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. Bridgeguy
    Mar 21, 2021
    0
    The worst most unrealistic sports game I’ve ever had the pain of playing. Nothing makes any absolute sense. Not the animations, the throwing, the tackling. NONE OF IT. How can EA allow themselves to have release such an atrocity. I have played every single madden game there has been. I’d rather play madden 17 than any of the most recent ones honestly.
  2. Ncars
    Dec 24, 2020
    0
    If you have no explanation why my O line can't block when it's their only job. Or why the 20 logo was in the game like last year. Or how during a game your coding literally just starts **** the user over. I'm glad this game tanked and the only real reason I bought it was because it was only 30 bucks. Also, why does the computer purposely make you turn the ball over with lagged bs plays?!If you have no explanation why my O line can't block when it's their only job. Or why the 20 logo was in the game like last year. Or how during a game your coding literally just starts **** the user over. I'm glad this game tanked and the only real reason I bought it was because it was only 30 bucks. Also, why does the computer purposely make you turn the ball over with lagged bs plays?! Will never buy again… Expand
  3. AndyI1112
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This game is a complete failure, madden ultimate team is a pay to win as ever, the gameplay is unrealistic, glitchy and not fun please do not buy this game it is not worth it at all.
  4. johnnysusoeff
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    I've been the biggest Madden fan for forever but each year this game seems to get progressively worse and worse. The lack of depth and customization within Franchise mode is absolutely abysmal for a major company sports game and with each new Madden it never gets any better. So many fans have created and brainstormed new features and things to put into Franchise mode that players want, butI've been the biggest Madden fan for forever but each year this game seems to get progressively worse and worse. The lack of depth and customization within Franchise mode is absolutely abysmal for a major company sports game and with each new Madden it never gets any better. So many fans have created and brainstormed new features and things to put into Franchise mode that players want, but even with a blueprint in front of them EA fails again and again to deliver.… Expand
  5. ybn_jay
    Mar 17, 2021
    0
    This game is trash. No matter how many updates are released this game will always suck. Everyone has cheesy defense and madden does nothing to counteract it. It’s supposed to simulate real life and yet it doesn’t. Please drop EA.
  6. Baraatista
    Mar 15, 2021
    0
    Same game as last year they only added some glitches and bugs to it, really bad game and ea asks for 60$, DO NOT BUY or download even if it was free.
  7. bsbsbsb77
    Mar 15, 2021
    0
    This piece of **** is a definite copy and paste job. Even though i never played it, i hate it. I hate what EA is doing. **** their lazy ass cash grabbing practices and their copy and pasting. I pirate their games with pride. Stupid ****ing **** ass ****
  8. Fucmadden21
    Mar 14, 2021
    0
    The defensive backs have better hands than the receivers. If a player is wide open and you give accurate pass it flies over their heads. Unfeasible AI
  9. NOTFOUNDkkkk
    Mar 14, 2021
    0
    madden 21 is super bad and all with all of those people who say is good just play mut and those who said that madden 21 is a good game is dumb stupid and piece of ****
  10. toiletpaperseat
    Mar 12, 2021
    0
    disgusting lazy dont care about anything stupid lame and ugly utter nonsense and bulll crap
  11. Robtjack2782
    Mar 10, 2021
    0
    First Madden game since late 2000's. Graphics are better (when they are not glitching) but every other feature is lacking. Wanted to play with my old favorite players such as Andrew Luck only to find out he was behind a paywall if he is even in it at all. Sad step back from games back in the day.
  12. WmSx
    Mar 8, 2021
    0
    Your game **** sucks. How the **** is this the realist sim football game but every **** thing is scripted even to how the games are gonna end. This **** is **** Trash EA is **** trash. I damn sure ain’t buying that new College football cause it’s gonna be **** TRASH just like this ****ty ass Madden 21
  13. TanjiroXV
    Mar 8, 2021
    0
    There is nothing to say about this. Just a copy of much older Madden Games, EA isn't even trying to make a good game anymore, especially when there is micro transactions on the line
  14. JustEdboy
    Mar 6, 2021
    0
    Didn't want to rate the game until I played it and I wasn't going to buy this game knowing what I already knew(free on xbox gamepass now) and it sucks I'm amazed at how a game can literally be this bad and still have people buy it shame just shame on EA never again
  15. nwarmington35
    Mar 5, 2021
    0
    I regret buying this game. I will never buy another Madden EA game ever again.
  16. jonkylan
    Mar 3, 2021
    0
    This is what happens when there is no competition to make a good game. So many features lacking from previous games (games where Madden had competition). Stop buying and start demanding more effort!
  17. jkavanagh
    Mar 3, 2021
    0
    This game is awful every year and it never seems to get better. I’m just going to talk about gameplay. Offense is ridiculously overpowered if you are a good player, there is always a route that’s wide open no matter what play you ran. If you throw an RPO against a run committed defense, it gets picked off. Like what? The defense is supposed to sell out for the run yet get a pick 6? Also,This game is awful every year and it never seems to get better. I’m just going to talk about gameplay. Offense is ridiculously overpowered if you are a good player, there is always a route that’s wide open no matter what play you ran. If you throw an RPO against a run committed defense, it gets picked off. Like what? The defense is supposed to sell out for the run yet get a pick 6? Also, users on defense can literally run 15-20 yards in less than a seconds from a standing motion. The game hardly even relies on skill, it’s more just about what animations you get. The game needs serious fixing on everything, also speed is like the most important stat for wide receivers to get open, when it is not at all in real life. EA needs to stop calling madden a “simulation football game” because it is the furthest thing from that. The game needs a total overhaul when it comes to gameplay.… Expand
  18. krillwol000
    Mar 3, 2021
    0
    worst game ever my friend who doesn´t even know anything about sees how bad it is
  19. 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.
  20. heathnkirby
    Feb 20, 2021
    0
    This is the first Madden I've played in a decade. This title has totally fallen from any semblance of grace it once had. The only redeeming quality is the graphics. Literally everything about the game play is horrendous. It's honestly hard for me to believe how poor this game is.
