Madden NFL 21

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Overwhelming dislike- based on 5792 Ratings

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  1. VeciPulse
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    Where do I even begin with this game? I was a huge Madden 20 fan, I really like MUT, Franchise, and the Superstar KO modes. But this game is probably the best Madden out there. To start, Franchise mode. Nothing has really changed with Franchise mode, but some polishing was done to make Franchise really nice and simple. One complaint with Franchise, the "Play The Moments" feature stillWhere do I even begin with this game? I was a huge Madden 20 fan, I really like MUT, Franchise, and the Superstar KO modes. But this game is probably the best Madden out there. To start, Franchise mode. Nothing has really changed with Franchise mode, but some polishing was done to make Franchise really nice and simple. One complaint with Franchise, the "Play The Moments" feature still feels broken because it doesn't let you play really crucial parts of the game. Other than that, Franchise mode is really good. Now, MUT. MUT has always been my favorite mode in Madden, I love the collecting and unique challenges they put out. They also churn out updates for MUT including new players, packs, and challenges which is nice. MUT feels much more simple now, without the 100 challenge sections where you have to play full games. Overall, MUT has been improved and it is still my favorite game mode. I can't really say much about Face of the Franchise, because I haven't played it AT ALL. So now: Superstar KO. I remember this mode in Madden 20, and it was pretty cool. But Madden 21 really shook things up and polished this game mode a lot. The mechanics feel decked out and polished, and it really feels like its own, really fun game mode. The problem? ONLINE. This does not affect my rating (because this is talking about the community). People are REALLY toxic on these online modes, and it is really discouraging to play them. I hope EA can make a CPU version in the future. Finally, The Yard. This is the new mode introduced in Madden, and I ADORE it. It is a nice relief from the regular Madden style, and has really fun mechanics and gameplay. I like the prototypes, different locations, and the PAT mechanic inside of The Yard. This is also an online mode, but it gives you the option for CPU, which is nice. This is the best mode Madden has ever introduced, it could actually stand as DLC. Last thing, character customization. You can make and customize your own character to use in The Yard. It is really cool and has loads of options to choose from. One problem: Pricing. Before we get into that, the Madden rank is a new system that basically shows your level in general, not for a certain mode. The clothing costs credits to get, and you get credits by leveling up. But leveling up can be tedious, and doesn't give many credits. You can buy featured items in the rotating shop with Madden points as well. Overall, this is the best Madden I have ever played, and I'm excited about the future of this game!… Expand
  2. Ntjz62
    Dec 28, 2020
    0
    It’s honestly the worst madden ever and if 2k can get a simulation football game EA will go under
  3. shawnjohnson8
    Dec 28, 2020
    0
    A joke of a game made by high school senior project developers. Execs are awful too. You can tell everyone there is handcuffed
  4. RapidStar
    Dec 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. EA is just lazy & splashes the same old crap from previous titles into the new game but how they get away with it is beyond a joke.… Expand
  5. shylocklynn
    Dec 27, 2020
    7
    Although Madden 21 is not as good as we expected, as a video game updated with real-world data, it can still reach several points. Especially some updates on the new game platform have made the game more playable as a whole. Many high-rated players are launched every week. One thing that is not good is that the Madden 21 Coins I get in the game is not enough for me to use it in the game,Although Madden 21 is not as good as we expected, as a video game updated with real-world data, it can still reach several points. Especially some updates on the new game platform have made the game more playable as a whole. Many high-rated players are launched every week. One thing that is not good is that the Madden 21 Coins I get in the game is not enough for me to use it in the game, so I have to buy Madden 21 Coins on a third-party platform. I bought Madden 21 Coins from U4GM recommended by my friend.I don’t know if the account is dangerous.… Expand
  6. Chouse72
    Dec 27, 2020
    0
    Absolutely sucks madden 07 is more playable and better. Buggy, not immersive at all. No creativity whatsoever
  7. imsimplysamuel
    Dec 26, 2020
    0
    As many have already stated, Madden 21 is almost exactly the same game as Madden 20 with minimal changes and definitely not worth buying. Unfortunately, It appears as if EA has left Franchise mode completely the same as last year (and the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that, etc) and decided to once again focus primarily on milking MUT dry.As many have already stated, Madden 21 is almost exactly the same game as Madden 20 with minimal changes and definitely not worth buying. Unfortunately, It appears as if EA has left Franchise mode completely the same as last year (and the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that, etc) and decided to once again focus primarily on milking MUT dry. Micro-transactions galore.… Expand
  8. Toeken42
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    This is my first madden purchase since 2006. Due to a complete lack of any type of understanding on how a game should be, and a complacent attitude from the Executives, the result of 0.0 has been enacted. A complete shamble of just major issues. I have an 80$ coaster, that serves my table safety, more so than my safety. It's money first, new game same frame next year. Wasted money,This is my first madden purchase since 2006. Due to a complete lack of any type of understanding on how a game should be, and a complacent attitude from the Executives, the result of 0.0 has been enacted. A complete shamble of just major issues. I have an 80$ coaster, that serves my table safety, more so than my safety. It's money first, new game same frame next year. Wasted money, wasted time, wasted development. Last item from EA, origin that will ever be purchased from me.… Expand
  9. Giantswineast
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    This game is trash. Ball trajectory is horrible. You also get sucked into an animation, this can result in getting a short gain when you should get a huge gain. Seriously I have had more fun playing madden 2003!!! EA does not have an excuse this software is the most powerful it's ever been but somehow the madden games on the PS2 are better!! Plus you don't make your football game off of anThis game is trash. Ball trajectory is horrible. You also get sucked into an animation, this can result in getting a short gain when you should get a huge gain. Seriously I have had more fun playing madden 2003!!! EA does not have an excuse this software is the most powerful it's ever been but somehow the madden games on the PS2 are better!! Plus you don't make your football game off of an engine that is made for shooters!!! EA just wastes their time making arcade game modes then actually improving the rest of the game. The yard to EA isn't something to be fun, it is yet another game mode that is monetized. It is actually sad how maddens from a decade ago were 100x more feature rich than madden is today!!!!!!!… Expand
  10. Dare_04
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** you EA! This game represents everything that's wrong about sports games! You're running a ****ing monopoly on these people! **** YOU.… Expand
  11. Angel123252
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    This is without a doubt the WORST madden I’ve ever played, I would even go as far as saying this is the worst game I’ve ever played
  12. RockpoleonDyn
    Dec 24, 2020
    3
    Broken modes, bland storyline that doesn't go into detail at all, excessive music that you'll turn off within a day or 2. Bugs galore.
  13. Jstant
    Dec 24, 2020
    0
    I feel as if games that are specifically designed to not be realistic are more realistic than this game... computer defense can’t make a tackle, turnovers are guaranteed to happen, DBS cover all 100 yards of the field in .3 seconds, bs from X-factors, and it’s honestly just unbearable. Nothing you can do to consistently win. You might go on a streak but guarantee it will end because of theI feel as if games that are specifically designed to not be realistic are more realistic than this game... computer defense can’t make a tackle, turnovers are guaranteed to happen, DBS cover all 100 yards of the field in .3 seconds, bs from X-factors, and it’s honestly just unbearable. Nothing you can do to consistently win. You might go on a streak but guarantee it will end because of the inconsistency of the game. 1 play left? Okay let’s run prevent. Guess what, a TE who runs a 4.7 will still get past you lol! Trash like this consistently happens. I’m confident you can never play this game and somehow madden will still give the other person a chance to win. Do not waste your time!… Expand
  14. Corbino
    Dec 24, 2020
    0
    decided to buy it at a discount and it’s still not worth it, it’s not even worth it being free. madden 20 was already horrible and somehow they managed to make it worse. Linebacker’s 40 yard dash times are at least 7 seconds with how slow they run, and now there’s even a glitch where the game gets stuck after a quarter. How long has this game been out? how can you not fix this by thisdecided to buy it at a discount and it’s still not worth it, it’s not even worth it being free. madden 20 was already horrible and somehow they managed to make it worse. Linebacker’s 40 yard dash times are at least 7 seconds with how slow they run, and now there’s even a glitch where the game gets stuck after a quarter. How long has this game been out? how can you not fix this by this time????… Expand
  15. ministerjosh
    Dec 22, 2020
    0
    trash asss game bro same **** as last year gameplay sucks cfm sucks mut is pay to win face of the franchise is worse than superstar mode in madden 08 **** ea and **** this game
  16. frogwipe
    Dec 21, 2020
    2
    Honestly, this game isn't fun. I've spent about 6-7 hours with it and I'm bored out of my mind. There's is nothing immersive or engaging about the gameplay. Can't control the location of a pass, the button response on defense is abysmal (e.g. I push the jump/'defend pass' button and nothing happens), the kicking game will put you to sleep, and in general, there have been no innovativeHonestly, this game isn't fun. I've spent about 6-7 hours with it and I'm bored out of my mind. There's is nothing immersive or engaging about the gameplay. Can't control the location of a pass, the button response on defense is abysmal (e.g. I push the jump/'defend pass' button and nothing happens), the kicking game will put you to sleep, and in general, there have been no innovative changes to the core mechanics since I can remember and I've been buying/trying Madden nearly every year for 25 years. I think I'm officially done until they actually make changes and code in some fun.… Expand
  17. Taurus34
    Dec 21, 2020
    2
    I’ve been playing madden for over a decade and Madden 21 is by far the worst one I’ve ever played... The amount of activities you can join in it is cool, but the the actual gameplay can drive a person insane... All these glitches and ridiculous BS is costing me so many games and many crucial downs... If I’m running with the QB, WHY ARE MY PLAYERS STANDING AROUND WAITING FOR ME TO GETI’ve been playing madden for over a decade and Madden 21 is by far the worst one I’ve ever played... The amount of activities you can join in it is cool, but the the actual gameplay can drive a person insane... All these glitches and ridiculous BS is costing me so many games and many crucial downs... If I’m running with the QB, WHY ARE MY PLAYERS STANDING AROUND WAITING FOR ME TO GET KILLED?! GET A BLOCK‼️ If I’m running for an easy TD, can’t y’all just gimme a break and not have some bum trip me up at the 1?! I also don’t see how people intercept my passes so often without looking at it..., And on top of THAT, the soundtrack is WHACK AF... I muted more than half the playlist... This game is … Expand
  18. ajstyles11
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the worst **** game ever made. Terrible controls and even worse graphics. As well as button lag throughout the game even the main menu. I do not recommend this game at all

