Madden NFL 21

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Overwhelming dislike- based on 5792 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 85 out of 5792
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  3. Negative: 5,673 out of 5792
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  1. Afeltsy
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    The same recycled game year after year. Big changes need to be made. EA needs to lose the licensing or incredibly overhaul this game and the team in charge of development. A new game engine needs to be developed, it’s 2020!
  2. brandonkinsey
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    madden loves labeling their game as a"simulation" football game but the only connection this game has with football is the nfl license that ea for some reason has. but if you love players clipping into each other, running backs getting warped into tackles and offensive linemen with the iq of rocks, then you'll love madden 21.
  3. joey2324
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    There's a reason why its the worst rated game of ALL TIME. Truly baffling that after 15+ years, Madden takes substantial steps back. I believe NFL will terminate its contract with EA after this horrendous release. Not even remotely excited about Next Gen release. Thanks to EA for sucking the passion out of ever touching another Madden title.
  4. jjs2000
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Same exact thing as the 10 years before, should be a crime that they can continue to sell the same thing year after year.
  5. Tdizell
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Not much effort put into the game. Major glitches,non-football plays and a lack of creativity makes for a really horrible gameplay experience. This just isn’t a good game. It has been this way for for than a decade now. I was excited to purchase this for my son but my son wasn’t very excited because he read all of the negative reviews. We both see why the negative reviews were posted.
  6. Manta_Rey3
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. #NFLdropEA . EA is a bunch of COPY AND PASTE MOTHERF******!!! EVERY SINGLE F****** YEAR! ALL YOU DO IS MAKE NEW GAME MODE FOR MICRO TRANSACTIONS! HORRIBLE!… Expand
  7. Blackout2-1
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Madden has been Horrible for the entirety of the PS4 era. Frostbite engine doesn’t work it’s meant for FPS games. The Franchise mode is what me and my brothers used to look forward too. We never play it anymore because it is so horrible and copy and past from Madden 13. EA needs to Give up the NFL tights and let 2K do it the right way!!!
  8. Jblum
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This game is so bugged it’s unplayable this will be my last madden for a while.
  9. Kingsean275
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Already knew there wasn't any new franchise improvements, but the immense amount of glitches in this game is beyond sad. Do not waste your money
  10. samuel_b26
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Madden has been one of my favorite games ever since my dad brought home madden 08 when i was young. I grew up loving this game and playing it every year. I know how a good football game should feel. That is why i am confident in saying this is the WORST football game i have every played. MUT and the yard are solely there to inspire in-game purchases which is greedy and unnecessary. WhileMadden has been one of my favorite games ever since my dad brought home madden 08 when i was young. I grew up loving this game and playing it every year. I know how a good football game should feel. That is why i am confident in saying this is the WORST football game i have every played. MUT and the yard are solely there to inspire in-game purchases which is greedy and unnecessary. While franchise mode is given bugs and glitches that make it infuriating to attempt to play. face of the franchise gets my hopes up every year as i hope EA can finally capture what it would feel like to go through the process of being a young player in the NFL. Instead it is an uninspired, extremely boring, and rushed experience in which nothing is accomplished plot wise and the user has little to no control over any decisions other than how much of an idiot your guy looks like and maybe your number (if your lucky). I still don’t know why they can’t give you a name that the announcers can say, a voice option that doesn’t sound like the voice actor got paid $5 for a day of work, and an actual user decision past draft day. All of the game modes and extra stuff aside the gameplay itself relies solely on animations. You maybe thinking, “all sports video games rely on animations.” To which i would respond to an extent. Just because there are animations doesn’t mean that the players can’t respect each others’ individual bodies. Meaning i shouldn’t be able to run through someone’s leg, another guys shoulder, and a third guys foot just so the guy in front of me can perform a tackle animation. If you watch football you know that often more than one player makes a tackle, however EA simply can not make that happen because tackles are scripted for one player at a time. I will admit that more animations may need to be made to fix this problem rather than taking them out all together. However, if that is the case then why hasn't EA added more animations over the past few years? I have played each new madden for 4 years straight and i swear there have been maybe 2-3 new animations for tackling or ball carrying respectively. There are many more gameplay problems but, the animations issue I feel is the most pertinent. Clearly, EA has gotten far too comfortable with having the licensing deal with the NFL and have decided to suck the money from their few remaining fans, rather than listening to those that have loved football, video games, and dare I say Madden for years! I love madden but i now believe it is time for the #NFLdropEA… Expand
  11. Speedyboy
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This game is horrible, it’s a slower and laggier version of the game last year... do not spend money on it. (Played the 10 hour trial and didn’t finish it)
  12. Charly234566
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Just supporting the cause. EA schemes need to end and we need to send a message
  13. DinFireBebop
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Unfinished garbage fire with more bugs than a roach infested home. Copy and paste like usual NFL games. Don't purchase!
  14. Gfbaylor
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Pre-ordered this game for the deluxe 80 dollar edition so I could play a few days early and get a good feeling of the game. I’ve been playing madden since 2006 when I was a kid, and I don’t think I’ve ever been more disappointed in my life by a video game ( and that’s coming from someone who was excited for alien colonial marines). The ups:
    Not very many to be brutally honest. The yard is    Pre-ordered this game for the deluxe 80 dollar edition so I could play a few days early and get a good feeling of the game. I’ve been playing madden since 2006 when I was a kid, and I don’t think I’ve ever been more disappointed in my life by a video game ( and that’s coming from someone who was excited for alien colonial marines). The ups:
    Not very many to be brutally honest. The yard is a super fun game mode that I hope makes a return in the next game.... New jerseys? We’ll let’s move on.
    The downs:
    I said the yard is a great game mode (which it is), however the glitches that occur almost every single game push me away from being so sucked into it. The face of the franchise mode was beyond disappointing for a handful of reasons. The choices during the mode really don’t change a thing, the combine is just a bunch of QuickTime events that don’t affect your performance at all. It’s also set on rookie mode the entire time, so it’s extremely easy. And the plot of the story doesn’t really make any sense. Plenty of other issues with that mode that I don’t want to go super in-depth about. Franchise mode is literally the same as Madden 20 but with the blue menu. Literally. And that’s my favorite mode so a huge let down for me. I’m not much of a mut player but my friends who have it say it’s the exact same as previous years but I don’t know for sure. I’d give it a 1/10 but it would just be injustice.    … Expand
  15. Thedude40831
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Madden 21'continues the trend for ea sports and gets even worse. Its really sad to see.
  16. PMRSpecial
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    As someone who has played every single Madden up until now, I'm fed up with the disrespect that they show to the real consultation of their football game. Before microtransactions, it was all about Franchise Mode and how real of a game they could make, you know, simulation.. But after stripping the game of of every good feature and giving us a bare bones game since Madden 13 andAs someone who has played every single Madden up until now, I'm fed up with the disrespect that they show to the real consultation of their football game. Before microtransactions, it was all about Franchise Mode and how real of a game they could make, you know, simulation.. But after stripping the game of of every good feature and giving us a bare bones game since Madden 13 and constantly lying to us saying that your adding new features, but really just giving back a few of the many features you all took away in the first place. No one asked for the yard, but I'm sure that was a knee jerk reaction to 2K coming out with their non simulation titles. And also adding back in certain equipment and only make it available to purchase in the yard but not including it in the actual game was pretty dumb.... Sadly I'm not purchasing this game or any other until something is done.... #NFLDropEA… Expand
  17. X3thanjrx
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Has to be the worst madden to date. So many glitches. People running with ball om heads even on there crotch.... Zones still terrible everything feels sluggish. Nothing changed just repasted skin and new rosters. #NfldropEA
  18. Jaybuck
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    There’s not much positive to this game. It’s full of bugs everywhere. Face of the franchise is the sorriest excuse for A career mode i have ever played. The Yard is filled with ridiculous and honestly stupid gameplay and i have no idea how people can enjoy it. Franchise mode didn’t get touched at all. The gameplay is sloppy, pursuit angles and blocking AI are still terrible. The only twoThere’s not much positive to this game. It’s full of bugs everywhere. Face of the franchise is the sorriest excuse for A career mode i have ever played. The Yard is filled with ridiculous and honestly stupid gameplay and i have no idea how people can enjoy it. Franchise mode didn’t get touched at all. The gameplay is sloppy, pursuit angles and blocking AI are still terrible. The only two positive things about this game are 1. Being able to throw out of a sack (which is embarrassing that it’s taken this long to get such a simple gameplay feature) 2. Tackling animations are better (no, tackling itself is not better but when you do somehow tackle someone, the animations are much smoother) but if you like MUT it’s the exact same as the last 3 years just different pack animations and the same rotated players so i guess there’s that. Oh but it’ll take you hours just to set up your lineup because the menus are so freakin slow and having a separate menu just to upgrade, view attributes or compare players is the most annoying thing about it. I absolutely 110% regret putting faith in EA that maybe the game would be better than this at launch but here we are. **** trash.… Expand
  19. Rayelvis21
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This game is terrible! EA and the NFL totally dropped the ball!!! Unlike the NBA and 2ksports this game has set football gaming back 20 years!!
  20. Ferjist
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Madden 18 v. 4. The Madden dev team has been giving us the same game for the past 5 years, by slightly adjusting the UI and updating rosters.
  21. collegekicks510
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    I honestly don't know where to start. It is a very sad day for fans of football games. We went from having quality games such as Madden 2005 and NFL2K5, to Madden 21, a game that is ridiculously buggy and sports the worst gameplay features and mechanics of the series. Every year the neglect Franchise mode, add arcadey mechanics and take away realistic ones. I'm do e with Madden until it'sI honestly don't know where to start. It is a very sad day for fans of football games. We went from having quality games such as Madden 2005 and NFL2K5, to Madden 21, a game that is ridiculously buggy and sports the worst gameplay features and mechanics of the series. Every year the neglect Franchise mode, add arcadey mechanics and take away realistic ones. I'm do e with Madden until it's torn down and rebuilt. I'm done until real effort is put in. Do yourself a favor and save your money. I promise you you'll regret this purchase.… Expand
  22. Djallday
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    FOR THE 4TH YEAR IN A ROW MADDEN HAS FIGURED OUT HOW NOT TO FIX A GLITCH!!! When I make someone quit in a head to head (H2H) game after about 10 games or so there is a glitch where the user can’t see their world rank or ranks of their opponents or their own stats. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR 4 YEARS. I will never buy another sports game from EA because they only copy and paste their games.FOR THE 4TH YEAR IN A ROW MADDEN HAS FIGURED OUT HOW NOT TO FIX A GLITCH!!! When I make someone quit in a head to head (H2H) game after about 10 games or so there is a glitch where the user can’t see their world rank or ranks of their opponents or their own stats. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR 4 YEARS. I will never buy another sports game from EA because they only copy and paste their games. That’s it. I actively sought out to rate this game because it’s this bad folks....and I’ve never rated a game before in my life on this site! DO NOT waste your hard earned money or time into EA sports games and ESPECIALLY NOT MADDEN!… Expand
  23. ChaseS350
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Just the same game with an updated roster, EA is a corrupted company and shouldn’t have exclusive rights to NFL simulation games anymore.
  24. Carter219