  21. Bwoody
    Feb 20, 2021
    0
    This game has so many bugs still. By far the laziest EA Games has ever done. If you want to brake your controller out of anger like a teenaged boy then this is the game for you!!! Never again will I buy a madden game, I’ve never been so angry over spending 60 dollars on a game until I bought madden 21 thinking it would be different from the game of the past 10 years but no it’s same oldThis game has so many bugs still. By far the laziest EA Games has ever done. If you want to brake your controller out of anger like a teenaged boy then this is the game for you!!! Never again will I buy a madden game, I’ve never been so angry over spending 60 dollars on a game until I bought madden 21 thinking it would be different from the game of the past 10 years but no it’s same old same old. Stop spending your hard earned money on a game from 2010. It’s completely crap!… Expand
  22. Dukedahouse
    Feb 19, 2021
    0
    Unbelievably horrid. EA just doesn’t care anymore. You can tell because every Madden is just the same as last years. Madden NFL 21 is no exception. Where do I even start with this one? The graphics couldn’t pass for a PS2 game, it is glitchy beyond belief, the ratings are horribly inaccurate, Face of the Franchise’s voice acting and writing are laughable, and the games emulation ofUnbelievably horrid. EA just doesn’t care anymore. You can tell because every Madden is just the same as last years. Madden NFL 21 is no exception. Where do I even start with this one? The graphics couldn’t pass for a PS2 game, it is glitchy beyond belief, the ratings are horribly inaccurate, Face of the Franchise’s voice acting and writing are laughable, and the games emulation of football is insanely unrealistic. EA has just given up at this point. There are better Madden games on the GameCube and PS2 than this one on the PS5! This game is not worth a penny. There are better fan games that emulate football! On mobile devices! Retro bowl is a retro-style game and is much more enjoyable and realistic than madden. And it’s free on your phone! Now that they’ve extended the exclusive right deal with the NFL, they’ll continue scamming millions of people making the same $60 piece of Garbage they do every year. I bought this game on a discount for $20 and I feel robbed. I’m never giving a penny to EA until they bother putting even the slightest bit of effort into the game.… Expand
  23. Joycenator
    Feb 19, 2021
    0
    This game is atrocious. I've been top 0.5% or better each of the last 3 years and the game just feels scripted now. Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment needs to go, stop scripting games/punishing good players for being good at the game.

    Pursuit logic still doesn't work. Ratings don't matter except for speed and throw power because it's all animation based. Play action doesn't do anything as a    This game is atrocious. I've been top 0.5% or better each of the last 3 years and the game just feels scripted now. Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment needs to go, stop scripting games/punishing good players for being good at the game.

    Pursuit logic still doesn't work. Ratings don't matter except for speed and throw power because it's all animation based. Play action doesn't do anything as a rating or mechanic. Zones still don't play correctly. Players still just drop wide open passes.

    It doesn't matter how good you are at the game, the results are either scripted through DDA or dependent entirely on luck. If you're lucky enough to have not wasted your money on this trash heap, keep it that way. I've retired from playing this game in any capacity, including competitively, and will not be purchasing next year's title.    … Expand
  24. Shamir1374
    Feb 17, 2021
    0
    Worst game I’ve ever played
    Worst game I’ve ever played
    Worst game I’ve ever played
    Worst game I’ve ever played
  25. Squidy77
    Feb 17, 2021
    0
    I am disgusted by this game. The developers don't care about the gameplay they just want money. Just compare this game to NFL2K5 and you will see how bad it is.
  26. Maximus202
    Feb 17, 2021
    0
    **** stupid how this game is still at 60$. It's almost baffling how EA was able to scam their players with what is essentially the same game released 3 times in a row already.
  27. Hub1888
    Feb 16, 2021
    0
    Absolutely pathetic effort. Even from EA. I tried the free trial and fraud out a franchise. I selected the colts to figure out our qb situation and couldn’t even download a draft class. Immediately killing my interest in that franchise. That’s not even mentioning the god awful gameplay that is supposed to be “simulation football” yet played like a garbage arcade game. The nfl needs to stepAbsolutely pathetic effort. Even from EA. I tried the free trial and fraud out a franchise. I selected the colts to figure out our qb situation and couldn’t even download a draft class. Immediately killing my interest in that franchise. That’s not even mentioning the god awful gameplay that is supposed to be “simulation football” yet played like a garbage arcade game. The nfl needs to step in and allow other companies to make nfl licensed games. How is it possible to have less features in this game than in ps2 era maddens. How is gameplay worse than ps2 maddens? The gameplay looks like a bunch of toddlers made it compared to gameplay found in all pro football 2k8 and nfl 2k5. Not to mention the horrendous pay to win and addicting gambling mode called ultimate team. #NFLdropEA… Expand
  28. camwall
    Feb 16, 2021
    0
    This game is so broken. Please allow competitors NFL. Players going through players, horrible logic, just absolutely 0 fun.
  29. Elyjahhicks
    Feb 14, 2021
    0
    The game is **** and relies on animations. EA has **** up madden and is using it for monetary gain. The amount of features removed over the years is so disappointing and ultimate team has never been appealing to real madden players. Are you trying to be an Arcade or Simulation game? Pick a **** lane, EA.
  30. jadenparks1
    Feb 13, 2021
    0
    terrible buggy mess, lack of any American football intelligence, and all offline gamemodes are awful. a hollow shell if what was once a great nfl game franchise.
  31. 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.
  32. Cheem
    Nov 25, 2020
    0
    Not as good as knack but let’s be honest is that even possible to achieve
  33. Buccaneers
    Feb 12, 2021
    0
    Worse game ever. You can't play with normal teams and have a normal season. Completely sucks. Waste of money.
