to just sell the rights to whoever is willing to pay, allow competition and drive diversity and betterI put most the blame on the NFL here for continuing to only let one publisher have exclusive rights. It's the reason EA is never challenged to make innovations and push to make a better game. I played the Madden 21 free play weekend and the game is laughable. These sports leagues need to just sell the rights to whoever is willing to pay, allow competition and drive diversity and better game play within the sports genre. EA's sports monopoly NEEDS TO END! NFL 2K5, a 15 year old game is still better than this. And no I'm not some bitter 2K fanboy. I just want a good NFL game I don't care who makes it.… Expand
  26. Lemonade1408
    Oct 13, 2020
    0
    Cant even play the game, its just stuck on the loading screen with that awful song on loop.

    Restarted the game, PS4 and Internet but to no avail, the loading bar says showtime I guess not, lucky its just a trial through EA play, deleting the game now
  27. Soleandro
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Thi Game should not anymore be done by EA. They are ruining so much Games.....
  28. paulo1manso
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    What a crappy game! NFL should drop EA!! They don't even try to make the game better anymore.
  29. salinb04
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Absolute waste of money and time. Play an older Madden when the devs actually put effort into these games.
  30. ThePwnStar49
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Seann Grady does not listen to consumers. Copy and paste job. Franchise untouched. Bugs galore
  31. krythix
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Madden 2021 is the latest low effort cash grab from EA games with minimal changes and rampant bugs throughout ruining what should be an enjoyable NFL football game. This game in it's current state should not be purchased unless significant changes and improvements are brought to it at a later date by the developers. My character glitched and fell through the field before my entire systemMadden 2021 is the latest low effort cash grab from EA games with minimal changes and rampant bugs throughout ruining what should be an enjoyable NFL football game. This game in it's current state should not be purchased unless significant changes and improvements are brought to it at a later date by the developers. My character glitched and fell through the field before my entire system crashed and needed to be restarted. This is simply unacceptable for any major game release.… Expand
  32. ololo3
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I've never written a user review on metacritic before, but quite frankly I feel obligated to do so for this insulting product. I started playing video games back with Super Mario Brothers, and this is unquestionably the laziest money grab product I've ever played. Aside from the roster upgrade, it's EXACTLY the same as last year's game, but with tons of bugs. Even the cut scenes areI've never written a user review on metacritic before, but quite frankly I feel obligated to do so for this insulting product. I started playing video games back with Super Mario Brothers, and this is unquestionably the laziest money grab product I've ever played. Aside from the roster upgrade, it's EXACTLY the same as last year's game, but with tons of bugs. Even the cut scenes are identical. Just an absolute disgrace for EA to manipulate their monopoly on the NFL by putting out constantly worse products every year. Don't waste $60 on this. Buy Madden 20 ( unless you really want the Yard mode which is just a gimmick. Its only getting praise because its the only addition).… Expand
  33. snokijum
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This is the worst game I have ever played. Seriously. Absolutely pitiful. Vomit-inducing gameplay and enough microtransactions to make your head spin. This game doesn't even qualify as minimum effort from the developer, it's worse than that. Nothing new here from EA, but hey at least there are rainbow-colored coaches this year. They should have just called this Copy and Paste FromThis is the worst game I have ever played. Seriously. Absolutely pitiful. Vomit-inducing gameplay and enough microtransactions to make your head spin. This game doesn't even qualify as minimum effort from the developer, it's worse than that. Nothing new here from EA, but hey at least there are rainbow-colored coaches this year. They should have just called this Copy and Paste From Madden 20. How in 2020 can a game be released in such a horrendous state?
    Graphics glitches are everywhere and the physics are seizure-inducing. Please for the love of God, do not buy this hot dumpster fire garbage of a "game"! NFL needs to hand the licensing to an actual developer that loves the game of football and cares about its fans. At this point, that's pretty much anyone except for Electronic Arts.    … Expand
  34. augustrushrox
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    Shoving Kaepernick in this excuse for a game is all you need to know to see how tone deaf, moronic, and political this franchise has unfortunately become. I say this as somebody that usually voted Democrat.
