Madden NFL 21

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0.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 5792 Ratings

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  1. Willbrown760
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    #NFLdropEA FfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffFfffffffff
  2. BreakdownPlays
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    EA does not care or put time into this game. It’s the same recycled game every year. So many glitches. Even saw a video of Madden 19 banner during the game.
  3. Oysters
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Spending $60 on this game makes Bella Thorns OnlyFans look like a steal. This game is the exact same as it has been for 6-7 years! Imagine going into a comma in 2014 and waking up to play Madden 21. How disappointing do you think that would be? They distract you with new game modes but in reality, they are just new avenues for them to take you (or your parents) money. Shame on EA and shameSpending $60 on this game makes Bella Thorns OnlyFans look like a steal. This game is the exact same as it has been for 6-7 years! Imagine going into a comma in 2014 and waking up to play Madden 21. How disappointing do you think that would be? They distract you with new game modes but in reality, they are just new avenues for them to take you (or your parents) money. Shame on EA and shame on the NFL.… Expand
  4. Bigfan2020
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Literally the same game but with an unrealistic “Yard” mode and different fonts/textures to the menus.
  5. 905kar
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Straight garbage. Franchise is bare bones as **** DJ khaled football (KO) is a recycled gimmick and aside from the yard there’s really no enjoyment for me personally. #nfldropea… Expand
  6. Bryanktx
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Game is really boring and bad mechanics the game play is bad lots of problems with face of the franchise
  7. StoryModeMax
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Its EA trying to suck every last cent out of the fan base. The story mode they created was so short, and was horrifically written, it made zero sense. EA really puts zero effort in to their sports titles. All of them are just roster updates. I've never seen a gaming company have such a lack of creativity to innovate and create interesting titles that are actually worth the price tag. It'sIts EA trying to suck every last cent out of the fan base. The story mode they created was so short, and was horrifically written, it made zero sense. EA really puts zero effort in to their sports titles. All of them are just roster updates. I've never seen a gaming company have such a lack of creativity to innovate and create interesting titles that are actually worth the price tag. It's mind boggling how these "professional" critics are giving this game a decent score. Horrendous ripoff. DO NOT BUY.… Expand
  8. jackcrotteau
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    EA and it’s development team have produced another unacceptable title. Promises have not been fulfilled, and they expected that #FixMaddenFranchise video response to be forgotten. It hasn’t. The “updates” to this game are plain and simply pathetic. The Yard would be a cool upgrade to this title, if they had first fleshed out their horrible gameplay, and stale other game modes. Madden needsEA and it’s development team have produced another unacceptable title. Promises have not been fulfilled, and they expected that #FixMaddenFranchise video response to be forgotten. It hasn’t. The “updates” to this game are plain and simply pathetic. The Yard would be a cool upgrade to this title, if they had first fleshed out their horrible gameplay, and stale other game modes. Madden needs a new engine, a new vision, and frankly a new team of developers. I understand the direction of this franchise has deteriorated due to the greedy heads of the company, but they are in desperate need of competition. At this point, the best thing that could happen to Madden would either be the loss of its exclusive license, or the de-legalization of loot boxes in the gaming industry. Both are sadly unlikely due to the growing reality of corporate greed. Do yourself a favor and do not buy this title. Instead, head to twitter and tweet #NFLDropEA as we await a NFL simulation game that is worth our dollars.… Expand
  9. Peytonsamuel
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Worst company, no effort, they just don’t care, and they are horrible to their customers, someone needs to teach them a lesson
  10. HoodieLD
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Game is the same apart from a new game mode which they advertise to make you spend $60 on a roster update and nfl Street in a game mode
  11. Tyler97020
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Worst Madden game yet, there are just too many bugs. EA does not care about making Madden better.
  12. BryanChinlan
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The game is terrible, ruined by stupid microtransactions and MUT. A football game from 20 years ago would beat this game in every way. EA is a **** company.