  34. POIJEW
    Feb 11, 2021
    0
    This game is a hot steaming pile of dog **** i don't know why anyone would spend even a penny on this awful game
  35. Ngollnick2
    Feb 7, 2021
    0
    EA is the worst company ever. All they care about is taking your money. They don’t add anything new to the game, and it looks the same as it did 15 years ago. Everyone needs to come together so we can get a new developer to make a brand new football game.
  36. luisherrera909
    Feb 5, 2021
    0
    Picked this up for the PS5. I’m not going to lie, the graphics look amazing, and the o line issue got fixed from last year. But besides that, it’s the same game as last year. No upgrades whatsoever to franchise, same pre scripted animations, still very arcade-like (even though madden swears it’s a simulation game). I still have my original xbox and play Madden 05 and NFL 2k5 from time toPicked this up for the PS5. I’m not going to lie, the graphics look amazing, and the o line issue got fixed from last year. But besides that, it’s the same game as last year. No upgrades whatsoever to franchise, same pre scripted animations, still very arcade-like (even though madden swears it’s a simulation game). I still have my original xbox and play Madden 05 and NFL 2k5 from time to time just for the franchise modes. EA should pick up a copy of both of those games, take notes, and get back to those days where they actually cared about the consumers / fans. Career and season stats by year were available on 2k5 and madden 05, but we had to beg and rant on Twitter for madden to add that to 21? EA doesn’t care about us, I won’t be buying an EA title from here on out. Hopefully 2026, NFL can part ways with EA and allow companies like 2k to make a way better game for the fans.… Expand
  37. GrumboFlipflorp
    Feb 5, 2021
    0
    Absolutely under NO CIRCUMSTANCE should you buy this. If you really want to play a "simulation football" game, it'd be better that you just make your own, at this point. Take some classes, develop a new hobby, but stay away from this reskinned Frankenstein's Monster of a game, with old features rebranded and stitched on haphazardly, then resold as new features, to which anyone else withAbsolutely under NO CIRCUMSTANCE should you buy this. If you really want to play a "simulation football" game, it'd be better that you just make your own, at this point. Take some classes, develop a new hobby, but stay away from this reskinned Frankenstein's Monster of a game, with old features rebranded and stitched on haphazardly, then resold as new features, to which anyone else with the brain cells left to spare can see plain as day that they're just features from the last 2-3 games. #NFLDropEA… Expand
  38. Mike10101
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    The most pathetic excuse for a video game purely unplayable. Gameplay is the worst thing i have ever experienced and madden 20 was a solid game but this game is the worst i have ever played in my life.
  39. belezaW
    Feb 3, 2021
    0
    Thank god I didn't buy this game and played its free trial instead last weekend. You're dumb if you spent $60 of your money on this.
  40. Arthur2Joke
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Worst game of all time? No, because for it to count as a game it has to be at the very least, playable. Worst demo of all time, that EA scammed buyers into thinking it was an actual game? Sounds more like it, 0/10, far and away most embarrassing “game” ps4 offers in its store. I’m still waiting for EA to say, sike it was a joke here’s the real game, and no I’m not joking.
  41. Benbball2003
    Feb 2, 2021
    0
    Created an account just to give this **** game a 0. I’ve played the game for one day and I’ve seen more bugs than any other game in my life. Can’t even rush through open lanes because the DTs just glitch through your lineman and grab you. On pro difficulty, the other team will just barrel through your players making it almost impossible to defend. The way I go into each game is I just knowCreated an account just to give this **** game a 0. I’ve played the game for one day and I’ve seen more bugs than any other game in my life. Can’t even rush through open lanes because the DTs just glitch through your lineman and grab you. On pro difficulty, the other team will just barrel through your players making it almost impossible to defend. The way I go into each game is I just know the other team is GOING to score on EVERY drive. So basically there’s no strategy, it’s just trying to get more touchdowns than the broken **** CPU. I was playing a match today where the both teams through 10 interceptions because if you even throw the ball near the other team they will INTERCEPT IT EVERYTIME. TBIS IS ON PRO DIFFICULTY… Expand
  42. vlockxs
    Feb 1, 2021
    0
    Madden could be a fun football game but it will never be on. Ea sports keep ripping people off it's a copy and paste and previous maddens. The game keeps getting worst and worst. They don't listen when we tell them to fix the game they focus only on the yard this year until ea can get their **** together. I'm not buying another madden game.
  43. octojones
    Feb 1, 2021
    0
    Jesus H Christ this game **** SUCKS. **** the madden franchise and **** ea. y'all are crooks. **** you. this is the worst and **** gaming franchise of all time. you're a joke. a complete and utter joke. **** you.
  44. loxu
    Jan 31, 2021
    0
    A man threw an interception and it counted as a touchdown. The fact that people still play this game after that baffles me. The most basic mechanic of the game of football, (being you can only score points by throwing to your teammates) DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY IN THE ONLY SIMULATION FOOTBALL GAME. Stop buying this game
  45. Ihatemadden69
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I only created an account to rate this game. Spoiler Alert: this game is straight-up horse **** I’ve bought ever madden since 2005 and I still cannot explain how dog**** this “game” is. And the really stupid part is that I keep buying it every year expecting some type of change. However, because EA is a multimillion dollar company who has zero competitors in professional football games, this **** hasn’t changed. It’s really sad that NCAA football 14 is better and that was two generations and almost 8 years ago. This next year is the first year I will not buy it. Again, I cannot explain how **** this is in 5000 characters.… Expand
  46. Wpaine
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is beyond terrible. Linebackers are useless on the field. Playing the cpu feels as though it is completely scripted and doesn’t matter what I do my receivers are either going to be open all game or it is simply impossible to get separation. X factors make the game feel like an arcade game. Ever since frostbite became the engine this franchise has hit the **** in a hard way. I’mThis game is beyond terrible. Linebackers are useless on the field. Playing the cpu feels as though it is completely scripted and doesn’t matter what I do my receivers are either going to be open all game or it is simply impossible to get separation. X factors make the game feel like an arcade game. Ever since frostbite became the engine this franchise has hit the **** in a hard way. I’m furious I’m forced to buy this garbage if I want to play an nfl or football game in general. **** madden ultimate team and your pay to win garbage and **** every dev that thought this was a finished product. I have encountered so many glitches in this game and the most laughable among them is every extra point I kick the opposing team gets a roughing the kicker. Also the new addition of being able to throw while being sacked is interesting but horrifically done as I have seen my player throw the ball to a receiver he has his back towards. For the love of God save your money.

