Madden NFL 21

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0.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 5792 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 5792
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 5792
  3. Negative: 5,673 out of 5792
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  1. Nico_d
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Game full of glitches/bugs with gameplay that has gotten worse from prior maddens. The game was released too soon and was not ready
  2. Oline
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    The game feels terrible it feels like EA ripped the money out of my pocket, and then thanked me.
  3. Speed4
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too many glitches. Y'all didn't make Franchise mode better. Game stinks #FixMaddenFranchiseMode #NFLDropEA… Expand
  4. justinhenson
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This game is absolutely terrible, the animations basically control where the player goes and its almost impossible to get anywhere near the qb when using power rush moves
  5. Paallikko
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Not good man. Just the same game year after year. I just paid alot of monet for a roster update
  6. Glarpies
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    broken mess ea don't care about fans at all its extremely disrespectful to the fans + the fans give an unlimited amount of quality changes + artwork + really anything for just a ahoutout and don't do it. I cry
  7. Airhorn57
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
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  8. PastorRhett
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    $60 when the 17 year old Madden 03 gives a better experience? Nah. Do better.
  9. AadenRatesGames
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    The game has horrible graphics and you are paying 60$ for a roster update, superstar KO is the same and MUT is a money grab don’t recommend
  10. Td2252
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Tons of bugs in the game. Franchise mode is wash, rinse, repeat from every year. Update your roster on madden 20 and save your cash. Bring back 2K.
  11. PBgaming
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    As a longtime franchise player, I was not surprised to see no improvement or detail additions to the game mode. We have become used to the disappointment. The micro-transaction motivation behind the game in recent years has ruined hardcore fans trust in EA delivering a football simulation. Gameplay was the reason for my score as I expected improvement there. Instead, defenders move inAs a longtime franchise player, I was not surprised to see no improvement or detail additions to the game mode. We have become used to the disappointment. The micro-transaction motivation behind the game in recent years has ruined hardcore fans trust in EA delivering a football simulation. Gameplay was the reason for my score as I expected improvement there. Instead, defenders move in quick sand, players get caught on eachother, and I can confidently say they made a far worse product then Madden 20. Madden 19 gameplay was abysmal when it first released, and they made nice improvements with updates shortly after release. I hope I can say the same with Madden 21.… Expand
  12. Kfet86
    Jul 28, 2021
    0
    Give the franchise to 2k. You guys ruined it. Awful job. Awful job. Awful job.
  13. Joeblower85
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    You really did a copy and paste game,you have the only simulation football game and don't even bother trying to improve it.
    Keep squeezing the pockets out of people with this lame game but not me anymore. Go 2k
  14. UCKMADDEN21
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    EA Just admit you cant deliver. Call guys from 2k , SegaSports , or the guys who madde 08 . Please you guys just cant do it , we all got it
  15. Coffers
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Game is bad bad. They really dropped the ball with this one. I can’t imagine trying to re skin an old game and still try and use same money hungry tactics. They released a broken game.
  16. networkned
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Everything is based on scripted animations. Game takes the control away from you. Thankfully able to return it. Don't give EA any more money until things change. Lord knows when that will be.
  17. Metacritic11111
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
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  18. ireallydontcare
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    The NFL *needs* to strip EA of its rights on the monopoly of Madden. Not only have NONE of the changes promised been implemented, the game has shown to be an absolutely horrible buggy mess across platforms. On top of THAT, you can CLEARLY SEE in several situations where they have literally just re-used assets from prior games... as in, they literally say "Madden NFL 17"/"Madden NFL 19"The NFL *needs* to strip EA of its rights on the monopoly of Madden. Not only have NONE of the changes promised been implemented, the game has shown to be an absolutely horrible buggy mess across platforms. On top of THAT, you can CLEARLY SEE in several situations where they have literally just re-used assets from prior games... as in, they literally say "Madden NFL 17"/"Madden NFL 19" etc. Furthermore, the game is absolutely broken to the point that it's not even football. The animation system is broken to the point that sometimes you can't even tackle someone to stop a play... they just get stuck in a loop of animations where they run around in circles.

    Dude. Seriously. This is ATROCIOUS and an absolute SLAP IN THE FACE to everyone that purchased this sad excuse of a game... yet alone a "football simulation" that EA touts it to be.