  13. jhanberry19
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I’m extremely dissatisfied so far. For one, it’s the same game as previous years, except it has terrible mechanics. Two, Face of The Franchise mode is absolute garbage, what’s with the whole thing being simmed from moment to moment? #NFLdropEA
  14. LordCantBeatMe
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    $$$ is all that EA is worried about. And I'm surprised they haven't just eliminated franchise mode all together with how little thought they've put into it. Maybe once they show love to the most popular game mode, then they'll recover a little bit of reputation. But until then, no one should buy another Madden game
  15. GodzIce
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is one of the worsts maddens ever created. From outdated gameplay too horrible franchise features they continue to fail every year.
  16. Rb12
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the worst game I've ever played, the animations in this game make no sense, the yard is fun for 5 minutes then you get bored. Superstar KO is the same every part of it, you get no satisfaction after you win all 5 games. Then you have franchise where they dont even add anything year after year after year. Its starting to get old. Ea doesn't care so why should we? Don't buy this… Expand
  17. DeepOcean
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This garbage is the SAME garbage that we got for the last 16 years! The same boring gameplay, the same boring modes...it just doesn't end with EA. EA is a joke of a company that does not care at ALL about the players who spend $60 or so dollars (Who are also at fault for paying for the same freaking game without demanding ACTUAL improvements!) for a game that will be in the bargain bin atThis garbage is the SAME garbage that we got for the last 16 years! The same boring gameplay, the same boring modes...it just doesn't end with EA. EA is a joke of a company that does not care at ALL about the players who spend $60 or so dollars (Who are also at fault for paying for the same freaking game without demanding ACTUAL improvements!) for a game that will be in the bargain bin at GameStop for $5 by January. Then we will get ready for the same garbage for Madden 22!… Expand
  18. oweng26
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    barely any new features from last years game. many game-breaking bugs and glitches that make play frustrating.
  19. kdaviii
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same game for the last 11 years. $60 for a roster update. I urge others to boycott this game until the NFL drops EA, or EA actually puts any type of effort into making a playable game worth our money.
  20. Ninerfan55
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is trash like the previous 5 versions. I can't believe they're changing $60 for just a roster update!! Ea and the NFL just want money. They don't care about fans at all.… Expand
  21. Jacobpovie28
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    #FixMaddenFranchise
    #FixMaddenGameplay
    #NFLdropEA Game is trash and exact same since 25. No replay-ability to it. You could write a novel on how poor and flawed franchise mode is.
  22. Kcvw
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Nothing new, no spice, 0/10.

    Sorry excuse for a game tbh, do not recommend. Again, 0/10.
  23. Airjud
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same as last year just more laggy. Menus take forever which Ian incredibly frustrating.
  24. cowboydexter
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    this game is a disappointment same as madden 20 same as madden 19 same as madden 18 it’s garbage too many animations that are forced and over used the jump ball mechanic is broken i used deandre hopkins a 98 overall Wr and threw jump balls to him over a 5’9 corner in avonte maddox guess what? dhop didn’t catch on pass. this game is an embarrassment from line backs and corners standingsthis game is a disappointment same as madden 20 same as madden 19 same as madden 18 it’s garbage too many animations that are forced and over used the jump ball mechanic is broken i used deandre hopkins a 98 overall Wr and threw jump balls to him over a 5’9 corner in avonte maddox guess what? dhop didn’t catch on pass. this game is an embarrassment from line backs and corners standings behind receivers and somehow getting the interceptions to instant block shed by defensive linemen. the dline gets over powered more and more every year mean while the oline stays the same i get sack 6 times a game if i’m lucky. animations are unstoppable running backs will get hit then fall forward 5-6 yards while the entire defense watches them and you can’t tackle them either. THIS GAME IS BROKEN AND GARBAGE #NFLdropEA madden has started changed in years and it won’t until nfl changes something about it which ik it won’t be nfl is the No Fun League it’s not about the fans it’s about the money we’ve been forced to play the ONLY football game. this is a monopoly there is no other football games on the market which is why madden has stopped caring about quality it’s literally been the same game with a different number on the case and different rosters. madden is just a $60 roster update trash game fix this bs or else. yk what forget it roger goodwill i’m beating ya ass when i see you lemme catch ya ass in new york imma fade ya **** on sight you ugly mother **** you stupid ass mouth breather you **** bottom feeder ass **** i’ll sweet chin music tf outta ya dumb ass this ya warning you fat nosed dick head. this ya warning you got a month or else. and you stink you smelly mother **** you im on you you dumbass hoe i’d stomp tf outta you no kizzy… Expand
  25. iPENNYWISEt
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    this game is terrible. glitching, teams misspelled, players with pasted on jerseys *they really couldn't simply as the player for a picture for the game?* EA is lazy and isn't worried because they hold the exclusive rights for simulation football. this franchise mode is copy and pasted and the one thing many people wanted *mouthpieces* is restricted to a mode that is heavy onthis game is terrible. glitching, teams misspelled, players with pasted on jerseys *they really couldn't simply as the player for a picture for the game?* EA is lazy and isn't worried because they hold the exclusive rights for simulation football. this franchise mode is copy and pasted and the one thing many people wanted *mouthpieces* is restricted to a mode that is heavy on microtransactions. the NFL needs to allow 2k to make simulation football again. ea needs competition. this game is horrible and someone...somewhere....needs to fix this game. and why are the quarterbacks the only players with 5 abilities.... the game doesn't make any sense.… Expand
  26. StigmaDikner
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is a giant middle finger to every single NFL fan. Not one redeemable quality, it belongs in the trash.