    I’m here to return and say they’ve made the gameplay worse. I feel as though I have no control of what actually occurs in the game. My 94 overall running back fumbled 8 times in a game. This is horrific and ea should lose the rights to the nfl. They should also drop frostbite as I believe it to be the worst gaming engine I have ever had the displeasure of playing on. I am done buying this game and will likely never come back to an ea made nfl game.    … Expand
  47. KlLL
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    Worst madden ever released. Nothing works Dline is OP. OLine doesn’t know who to block.Receivers drop EVERY SINGLE PASS after being touched. Every time you get a long play they call holding. They commit senseless penalties. Everything about this game is terrible I’ve never played a madden this bad usually madden just repeats what they do every year but this time for some reason (I’m goingWorst madden ever released. Nothing works Dline is OP. OLine doesn’t know who to block.Receivers drop EVERY SINGLE PASS after being touched. Every time you get a long play they call holding. They commit senseless penalties. Everything about this game is terrible I’ve never played a madden this bad usually madden just repeats what they do every year but this time for some reason (I’m going to assume PS5 release has some to do with it) they made Everything in this game terrible EVERY SINGLE DOWN SOME **** HAPPENS ITS UNPLAYABLE… Expand
  48. endermike
    Jan 29, 2021
    0
    game is bad don't buy and animations are stupid and Patrick Mahomes can run through people.
  49. compdachi
    Jan 27, 2021
    0
    This is meant as constructive criticism to whom it may concern, coming from a die-hard football fan and gamer.

    Madden 21 is: An absolute disgrace to football fans everywhere. I’m not even specifically regarding the NFL, I’m talking all people who enjoy the sport of football should feel cheated and even betrayed in a way. Quite frankly, it is immoral to hold exclusivity to the likeness    This is meant as constructive criticism to whom it may concern, coming from a die-hard football fan and gamer.

    Madden 21 is:

    An absolute disgrace to football fans everywhere.

    I’m not even specifically regarding the NFL, I’m talking all people who enjoy the sport of football should feel cheated and even betrayed in a way.

    Quite frankly, it is immoral to hold exclusivity to the likeness of the NFL and then completely rob your consumers year in and year out. Your “simulation-styled” football game is nothing more than a money-grabbing carbon-copy of the madden games of recent past. Not to mention, it’s actually worse! EA Sports should either be banned from any affiliation with the NFL, or the NFL should reconfigure their contract so that exclusivity within EA’s rights should be no longer. The issue is EA Sports has all of the money and brain power in the world to create the greatest titles of NFL football video games ever. They don’t and let me tell you why: it’s simple, they’ve become complacent and it seems their audience and what they pride themselves on as developers is the very opposite. Not only was the *new* face of the franchise the most scripted, minimalistic, and childish storyline ever, but the *new* ‘Yard,’ FOF’s counterpart, was so nothing but a money grab. That’s right, you can now spend your V-bucks on Ultimate Team packs AND useless cosmetics for a monotonous game mode that’s aimed towards 8-year-olds! I don’t have the willpower to get into the biggest letdown of them all, especially since EA and the madden franchise prides themselves on its unique “simulation” experience. That letdown being the franchise feature. If EA Sports doesn’t completely revitalize Madden 22 into a realistic, simulation-style video game whose main priority is franchise first and micro transactions last, then they better say goodbye to the NFL and the Madden franchise as a whole.

    Outside of the sickening franchise mode, the basic graphics within the game are hysterical for the year 2020-2021. First and foremost, until an immersive halftime/postgame show in implemented, there’s no cleaning up this mess. With that being said, the sidelines are ridiculous. Not only are there literal bots with what look like fake uniforms/numbers/etc., but the lack of coaches and camaraderie as a team really drives the game even further down. When a team is traveling for an away game, there should be more cutscenes or features. The week-by-week basis should feel refreshing as it almost never seems like it’s repeating. I get that’s hard to do when certain critics will play a game just to look for downfalls, but the effort to preventing this could easily prevent a 0.2 user score in the future. Moving forward, like I said with home/away games, they should matter! Include the situation (fighting for a playoff spot/division rival/etc) so that the game is that much more intense and real as it goes on. For example, I’m the Steelers traveling to the Cincinnati: there should be so much tension between the players, fans, etc that the game should feel and be harder. These are all simple things that FOOTBALL FANS care about and want to see. The Madden community that has invested so much time and effort into enjoying your game and even promoting it deserve much more than what we’ve been given. This wasn’t the only year any of these things have been issues, this was just the first year in which we as a community felt it was time to put our foot down as the consumer.    … Expand
  50. Remiboy223
    Jan 26, 2021
    0
    This game is an absolute disgrace to the sports gaming community. I would not give a flying crap if it was a bad game if the NFL would just drop the contract with EA. I can’t remember the last time that I played a game of madden and it did not glitch. IT IS RIDICULOUS
  51. kaylenirby
    Jan 25, 2021
    1
    This game is terrible. I literally only play it because it’s the only NFL football game on the market
  52. Chickeke
    Jan 25, 2021
    0
    Trash. Can’t even start games. Absolutely ridiculous and waste of money. Don’t recommend
  53. maddensux2021
    Jan 23, 2021
    1
    All around bad gameplay, aesthetics are good but what does that matter if there is no fun playing the game, EA needs an overhaul with their workers, they are lazy, copy and paste robots who clearly do not know football and that’s not even including their “ratings adjusters”, the only important stat is speed or if you severely overpower another teams players you’ll see how good your playersAll around bad gameplay, aesthetics are good but what does that matter if there is no fun playing the game, EA needs an overhaul with their workers, they are lazy, copy and paste robots who clearly do not know football and that’s not even including their “ratings adjusters”, the only important stat is speed or if you severely overpower another teams players you’ll see how good your players might be if you only played 80 ovr teams, other than that it’s just a mind numbing and boggling excuse for a game and EA has lost its credibility to release a playable football video game, next generation might be different but I highly doubt it as they’ve time and time again showed they don’t care about their fan base or game...1 star and that’s because the cards look nice… Expand
  54. Oof69
    Jan 22, 2021
    6
    It's an OK game but overall it's just the same game every year but with a different meta but I'm not one to really complain so I gave it a decent review.