    Edit**
    Months later and this is still the worst game you could ever get besides Cyberpunk, but you can’t do anything to stop a **** running the ball. Throw out of sack is the dumbest **** I’ve ever seen. ****s run one coverage and you can’t get the time you need.to beat it because you get sacked within 3 seconds. The player movement is horrendous still and I feel like they made it worse because ****s hate next gen so they said let’s **** up old gen to make them move and spend more money. WR still don’t go for the ball when I’m single coverage so it’s an interception every time. Trash ass ****s just sit and throw streaks to Tyreek or Hollywood brown and there’s zero you can do to stop it. 0/10 one of the worst games of the year by a terrible company    … Expand
  19. ITzMajorHavok
    Dec 19, 2020
    0
    This game is the biggest pile of dog ish I have literally every seen. It sometimes won't even let you select any modes.
  20. yrgdripgod
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year
  21. Liroyous
    Dec 17, 2020
    0
    Literally a joke of a game. Franchise mode ignored again and again. #FixMaddenFranchise
  22. liorm81
    Dec 17, 2020
    0
    #FixMaddenFranchise

    NFL NEEDS TO DROP EA

    This game programing qality is inexcusable. The presentations is subpar 90's games. seriously. every year the take something out only to bring it back a couple of years later claiming it to be a "new feature". this year you can count the starting lineup(which was buggy on previous iteretions..)