  27. DozerStank
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Just what we expected. Another re-has of last years game with more gimmicks to hide the failure of EA sports. Glitchy, slow, laughable animation game play just like last years rendition. #NFLDropEA
  28. 22chavez22
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    It’s the same game as last game every year...absolutely no changes to franchise mode for the last several years, face of the franchise is terrible, an even worse story than Longshot. So far from a simulation football game.
  29. GarlicBread88
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Because screw EA................. . ..............................
  30. RowdyJ
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Buggy, broken gameplay. Recycled content. Very few new features. It literally took 20 minutes of gameplay before encountering a game breaking bug where thr ball was hiked and just floated behind the line while all players from both teams tried in vain to recover it. Horrible. Steer clear.
  31. IvanZ1010
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Idek where to begin with this game. Ig I can start by saying I LITERALLY made an acct on metacritic just to critique this game. From the constant glitches/ lagging, to the constant force quit the game does, to the fact that I can’t get past week 3 in franchise mode w/o the game crashing, to seeing the same game recycled for over 5 years with slight(emphasis on slight) additions each year, to seeing videos online of ppl finding Madden 19 & 20 logos IN Madden 21. It’s literally SOOOOO many places to begin and SOOOOO many problems that need to unpacked. For years, each madden has lacked individuality from each other to the point where each madden that comes out is just seen as a roster update. Granted, the addition of “the yard” was an excellent idea that has potential, but with the crashing, it’s almost impossible to play. Why aren’t there more customizations for created players(i.e. more hairstyles like dreadlocks or facial hair styles like full beards; more customization of gear for created players in franchise mode). Its sad that EA continues to put out mediocre content because they know people will buy it. I truly don’t think they care about the games they make. That’s why NBA Live was cancelled indefinitely because they don’t put in effort into their content. Maybe 2K Sports should just take over making video games for the NFL again because EA Sports is literally limping to the barn with the games they’ve been making for YEARS. Before Madden 20 and 21 the last Madden I bought was madden 25 I’m thankful I was able to save my money all those years in between. I really feel bad for the younger kids who saved their money or didnt ask for anything else from their parents(DURING A PANDEMIC) just to buy a game they you can barely play and is just a copy of the last edition. EA needs to pass the torch to somebody who’ll do Madden justice and they can stick to FIFA, UFC, and whatever else because this is honestly atrocious.… Expand
  32. Buffett23
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    How EA is able to get away with this year after year is just sad. Franchise mode hasn’t been touched in years. There are so many glitches and the gameplay and game modes are just stale. Gameplay relies heavily on animations. It’s like they didn’t even try. Don’t buy!