  35. Connorcox1997
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    All I want is a great NFL Football Video Game, and we didn't even get that at all with madden 21. But I'm going to call this one madden 18 Special edition 2.1 because it's pretty much the same game that has not improved at all since madden 18. Franchise mode is the same from madden 18, the Face of the Franchise update is a good idea on paper, but it fails to execute, Superstar KO is prettyAll I want is a great NFL Football Video Game, and we didn't even get that at all with madden 21. But I'm going to call this one madden 18 Special edition 2.1 because it's pretty much the same game that has not improved at all since madden 18. Franchise mode is the same from madden 18, the Face of the Franchise update is a good idea on paper, but it fails to execute, Superstar KO is pretty much identical to last years madden, and Ultimate Team I don't even have to say anything about that stupid Microtransaction mode. I did found the Yard mode to be fun, but that does not make up for the other broken modes. This game is trash don't even buy madden 21. But if your looking to play a Football video game, play the old madden's on the PS2, or play NCAA Football 14… Expand
  36. ONIL80
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Broken game, same game, encouraging children to gamble, no attempt at improvements, bug,glitch copy paste game
  37. themtgdude486
    Dec 14, 2020
    0
    Terrible game. Awful. I hope someone else begins making better football games because EA is awful.
  38. REDMAN_GAMING
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    An atrocious football simulation game. EA has greatly expanded the number of game modes in Madden over the past couple of years at the detriment to the depth and immersion of all modes in the game. This game added no features to its already anemic franchise mode and it features many bugs upon release such as rainbow colored coaches, players wearing the wrong college jerseys #EndMaddenMonopoly
  39. huggysocks
    Sep 8, 2020
    0
    Every year this game gets worse... even graphics look worse. Why are people buying this.they are copying the last game and changing colors and rosters that is it.
  40. SlyKen
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    if you see any idiot review this game with a 10 because they say peoples anger is not justified or this game is good you can tell them the game was good when it was called madden 16, its the same game with a different name (has been proven a thousand times) imagine if a game like metal gear solid kept releasing the the fifth one, same story with less options every year for 4 years andif you see any idiot review this game with a 10 because they say peoples anger is not justified or this game is good you can tell them the game was good when it was called madden 16, its the same game with a different name (has been proven a thousand times) imagine if a game like metal gear solid kept releasing the the fifth one, same story with less options every year for 4 years and expect the same review score from the original, it doesn't deserve it because its the same freaking game and even if you own the last one you still put a price tag on a copy so NO you dont deserve a score BECAUSE YOU DIDNT MAKE A GAME… Expand
  41. HeavyMetalSloth
    Sep 7, 2020
    2
    I told myself that i would not buy Madden 21, but football season is right around the corner and i wanted to play a football game and unfortunately Madden 21 is the only NFL football simulation game around. So here i am writing a review on Madden 21. Below are my likes and dislikes:

    Likes: - Franchise mode interface color has changed instead of what it was last year as i believe it was    I told myself that i would not buy Madden 21, but football season is right around the corner and i wanted to play a football game and unfortunately Madden 21 is the only NFL football simulation game around. So here i am writing a review on Madden 21. Below are my likes and dislikes:

    Likes:
    - Franchise mode interface color has changed instead of what it was last year as i believe it was grey and bland.
    - Presentation when starting a game has changed which i was happy to see.
    - love how you can pick your own team in Face of the Franchise (FoF)

    Dislikes (i got a lot of them):
    - FoF falls flat on it's face not once, but multiple times. It is like watching someone trip and land on their face, get back up and trip just to land on their face again and they just keep doing that over and over. Here are my reasons for why FoF does just that:
    (1) If you play QB, your team will bring someone in to have a QB battle with you even though your rating is already at 99! which means there should be no battle!
    (2) My QB suffered an injury as that is planned in FoF and eventually played his first game back from healing from his injury and blew out his opponent, but yet the coach pulls me into his office to say that the doc recommends i sit the rest of the year! I PUT ON A GREAT PERFORMANCE, BUT YET THEY STILL WANT ME TO SIT THE REST OF THE YEAR! WHAT SENSE DOES THAT MAKE! I COULD'VE BROUGHT THE TEAM TO THE SUPER BOWL! JUST ANOTHER WASTED YEAR!