  55. MrStewie1985
    Jan 21, 2021
    0
    This game, and I use that term loosely is nothing more than a copy-and-paste iteration of the last few Madden games with updated rosters, more bugs and unwanted additional modes that push microtransactions (who asked for a Spongebob football field?!). It takes true talent to have a rinse-and-repeat game actually become buggier and more unplayable by the year. EA has endless resources, theThis game, and I use that term loosely is nothing more than a copy-and-paste iteration of the last few Madden games with updated rosters, more bugs and unwanted additional modes that push microtransactions (who asked for a Spongebob football field?!). It takes true talent to have a rinse-and-repeat game actually become buggier and more unplayable by the year. EA has endless resources, the exclusive NFL license and literally does nothing with it. If this "game" and the overwhelming hate for it doesn't make EA or the NFL wake up to what's happening, nothing ever will. Madden 21 is literally rock bottom for this once-proud football franchise.… Expand
  56. Thetr4shboi
    Oct 5, 2020
    0
    The only reason the Madden Franchise continues to sell is because of two reasons:
    1. MUT players and Comp players play it
    2. It's the only game that exists for Football Also the idea that this game is realistic is laughable. For years Madden has marketed itself as the "simulation football Franchise." The irony in this writes itself; the addition of "Xfactors" and the new mode "the yard"    The only reason the Madden Franchise continues to sell is because of two reasons:
    1. MUT players and Comp players play it
    2. It's the only game that exists for Football

    Also the idea that this game is realistic is laughable. For years Madden has marketed itself as the "simulation football Franchise." The irony in this writes itself; the addition of "Xfactors" and the new mode "the yard" shows that nobody is playing this game for that aspect because that is the exact aspect the game lacks. It is not realistic and has not been for a while . Make a better game where running isn't the only viable offense aside from corner routes or the same 3 zone beaters.

    Came to add one more thing: this game is genuine dog trash. Miserable franchise. Miserable developers. The game could've been built better by chimpanzees and with half the budget. Stop adding **** like Spongebob which I still can't find a single person who asked for. Fix franchise, get better more realistic gameplay and stop banking on ****ty gimmick arcade modes when you're a SIMULATION FOOTBALL GAME. EITHER FIX YOUR **** OR GIVE THE LICENSE TO A COMPETENT COMPANY    … Expand
  57. kvolpp512
    Jan 18, 2021
    0
    The same game as madden 20. The face of the franchise is trash. Please EA just update franchise mode I don't want to have to spend obscene amounts of money just to be competent at the ultimate team.
  58. honestreviews99
    Jan 15, 2021
    0
    Copy and paste. That's all to see here. Perfect example of why monopolies and exclusivity deals are a bad thing. Need competition to produce your best stuff. Madden hasn't been good since 2012. Peace EA Sports. Go watch the Angry Joe Show. Tis a good time
  59. Venomxi
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    I bought every madden since 2003. I played this game via EA trial and it’s literally THE SAME game as the previous year! No improvements. No create a team, no create a play, no team Column for career stats (STILL). How is this even remotely getting a 6/10!? Critics have lets this team get away with Murder and this year they are starting to finally hold them accountable but it’s far farI bought every madden since 2003. I played this game via EA trial and it’s literally THE SAME game as the previous year! No improvements. No create a team, no create a play, no team Column for career stats (STILL). How is this even remotely getting a 6/10!? Critics have lets this team get away with Murder and this year they are starting to finally hold them accountable but it’s far far too lenient. In fact they are the reason why EA phones it in and doesn’t care! IGN giving a 80 or higher for the last 10 maddens?! They are as much to blame as EA. Don’t buy this game. #fixmaddenfranchise… Expand
  60. Williamchick
    Jan 12, 2021
    0
    This game is horrible. Awful game play. Hate the create a future franchise player. Game just all around sucks and I want my money back
  61. ibeadog
    Jan 12, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the utter worst NFL game ever!!!! The micro transactions... just the micro transactions...… Expand
  62. DoritoMan
    Jan 11, 2021
    0
    EA just wants money... they only add things to make them money. The yard and MUT is all they add to so they can make money. The gameplay is all animation dependent and requires little skill. The game has no features and never delivers what they promise. Franchise mode is the same thing for the last few years. There are no features and they almost never add on franchise. This will be theEA just wants money... they only add things to make them money. The yard and MUT is all they add to so they can make money. The gameplay is all animation dependent and requires little skill. The game has no features and never delivers what they promise. Franchise mode is the same thing for the last few years. There are no features and they almost never add on franchise. This will be the last madden I’m buying unless they change the entire game.… Expand
  63. Whiskeyboxer
    Nov 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game sucks ass, better off playing electrical football. year after year I buy this game thinking that it will get better but at the end of the day it’s the same game… Expand
  64. Gamer_OG
    Jan 10, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Seems like it is designed for children. Not an actual representation of football other than the jerseys and stadiums. Cheap graphics that are repeated year after year and online players that rely entirely on gimmicks. Maddens latest disappointment. I’m boycotting until they make a better game. John Madden obviously doesn’t play this ****… Expand
  65. tstcab
    Jan 10, 2021
    0