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Game is horrible. MUT is the same cash grab as the past few years that’s not playable unless you spend money. The yard is a neat idea but feels completely rushed and like a setup for a new cash grabbing scheme. Career mode is fine but has dry story lines with cliche unrelatable plots or relationships. Franchise mode is... non existent. It’s the same copy and past from 6 years ago thatGame is horrible. MUT is the same cash grab as the past few years that’s not playable unless you spend money. The yard is a neat idea but feels completely rushed and like a setup for a new cash grabbing scheme. Career mode is fine but has dry story lines with cliche unrelatable plots or relationships. Franchise mode is... non existent. It’s the same copy and past from 6 years ago that somehow managed to lose features. Anything they claim to have added adds nothing to immersion, strategy or gameplay. Any conversation is one to just click through without reading because youve already seems it a dozen times before.… Expand
  25. Journeytaker123
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    I came to review bomb
  26. build3r
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    I don’t think this franchise can be fixed with the same people. Changes need to be made at the top. Listen to your employees.
  27. Mass6491
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    No new notable features. Franchise is the same as 2017. Decals on jerseys and in stadiums from 2019 are present. Buggy as hell. No real effort in improving anything other than MUT which is a slap in the face to all Madden and Football fans. We want change. You wont get that with Madden.
  28. MaddenPlayer199
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This is not a review bomb, I pre ordered this game and it is simply horrible! I am not expecting some cutting edge gameplay from madden but I atleast expect the game to work. I did not receive any of my MUT pre order bonuses and still have not even after contacting EA! The mode the Yard is actually very fun, when it actually works! I get disconnected or my opponent does more than I canThis is not a review bomb, I pre ordered this game and it is simply horrible! I am not expecting some cutting edge gameplay from madden but I atleast expect the game to work. I did not receive any of my MUT pre order bonuses and still have not even after contacting EA! The mode the Yard is actually very fun, when it actually works! I get disconnected or my opponent does more than I can actually play. Franchise mode is again untouched which is unacceptable. It’s honesty insulting the state this game is in with all the glitches and bugs. We need competition back in the sports simulation industry smh.… Expand
  29. CapScarce
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Complete garbage, buy a DS and play pictochat, you'll have more fun with that
  30. Gochanour1
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Just the same game once again. Nothing about this game is real football. Garbage. Don’t buy.
  31. BatataKarambas
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Even though EA will most probably keep rehashing their games, I hope this is the first step towards thee changing of their ways and just give us a goddamn good sports game, I do not need to go too much into detail about the micro-transactions, as it speaks for itself really, other than that, there are too many bugs persisting, some of which were absent with the last entry, please stopEven though EA will most probably keep rehashing their games, I hope this is the first step towards thee changing of their ways and just give us a goddamn good sports game, I do not need to go too much into detail about the micro-transactions, as it speaks for itself really, other than that, there are too many bugs persisting, some of which were absent with the last entry, please stop buying this game, and to the people who gave positive reviews, OPEN YOUR EYES! This game would be much better in the hands of 2k, (who used make superior NFL games) or heck, even Konami would do a better job with them, we can all hope and pray for sports games to be better again. Oh, and don't even get me started with the missing features, Madden games used to be so much better back in the day, oh, how good those days were… Expand
  32. mtorc
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    EA uses the same assets, if you look closely, you'll see references to Madden 20. Pathetic and a waste of money. EA is evil.
  33. Brysoneum
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Once again, another copy and paste $60 game that is so lazy and so monetized that you’d think it’s a free to play game. Truly EA has no intentions on making a compelling experience.
  34. ValueShake
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Terrible rehashed garbage year after year. When will EA finally step up and deliver a competent, modern day football game
  35. ThomasTheGoat
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Unless they deliver on their promises for franchise this rating stays terrible. Not only that but the gameplay is buggy and glitchy and so is the player upgrade screen and making a manual trade wouldn’t let me select a player or pick and had to restart the game for it to work properly again. Haven’t tried any other mode other than Franchise, only other mode I’m considering is Face of theUnless they deliver on their promises for franchise this rating stays terrible. Not only that but the gameplay is buggy and glitchy and so is the player upgrade screen and making a manual trade wouldn’t let me select a player or pick and had to restart the game for it to work properly again. Haven’t tried any other mode other than Franchise, only other mode I’m considering is Face of the Franchise but I won’t play that nearly as often as Franchise. BEYOND upset that I spent $60 plus tax for a roster update for Madden 20. I honestly didn’t think it would be as bad as people were making it out to be, but it actually is. I would refrain from buying this game from a Franchise mode aspect as that’s all I want to truly play. If they actually come through on the updates to franchise then you decide, but until then, DO NOT buy this game from a Franchise mode point of view!… Expand
  36. Ysl_
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This Is madden 20 with updated Rosters minimal changes to gameplay trying to sell us on X factors and the yard. X factors are there marketability and hiding **** gameplay for kids they put most of there money into MuT instead of making a better overall game and zero changes to franchise mode we been asking for change the last six years for franchise mode if don’t put money in thereThis Is madden 20 with updated Rosters minimal changes to gameplay trying to sell us on X factors and the yard. X factors are there marketability and hiding **** gameplay for kids they put most of there money into MuT instead of making a better overall game and zero changes to franchise mode we been asking for change the last six years for franchise mode if don’t put money in there pockets they don’t pay it any mind. I see no reason to spend 60$ on this game better off just keeping madden 20 Bc there are barely to any changes in the game.… Expand
  37. isaacatack
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I have no idea what official game critics are smoking that they can look themselves in the mirror and say, with the utmost belief, that this game (in all of its glorious, magnificent ineptitude) that this game deserved anything more than a big fat 0.