    (3) FoF NFL combine is so stupid it might as well not even exist. All you do is some throwing drills and a quick time 40 yard dash. Pure laziness.
    (4) The dialogue can be horrendous. Someone will ask you a question in person whether it be the media, coach, player, etc, but you won't hear them ask you the question as they ask you their questions via text, but yet their voices are muted and their mouths are moving. WHAT SENSE DOES THAT MAKE AS THAT IS JUST PURE LAZINESS EA! The dialogue interactions in this mode are just awkward and the worst i have ever seen and goes to show how mindless and soulless EA is when producing a game.
    (5) When your player is drafted it is supposed to be a special moment, but no. Your player just comes out and holds the jersey and off you go. At least have the commissioner announce you as the draft pick. Again, no thought went into this.
    (6) For some reason the menu music does not play when in this mode. I don't know if it is a bug or not, but i pressed play on one of the songs on the playlist, but still did not play.
    (7) The trade logic does not make sense. For instance i had to choose who i would want on my team. It was a HB with a high 80 rating and a TE with a low 70 rating. I'm like first of all why is this even an option! Of course i am going to accept the HB with the best rating and second of all we didn't even need a HB. Present me players that we actually need!
    (8) In the early stages of this mode why are your players responses in quick time! Let me think about my responses instead of trying to rush me!
    (9) I liked the idea of interacting with the media, players, and coach, but is poorly executed.
    (10) This wasn't even an issue, but just showed how lazy EA was. in FoF you will eventually see Daniel Jeremiah who will talk about you, but you can tell that he is reading off of a script and it does not seem natural.

    Here are my dislikes about the overall game:
    (1) This is an obvious one and has been for years as the game experience lacks that authentic NFL atmosphere and you have a static sideline, robotic fans, lifeless referees, poor booth reviews, the halftime show is still complete crap, commentary still sucks, coaches seem out of character at times as you will never see Andy Reid so pumped during the pregame as he does not display that personality in real life, etc.
    (2) WHAT IS WITH THE STUPID SCREENSHOTS AFTER A GAME HAS ENDED!!!!!!! DO THEY DO THAT IN REAL FOOTBALL? NO!!!!! THEY ACTUALLY SHOW YOU THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GAME AND NOT JUST 4-5 SCREENSHOTS!!!!!!
    (3) Franchise mode still remains somewhat unchanged! They say an update for franchise mode will be coming and that there will be changes to it. But i'm over here thinking why does it take an update to spice up franchise mode. This should've been done before the game was released, but i am thinking that EA was like "oh man, look at the ratings on Metacritic and the social media uproar about how NFL should drop EA we should probably do something". Will the update be worth it? Probably not.
    (4) The constant celebration prompts are kind of annoying.

    Conclusion:
    I was originally going to give this game a 5/10, but seeing the dislikes I have for the game and how the game remains unchanged I will give it a 2/10 because after all it is a football game and is there if you have the itch to play such a game. There is so many ideas and passion that can be put in this game, but EA remains complacent on where the franchise currently stands and we may never get the Madden we want.    … Expand
  42. monkhey
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Don’t waste your money or your time. This is the same crap product that keeps getting rolled out every year.
  43. tfonias74
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    The same recycled piece of garbage game!
    Copy & Paste yet again, the same **** as with Fifa...
  44. XanderC
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This game is awful, franchise mode is terrible, gameplay is horrendous, minus a few little things its the same game every year for the last 5 years, The NFL should be ashamed of themselves for allowing a product like this to come out, please don't buy this game, its the only way they will listen.