    God lord EA. common
  23. nm1312
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    I only made an account to give this game as low a review as possible. Played since Madden 05 and this made is 0 fun now!. Please just let another company make football games.
  24. Ahawk41
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    Worst madden in the last 10 years, lags almost every time you throw the ball or try to hit an open hole, 90+ ovr QB’s constantly over throw wide open receivers, Defensive pass coverage is godly, can’t hardly find open zones unless you just spam crossing routes, the pic rate is ridiculous as well, all 50/50 balls go to CPU defense or CPU offense, CPU defenders will hold your receivers inWorst madden in the last 10 years, lags almost every time you throw the ball or try to hit an open hole, 90+ ovr QB’s constantly over throw wide open receivers, Defensive pass coverage is godly, can’t hardly find open zones unless you just spam crossing routes, the pic rate is ridiculous as well, all 50/50 balls go to CPU defense or CPU offense, CPU defenders will hold your receivers in place for 5+ seconds 15 yards down fields knocking them off their route with no P.I call, offense pass blocking is god awful as well. Colts have almost a 90+ ovr across the board and can’t block no name mid 70 ovr defenders for more than 4 seconds giving routes no time to develop(like it matters because on all madden if you throw within 5 yards of a defender they jump the ball and intercept it every time) franchise is the exact same, another very lazy “story mode” that lets you play 8 games before just turning into a very very lazy version of franchise mode, MUT is still the same pathetic cash grab going so far as to sell the same exact cards as they have since madden 18. I don’t understand how the fan base has not boycotted EA and doesn’t see that what they put out each year are mild expansions with maybe a new game mode, new players and very minor graphic improvements and worse mechanics. I just wish the NFL would wise up and break their contract with EA and give another developer a shot to make a decent football game but alas people are dumb and will keep buying the heaping pile of **** that is madden year in and year out(note I did not buy this steaming abortion, my buddy whom I game share with did)… Expand
  25. HunterCochrane
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    Game is just unrealistic all around. So many things need to change it’s unreal.
  26. WalkinAnomaly
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    I’ve been a long time madden supporter, actually dating back to 03 with Marshall Faulk. So with that being said I have more than 18 years of loyalty and dedicated gameplay so keep that in mind while reading this review... THIS GAME IS ABSOLUTELY GARBAGE LITERALLY COPIED AND PASTED MADDEN 20 which was a tragedy on its own. Gameplay: (Franchise Mode) same as past 3-4 years
    (MUT) same as    I’ve been a long time madden supporter, actually dating back to 03 with Marshall Faulk. So with that being said I have more than 18 years of loyalty and dedicated gameplay so keep that in mind while reading this review... THIS GAME IS ABSOLUTELY GARBAGE LITERALLY COPIED AND PASTED MADDEN 20 which was a tragedy on its own. Gameplay: (Franchise Mode) same as past 3-4 years
    (MUT) same as Madden 18
    Penalties? There are pretty much none.
    Wanna challenge a call... lmao NOPE YA CANT NO MATTER HOW BLATANT AND OBVIOUS. So please please PLEAAAASEE DONT BOTHER BUYING THIS OR THE NEXT ONE UNTIL DRASTIC CHANGES COME!!!!    … Expand
  27. Lhill007
    Dec 15, 2020
    0
    Probably the worst game I’ve ever played. Everything is copied and pasted from previous years and the developers make no effort towards making this a good game. Whenever the community says they dislike something, EA doesn’t care and adds more challenges in ultimate team while ignoring the glaring gameplay flaws. Franchise mode has been the same for six years string now with very littleProbably the worst game I’ve ever played. Everything is copied and pasted from previous years and the developers make no effort towards making this a good game. Whenever the community says they dislike something, EA doesn’t care and adds more challenges in ultimate team while ignoring the glaring gameplay flaws. Franchise mode has been the same for six years string now with very little changes. And the face of the franchise mode is the most half assed mode I’ve ever played in any videogame…ever. It starts out fine but all of a sudden in your fourth year as a starting QB the media is saying you’re old? Like you don’t have much time left in the NFL? Patrick Mahomes is in his fourth year and nobody is saying he’s old. That’s younger than the dude who’s on the damn cover! And as you keep playing you realize why the game is having everyone think you’re old and washed; because the game forces your career to end after year eight. That’s the equivalent of Russell Wilson retiring after last year. Not due to a career ending injury or any other reason that would at least be plausible, no because madden thinks you’re too old to play QB after 8 seasons. You then get the ending cutscene in which your high school stadium is named after you. Which is great except…there’s no audio. No pre-recorded dialogue or anything. The rest of the mode has dialogue, but the ending cutscene? Nope. And when I say no audio I mean no audio. No music or anything. Most people thought it was a glitch, but if it is it still hasn’t been patched, five months later. Either way-it’s a perfect example of how little EA cares about the fan base, or this game.… Expand
  28. themtgdude486
    Dec 14, 2020
    0
    Terrible game. Awful. I hope someone else begins making better football games because EA is awful.
  29. bobbobbob234444
    Dec 14, 2020
    0
    Played the free kickoff version. THIS IS NOT SIMULATION FOOTBALL. if this is the game they want to make fine, but release the exclusive rights to an NFL simulation game so those of us who want to play a realistic, deep, engaging football simulation can.
  30. Shafe-n-bake
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    As someone who has owned every madden sense madden 05 I am extremely disappointed. I can’t even finish a full game without wanting to smash my controllers due to how bad the game is. Whether it’s computer AI, ball trajectory on passes, terrible blocking, injuries every other play, losing catches due to animations, anything animation based honestly, and much much more. As a franchise playerAs someone who has owned every madden sense madden 05 I am extremely disappointed. I can’t even finish a full game without wanting to smash my controllers due to how bad the game is. Whether it’s computer AI, ball trajectory on passes, terrible blocking, injuries every other play, losing catches due to animations, anything animation based honestly, and much much more. As a franchise player I feel like every year I lose more and more features and get worse and worse gameplay. I don’t plan on buying or playing any new maddens until there’s a change. 0 out of 10 would never recommend to anyone. Want a good madden, play any from 05-15.… Expand
  31. slam4
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    EA does not deserve the license to make NFL games anymore. If you purchase this game, you are contributing to the problem
  32. climeberry
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    Honestly, I love football, and I wanted to give this game a chance.

    It's not just a lack of innovation - we've come to expect that from EA sports games. The game is actually getting progressively WORSE every year. The gameplay is too heavily dictated by broken animations, terrible AI, and downright flawed game logic. For anyone that enjoys playing QB in franchise mode, don't bother.    Honestly, I love football, and I wanted to give this game a chance.