    To call this game a copy and paste of previous Madden titles does a disservice to the command, C, and P keys on my laptop. To call this    I have no idea what official game critics are smoking that they can look themselves in the mirror and say, with the utmost belief, that this game (in all of its glorious, magnificent ineptitude) that this game deserved anything more than a big fat 0.

    To call this game a copy and paste of previous Madden titles does a disservice to the command, C, and P keys on my laptop. To call this game a disgrace implies that there was a good name to sully. To call this game anything even resembling functional on release is so offensive to the idea of functionality that my tools have marched themselves out of my tool chest and are now on strike until I retract that comment.

    Where do I even start with this festering turd of a "simulation" game? I put the word "simulation" in the heaviest of quotes because it seems as if the Madden developers were intent on "simulating" American football that more closely resembles what was depicted in "The Waterboy" or Adam Sandy's "The Longest Yard" rather than what we see on Mondays and weekends. Absurd reliance on animations, nothing even resembling dynamic movements, and blatant flaws that encourage players to simply cheese the same 2-3 plays over and over again until you have enough to season a plate of ravioli.

    Sure. Whatever, right? Who cares if a FOOTBALL game is even capable of allowing you to play FOOTBALL. What if I just go to franchise mode, simulate the games and just manage my tea....oh Lord. Oh no, what have they done to my baby?

    [YOUR TRADE OF LAMAR JACKSON AND 2 FIRST ROUND PICKS FOR TRUBISKY HAS BEEN REJECTED]

    Oh no.

    [Endless scrolls of the most rudimentary statistic tracking]

    Please...stop.

    [NO COORDINATORS. NO GMS. CUSTOMIZED PLAYS? WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE]