  45. Djwoods23
    Sep 5, 2020
    1
    It is literally the same game as it has been the past 7 years. All EA did was add a rookie class and then focus solely on MUT to make even more money. This game is garbage. Literally look around any stadium and you see Madden 19 and madden 2020 banners. EA couldnt even replace those with updated banners. They legit just cut crap from past games and moved it to this one and focused on MUT.It is literally the same game as it has been the past 7 years. All EA did was add a rookie class and then focus solely on MUT to make even more money. This game is garbage. Literally look around any stadium and you see Madden 19 and madden 2020 banners. EA couldnt even replace those with updated banners. They legit just cut crap from past games and moved it to this one and focused on MUT. Do not buy this game. If you have ay previous madden from the last 7 years then just play that and import the updated players. Until they actually focus on franchise mode and fix the entire thing, do not buy this game.… Expand
  46. herminott
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Madden will not change until it effects their bottom line. I like many people will not be buying the game, playing the 10 hours of the demo was enough for me. Terrible. #FixMaddenFranchise and #EndMaddenMonoploy and #NFLDropEA
  47. TreeGekko
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Terrible cash grab. All they have done is reskin everything. The base of the game is the same and there is a ton of microtransactions.
  48. loopba
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Recycled the same game from last year and past 5 years. The AI has gotten worse over time. Added micro transactions. The game should be free to play at this rate.
  49. Alexkidd580
    Sep 7, 2020
    0
    This is more of a response to EA's tone-deaf response to the negative feedback, hashtags, etc. from someone who does not play simulation sports games. For years, Madden NFL has been nothing short of a copy-paste, broken, scripted, cash-grab of a series. The series has been repeatedly stripped of features that made previous Madden games and other football games like 2K8 All-Pro great toThis is more of a response to EA's tone-deaf response to the negative feedback, hashtags, etc. from someone who does not play simulation sports games. For years, Madden NFL has been nothing short of a copy-paste, broken, scripted, cash-grab of a series. The series has been repeatedly stripped of features that made previous Madden games and other football games like 2K8 All-Pro great to many people all the while shoving the mobile game gambling garbage that is Madden Ultimate Team in our faces. Many people have pointed out these glaring issues and much, MUCH more. There is clearly a reason for why hashtags such as #NFLdropEA and #EndMaddenMonopoly have gained so much traction. Statements like "Well, 2 is better than 1!" and "These clowns think you can just snap your fingers and create every one of their requests..." from the developers shows an overwhelming and of tone-deafness and apathy towards gamers and the community that's willing to buy these games year after year. The devs have obviously just stopped giving a f**k and have become complacent with pure, unadulterated, laziness. There is no excuse for this joke of a game and the fact EA and the developers are proud to sell this shows a complete lack of care for the quality of their games. I hope the NFL sees what this franchise really is and drop the exclusive license with EA if not blacklist them entirely from future partnerships.… Expand
  50. ParagonMitchell
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Please, do not buy this virtual slot machine. Another year another sports game, this game makes the NFL look bad. #NFLdropEA
  51. Boag34
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Horrible, a game of unending microtransactions. This is not a simulation football game.
  52. THA2342
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Worst Madden game ever. Bugs, no innovation, and lackluster presentation. All EA care about is microtransactions and MUT. #NFLdropEA!

    Do not purchase this game! If you have Madden 20 or Madden 19 then you already purchase Madden 21.
  53. Atumless
    Nov 8, 2020
    0
    I’m officially done with this toxic company. I refuse to EVER purchase another product that has been stained with the red flag that is the EA Sports logo. I have given this company chance after chance only to be let down time and time again with Copy/Paste, money hungry garbage. It’s not even me playing the game anymore, things just happen in the game for the sake of happening lol, likeI’m officially done with this toxic company. I refuse to EVER purchase another product that has been stained with the red flag that is the EA Sports logo. I have given this company chance after chance only to be let down time and time again with Copy/Paste, money hungry garbage. It’s not even me playing the game anymore, things just happen in the game for the sake of happening lol, like you can’t be serious right? The fact that this game was even released like this deserves significant attention, this company needs and deserves to go under. Players phasing through one another, next to no customization, empty promises of an improved Franchise mode via updates, scripted gameplay, poor movement and overall game mechanics. Why does this horrible company have the exclusive NFL rights? Does the NFL not pay attention to how much people have hated every Madden that EA has put out since, what? 2008. Despicable, -10/10 I want my money back and can’t get it, screw this company.… Expand
  54. LlennellV3