  33. RichardMcDowell
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This game is full of wrong names, improper spellings, microtransactions, poor development, glitches, bugs, a lack of new modes, terrible commentary, terrible graphics, terrible gameplay. There’s no physics, no height/weight that is worked into the game with its characters. It’s brutally terrible All EA cares about is money, money, money. Not giving the consumer a positive game that legitThis game is full of wrong names, improper spellings, microtransactions, poor development, glitches, bugs, a lack of new modes, terrible commentary, terrible graphics, terrible gameplay. There’s no physics, no height/weight that is worked into the game with its characters. It’s brutally terrible All EA cares about is money, money, money. Not giving the consumer a positive game that legit represents a true sim sports game. It’s junk. Blame the “model,” blame the “upper level management,” that’s fine. But in the end those people are writing this broken, flawed codes. They are QAing the game. It’s great Madden added THE YARD. A mode full of micro transactions to once again scam more people out of money. It’s trash. The mode is deeply flawed and trash. Everyone needs to demand a refund, sell the game and STOP buying this trash game. Enough is enough. D E M A N D B E T T E R.… Expand
  34. ReeReeRee31
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is a disaster. I bought the game on ps4 and everytime I finish a match on FOTF the game always crashes. EA fix your game and I will go back and play it. This game needs to fixed. What a disgrace of a company.
  35. Callofcooley
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is the same as it was when madden 25 dropped. It’s just a glorified casino that targets kids to leach as much money of the consumer as possible. Calling this game a Football Simulation is a JOKE!
  36. VillainTheFoe
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    The simulation football modes are the exact same and hasn't been touched. In other words, the 60 dollars you paid for the offline experience is no different than Madden 20, 19, 18 and 17. Franchise hasn't been touched in almost a decade. Madden is now an arcade game built upon micro transactions.
  37. Saander08
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Tired of EA releasing games like this. They're charging full price for a game that they put no work into other than the modes that make them more money. It's embarrassing.
  38. Dieg00
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Every year I'm positive and said "maybe next year they fix this" but enough is enough full price for something that you can patch in madden 21
    EA you kill this franchise with your vampire price policy
  39. Adunb13
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The worst game ever. Same awful game as 20. EA really needs to learn a lesson
  40. DT3
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is trash don't waste you're money on a game that hasn't changed since Madden 25… Expand
  41. Jalenfun1
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    **** is ass, I cannot believe people have spent money on this god awful game yet again, I’m boycotting
  42. Dudedowndabloc
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    the worst game I've ever played. wish NFL would drop ea already. Ea is just trash.
  43. MaddenSUCKS843
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Absolutely trash, #NFLdropEA Don’t waste your time buying the exact same game as madden 20
  44. Richardbrad93
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    By far one of the worst maddens! Its nothing but "copy and paste" from madden 20!
  45. 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
  46. nobesmcnasty
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I've been a huge supporter of the Madden franchise and I have purchased every single game for the past 15 years but enough is enough!! EA continually refuses to listen to their community and instead of acknowledging their flaws and fix their terrible a** gameplay they decided to shun the community and double down on selling their soul for a dollar. In addition to the gameplay issues everyI've been a huge supporter of the Madden franchise and I have purchased every single game for the past 15 years but enough is enough!! EA continually refuses to listen to their community and instead of acknowledging their flaws and fix their terrible a** gameplay they decided to shun the community and double down on selling their soul for a dollar. In addition to the gameplay issues every single game mode is incomplete, riddled with bugs, and pay to win. I can't even play online without having to close the application multiple times. Please save yourself $100 and DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!… Expand
  47. Theo_Ferraz
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Modo Franchise é o mesmo, Modo Carreira com uma históriazinha legal. A gameplay melhorou. Há vários glitchs, quase sempre há erro na tela de salvamento automático, ou quando acaba uma partida, cansei de perder semanas de jogos por causa dessas merdas, tendo que forçar vitórias, mudando toda liga. Não vale nem a pau R$300, jogue qual você tem com os elencos atuais, vai ser a mesma merda, eModo Franchise é o mesmo, Modo Carreira com uma históriazinha legal. A gameplay melhorou. Há vários glitchs, quase sempre há erro na tela de salvamento automático, ou quando acaba uma partida, cansei de perder semanas de jogos por causa dessas merdas, tendo que forçar vitórias, mudando toda liga. Não vale nem a pau R$300, jogue qual você tem com os elencos atuais, vai ser a mesma merda, e acho que vai ser pra sempre. Eles cagam na cabeça dos jogadores de Franchise, onde só há mudanças e atualizações no UT. Patético... simplesmente patético...… Expand
  48. Robbie1012
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same game as 20 and they made no changes to franchise mode. So many glitches from day 1 and have yet to fix any of them when the game has been out for over a week with ea access. EA does not care about the quality of the game, they just care about the money.