    They say that Madden, to sports gaming, is like a classic storied name. Something like...Ferrari, or a Mustang. In that regard, I certainly agree, because playing even one more second of this absolute waste of time and space makes me want to take myself out behind the barn and shoot myself in the head.    … Expand
  38. GoodGuyMatty
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Stop EA from manipulating their fans! This has been the same game for the past few years! Dont defend it! You'll show EA they can get away with milking their audience for money!
  39. Dean67
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    bad game like the last one......................................... really bad
  40. xG1Nx
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I have no clue what the hell is going on for this game but I think my 0 does not harm the overall rating
  41. Bendderr
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I mean come on, if you released this game after madden 15 it would have been normal. But it is the same game since madden 16. Absolutely disgusting by ea and no one should by this game as it is a disgrace to football fans.
  42. SuperX89
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Horrible game. Literally copy and paste from previous years with very little change. Not worth the $60, it should be $9.99 DLC/patch update. Very disappointed and now I can’t even return the game. I will be disputing the charges for false work and marketing.
  43. LILVODAK
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    worst game I’ve ever played play, I wish All Pro football would be compatible on the Xbox One
  44. Poopchicken
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. absolute disaster of a game, such a shame they have exclusive rights to the NFL… Expand
  45. Toddiscool
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Worst game I’ve ever played. EA really just wants money and this game proves it. Worst time ever spent playing a video game. Not fun at all not realistic full of glitches, competitive mode is **** Arcade is **** and the game as a whole is ****
  46. Plo_Varga
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Same bugs as last year with plenty of new bugs such as paint lines not displaying. So I play on a solid green field. My players giving high fives to noone on cutscenes, random white squares displaying on field. The game is basically just a cash grab by EA at this point as there is no other option for gamers who want to play football.
  47. iMTHABADGi
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Sick of it. EAs attention to detail is GONE! This is a micro trans cash cow! So many glitches, bugs, copy paste, etc.
  48. RomanPenuin
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    No new content basically and filled to the brim with microtransactions. Why bother buying this game at all refund please
  49. Soysauske
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Fix the franchise mode! It is slow and buggy. It still has old glitches. Literally the exact same as last year, and very similar to previous years. The “new” game mode the yard has customization but it is full of micro transactions. Why did ea get a contract extension? They need competition to make the game better.
  50. torani
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Don't believe the guy that rated this game as 10. Just watch all reviews and comparisons with older versions showing assets containing "Madden 20" rather than "21". Using "work from home" excuse is **** as Madden 20 also contained "Madden 19" assets inside the game just to show that this is a blatant copy paste of previous games. It's just bad and no amount of excuse just like that AdRobDon't believe the guy that rated this game as 10. Just watch all reviews and comparisons with older versions showing assets containing "Madden 20" rather than "21". Using "work from home" excuse is **** as Madden 20 also contained "Madden 19" assets inside the game just to show that this is a blatant copy paste of previous games. It's just bad and no amount of excuse just like that AdRob guy did is acceptable (obviously a paid troll by EA).… Expand
  51. DyinYoung
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Game is buggy, and fails to add anything of substance to franchise for what feels like the millionth year in a row
  52. SpaetanMantis
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Blatant. Enough is enough. **** **** Gamble. Unpolished game in development since 2003. These are the only words I can describe Madden with.
  53. Resultmayvary
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I honestly believe that EA has gotten away with putting out the same game with updated rosters for several years now and in fact Madden 21 this year took a huge leap backwards with the identical commentary, worse graphics and horrible glitches. EA doesn't care about the products they put out only about the micro transaction that makes them money. NFL doesn't care about their fans eitherI honestly believe that EA has gotten away with putting out the same game with updated rosters for several years now and in fact Madden 21 this year took a huge leap backwards with the identical commentary, worse graphics and horrible glitches. EA doesn't care about the products they put out only about the micro transaction that makes them money. NFL doesn't care about their fans either and its made evident by allowing this company to decimate several teams names and players likeness. I will never buy another madden again unless a dramatic change happens.… Expand
  54. PeteMageet
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Same animations year in and out. Sick of trying to play MUT and losing simply because I refuse to spend 200$ on a game I already spent 60$ on. Franchise is a copy and paste from last year. It’s 2020 why do the fans in stadiums still look like cardboard cutouts?
  55. Harryh123
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Copy and paste hasn’t changed on 5 years hopefully nex gen helps but complete laziness from EA hear what a pile of
  56. Kyro83
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never felt this disrespected from lack of effort. Where is the creativity and actually giving a **** about people that spend their hard earned money for your product?… Expand
  57. Colonv68w
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Give 2k a chance, their first person mode was REVOLUTIONARY, I'm tired of this same glitchy repetitive franchise
  58. JKERNAN707
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Disappointing to say the least. Was hoping for something better after all the backlash last year, but this just shows how EA does not give a **** what the fans think as long as they are pulling in half a million dollars a year from the ultimate team mode. They could care less about what we say about their game.
  59. Nacdon