    It's not just a lack of innovation - we've come to expect that from EA sports games. The game is actually getting progressively WORSE every year. The gameplay is too heavily dictated by broken animations, terrible AI, and downright flawed game logic.

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

    Don't play MUT myself, but like all years based on gameplay I've watched it looks like a blatant cash grab dominated by broken plays that are rerun repeatedly.

    Honestly, as someone who has a pretty high tolerance for Madden BS, this game pained me as a 10+ year vet of the franchise. I dream of the day that the exclusivity license ends for what is now a downright trash franchise .    … Expand
  33. LoLatMadden
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    Would rather beat off a elephant in the back of a crowded Volkswagen the. Play this trash ass shyt. It’s bad nfl 2k has not made no nfl series in over a decade and ea still cannot even compete with them in anyway whatsoever. From halftime shows, to franchise drafting. It even goes as far as the out of game content isn’t in no way shape form or fashion come close. They just added xfactors 2Would rather beat off a elephant in the back of a crowded Volkswagen the. Play this trash ass shyt. It’s bad nfl 2k has not made no nfl series in over a decade and ea still cannot even compete with them in anyway whatsoever. From halftime shows, to franchise drafting. It even goes as far as the out of game content isn’t in no way shape form or fashion come close. They just added xfactors 2 years ago while 2k has done this since the launch of nfl2k in 1999!!! I mean gtfo, 2.6 billion made off of mut transactions alone last year. The reson y it’s 2.6m is because u can’t get into a **** game because of there 2 tin can shoe string gd servers so to past the time we live on the gd auction house. But s it intentional I ask myself? Prob so but nevertheless this game is **** trash… Expand
  34. MikeTheStove
    Dec 12, 2020
    0
    I'VE PLAYED MADDEN SINCE REGULAR NINTENDO, I CREATED A METACRITIC ACCOUNT JUST TO RATE HOW MUCH OF A PIECE OF
  35. Jgbiii
    Dec 12, 2020
    0
    This game has regressed so significantly relative to where it was 15 years ago. So many features removed, so little focus on the physics of the game. EA’s business model has shifted to a 100% shareholder and c-suite driven company with no loyalty, long term vision or respectability. They have blindly chased current industry trends of micro transactions and only care about maximizingThis game has regressed so significantly relative to where it was 15 years ago. So many features removed, so little focus on the physics of the game. EA’s business model has shifted to a 100% shareholder and c-suite driven company with no loyalty, long term vision or respectability. They have blindly chased current industry trends of micro transactions and only care about maximizing profits today, even if it means alienating their most legacy customers. Incredibly shortsighted approach that is going to cost them major money over the lifetime of their customers.

    Microtransations are not inherently bad, but the company has abandoned their strategy of putting out respectable content and has instead made profit their only priority. It is my sincere hope that eventually this catches up to them and they are either fully abandoned by their legacy fans they have betrayed, or they lose their exclusive license with the NFL, which has given them no reason to focus on putting out a decent product.    … Expand
  36. Maddensucks11
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is a giant bug...You get on to play and either lag out or your competitor does. Not worth spending 60 dollars on a game where you a player takes advantage of a bug and runs it once and over on you till you rage quit or lose by 30...… Expand
  37. trustedsouce
    Dec 10, 2020
    0
    Madden is garbage EA(just look at the user reviews). You should NOT buy it!!!!!
    The game is just a control-c control-v of madden 20. The gameplay is awful I have had lots of bugs while playing a game(mind you I am the type of person that only plays franchise mode even though it is broken and thrown away shell of itself) the game still runs off of animation and not real physics which    Madden is garbage EA(just look at the user reviews). You should NOT buy it!!!!!
    The game is just a control-c control-v of madden 20. The gameplay is awful I have had lots of bugs while playing a game(mind you I am the type of person that only plays franchise mode even though it is broken and thrown away shell of itself) the game still runs off of animation and not real physics which makes that gameplay feel incredibly repetitive. And there are still microtransactions. The graphics is lackluster for 2020.
    PROs:

    There are none    … Expand
  38. CookedHighlight
    Dec 10, 2020
    0
    There’s too much that’s bad so I’ll tell you what’s good. The Blitz card arts. That took me 5 minutes to come up with so I’m not even gonna bother trying to come up with more.
  39. bigggstile
    Dec 8, 2020
    0
    This is the same game that took place last year. The color scheme is the only difference. All else is exactly identical. The story mode of the franchise is corny and just a little better than what we had last year. And that's all.  They spent time adding "The Yard" instead of repairing and adding what fans wanted, which nobody asked for. Yet another way to try to make more cash for EA. ItThis is the same game that took place last year. The color scheme is the only difference. All else is exactly identical. The story mode of the franchise is corny and just a little better than what we had last year. And that's all.  They spent time adding "The Yard" instead of repairing and adding what fans wanted, which nobody asked for. Yet another way to try to make more cash for EA. It would be the same game if you were to download the new roster for Madden 20. EA isn't interested in what fans want. The franchise mode is still, with little depth, the same unrealistic game mode. All they care about is the Ultimate Team and making more cash. This is hardly a simulation football game.   This is more like an arcade game than anything else. A 15-year-old game is more realistic than what we now have which should not be the way it is. Football games can't be made by EA. We need back our 2k football. Look at all the negative reviews.… Expand
  40. Longdragon21
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    This game has surprisingly gotten worse each year. The only reason it sells is because people love watching NFL football and get excited to play as the players they see on TV. EA has a monopoly on football games and they know it. It shows after each new year that fan complaints are ignored. The gameplay is awful. Middle linebackers are 10’ tall in the middle and will intercept anythingThis game has surprisingly gotten worse each year. The only reason it sells is because people love watching NFL football and get excited to play as the players they see on TV. EA has a monopoly on football games and they know it. It shows after each new year that fan complaints are ignored. The gameplay is awful. Middle linebackers are 10’ tall in the middle and will intercept anything over the middle. Defenders catch the ball better than your receiver, that is if your WR decides to try to catch the ball. Often receivers will run straight through passes with their head down and make no attempt to catch the ball. Receiver intelligence with route running is non-existent. Receivers don’t sit in open zones.