  49. RedOreo
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Do not waste your money on this game. It’s been the same game for the past 10 years!!!
  50. OwlPacino
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I just registered to warn everybody that wanted to buy this pos. EA hasn‘t released a good madden since 2006 but this one is their worst ever.
  51. VertexMF
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The game has crashed more than not when trying to load up or play any game. It's not a finished product
  52. ThePrototypeV2
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The amount of bugs and glitches are astonishing. This is a copy and paste of madden 20 and you should NOT even think about buying this piece of garbage #NFLdropEA
  53. 80_H_D
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is the culmination of years upon years of low effort. It is the worst madden ever made. Don’t waste your hard earned cash on it.
  54. kylej23long
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same as last year. Which is to say, same as its been since Madden NFL 25 a game that came out in 2013.
  55. Barkley712
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same garbage game with garbage animations year after year. I told myself I wouldn’t buy it this year but it being the only football simulation game I caved. Worst 60 dollars I’ve ever spent.. well besides on Madden 20, 19, 18 etc. last year I purchase this garbage game for sure though.
  56. hhrjmoore1
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This is just another copy and paste. We need NFL 2K5 made again. It's amazing how bad this game has gotten over the years. I'll continue to play 2k5 until EA loses the license.
  57. PhoenixKing
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    If you see this comment, you've already seen the garbage rating. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME, IT IS A SCAM, THE GAMEPLAY IS HORRIFIC AND ITS ONLY A CASH GRAB, PLEASE DO NOT BUY!!
  58. Felixrodriguez1
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly I've only played this game for about 1 hour and I already want to frisbee this disc into the Pacific Ocean. That would be more entertaining anyways. The bugs require a damn exterminator at this point, the O-lineman block each other more often than they block an opposing defender. Animations are somehow even more rampant than they were last year. There is no point in getting the game if you're not a fan of Ultimate Team. FOTF is The Room levels of horrible writing, Yard is just a flimsy attempt of "competing" with 2K and The Show. Franchise, the mode that should be the bread and butter of a supposed NFL Simulation game, is the exact copy and paste same as the last couple of years. It's even worse because draft prospects are so much less likely to have a hidden development trait, which was the sole purpose of me playing the game last year. Announcers are still recycled and boring as all hell, kickers are nerfed, they can't get player names, ages, or contract lengths right. I heard an announcer say that I was about to head into super bowl 23. The NFL Regular season can't come sooner, because this game has me Jonesing for some actual, real life football.… Expand
  59. Atorres
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Sucks! Don’t waste your money...............................................................EA is sorry. ........................................................................................................................go Raiders!!!!
  60. bbakeacake
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Worst game I have ever played. Stick to an older generation game on the PS2. Madden 04 and 05 would be my choice.
  61. Madden-blows
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    It’s the worst Sports video game of all time. I will never buy an EA game ever ever again
  62. Foxytortuga
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Broooooo lmao, nah this aint it chief. This game does not deserve a 75 character review.
  63. dktig
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Inexcusable. I purchased Madden 12 through 19 consistently but my patience is gone. Most years, the game was nothing more than a roster update with a few improvements and changes. This year, following in the footsteps of its previous installments, the game has gotten WORSE. Zero updates to franchise mode. Community requests go ignored again. Gameplay remains flawed. AI logic is broken.Inexcusable. I purchased Madden 12 through 19 consistently but my patience is gone. Most years, the game was nothing more than a roster update with a few improvements and changes. This year, following in the footsteps of its previous installments, the game has gotten WORSE. Zero updates to franchise mode. Community requests go ignored again. Gameplay remains flawed. AI logic is broken. Face of the Franchise is a linear, horrible career mode that feels like a PARODY of 2K’s stellar MyCareer. It’s a shame to realize a game made over 15 years ago (NFL 2K5) was a deeper, more immersive, and more realistic football game than the only product on the market today.… Expand
  64. jaredthejet
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I don't know how a game can be made worse over 3 years but EA has managed to perfect their "art" of destroying innovative Titles.