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Absolutely horrible game. Glitchy and buggy mess. Same thing every single year. Worst game I’ve ever played
  60. Jngraham89
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Horrible game play. Defense users are extremely slow. Physics makes no sense.
  61. Floop2
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I have seen game companies release updates that they have worked on for only a month be more different then madden the last 8 years.
  62. JayShow_
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    The game is terrible and it doesn’t make any sense how the gameplay and features in the game are still even allowed, tolerated, and approved to be released in the year 2020. Something needs to be done. Not just little small updates and patches here a there but a whole new engine, whole new team of developers and test, and even a whole new culture surrounding the making of the game.
  63. RazorTheRevenan
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    A bad game that adds nothing new to the series, only being a rehash of the same old games. Infested with micro-transactions, thus you won't even get the full experience even if you do buy it. Spend your money elsewhere.
  64. Matthe3
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
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  65. Niki_1144
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    **** game, same as every year only a great bit worse.
    Frustrating #NFLdropEA
    #FixMaddenFranchise
  66. Zjtaylor
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    They have done nothing to improve franchise mode. It’s terrible. The mechanics are terrible in game. The X factors are unrealistic. I want a realistic football game!
  67. Airborne6697
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This game is trash
  68. Slyalex
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    just bad évolution. The franchise mode as been let down with no évolution and I feel the game is a rooster update from previous years Very disappointed from this game since 2012 the game as no évolution
  69. LaynegQB
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Quite literally the same game every year with no improvements to gameplay.
    All EA cares about is exploiting micro transactions through ultimate team.
  70. hoonxx
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Horrible game, its literally madden 20. The logos are the same in the game, what a disgrace.
  71. Wrxed77
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This is not a simulation game! Even on all madden the computer plays zero defense. Superstar X factors make the game even more arcade like. Same created player faces since 2015. I’ve seen so many glitch videos but haven’t seen one yet. EA only cares about MUT. MUT ruined madden because EA just focuses on that because they dupe people into paying even more money to play it. Really hopingThis is not a simulation game! Even on all madden the computer plays zero defense. Superstar X factors make the game even more arcade like. Same created player faces since 2015. I’ve seen so many glitch videos but haven’t seen one yet. EA only cares about MUT. MUT ruined madden because EA just focuses on that because they dupe people into paying even more money to play it. Really hoping #NFLdropsEA. We don’t want face of the franchise, we don’t want MUT, superstar KO or the yard! We want the franchise not to suck and we want it to be updated for the 1st time since 2015… Expand
  72. DevoRat
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Game **** sucks, too many glitches only worried about MUT. Didn’t even bat an eye at franchise mode.
  73. GarpEZ
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Wtf, EA? COPYPASTE, Its incomplete PATCH that you need to PAY 60€, what the actual ****
  74. AlonzoMon
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    It’s completely unacceptable for the game to be released in this buggy state.
  75. GreyTalon
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Here are some bugs so far, character portraits don’t carry over into games properly, in face of the franchise mode, went to play another team and my team duplicated itself and I was playing against my own team, spelling errors, loading screen Freezes, kicking meter freezes, unrealistic animations, in face of the franchise mode when you get drafted your name doesn’t carry over to the draftHere are some bugs so far, character portraits don’t carry over into games properly, in face of the franchise mode, went to play another team and my team duplicated itself and I was playing against my own team, spelling errors, loading screen Freezes, kicking meter freezes, unrealistic animations, in face of the franchise mode when you get drafted your name doesn’t carry over to the draft board and it says you are someone else, face of the franchise mode when building a superstar team everyone you pick up is supposed to pick up an Xfactor but it doesn’t work and continues to refer to the player as having one even if they don’t. And these are just things off the top of my head. Most of these bugs already existed in madden 20. Literally threw some new paint on the same game and called it new. This is terrible and EA deserves any and all flack for this reskinned roster update they have the audacity to charge full game price for, and in some instance more than full price. Do not buy… Expand
  76. Legendaryreed
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Copy and paste copy and paste same game new cover boy, franchise mode is the same but we knew that already, mut doesn’t even look like it changed mut but wait there’s the yard... that isn’t fun at all, seems even buggier then last years game. It’s a great game said nobody at all… Expand
  77. Intr1cate
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    complete trash, worse than the normal recycled garbage. Just a money hungry game with no substance
  78. Nhmxscarecrow
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This game needs to be thrown in a dumpster and be burned!!! The graphics have been the same for the last 10 years with little upgrades and madden MUT is a cash goldmine! Stop feeding into this juggernaut monopoly people!
  79. Madchuck
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Unplayable and awful. This is buggy and recycled from last year. There really are no improvements whatsoever. Don't buy.
  80. Itrany
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    We love football but we absolutely hate the way ea makes these games. Worst game developer on the market the nfl needs to fix this **** Ea looks at these reviews and says things like “they’ll always complain about something” no it’s everything madden every year is awful just like every single other game ea sports develops.
  81. antjfavo
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Copy and Paste of M20, just a worse version of it.