    EA is a great example of a mammoth gaming company blatantly ignoring player feedback and overwhelming negative reviews, and instead using sly marketing schemes to distract from their extremely unrealistic and poor animation based and scripted gameplay that brings nothing new to the table but an occasional useless gimmick. These schemes include heavily advertised and slapping "new" shinyEA is a great example of a mammoth gaming company blatantly ignoring player feedback and overwhelming negative reviews, and instead using sly marketing schemes to distract from their extremely unrealistic and poor animation based and scripted gameplay that brings nothing new to the table but an occasional useless gimmick. These schemes include heavily advertised and slapping "new" shiny game-modes onto their game that usually boil down to a simple change of house rules, or a new monetization scam aimed to exploit young children and sports fans out of their money using gambling mechanics. Young fans are greeted at the games menus with constant pop ups advertising ultimate team, a gamemode where players can gamble their money to try and get better overall players on their fantasy team. You will be most likely be matched against players who have the shiny new high overall cards making players want to skip the impossibly long grind and opt to purchase packs in hopes to compete with other online players, only for any and all progress in the mode to be reset when their next game(roster update) releases. Fan favorite modes and features are consistently removed, the player customization is one of the most barebones lazy attempts I've seen in gaming (maybe 6 face options per skin tone that have remained the same for years). Mouthguard's and other customization accessories were added finally but only exclusive to their heavily monetized arcade mode "The Yard". Franchise mode completely untouched aside from a recolored menu. No dynamic storylines or career situations. Stale and repetitive in game commentary that pales in comparison to Nba 2K's, and doesn't seem to have been significantly updated in years. Face of the franchise, an extremely unpopular mode from last year seemed to have gotten more attention than most other modes but simply added options to play more years in college. Voice acting and story is horrendous and incredibly uninspired. Overall the game is the same garbage players have been provided for years. NFL execs likely dont care since the money from Ultimate team flies in, but giving the egregiously terrible EA the sole rights to produce "simulation NFL" games is still proving to be a mistake. EA does not care what the consumer thinks when they rake in billions from their sports games. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME, Its time players start to hurt EA's pockets until they decide to give a **** about the quality of this their manipulative and exploitative excuses of roster updates.… Expand
  66. Pex69
    Jan 9, 2021
    0
    Franchise mode has barely been changed sorry the game hasn't been changed this **** sucks **** hard. they are fisting my grandma elbo deep its so bad and they have a fist in my wallet too THE GAME IS GOOD IF YOU WANT TO BE SPAMMED WITH PAY TO WIN CONTENT AND NO FEEDBACK FROM ****TY FATHER EA
  67. SALTYSIRSHACK
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    Worst gameplay of any Madden, very animation based game. Franchise mode has very few features, no replayability
  68. jalapena
    Jan 8, 2021
    0
    complete waste of money. this EA/NFL license agreement needs to run up already.
  69. JustRob
    Jan 7, 2021
    0
    **** hot garbage Rather play NCAA for the rest of my life don’t recommend to anyone it’s **** stupid and broken even though it has like 300 **** patches
  70. Afeltsy
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    The same recycled game year after year. Big changes need to be made. EA needs to lose the licensing or incredibly overhaul this game and the team in charge of development. A new game engine needs to be developed, it’s 2020!
  71. Wickedplayer602
    Jan 7, 2021
    1
    WORST MADDEN IN HISTORY !! R.I.P MADDEN
  72. Dundoo
    Jan 7, 2021
    0
    Complete rip off. Graphics are great but there is so many bugs/glitches. Unrealistic player movements. CPU's are useless, cant key in on a floating ball. Receivers most of the time dont make an effort to catch while covered, just swats the ball away or glitches to the defender. .
    Releasing "NEW MODES AND FEATURES" that were removed from older generation Football simulations claiming to be    Complete rip off. Graphics are great but there is so many bugs/glitches. Unrealistic player movements. CPU's are useless, cant key in on a floating ball. Receivers most of the time dont make an effort to catch while covered, just swats the ball away or glitches to the defender. .
    Releasing "NEW MODES AND FEATURES" that were removed from older generation Football simulations claiming to be new. EA has just done a horrible job from the start. Will not buy another madden game for as long as their the ones making it. Dont give your money to this scam.    … Expand
  73. Wahfox
    Jan 7, 2021
    0
    Makes chibi-robo zip lash look like a masterpiece. And that's one of the saddest deads of a franchise ever.
  74. PessCity
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    Franchise mode in the mid-2000s was way better and more detailed than anything in the current game.

    It’s disgraceful that micro transactions in ultimate team and the yard ruined the offline experience so many people enjoyed. What a disgrace. If you copied and pasted the franchise mode from Madden 08, it would be a hit. And that game was made over a decade ago. Figure it out.
  75. BeegBeegYoshi69
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    I have been playing the Madden games since Madden 07 on the PS2 and have supported EA throughout the years. But after this mess, I will never buy another madden game. Even going back and playing the older Madden games on the PS2 feels more realistic and smooth than the modern Madden games. Nothing but recycled pay to win garbage.
  76. chocolatedude
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    This isn’t what a Football game should be. EA should stop making these, let 2K make the games. This is horribly buggy, and not fun to play.
  77. Let_It_RIP
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    If you played this mode in the last decade you've already played this. Buggy and bland
  78. gamerhead2007
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    This game in many ways is a step up over 19 many of us have given this game negative reception. It is more than a roster update
  79. Kobee
    Jan 5, 2021
    0
    So many bugs and horrible gameplay. It’s the best football game in the market tho, oh wait................it’s the only football game in the market. **** EA
  80. BiggunBarbosa
    Jan 5, 2021
    0
    Money hungry company that makes no efforts to improve issues and provides no communication with the mut community. Kraelo is constantly left out to dry by garbage developers and evil execs.