  65. Deprograming
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I have spent well over a 1000 hours on this game over the past ten years and at this point I'm beyond fed up. Its incredible to see a franchise absolutely run straight into the ground, but over this console generation we haven't seen ANY improvements to long standing issues. Like player movement, bad character models and obviously the elephant in the room the total disregard to theI have spent well over a 1000 hours on this game over the past ten years and at this point I'm beyond fed up. Its incredible to see a franchise absolutely run straight into the ground, but over this console generation we haven't seen ANY improvements to long standing issues. Like player movement, bad character models and obviously the elephant in the room the total disregard to the franchise mode. We have been waiting YEARS for features that have been in this game literally over a decade ago. Instead we get modes no one has asked for. To be completely honest I wouldn't mind any of those side modes but can we address some long standing issues at first loke come on guys. We deserve a MUCH better product at this point. #fixmaddenfranchise… Expand
  66. seanybaby
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Endless glitches/bugs, stagnate, animation-driven gameplay, ignored franchise mode and overall lack of attention to detail. An unbelievable fall from grace.
  67. Weirddod
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    it is the same game last 3 years.. But with more glitches and bugs. why would anyone pay 60$ for this
  68. Kevin120
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I’m tired of playing the same money grabbing game with 0 improvements. Fix your game or give the rights to another developer.
  69. rex123
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. parabens ea voce consegui criar
    o pior jogo do mundo te odeamos muito tu ja foi muito boa mais do nada puff ficou uma porcaria nao sei oque aconteceu mais parabens por se a pior empresa tdos te odeiam    … Expand
  70. Jeremykeckhaver
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is AWFUL. Can’t even make sure that they’re spelling teams and players correctly. SAME EXACT GAME as the past 5 years. EA is so disappointing... please EA.. just give the rights over to 2K..
  71. Chance161
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I’m not gonna give you the spill of being a Madden player forever but I will say that this game is not worth the price. Maybe $40. Copy and paste as usual. The Yard is alright.
  72. Breetel03
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Unfortunately under the leadership of Clint Oldenburg the game has been a steady decline. Each year has seen less and less innovation, and the effort behind the game has hit a new low. Animations and cutscenes carried over for several years in a row. The same exact glitches and graphical errors can be seen in this years that existed last year. Spelling errors are actually common in variousUnfortunately under the leadership of Clint Oldenburg the game has been a steady decline. Each year has seen less and less innovation, and the effort behind the game has hit a new low. Animations and cutscenes carried over for several years in a row. The same exact glitches and graphical errors can be seen in this years that existed last year. Spelling errors are actually common in various parts of the game. Finally Franchise mode is the most ignored it’s been in years. Some may chalk this up to a transition year, but that was also what was said last year. Eventually the question some players have been asking for years becomes more valid: Is EA taking advantage of their exclusive contract to put out a continually less impressive product while soaking up microtransactions from children and streamers? The answer is looking more and more like yes. One thing is certain, there is no denying the decline in both user and critic reviews of this years game versus previous years. It is the most unimpressive entry in the madden franchise. Fans of the series can only hope that the user outrage regarding this entry in the franchise catches mainstream attention in order to bring change; in the same way EA’s Star Wars game once created enough outrage to gain the attention of this with the power to bring change.… Expand
  73. Dasseno
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    A mesma bosta de jogo de todos os anos atrás, parece mais uma atualização, o jogo é completamente quebrado e lotado de microtranzaçao
  74. TonyT
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I’d love to return it if I could. I’ve bought every madden since existence and it’s just pathetic that they’ve only put attention to ways to make $. Ultimate team was a great addition years ago...but it’s come down to selling packs and stuffing your pockets. The yard was a great addition this year.. but it’s so limited and their is no attention to detail when it comes to how ourI’d love to return it if I could. I’ve bought every madden since existence and it’s just pathetic that they’ve only put attention to ways to make $. Ultimate team was a great addition years ago...but it’s come down to selling packs and stuffing your pockets. The yard was a great addition this year.. but it’s so limited and their is no attention to detail when it comes to how our characters physically look. I don’t know why I’m surprised. EA game’s have been awful for years. Do better EA.… Expand
  75. Zachjohnson
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    the game has not changed at all it has not improved bring a non story based highschool to nfl franchise mode please
  76. Austinm13
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Trash just like last year and the year before that. I don’t know why they can’t fix their game.