    Also zero improvement to franchise mode.

    Developers don’t care about consumer, only care about MUT.
  82. Instagrammer
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sad excuse for a game. I am making myself like basketball just so i can play 2k instead of madden… Expand
  83. peearsuperstar
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This is simply a season update for the upcoming year. Unless you genuinely want to play The Yard, don't waste your money. I feel cheated from Madden, as usual. Glitchy gameplay. Lack of depth and UX.
  84. Ryank1111
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    super glitchey copey paste from madden 2020 es is stealing our money at this point.
  85. thiagotomazr
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Skipping this trash! I used to love Madden but the game got broken. The game is the same as 20 (with updated rosters), which is really bad. EA only cares for micro-transactions and Ultimate Team!
  86. Lancealot2407
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst Madden ever. Fix franchise mode already! Full of glitches. Plus a few stadiums have Madden 20 and 19 displayed on the graphics. They are just reusing the same game and slapping a $60 price tag on it!… Expand
  87. wellpaidhacker2
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Again madden disappoints... Actual gameplay Physics, Player Technique and Scheme are all inconsistent with the actual game of football. Lack of competition due to EA’s Monopoly on its NFL License , combined with its leaderships Blatant disregard for having pride in their work has let to an unplayable and from this point on un-buyable game!
  88. roshi4eva
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I’m a defender of Madden games every year but this year really is an absolute pile of trash.

    1: Glitchy with plenty of bugs 2: Same franchise mode not a single difference 3: Hope you don’t enjoy running the football as the O-Line run blocking might gain you 4 yds maximum and absolutely nothing more. 4: Linebackers in coverage are absolutely useless 5: Literally had the ball ho    I’m a defender of Madden games every year but this year really is an absolute pile of trash.