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If they can't give us an updated product, why do they even keep putting games out yearly. This has gone the way if WWE 2K20. I guess some companies can't handle yearly releases. Oh, and the greed.… Expand
  55. JTWilli0
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Another Year. Another piece of **** Madden title. It's the same old song and dance. They took madden 20, which was basically madden 19, which was basically madden 18, which was basically just madden 17 all along, and just slapped Lamar on the cover and changed "20" to "21". Let's start with the esteemed Franchise Mode. It's just as bad as it has been, except the music is different and theAnother Year. Another piece of **** Madden title. It's the same old song and dance. They took madden 20, which was basically madden 19, which was basically madden 18, which was basically just madden 17 all along, and just slapped Lamar on the cover and changed "20" to "21". Let's start with the esteemed Franchise Mode. It's just as bad as it has been, except the music is different and the color scheme is blue rather than the old yellow. Don't get it twisted, the blue is very nice, but sorry EA, thats not worth 60 USD. Next we have FOTF mode, which is just a budget version of 2K's superior career modes and doesn't even remotely represent a simulation experience. So here we have the two most popular modes for simulation NFL fans and they are **** to be blunt. Next we have MUT, the reason why Madden is so bad. It's simply a gambling 101 simulator where it teaches you the value of your money as you waste hundreds of dollars trying to get players who will only be the best in the game for that week as new cards come out. Not to mention all of the EA shills who spend thousands of dollars with increased pack odds to swindle young and naive players into "swiping mom's credit card". The Yard, the big new and exciting mode for players to gravitate to is just another version of MUT with a cosmetic shop with crappy items worth the real world dollar. Mouthpieces for the yard, but not for create a player. The mode was simply created because EA is scared that 2K will be able to create and arcade football game with more depth then their "simulation" experience. Pathetic excuse for a video game. For all of you who complain but still buy it, get ready for the same experience next year because you guys are part of the problem.… Expand
  56. randal750
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    People love to hate on Madden. It is what the cool kids do. Thus, 885 people have chosen to leave a negative review while those of us who… Expand
  57. jross098
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    Same game as every other year. They just copy and paste stuff and make you give them money for it. Boring game and i don't recommend.
  58. KidKrausz
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    I'm glad this game was given to me as a birthday gift, because i wouldn't spend my hard earned money on it. Still sucks that EA got a dime for this trash. #EndMaddenMonopoly
  59. LowryRange
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    just came here to rate the came a 0 because it is literally terrible same graphics since madden 10
  60. LittleDemon
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Thousands of reviews below will say everything for me. It only remains to add that I am very sad to see where the gaming industry is heading ... All the "best of the best" over the past few years have been doing incomprehensible **** with a huge amount of monetization and loot boxes

    Тысячи отзывов ниже скажут все за меня. Остается добавить только то, что мне очень печально наблюдать    Thousands of reviews below will say everything for me. It only remains to add that I am very sad to see where the gaming industry is heading ... All the "best of the best" over the past few years have been doing incomprehensible **** with a huge amount of monetization and loot boxes

    Тысячи отзывов ниже скажут все за меня. Остается добавить только то, что мне очень печально наблюдать куда катится игровая индустрия... Все "лучшие из лучших" за последние несколько лет делают непонятную фигню с огромным количеством монетизации и лутбоксов    … Expand
  61. KillercrocX
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    No more 60 dollar roster updates!!!! We are tired as consumers of getting screwed by companies. This applies especially to this game and its predecessors but also any other sports titles ( NBA2k, fifa, and NHL). **** needs to stop
  62. RiotPolice
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Franchise mode needs to be worked on, it's been far too long. My main complaint is the clunky upgrade mechanics.

    Nothing you haven't seen in Madden 21 if you've played Madden.
  63. LeandroB
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's EA....................... Crappy and outrageous. They even forgot a 2019 sign in game. Lol… Expand
  64. Dtrtwing
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Madden 21 a game with a roster update and for the most part horrid game. They didn't touch franchise mode. The main reason I wanted Madden. Beyond Broken, buggy no inovations.
  65. Backstabath
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    0.1 bois lessgo
    She is not the best for me and my wife and my wife and my parents will not have
  66. 4th_And_Drunk
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This game is terrible. Same sh!t as last year with a new 60.00 price tag. DO NOT buy this game. EA is abusing it's exclusive license and taking advantage of us year after year.