    Running is terrible. Very unpleasant to run the ball, skill stick is useless. This leads the user to play the game mostly by passing.    … Expand
  41. Jusshon
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    Terrible game they put 0 effort into this game every year one day someone will make a game and actually care about making a good game instead of just making the money off of it
  42. John3161
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    Same game that’s been outdated for years now, no effort put in, just trying to get my team players to rebuy all their stuff for the 8th year in a row
  43. Dicklicker
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    It's crap, game is not engineered right. I made a custom team and put all their skills at 99,
    Played them against my defense with their skills
  44. spritefalcon
    Dec 5, 2020
    0
    This is the same game as Madden NFL 21, 20, 19, 18, you get the point. This is just rinse and repeat of the previous year's game with the same gameplay, bugs, glitches. EA only cares about the money.
  45. CGrist
    Dec 5, 2020
    0
    Will someone please get a gun and put this tired broken down game out of its misery. EA does it’s typical least amount of effort as usual and just phones it in again on next generation. Same animations that we been seeing since madden 10. You know I’m wasting my time talking about this garbage. EA has RUINED the entire sports genre.
  46. PussSlayer
    Dec 3, 2020
    0
    Anyone working for this crooked company at this point has reserved their spot in hell. Micro transactions targeted at kids is pretty gross stuff. Game has not improved in 10 years and is now purely geared to milking money from kids and their parents bank accounts. I hope when people who worked for on ea madden get laughed at when applying for jobs in the future and listing that as experience
  47. CBowline
    Dec 3, 2020
    0
    Just ridiculous.. bad soundtrack makes me turn off the sound on my TV.. New game modes try to take away focus from leaving franchise mode the same. I’ve been buying the games for over ten years, and it’s been pretty much the same game for the last 5 years.. It’s hard to compete for REAL online when the game is scripted. Bad blocks.. WRs stop chasing ball.. DBs jumps through receivers forJust ridiculous.. bad soundtrack makes me turn off the sound on my TV.. New game modes try to take away focus from leaving franchise mode the same. I’ve been buying the games for over ten years, and it’s been pretty much the same game for the last 5 years.. It’s hard to compete for REAL online when the game is scripted. Bad blocks.. WRs stop chasing ball.. DBs jumps through receivers for catching the ball.. Well this is just a really bad game. Make a honest simulative sports game, get rid of MUT and everything else, and make a franchise mode that will keep players interested. Online franchise and online tournaments, what matters most is GAMEPLAY and a good physics engine the will keep players feeling like they can make a difference of the outcome of the game. I never uninstalled your games before but enough is enough, this year I did.… Expand
  48. Jchron
    Dec 1, 2020
    0
    This game should be called “Maddening.” They put out the same game EVERY YEAR! If they spent a quarter of the time on the play of the game of football itself as opposed to their “programs” to get you to pay for the players that already exist, they would have the best game in the known universe. Alas, they just decide to give you crap versions of your favorite players until you pay them toThis game should be called “Maddening.” They put out the same game EVERY YEAR! If they spent a quarter of the time on the play of the game of football itself as opposed to their “programs” to get you to pay for the players that already exist, they would have the best game in the known universe. Alas, they just decide to give you crap versions of your favorite players until you pay them to make them as good as they are. The reason everyone knew and loved the same players is because they all got to play with them. Now there could never be a Moss or whatever. This has become a sad cash grab. The solo battles are basically unplayable they are so bad.… Expand
  49. Chiddybangbang
    Dec 1, 2020
    1
    Congratulations EA. You have earned 1 point. Additional points can be purchased for $5.99 each.
  50. vgomez923
    Dec 1, 2020
    2
    It is the same game as it is every year. Nice for them to put mouth pieces after years without them! They really need to improve the overall experience of the game. Every year it feels like just a money grab. EA is so complacent due to no other football game out there which is sad. Its a disservice to the fans who have been playing it since it's incarnation.
  51. Tjwhosyourmamma
    Dec 1, 2020
    0
    Please save your money. This is a copy and paste from last year. Some of the stadium graphics even say "Madden 20" or "Madden 19" on them. In every game I play there is a new bug that presents itself. Many gameplay/franchise features which were present back in Madden 05 still not have come back. The sad truth is that we won't get a meaningful Madden game until EA loses their monopolyPlease save your money. This is a copy and paste from last year. Some of the stadium graphics even say "Madden 20" or "Madden 19" on them. In every game I play there is a new bug that presents itself. Many gameplay/franchise features which were present back in Madden 05 still not have come back. The sad truth is that we won't get a meaningful Madden game until EA loses their monopoly on NFL video games.… Expand
  52. bball2525
    Oct 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst game I have purchased in 20 years. Pre-determined outcomes based on animations, freezes and lags during field goal kicking, copy and past game development from previous 2 years (even accidentally left Madden 19 banners in the game), there is a lack of user control of players, defensive backs catch better than WR's, glitches during trick play, the list goes on and on. It is almost as though EA didn't test their game before releasing it. Please do not buy. We need to boycott EA so that the NFL will drop them. We need competition from other game developers to have a good football game in the future. I will not be buying Madden until they lose their sole rights to make NFL games.… Expand
  53. eggnoxx
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    EA releases same game every year. One thing that different from last year is the more aggressive micro-transaction ****
  54. drcoomer
    Nov 30, 2020
    4
    This game is broken. It sucks because I actually noticed some improvements from previous titles. The gameplay feels just a little bit smoother than I remember. So I was pretty excited when I started playing. But then there's a ton a of bugs, the franchise mode is completely broken, and the slow-sim function causes the game to completely crash every time. All of these things simply ruinedThis game is broken. It sucks because I actually noticed some improvements from previous titles. The gameplay feels just a little bit smoother than I remember. So I was pretty excited when I started playing. But then there's a ton a of bugs, the franchise mode is completely broken, and the slow-sim function causes the game to completely crash every time. All of these things simply ruined the game for me and pretty quickly it was uninstalled from my console.