  81. Twan31
    Jan 5, 2021
    0
    Madden 21 is such a bad game that im done with the Madden franchise im never spending another dime on ea madden. it is terrible.72 rated players play better than my 90 an above players you can't play defense in this game the cpu plays stupid i can only use one player. you are bad an making a football game an should give up I pray the nfl see this post an let you go you destroyed footballMadden 21 is such a bad game that im done with the Madden franchise im never spending another dime on ea madden. it is terrible.72 rated players play better than my 90 an above players you can't play defense in this game the cpu plays stupid i can only use one player. you are bad an making a football game an should give up I pray the nfl see this post an let you go you destroyed football games for me its not fun to play anymore my favorite moad was franchise its not anymore thank you for destroying my childhood game ea I pray the nfl make the change ea you are a the problem not the solution… Expand
  82. Crustcomedy
    Jan 4, 2021
    0
    Terrible game. Same game every year nothing new to the game. Many bugs and glitches
  83. Jaydenchitral32
    Jan 4, 2021
    0
    This game is not a good game. Has potential but needs major fixes and changes
  84. ToasterStruble
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    Definitely the worst madden I’ve ever played. The mechanics are awful. The gameplay is horrendous. It’s damn near impossible to stop the computer on All-Madden difficulty if they have a QB that runs the ball. (Which is a lot of QB’s that wouldn’t run the ball a lot) I will give them one thing though, they did fix the insured amount of face mask penalties from madden 20. But that’s it.Definitely the worst madden I’ve ever played. The mechanics are awful. The gameplay is horrendous. It’s damn near impossible to stop the computer on All-Madden difficulty if they have a QB that runs the ball. (Which is a lot of QB’s that wouldn’t run the ball a lot) I will give them one thing though, they did fix the insured amount of face mask penalties from madden 20. But that’s it. Everything else is worse… Expand
  85. Reecehedgedye
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    If EA continues down this path they will become bankrupt now that counties are beginning to implement 18+ ratings if they include gambling (card packs and loot boxes). If you are a parent do not subject your child to this bs. Madden on the PS2 was eons ahead of this bs.
  86. mg9
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    worst game ever not realistic at all it a terrible simulation game franchise hasn’t changed and all ea cares about is ultimate team and money don’t waste your money on this game
  87. Nateeee101398
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    Absolutely the worst game I ever played. I regret the money I spent on this piece of garbage of a video game. It chooses who wins and the gameplay mechanics is the worst I’ve ever seen. It’s pathetic and ea needs to nfl license taken away so this monstrosity of video game’s can just stop. Just please stop I can’t deal with this **** anymore.
  88. Sturg48
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    The game has been on a downward spiral for years, getting worse and worse with every new release. I only care about franchise mode, and franchise mode is a joke. #EndMaddenMonopoly
  89. Bwa
    Jan 2, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Madden 21 is exactly the same game as the last 5 Maddens. It is riddled with bugs and glitches. Franchise mode has no new content it gets boring and repetitive after a while. Ultimate team is impossible to win if you don't spend hundreds of dollars on microtransactions. Overall they need yo stop putting useless modes like the yard instead of fixing the game and making it fun to play.… Expand
  90. VadersFist501
    Jan 1, 2021
    0
    Madden 21 is yet another Madden game with no improvements but will sadly probably break the sales record again off of their exclusive license for an NFL game. There are dozens of bugs and glitches, and the game plays nothing like a football game. MUT fans might be happy to know they can spend another 500$ on the mode just for the same experience and promos as last year. EA doesn't showMadden 21 is yet another Madden game with no improvements but will sadly probably break the sales record again off of their exclusive license for an NFL game. There are dozens of bugs and glitches, and the game plays nothing like a football game. MUT fans might be happy to know they can spend another 500$ on the mode just for the same experience and promos as last year. EA doesn't show any love for the other modes, franchise could be fun but has no features that make it special, superstar KO is virtually unchanged, and the yard is interesting at first but is also full of bugs. Taking EA's license will be the only thing that will make them start trying again.… Expand
  91. King_killmonger
    Dec 31, 2020
    0
    Everything about this game is terrible AI don't cover their zones QB throws the ball straight to the defender or overthrow the ball run plays are unbeatable in mut there's way too many microtransactions too many pay to win players and it makes mut unplayable
  92. wolfnbasti
    Dec 31, 2020
    0
    My son bought me Madden 21 for Christmas. The last time I played this game was maybe 10+ years ago. Nothing has changed - same logic problems, same easy beat AI. And making it to the playoffs looks no different than regular-season games. The most glaring is the bug when rushing the QB, when you break free of a defender the AI will more often than not suck you to another defender even ifMy son bought me Madden 21 for Christmas. The last time I played this game was maybe 10+ years ago. Nothing has changed - same logic problems, same easy beat AI. And making it to the playoffs looks no different than regular-season games. The most glaring is the bug when rushing the QB, when you break free of a defender the AI will more often than not suck you to another defender even if you have a clear shot at the QB. I guess they are magnetic. Extra points are meaningless, click, click, and score. My percentage for 4th down conversions must be nearly 95%. Not once did I worry about 3 and out. On a running play a defender can reach out and tackle you with one hand. The play selection is exactly the same - you can win every game in a season with 5-6 plays - no need to change them up which means the AI teams play like they've never watched a tape from the previous week. It's not hard to program an increased difficulty to affect the success of running your favorite plays. The franchise management, contracts, recruiting - has the worst UI. Why do I have to click over and over to load the same screen of data for different players? And why does it take a second to load textual content changes - nothing has changed between player 1 and 2? Most of these issues are very similar to what I remember from 10+ years ago. Worst off all, the player movement animation hasn't improved - they still look like they are floating above the field. If I can see textural changes in modern games, shadows, mud, footprints in snow, etc., then why not in Madden? Why the NFL keeps letting EA release the same poorly executed game is beyond me.… Expand