  67. leznis
    Aug 28, 2021
    0
    It's awful so called "critics" rated this game 50,60/100.
    Game hasn't changed any bit, they didn't even care about many bugs that are still happening in the game. EA's just f-ing with fans, and they are going to ruin this whole series.
    I really hope devs will wake up soon and won't try to bribe critics.
  68. frankthetank420
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Worst Madden game of all time. Nothing new to offer, only taking away functionality. Don't waste your time or money.
  69. Mankster3
    Sep 15, 2020
    2
    I’ve played Madden since 1996. This years game showed promise but still is a disappointment in some ways. One edition I like about this years edition is with the defensive line power moves. This is an upgrade to me as I always enjoy playing and defense linemen or blitzing linebackers. It works well and feels true to life. Kinda like a game within a game similar to a defense and offenseI’ve played Madden since 1996. This years game showed promise but still is a disappointment in some ways. One edition I like about this years edition is with the defensive line power moves. This is an upgrade to me as I always enjoy playing and defense linemen or blitzing linebackers. It works well and feels true to life. Kinda like a game within a game similar to a defense and offense linemen every snap. Gameplay is good like last year and players move on the field quicker. Graphics as always look amazing. Better than ever this generation. The Yard was added it's ok i don't play it. The Bad: All the music is rap and nothing else. Even in the stadiums all the loudspeakers play is rap at timeouts or in between plays. This is not true to life. What about Ozzy singing Crazy Train? GnR? Jump Around? The Packers touchdown celebration song is Bang on a drum all day that was in Madden 25 and was great. That’s not the song that plays, it's some random Rap song plays. Why not contact and confirm all 32 teams touchdown celebration songs and stadiums celebration? Go Pack Go fan chant in the stadium sounds more realistic but that’s about it. I miss the option for the Sam Spence NFL films music. So I just shut off the music and make my own playlist on Spotify. Franchise should be deeper glad they are working on it. Super Bowl celebration is poor needs updated. My Wish List: The micro transactions are crazy, this needs to stop. I have to grind a lot of MUT scenarios to get one player that is 77 Overall but then I can do upgrades? Just make a great player 88-99 Overall and call it a day. You can buy Randy "Moss" clothes for the Yard cost $18?! Not cool. Not much else to do in the franchise mode on release. #fixmaddenfranchise worked for us fans but why do we have to still tell you what we want in this game? Put refs back on the field, no way to pump up the crowd as a player on defense is a sad omission bring it back. Better commentary or real commentators. Give me back Jim Nantz and bring in Tony Romo. Shoot bring back John Madden to comment on some plays record his voice one last time in super high quality or go back and get his voice recordings as a third commentator! Give us commentary options of Fox, CBS, NBC, or ESPN broadcast with the actual commentators from those networks. Give us different options of commentators we like. They make enough off this game to pay the right people to get that full game day immersion. A live 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 conditions currently in Green Bay. Even dynamic weather, this is already in racing games. Especially if you are playing a 3 hour football game the weather should change with wind, rain, or snow. Even add the sun setting. NCAA 14 had this option in 2013 a 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 Lakers and play as Magic and Kareem. 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 07 on PS2 but not ever since. They have the players association and classic player cards in MUT why can’t these players-historic team be in exhibition mode like NBA 2K? Bring back players history in the stats. There is no option to see who a players previous team was and what there stats were on that team. This was in previous games also. Add assistant coaches and have the option for retired players to be coaches. Have a coaching carousel. This is now in NHL 20 and is very good why can't it be in Madden? Bring back Mini Camp/Training. This was a fun mode on the PS2 you could do rushing attack, LB tackling, DL rush and Sack, CB interception/swat, Passing Drills with your QB's, WR drills it was great! Then whichever player you used in the drills you could upgrade a few points to areas where they need improvement. This would be great to be able to do every week in the franchise mode so I can upgrade my team by spending time with each player on things they need to improve like true NFL football. I think EA needs to use an open world engine and dump Frostbite engine as it was made for first person shooters...not simulation third person football.