    Overall score: 4/10    … Expand
  55. grayar1
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    Need I list the problems here. Rather I’ll list a solution, the only solution. 2k takes over this game for a 1 year deal. If it’s better than Madden 21 they take the license. THE END. Madden 21 is absolutely bantha fodder!
  56. AluximusMaximus
    Nov 28, 2020
    1
    The engine is fine. The game looks fine. It plays fine. And all this would rank in the game's favour if it were possible to actually play it. It's one of the most dysfunctionally unreliable games I've ever owned. It crashed on almost every loading screen, and if you lose connection to the EA servers for a second the game crashes. In two hours of trying I managed to play two full games,The engine is fine. The game looks fine. It plays fine. And all this would rank in the game's favour if it were possible to actually play it. It's one of the most dysfunctionally unreliable games I've ever owned. It crashed on almost every loading screen, and if you lose connection to the EA servers for a second the game crashes. In two hours of trying I managed to play two full games, both of which were interrupted by constant drop outs and, when trying to log back in, the game crashed multiple times. Unless they fix it this game is a complete disaster that is borderline unplayable.… Expand
  57. Breezy080621
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    How does your player in the yard miss a wide open pass not a defender near him within 20 yards. You hit the triangle Square or X button to secure the catch whatever it told you you push it or hold it And it’s dropped every time
  58. Justafranchise
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is god awful. Franchise sucks, gameplay is terrible and EA is just using you for money if you play MUT… Expand
  59. Nolantor429
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    This game is terrible and it has been for the past three years. There is only a focus on MUT so EA can fill their coffers with more of your hard earned money with their minimal effort product. I have absolutely zero experience in game design, but if I wanted to create a better NFL football game, I could do better than this crap. This game is buggy, player movement is the worst of all timeThis game is terrible and it has been for the past three years. There is only a focus on MUT so EA can fill their coffers with more of your hard earned money with their minimal effort product. I have absolutely zero experience in game design, but if I wanted to create a better NFL football game, I could do better than this crap. This game is buggy, player movement is the worst of all time because it isn’t even authentic, the game is entirely animation based so you may have a receiver triple covered but if you throw it up to him and get lucky, that defender will just bounce off and your receiver will get a simple one handed catch over three guys. Tackling behind the line of scrimmage? Non-existent, not only will your player not make the secure tackle 80% of the time, your other ten players will just not even try for the rest of the play as their running back goes for their 5th 40+ yard Touchdown run of the game. Oh and if you are so lucky to actually get thrown into a tackle animation, your player will probably just throw the running’s back for a first down anyway because EA has no concept of hitting low and driving a guy backwards. EA doesn’t know how football works, their development team definitely does not watch football, and neither does the ratings adjuster. Aaron Rodgers, arguably one of the greatest QBs of all time is only an 89? Micheal Thomas, who only runs 5 yard slants all game, is 99 ovr? I can run 5 yard slants against nfl corners because anyone on the planet can. All in all, this game is a piece of **** If you don’t think the 0.2 user score is enough, I suspect you probably have some similar mental disability to the developers at EA, I heard it was diagnosed as “stupidity”. #NFLdropEA #FixFranchiseMode… Expand
  60. Fckmadden12
    Nov 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is **** **** Ea is the worst company out real ****
    Do not buy this ****ty ass game real talk    … Expand
  61. Calloway123
    Nov 26, 2020
    0
    If you enjoy spending money for power and playing against people who run the same 2 AI cheesing plays every down, be sure to check this game out! It's a really nice way to waste your time and start growing grey hairs in your teens.
  62. Charlie09
    Nov 25, 2020
    0
    This is just digesting how it is the only simulation football game. It is just the same thing as madden 20 and is somehow even more pay to win.
  63. SupaMcNasty0606
    Nov 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You are paying $60 dollars for a roster update that has pictures of the rookies. Franchise mode is copied and paste. Superstar KO and The Yard are subpar and cheesy game modes that get stale or broken quickly. There is a lack of depth in the game all in all. The computer in franchise mode will cheese and rob you unless you play immaculate defense, and even so sometimes the computer will just refuse to get tackled, drop a catch, get sacked, throw an incompletion, etc. You are much better off just updating the rosters in madden 20 if you are a franchise player like I am. I haven’t even seen a ref at all, where are the OC’s and DC’s? Regression system is still trash. You still can not adjust the amount of money you want to pay a free agent unless it’s the off-season. Their so called “ Big Updates” probably took only 5 mins because it’s all mostly cosmetic. No team customizations still. What the actual **** is Face of the Franchise. You can do that in franchise mode at any position , but only gives you a QB for that specific game mode. EA servers are down half the time. Trades in real life are not even close to the trades in madden. The little things in football are completely forgotten in the game. If you have never played football before you would not be able to learn it playing this game. Matter of fact, I’m pretty sure not a single developer in their staff has even seen or played football before. I love football, I grew watching it and playing it. The only football game available now is madden so we are forced to play this dumpster fire. I remember when NFL Blitz , NFL Street, and NCAA were still being made people would play the **** outta them. Now that EA has exclusive rights they have gotten lazy and sloppy because they know they have no competition.#NFLDROPEA EA yal trash af dawg like damn bruh I’m extra disappointed $60 straight down the drain. Don’t buy yal stay on madden 20 or give these little football games a chance.… Expand
  64. ItzYoBoiEthan
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Garbage
    Gameplay is stale and boring, franchise mode is worse than ever, and mut and the yard are nothing but a cash grab. This series of games have went only downhill since madden 13 and this is the worst one yet.
  65. Carter1200
    Nov 24, 2020
    0
    Officially the last Madden I will ever purchase! It’s no reason why this game should not have better physics and logic. Every other sports game gives you the illusion of an actual sports broadcast except madden. Thrash a** representation.
  66. Sfnick81
    Nov 23, 2020
    0
    This really is an embarrassing game, get rid of this engine!!! Really they should lose their license with the NFL, I hate how they have ruined this game for the last 2 generations. Pure trash!
  67. Troy_219
    Nov 23, 2020
    0
    Litterally the same game every year.This is one is just worst so many glitches and bugs.The game isn’t even a little bit enjoyable
  68. dream326
    Nov 22, 2020
    0
    Ea sports is a constant disappointment