  93. MegaMaster
    Dec 31, 2020
    0
    I promised a 0 user score to my buddies in Ryan Moody21's comment section and I stick to that promise . Franchise mode is literally copy& paste the gameplay sucks and fof is the worst career mode in any sports game.It is absolute garbage case closed
  94. Ccaserta82
    Dec 30, 2020
    0
    Madden 21 is by far in its own category as one of the worst games ever made. As an nfl fan, I can promise you this game is not as its advertised as a “simulation football game”, and that is from its creators websites. Instead of making players realistic and unique to their skill sets, madden gives star players overpowered and unrealistic X factors, that allow the leagues star players toMadden 21 is by far in its own category as one of the worst games ever made. As an nfl fan, I can promise you this game is not as its advertised as a “simulation football game”, and that is from its creators websites. Instead of making players realistic and unique to their skill sets, madden gives star players overpowered and unrealistic X factors, that allow the leagues star players to commit on field actions which are impossible in real life. Aside from being unrealistic and an arcade football game, madden 21 has the worst gameplay out of any madden I’ve ever played. Madden 21 makes it impossible for a user to complete a pass of 25+ yards, it is impossible to relastically float a ball over a defender no matter which pass you choose to throw, and over 80% of these types of passes result in turnovers. Games made over 13 years ago like NFL 2k, or madden 11 have smoother, cleaner, and better gameplay. In madden 21 there are a total of 15 tackle animations, when in nfl 2k and madden 11 the same annimatioj is never repeated and is unquie to each play. Not only is maddens gameplay bad, so is its ultimate team mode. Madden has made it nearly impossible to earn things in the game without spending money, making the game pay to win. Not only this but simple things such as kickoffs, or onside kicks, have been removed from the game because it’s creators cannot fix bugs. Overall, madden is not a simulation nfl football game, and is one of the worst games I have ever played. -Chris C… Expand
  95. Bmxfan
    Dec 30, 2020
    0
    Brutal, I can’t believe I dislike this game so much I came on metacritic to trash it!
  96. Dylanfields11
    Dec 30, 2020
    0
    Only positive reviews I found are only from people that say MUT is their favorite game mode . Franchise hasn’t had a major update in years . Games from over a decade ago aka all pro football 2k8 have better gameplay mechanics than madden . You get the exact same animations play after play. X factors and abilities should be patched so they are not as Overpowering or just have a setting inOnly positive reviews I found are only from people that say MUT is their favorite game mode . Franchise hasn’t had a major update in years . Games from over a decade ago aka all pro football 2k8 have better gameplay mechanics than madden . You get the exact same animations play after play. X factors and abilities should be patched so they are not as Overpowering or just have a setting in exhibition and franchise where you can turn them off altogether. Gameplay the exact same as madden 20 with an added jurdle and dead leg. The gameplay still sucks your mike Evan’s will catch an easy ball just for a 180 pound corner to hit him and the ball goes flying. Quarterbacks fumble way too often while running the ball. Unless you literally have truzz activated you’ll fumble one out of 3 times in open field. Franchise is the exact same thing but made the menus blue. They finally added a playoff bracket which should have been in the game years ago. Also they added a retirement screen which has been in nba 2k for years . Even MUT the only game mode madden cares about rarely gets updates that aren’t new packs and players to waste money on. The yard is buggy and is not fun after 4 minutes of playing. Superstar KO just changed up the teams a bit and updated the X factor playeRs and legends. Quarterback throwing is very unrealistic they throw on the run cross body perfectly. Then on a wide open sit route over the middle the throw it nowhere near the receiver . You can only sign free agents to 1 year contracts that you can’t edit the amount you actually pay the player. Certain teams are really good in simulations in franchise basically the browns every year. They always make the super bowl or go 13-3 and get the 1 seed . The scouting has been the exact same for years . They should add back slow development which they had in previous games. Because 43 year old Tom Brady is developing faster than the number one overall pick in the draft . You rarely see another non user controlled team draft a 70 plus overall steal in the 5 round or later . Yet you find 7th round projected players with 1st round talent . It’s rare for players to retire after 40 that are under the age of 35 in the league right now. Everything about madden is really just awful. Ea better step up their game quick or people will stop buying their game .… Expand
  97. KrispyKremer
    Dec 30, 2020
    0
    Madden NFL 21 is a terrible game for many reasons. The game is shallow, with 89 features from older games completely absent, the gameplay is awful, bugs and glitches are everywhere, and yet the game still sells thanks to an exclusive NFL simulation license, game changers/mut streamers promoting the game, and "madden simps". It's a bad game with a perfect storm of chaos allowing it to beMadden NFL 21 is a terrible game for many reasons. The game is shallow, with 89 features from older games completely absent, the gameplay is awful, bugs and glitches are everywhere, and yet the game still sells thanks to an exclusive NFL simulation license, game changers/mut streamers promoting the game, and "madden simps". It's a bad game with a perfect storm of chaos allowing it to be successful. It's a scam. ESPN NFL 2k5 a game that wa made 15 years ago blows this game out of the water. Madden 12 was the last good madden game and EA sports just pumps out the same game as a cash grab every year.… Expand
  98. eboyle12
    Dec 29, 2020
    0
    The worse game I’ve ever played. The game is rarely updated, inaccurate player ratings, insane game breaking glitches, THE worse lags, and constant server crashes. EA Sports hasn’t put out a good madden game since 17 and If I were a consumer I’d burn every copy of this game I see
  99. Mmurr00
    Dec 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game **** sucks! Forget having any knowledge about football, just YouTube the trick/glitch plays and you’ll win every time. EA doesn’t care about making a good football game anymore, they care about the players paying for pepperoni pizza arm sleeves for $4.99. Last time I buy this piece of **** platform.… Expand
  100. vobrandon
    Dec 29, 2020
    0
    This is downright the worst game for PlayStation 4. There are microtransactions, and this is just a copy and paste of Madden 20. I have asked Sony for a refund of $60. Please avoid this game! Just play NBA 2K21!
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

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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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