    1: Glitchy with plenty of bugs
    2: Same franchise mode not a single difference
    3: Hope you don’t enjoy running the football as the O-Line run blocking might gain you 4 yds maximum and absolutely nothing more.
    4: Linebackers in coverage are absolutely useless
    5: Literally had the ball ho through a CB's body to be caught for a TD
    6: Every FG the kick meter freezes and ends up missing due to this
    7: Don’t bother with KR as the downfield blocking is rubbish
    8: A 300 pound defensive lineman gets stiff armed by a 185 pound running back all too frequently but only for the AI
    9: Soundtrack is absolutely horrendous
    10: All in all this is an unfinished product that was shoved out despite all the flaws

    A truly horrendous game that does not represent real football. EA need to either update this rubbish real quick to fix the nightmare they have created or refund all who bought this. Might be worth $20 in total but for the price they charge you would expect so much better    … Expand
  89. Bounty913
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Don't buy this trash. Just buy a madden from the previous year. It'll be better guaranteed.
  90. Wrighty4388
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    As a franchise mode player, there is nothing new at all. Give us customise faces options, give us more face scans, give us off/def coordinators, give options to sign free agents contracts on our terms. Stop investing time in face of the franchise and random game modes like the yard. Please give 2K the license and see what another company could do with this!
  91. ThatLonelyGamer
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I literally made a account just to give it zero stars, this game is AWFUL, franchise hasn’t been touched for a decade, I couldn’t even get into the yard, ultimate team is a money grab, the player faces are just ugly (like seriously who actually looks like that?), not to mention the gameplay sucks. Players will faze through each other every play and even you you are playing on All MaddenI literally made a account just to give it zero stars, this game is AWFUL, franchise hasn’t been touched for a decade, I couldn’t even get into the yard, ultimate team is a money grab, the player faces are just ugly (like seriously who actually looks like that?), not to mention the gameplay sucks. Players will faze through each other every play and even you you are playing on All Madden difficulty in franchise a player will fumble every single time they are hit sticked (even with 99 carrying). It’s just sad how bad this game is.… Expand
  92. Dajakesta
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I’ve never played a more half baked game in my life. There are more glitches and bugs than plays you can run in squad games without running into more bugs.
  93. eek20
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same game sense 2017. Animations are destroying this game. They get away with charging people 59.99 each year for what... Roster updates.… Expand
  94. Chucksterr
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Same recycled trash game every year, basically a $60 update. They never change franchise mode every year. All that's new in franchise this year IS THAT THE BACKGROUND IS GOD DANG BLUE!! $60 FOR THE COLOR BLUE!!!

    #NFLDropEA

    #FixMaddenFranchise
  95. CalLando13
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Honestly absolute trash, so many bizarre glitches that ruin gameplay and still haven't been able to have my player turn up in face of the franchise, every time i enter with my character i end up with a dude literally named ‘Generic Player’. Franchise generally sucks, servers more unstable than ever and the AI decision making is like watching little league. How do they manage to make nba 2KHonestly absolute trash, so many bizarre glitches that ruin gameplay and still haven't been able to have my player turn up in face of the franchise, every time i enter with my character i end up with a dude literally named ‘Generic Player’. Franchise generally sucks, servers more unstable than ever and the AI decision making is like watching little league. How do they manage to make nba 2K so great and Madden so atrocious. Last one i’ll be buying from EA… Expand
  96. Bamsar1229
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    What a joke . Madden 21. Has managed to make cornavirus even worse. The game is absolutely terrible. It may be worse than the game previous with the weird intro and poor game play. NFL 2k where are you
  97. xTC27x
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This needs to stop, in no way should this game be $60.00 it is the same game with different menues... with an added arcade mode. Why? Ea executives should be ashamed but they dont care...
  98. jpcarp123
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    EA continues to cheat sports loving fans out of 60$ with this **** #NFLdropEA
  99. Mlewis4216
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Terrible game filled with glitches and lack of improvement. Copy and paste game with a new number at the end. Bring 2k football back.
  100. Stiffarm
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I'm done playing Madden games. I've been playing Madden ever since Madden 08 on the PS2. 12 years later and this game have not gotten any better, it's even gotten worse. It seems like EA just do not care about the product they put out to customers. NFL should be embarrassed to be represent by EA
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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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