    Same game but actually WORSE. Gameplay is trash and scripted. The only things this game cares about are microtransactions. Spend your money ELSEWHERE
  69. Gata
    Nov 20, 2020
    0
    This is one of the worst game's I have ever played. Not just one of the worst madden games but one of the WORST GAMES ever. Until EA can start putting out a decent product the NFL needs to find somebody else to make their games...
  70. Hmccoy
    Nov 20, 2020
    0
    This is a very bad game with absolutely pathetic, unrealistic yet very common features. EA has gotten very complacent owning the rights to create NFL games and does absolutely nothing to make the game better.
  71. Cmpfcf
    Nov 20, 2020
    0
    the game is rubbish because it has ads, crashes all the time, it's pay to win and the community is very bad
  72. Lanza92
    Nov 20, 2020
    0
    Game is trash. It’s getting to the point where they are not even hiding that they don’t give a damn about their customers who buy there worthless ass game. I am done with ea, the community is done with ea, and the NFL should follow suit
  73. Mattm334
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another terrible Madden game that's almost identical to the previous Madden's... Franchise mode is still the exact same and somehow face of the franchise gets worse each year! I mean the HeartBreak kids?? The story is absolutely terrible and nothing you do matters. It's as if a 80 year old man who has no since of the current culture trends wrote this story!!! Madden only invests it time into Madden ultimate team because it's the biggest money Maker... Yet the pack odds suck and people continue to get ripped off! DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!!! Force eBay to make a quality game.… Expand
  74. djkong13
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    Somehow plays worse than madden 20. Unbelievable considering the amount of "new" content being added into the game. Unless you get this on sale I would pity the fool giving EA full price for this roster update. Get rid of garbage game modes and perfect other modes, online connectivity has been a curse to most games this generation and EA is at the forefront.
  75. Mybrosis
    Nov 14, 2020
    2
    this game rocks

    the voice acting for josh peterson is goood

    the football is doubled with john madden going OOOOOOOOOOOH everything that happen