    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. Why take so much out of a game when each year the expectation is that you will add MORE features not less? The game is fun fir me as a NFL football game. To each their own if you don’t like it as much. If they had my wish list which is very possible this game would be a 10. But it most likely will not for years to come and on next generation consoles.    … Expand
  70. Coolguy5000
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The same glitch ridden game, that still doesn't have basic features such as refs on the field, or mouth-guards we have been getting for the last several years. No reason to buy the game.
  71. Pedro18
    Sep 8, 2020
    0
    Um lixo de jogo. Microtrancasoes, bugs, reciclagem de cenário, graficos HORROROSOS. Não gastem dinheiro com isso.
  72. Bone-Thugs
    Sep 8, 2020
    0
    full of glitches. plays awful. franchise is the same watered down garbage. its clear they only care about MUT and getting people to buy packs. madden 06 was 100000000x better
  73. Official-PSASD
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    "Well, two is better than one!" - Clint Oldenburg

    Yeah right, then how about a zero?
  74. Thebrah
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Just a pathetic attempt by EA, basically the same recycled game year after year. The one thing they added was lots of bugs so far anyways. Just save your money, maybe one day EA will clean up their act or a better company will step in.
  75. Ahick420
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    Get a ps2 and get yourself Madden 08 or NFL2k5(the last good games) This game franchise is a joke. Literally the same frigging game with all the same frigging problems the last 5 years in a row
  76. Chrisasrx
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same game. Same bugs. Save your money. How they continue to do nothing with their game year after year just amazes me.… Expand
  77. GeraltDaWitcher
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Easily the worst madden game in history, way too many bugs and glitches. Way too many reused animations. Just lazy
  78. Jerome17
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    Meh game... The graphics is good... Nothing to make it worth the money.....
  79. Nosmont
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Hahaha it's so **** bad. Was hoping for something new considering the new console releases coming up.
  80. avghh
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    EA sells same $#!t 60$ every year!

    Don't waste your money on Madden and FIFA.
  81. Superman_94
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Haven’t played a Madden game from EA in years. Picked this up thinking at least with all the years I missed there would be some innovation or improvements but no, it’s more broken than ever, more monetised than ever and even more of a copy-and-paste from the previous year it’s ever been. EA ruin games, scummy company that’s only reason for making 99% of the stuff they do is to squeeze asHaven’t played a Madden game from EA in years. Picked this up thinking at least with all the years I missed there would be some innovation or improvements but no, it’s more broken than ever, more monetised than ever and even more of a copy-and-paste from the previous year it’s ever been. EA ruin games, scummy company that’s only reason for making 99% of the stuff they do is to squeeze as much money out of its playerbase it can with the minimal amount of effort.… Expand
  82. LucaCritics
    Sep 6, 2020
    2
    Madden NFL 21 Review: 1.5/10
    This is unacceptable.
    Lazy developers trying to make easy money by building their 60$ game as a money milking machine, full of micro-transactions it's something that must be stopped. Repetitive content and bugs that persist from older releases show how little they care for football fans. I'm not giving Madden NFL 21 a zero because no game deserves that    Madden NFL 21 Review: 1.5/10
    This is unacceptable.
    Lazy developers trying to make easy money by building their 60$ game as a money milking machine, full of micro-transactions it's something that must be stopped.
    Repetitive content and bugs that persist from older releases show how little they care for football fans.
    I'm not giving Madden NFL 21 a zero because no game deserves that score, but a 1.5 is a fair review for this game.
    WAKE UP EA!    … Expand
  83. HonestAbe90
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Just a slap in the face as usual by the **** company EA. Didn't fix franchise, player ratings are garbage, and pretty much the same gameplay as last years
  84. shawnjohnson8
    Dec 28, 2020
    0
    A joke of a game made by high school senior project developers. Execs are awful too. You can tell everyone there is handcuffed
  85. Vredalertv
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    EA is forcing politics in games and load screens!!! I cannot believe I spent money on their games and it is shoving this in my face after an update.