  77. Dcwats02
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The game is just a copy paste of the last game. All they added was spelling errors and glitches.
  78. Jxymarley
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This is just getting ridiculous... literally the same game EVERY YEAR !!! Please save your money
  79. girthlord
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Horrible. Just a copy and paste from multiple years past that somehow got worse. Even glitches from years ago are still in game. Lazy. Never buying Madden again
  80. masakoblaze
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Why is there football in my gambling game???????????????????????????????????
  81. DaniOfDoom
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same game they’ve released every year recently with very minor changes and absolutely no change to their core, MOST IMPORTANT mode that is supposed to define their exclusive “simulation” license.
  82. BorderlineBeef
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This is the worst excuse for a simulation football game I've ever seen. #NFLDropEA
  83. NFLEA
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    honestly this game is getting worse every year, we need a new company to take over.
  84. Bretthew123
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same game every year. Tired of the same **** and this game is the worst ever. Nfl needs to drop EA asap.
  85. Kaligarim
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Madden 20 updated roster with new music and a couple of different button changes that were seemingly unnecessary.
  86. D182Wall
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Hot garbage just like the last decade of these games. Football games from 2k made in the early 2000s pay better attention to simple details like les of physics. Add on that the developers consider anyone who criticizes their trash game a “clown” and I have no interest to buy another game even if they miraculously made one that wasn’t completely worthless.
  87. COOPERG25
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    playing this game made me want to kill myself #NFLDropEA, the gameplay is glitchy, sometimes the field isnt even painted, the AI is dumb as hell and the experience of the game is terrible
  88. Trovatom2
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Trash, bad game play, still glitches during kicks, player movement is boxy on defense, server still drops people mid game and gives you the lose when your PS4 is still connected to the internet. Player overall ratings need more attention.
  89. Domdabomb
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Things really need to change, we can’t let them sell us the same terrible game
  90. Kohdi_
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The fact that the NFL has accepted this type of effort to be put in their flagship football game. EA hasn't cared about Madden for over a decade. Once they figured out a way to create a cash cow, they ran with it and never looked back. Its sad and unfair to the community who has tried to stay by this companies side through all their **** ups, and the thanks they give is a spit in the faceThe fact that the NFL has accepted this type of effort to be put in their flagship football game. EA hasn't cared about Madden for over a decade. Once they figured out a way to create a cash cow, they ran with it and never looked back. Its sad and unfair to the community who has tried to stay by this companies side through all their **** ups, and the thanks they give is a spit in the face every single year with a copy and paste with a new cover athlete. STOP BUYING THIS GAME!! Madden 21 is the worst Madden to date and everything on Twitter proves it! #NFLDropEA… Expand
  91. KiwibananAx
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    horrivel, do antigo nfl (nfl 2020) não teve absolutamente nenhuma diferença a não ser os bugs e glitches horriveis que acontecem o tempo todo.
  92. Bears-fan
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Absolute waste of money. No improvements other than a few dances. It’s clear they once again only focused on micro-transactions.
  93. Bobe83
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is complete trash. I should of just taken my $60 and put it in a paper shredder. I have encountered many glitches in the game. Player movement is robotic and lifeless. They promised that the stretch play would not dominate the game, but yet it’s the same as last year. They slowed down the user to where it’s almost pointless to use a LB or Safety. Franchise mode is the exactThis game is complete trash. I should of just taken my $60 and put it in a paper shredder. I have encountered many glitches in the game. Player movement is robotic and lifeless. They promised that the stretch play would not dominate the game, but yet it’s the same as last year. They slowed down the user to where it’s almost pointless to use a LB or Safety. Franchise mode is the exact same thing as last year except the menu is different. This is Madden 20, but with way more glitches. #NFLDropEa… Expand
  94. Cbirt55
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely terrible. Do not understand there lack of creativity. No new franchise features and just copy and pasted content..... what a shame.… Expand
  95. jakethesnake00
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This year's edition is the same as madden 15 nothing has changed and i would argue it's the worst Madden NFL of all time. EA once again put too much effort into MUT (Madden Ultimate Team) and no effort into other modes such as franchise.