    this game isn't as good as fifa 21 but is still better than rainbow six vegas for the xbox 360 which should of just copied armer and dangerous but didn't
  76. Andres13
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is just terrible. Madden 08 is better. Gameplay is infuriating, and face of the franchise is scripted and boring.… Expand
  77. Hjkyu
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    Didnt realize madden could suck any worse after last years game but EA somehow finds a way to reach new lows. Dosen't let you finish training if you play as a player in franchise mode.
  78. SaitamaOnePunch
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    In November 2020 this is the best playing madden ever. It’s super smooth and fluid, animations are tight and it just feels good. Most fun I’ve had in madden in years, and they’re addressing franchise mode. I don’t play MuT..... but the gameplay is top notch.
  79. FrankaDankus327
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    unplayable, broken game that has 360 graphics. your'e blasted with micro transactions and **** backyard football rookie rush is a better football game. the worst part is how it feels like madden 15 on ps4 with different rosters. avoid this train wreck and save your money. a better thing to do with your money would be to grab your cash and wipe your ass with it. you'd have a better timeunplayable, broken game that has 360 graphics. your'e blasted with micro transactions and **** backyard football rookie rush is a better football game. the worst part is how it feels like madden 15 on ps4 with different rosters. avoid this train wreck and save your money. a better thing to do with your money would be to grab your cash and wipe your ass with it. you'd have a better time looking at the **** stains on your money than playing 5 minutes of this game.… Expand
  80. Maddencrutic
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    Madden just gets worse and worse every year, I will for the first time not be buying madden 22. If you guys are wise, you'd join in with me and boycott EA for becoming lazy
  81. Stavex112
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    It's just.... terrible. As game designer myself I can't stand the game. It is just the same old thing from the last Madden. EA is just publishing this game so they make more money and not to make a good Madden game.
  82. RuggedEmu
    Nov 11, 2020
    4
    This is the worst madden I’ve ever played, and I’ve been playing since the early 2000s. It’s buggy, the gameplay is bad, and the matchmaking always puts you against sweaties. It’s purely not very fun and clearly EA (unsurprisingly) only cares about people buying packs. Poorly done. Shameful, really.
  83. HellaSavageX
    Nov 10, 2020
    1
    Holy crap wtf has happened to Madden, I am a die hard Madden fan since the beginning but this game is absolutely microtransactions garbage! PASS ON THIS YEAR! SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!
  84. AlNU
    Nov 10, 2020
    0
    Absolute disgrace. Worse than last year at full price. EA just doesn't care. No news there. NFL should do EA's exclusivity, because this is **** bad.
  85. r0cc0_02
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    EA has completely ignored Madden Franchise Mode for years!!! They’ve heard the feedback from
    The community, and they don’t care. This game is trash. Go check out MLB the show if you’re into a better franchise experience. NBA 2k21 has been dominating Madden for years when it comes to franchise/Myleague. EA wants all of your money and they couldn’t possible care less about user feedback.    EA has completely ignored Madden Franchise Mode for years!!! They’ve heard the feedback from
    The community, and they don’t care. This game is trash. Go check out MLB the show if you’re into a better franchise experience. NBA 2k21 has been dominating Madden for years when it comes to franchise/Myleague. EA wants all of your money and they couldn’t possible care less about user feedback. Garbage. Garbage. Garbage.    … Expand
  86. VitorCritica
    Nov 9, 2020
    0
    Muita microtransação e os jogadores nem parecem com eles na vida real e aindo no estadio esta escrito nfl 2020 de tao RECICLADO
  87. Atumless
    Nov 8, 2020
    0
    I’m officially done with this toxic company. I refuse to EVER purchase another product that has been stained with the red flag that is the EA Sports logo. I have given this company chance after chance only to be let down time and time again with Copy/Paste, money hungry garbage. It’s not even me playing the game anymore, things just happen in the game for the sake of happening lol, likeI’m officially done with this toxic company. I refuse to EVER purchase another product that has been stained with the red flag that is the EA Sports logo. I have given this company chance after chance only to be let down time and time again with Copy/Paste, money hungry garbage. It’s not even me playing the game anymore, things just happen in the game for the sake of happening lol, like you can’t be serious right? The fact that this game was even released like this deserves significant attention, this company needs and deserves to go under. Players phasing through one another, next to no customization, empty promises of an improved Franchise mode via updates, scripted gameplay, poor movement and overall game mechanics. Why does this horrible company have the exclusive NFL rights? Does the NFL not pay attention to how much people have hated every Madden that EA has put out since, what? 2008. Despicable, -10/10 I want my money back and can’t get it, screw this company.… Expand
  88. JuiceGooden
    Nov 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a glitchy mess. Warping animations and suction tackling should not be a thing we talk about year after year. NFL 2K5 is 15 years old and is still a better game than anything EA has put out in recent years. There is little to no immersion in any game mode. Football fundamentals are clearly not a point of focus. Players still blindly go in to games in ranked H2H. Only to face the frustration of having to be matched against an opponent using the same team, or repeatedly face an opponent who is glitching the game by playbook freezing or desync. I really hope EA does not bring this careless and mediocre product over to the next generation of gaming consoles.… Expand
  89. ImaPrequelsfan
    Nov 7, 2020
    0
    Sux... dont buy... doesn't play like real football and NFL 2k5 was better. And 2k8 and madden 06 lol
  90. YoungCritic007
    Nov 7, 2020
    0
    Hell ya this is a good game....... Its good at being no **** different than all the others, franchise mode same as last year with blue coloring, ultimate team is gambling and EA doesn't care about this problem as long as they make more money on people wasting money. The "pro players" make fun of us saying we want a madden game that changes prices of hot dogs stand the little details andHell ya this is a good game....... Its good at being no **** different than all the others, franchise mode same as last year with blue coloring, ultimate team is gambling and EA doesn't care about this problem as long as they make more money on people wasting money. The "pro players" make fun of us saying we want a madden game that changes prices of hot dogs stand the little details and they make fun of it because it doesn't help them use RB stretch and throwing Tyreek Hill and Stefon Diggs on a fade route and making kids rage quit because they use Truzz. Lamar Jackson put his name on a game that lowers his overall every week and has a 0.2 metacritic user score. That is sad and doesn't make me fell bad for madden. Everyone that reads this lets start back up #NFLDROPEA on twitter, share this and we can get other companies in the running… Expand
  91. urS0ft
    Nov 7, 2020
    0
    I wish I could rate this game in the negatives. EA does not care about its customers or products at all. This game is the definition of money-hungry POS companies milking everything out of their customers. The franchise mode has been the same for years and is full of bugs and no customization options at all. MUT is full of paid to win teams and microtransactions. The interface is overallI wish I could rate this game in the negatives. EA does not care about its customers or products at all. This game is the definition of money-hungry POS companies milking everything out of their customers. The franchise mode has been the same for years and is full of bugs and no customization options at all. MUT is full of paid to win teams and microtransactions. The interface is overall buggy. No one plays the yard game mode. Their story mode is complete garbage. The ratings are inaccurate, I don't think the people who make this game even watch American football. Bu the worst thing is, they add stuff we don't ask for and don't fix things we do ask for. And don't get me started on how bad the actual football mechanics are.… Expand
  92. Sportspro
    Nov 6, 2020
    0
    The fact is this game is just, boring, the problem is, well everything, the gameplay is clunky with glitches that ruin the experience, the "physics" are terrible, and the amount of scripting ruins the fluidity, but gameplay aside, if you are offline, you have jack to do, you have a short face of the franchise and that's it, franchise mode is the same it has been for years at this point,The fact is this game is just, boring, the problem is, well everything, the gameplay is clunky with glitches that ruin the experience, the "physics" are terrible, and the amount of scripting ruins the fluidity, but gameplay aside, if you are offline, you have jack to do, you have a short face of the franchise and that's it, franchise mode is the same it has been for years at this point, even if you are online, you only get superstar KO, which to be fair, isn't terrible, The yard which is a microtransaction hell, with very little replayability, and then there's ultimate team, which is slow as hell in loading screens and the fact that it's real money is greedy as hell. if this was a 15 dollar game, whatever, it's still not good, but at least it's what I would expect for the price tag. The fact that it's a $60 game is worse that when No Man Sky first launched. It's a waste of money… Expand
  93. UrJewishBoi
    Nov 5, 2020
    0
    this game is complete garbage, please dont waste yourthis game is complete garbage, please dont waste your money................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... please… Expand
  94. priesmeng1234
    Nov 4, 2020
    0
    basically a recycled game like most of EA sports games over the years. Consecutive years of dissapointment by EA.
  95. camamsnf
    Nov 4, 2020
    0
    This game is garbage in several ways, from the glitches on stumbling on the back of your olinemen, superhuman linebackers that have 50' verticals, whatever tf they call "new ball physics" creating IMPOSSIBLE plays with regularity, under pressure throws being unnecessarily off target or the inability of any olinemen to hold a block long enough to reach the line of scrimmage. EA DOESNTThis game is garbage in several ways, from the glitches on stumbling on the back of your olinemen, superhuman linebackers that have 50' verticals, whatever tf they call "new ball physics" creating IMPOSSIBLE plays with regularity, under pressure throws being unnecessarily off target or the inability of any olinemen to hold a block long enough to reach the line of scrimmage. EA DOESNT DESERVE THIS TITLE… Expand
  96. Caldwell75
    Nov 3, 2020
    0
    Literally the worst game I've ever played. It isn't even realistic and I complete maybe 1/3 of all accurate passes. Wtf?
  97. Badkarma70
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    Enough said by anyone else. This is a poor excuse for a "sequel." It's legit the same game, every year. EA used to be my favorite game studio. From FIFA, NBA Live, Battlefield, Need for Speed, among many others. All these franchises are trash now.
  98. Flappycreeper
    Nov 1, 2020
    0
    The game is awful its the same as Madden 20 besides the loading screens you would get the same experence by putting blue tissue paper over a screen playing madden 20. Franchise mode the mode that made the series what it is is so barebone instead of buying this years game i bought a 12 year old version to get a better experence.
  99. Cgbelyeu
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Such a terrible game don’t waste your money!! YOU COULD HAVE THE BEST QB CARD IN THE GAME AND STILL CANT MAKE A NORMAL PASS OR SCRAMBLE WITH MICHAEL VICK WHAT A JOKE
  100. Bennybravo
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I have played both the show and 2k every year and maybe every two years check in on madden. Online is pay to win and gameplay is just broken. Calling this simulation is a joke. Content is an empty cash grab that they shove down your throat every other day
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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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