  86. Masterkelvee
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Graphics hasn't gotten better since 17 and all the bugs that were "fix" last year are present again this year at this point going into the next gen this is just sad how they treat their player base
  87. Markol
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This game is ****
  88. Rbgalls95
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sports games have always been a recycled mess and it's time the devs finally improved upon prior years.… Expand
  89. postbreak
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This franchise is a shame. EA are destroying their own licenses , keep up and no one will end buying your « games » , hope they’ll realize it
  90. CedricM71
    Aug 31, 2020
    1
    The only good thing about this game is The Yard, Franchise mode is the exact same, Face of the Franchise is pre determined, and MUT is a pay to win mode. The gameplay is atrocious, it's not realistic football and it's full of glitches.
  91. Jerseyflow
    Sep 19, 2020
    0
    This game is absolutely trash!! The AI is brainless and you will quickly notice the zone coverages are broken completely. They nerfed defense and usering LBs so that no matter how hard you press the triangle button you can’t get them to jump. They all feel like they run in slow motion and have no brain when the ball gets thrown. Honestly the franchise mode is COMPLETELY untouched. I’mThis game is absolutely trash!! The AI is brainless and you will quickly notice the zone coverages are broken completely. They nerfed defense and usering LBs so that no matter how hard you press the triangle button you can’t get them to jump. They all feel like they run in slow motion and have no brain when the ball gets thrown. Honestly the franchise mode is COMPLETELY untouched. I’m honestly disgusted with this company and won’t be playing it. I don’t recommend ANYONE purchase it.… Expand
  92. nickm575
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Copy and pasted game. Glitchy as hell and no innovation, as always. Won’t be buying madden until some real change is made.
  93. Emaculate
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Get rid of everything and start from scratch. Tired of the lack of effort. I cant wait until they lose the license
  94. Worraps
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    The game has so many bugs it’s ridiculous. The skill gap is nowhere to be found. The gameplay is atrocious. No improvements from last year. And franchise mode is untouched. Yard has glitches and it’s clear EA only put some effort into ultimate team which is a terrible thing.
  95. Madden
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Madden 21 has turned into such a cookie cutter generic football game. There is still no added depth to franchise mode where many of the hardcore football fans mainly play. This game is strictly advertising game modes where micro transactions run rampant. People who say this game is good only play for MUT and they are literally addicted to spending more money than the $60 they bought it forMadden 21 has turned into such a cookie cutter generic football game. There is still no added depth to franchise mode where many of the hardcore football fans mainly play. This game is strictly advertising game modes where micro transactions run rampant. People who say this game is good only play for MUT and they are literally addicted to spending more money than the $60 they bought it for and getting these virtual players that have no actual real life value and will become pointless when the new madden game eventually comes out the following year. It's time that the gaming community and sports world become aware of what EA is doing to this once beloved franchise. There needs to be competition for the NFL license because what we are getting year after year is the same game just painted different colors.… Expand
  96. Norsehammer0311
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This is straight trash! I had more glitches in the first quarter than I did the past 10 years. This is a BLATANT cash grab to milk the poorer classes and get more people addicted to microtransactions. EA this why you are always top 5 worst company in the country!
  97. Kfurly
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Dont buy this game. Should have researched first. #nfldropEA
  98. Stathan
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Just trash, piece of **** of a game. Ea once again shows incompetence, lazyness and how greedy they are as a company. Same game as the last three, with the same bugs, glitches etc. #nfldropea
  99. MaddenIsTerribl
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Worst Madden yet, and that's saying a lot. EA clearly does not care about this game or its fans.
  100. Reviewer456
    Mar 3, 2021
    0
    I spoke to a man from the future, he told me that worried parents would leave their kids in the streets at night because it is safer than playing Madden. Don't play Madden kids, and if you do, stop it and get some help.
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  1. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 8, 2020
    40
    Madden NFL 21 is another blatant recycling of last year’s edition of the „simulation“ of the American football. Sadly, most of the modes remained the same. Gameplay received a few minor tweaks, and in the end it still persists as a cash grab not worth anybody’s time.
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  2. LevelUp
    Sep 14, 2020
    70
    Madden NFL says goodbye to a generation with more questions than answers and with an uncertain perspective on what may happen in the years to come.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Sep 9, 2020
    70
    For NFL diehards, there remains hundreds of gaming hours at your disposal in Madden 21. These same diehards – much like players of EA’s NHL and Sony’s The Show – will be left with the impression they’ve played this game before, however.
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