  96. RemainSolid
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same game as Madden12, Madden 13, Madden 14, Madden 15, Madden 16 and Madden 17 but little worse.
  97. NLGabriel76
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Words Cannot Describe the Level of Frustration I am under right now.... I am not a Football Fan but I am a Sports fan and it Angers me that I see a Company who doesn’t give TWO CENTS about their Fan Base or The Workers. EA Managed to single-handedly Ruin THE ONE GAME THAT THEIR COMPANY FOCUSES ON! THAT ONE GAME THAT ATTRACTS EVERYONE TO BUY STUFF FROM THEM........ and they Screw up.....Words Cannot Describe the Level of Frustration I am under right now.... I am not a Football Fan but I am a Sports fan and it Angers me that I see a Company who doesn’t give TWO CENTS about their Fan Base or The Workers. EA Managed to single-handedly Ruin THE ONE GAME THAT THEIR COMPANY FOCUSES ON! THAT ONE GAME THAT ATTRACTS EVERYONE TO BUY STUFF FROM THEM........ and they Screw up..... Gameplay - Trash. Same Thing as Last Year, Frame Rate Drops Constantly, Major Lag OFFLINE and Online, Glitches and Bugs and Major Visual and Audio Bugs. Story - God Awful, I have seen much better story on NBA2k14 then this! Face Scans Are Horrible, Makes Sims 2 Look like the Best thing since sliced Bread. I have seen Better Acting AT MY OLD SCHOOL then in the Story Career Mode. Constant Bugs with the Characters, Audio and Gameplay. Graphics - Looks Good at first but when the Camera Closes up to the Face Scan. You Realized this games “Potential”. Ultimate Franchise - Money Grab/ Cash Grab, Pay To Win. Loot Boxes that are expensive and Useless. Music - Music is Ight but not the same as Back then. Online - Bugged All Over the Place, Hackers on PC, Constant Freezing and Crashing of the Game. Now I know no one is going to read this Essay I wrote lol but I wanted to say Everything that We all are Saying! FIX YOUR SHIRTS AND SHOES EA BECAUSE THIS IS THE LAST YEAR YOUR DOING A NFL GAME AGAIN. #NFL2k22 Here we come!… Expand
  98. TvTrey5
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can honestly say that I have never played a sports game worst than this. In my honest opinion I think the mut squads online head to head is as bad as madden 1, actually it’s a lot worse. The amount of tine and incorporation it took to make this piece of dog **** compares to the amount of tine it takes me to drop a deuce in the toilet. Even the yard their “all new” mode literally looks like it was made by like 4 people who had to do a school project and had to pull an all nighter and even that would look better than this. My final thoughts is that whoever wants to play a football game just wait for 2k’s version because this is not worth anyone’s time and money I say this as a consumer since I played this game a lot even before it’s preorder launch with the 10 hour trial. And for those who did buy this game like me then may god have mercy on your soul! BTW I marked it as a spoiler alert since this game will spoil any happiness you have period!
    #NFLdropEA    … Expand
  99. TheNintendoNerd
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    It sucks so much it's sad that nfl 2k5 is still better then this game #NFLdropEA
  100. FendiGendy
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I’m going to be honest and start by saying this game has not changed ever since Madden 25, they’ve been throwing out the same game for 59.99 in some editions way more every year sometime in August and never once been delayed for bettering of the game like we see with other developers. Honestly the NFL franchise should be ashamed of this product, because if the NFL told EA to do better,I’m going to be honest and start by saying this game has not changed ever since Madden 25, they’ve been throwing out the same game for 59.99 in some editions way more every year sometime in August and never once been delayed for bettering of the game like we see with other developers. Honestly the NFL franchise should be ashamed of this product, because if the NFL told EA to do better, they probably would. This is a disgrace to every football player and madden lovers might just want to go back to the old ones. As the new madden 21 is a waste of money! Wait for 2k… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

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  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  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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