    Let 2K take the franchise over. At least their recurring iterations of games aren't absolute hot garbage that your drunk step dad wouldn't want.    … Expand
  19. primetime4
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Games beyond trash.. I usually overlook it. But you would think we would have a quality top tier football game by now considering how long madden games been coming out. #NflDropEa
  20. MonkeyMoney22
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This game is awful. Feels rushed and unprofessional. Almost the exact same from last year except they add their new gimmicky game mode to make it seem new and fresh. The continued neglect of their game mode “Franchise” is a huge disappointment to all of the Madden fans. #NFLdropEA
  21. Justgotschwifty
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a slap to the face of any Madden/NFL fan. They should be ashamed of themselves taking people's money for this. EA has either gotten this lazy or they are actually this incompetent, either way............#NFLdropEA… Expand
  22. DMDTV
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Worst game in the history of Madden. Save your money! Please I'm begging you. Go on twitter and post #NFLDROPEA
  23. King_uo7
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Extremely terrible game throughout. EA has maximized the Monopoly scheme. It’s time for #NFLDropEa!!!!!!!
  24. Ianpound
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    this game sucks so bad it makes 2k look good. please get EA outta here they stink
  25. Trevkat19
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    EA never learns. They hate their fans are just in it for the money, this shows why there are anti-trust laws.
  26. Jewnuts
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Madden developers should be ashamed of themselves. The EA is a disgrace. The game is no longer a NFL simulation, it is a game plagued with issues and focusing on microtransactions. Sad year for football
  27. Tutt
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Simply a mountain of gimmicks sold off as a new experience. Arcade games abound yet the simulation mode they have the exclusive rights to is disrespectfully stagnant. An abuse of the consumer to which their game should be dedicated to.
  28. VixXXXX
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    #NFLdropEA Metacritic and Madden have BOTH lost their way. They continue to lose the trust of their supporters/fans day in and day out. Madden NFL 21 makes the top 10 worst games of all time, look like a gold mine. Congratulations for being worse than BIG RIGS and WORSE than LJN games. That is quite an accomplishment. DO NOT PAY ATTENTION to any positive or mixed reviews. They are all LIES!
  29. Lincredible
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Glorified roster update from same game over the past 5 years, but EA has taken their bare bones product and made it buggier, glitchier, and less stable. EA's only concern is to sell you additional ultimate team packs in the form of microtransactions. The base game is worse than many Free to play games I've played before, worst than most betas I've played.… Expand
  30. JoeAstro15
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Please for the love of god just put in features for franchise mode. Literally just take all the stuff you had in the game in madden 07. And put in the game now, in madden 21. And please fix the servers… Expand
  31. craigfromthelan
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Madden continues to be a roster update every year. People literally only pay for this game because of their love for football. ESPN 2K has an arguably better game that was made in 2005 man.
    Madden is trying everything it can to get micro-transactions and get rid of the franchise community. They literally don't care about that mode because it can't be made into a profit.
    The gameplay    Madden continues to be a roster update every year. People literally only pay for this game because of their love for football. ESPN 2K has an arguably better game that was made in 2005 man.
    Madden is trying everything it can to get micro-transactions and get rid of the franchise community. They literally don't care about that mode because it can't be made into a profit.
    The gameplay alone is trash, year after year of adjustments that you can count on one finger as being changed from the last year. Madden 15 to 21 is the same game with negligible tweaks. They just don't care.    … Expand
  32. Steeleman3
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Complete trash. Need to bring back 2k so that EA has competition and weird putting out the same garbage. First NFL game I've bought in a couple years and it's weird than the last one I bought. Now I remember why I just don't buy them.
  33. Drozey
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
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  34. sotee
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This is a rinse and repeat of old madden version. The game is riddled with bugs! The nfl should not license the nfl simulations games to EA. They clearly have gotten lazy in making this game innovative and fun.
  35. Smovid-19
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    It’s an exact port of madden 20 but with less content and game breaking bugs in every mode
  36. Carp420
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I didnt know you could recycle garbage but man EA has made an art out of it. If you want to know what madden 30 is gonna be like just look at this game. Its all copy and paste with this company.
  37. arne1990
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This is so terrible that it is disrespectful.. Madden 20 was bad and this is actually worse.. They have not fixed how qbs fumble every time you run, movement is more stiff, franchise mode has been completely neglected again.. offensive players couldnt male a contested catch if their life depended on it, but d backs can.. this is horrendous.. I will bring out my PS2 and play 2k5 again, andThis is so terrible that it is disrespectful.. Madden 20 was bad and this is actually worse.. They have not fixed how qbs fumble every time you run, movement is more stiff, franchise mode has been completely neglected again.. offensive players couldnt male a contested catch if their life depended on it, but d backs can.. this is horrendous.. I will bring out my PS2 and play 2k5 again, and never buy Madden.. even the street feature "the yard" they messed up, as you cant Play against others on the same console..… Expand
  38. Snailsoup
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Horrible game, scripted game play. Purely animation based plays. No new Franchise features. Its just a new lineup of players with a new game mode no one asked for. Fix what you already have and after that you can work on new things.This is an arcade game dont sell it as simulation football. EA doesnt care about the game of football and the NFL should open the rights to create new footballHorrible game, scripted game play. Purely animation based plays. No new Franchise features. Its just a new lineup of players with a new game mode no one asked for. Fix what you already have and after that you can work on new things.This is an arcade game dont sell it as simulation football. EA doesnt care about the game of football and the NFL should open the rights to create new football games to create competition on this market to asure a good experience for the consumers. NFL2k5 almost 16 years later is still better… Expand
  39. Jw1407
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Absolute shambles of a game, face of the franchise is a joke, the story is utterly ridiculous and ultimately pointless, franchise mode hasn't changed in years, and I'm not interested in pay to win modes
  40. DrChunk
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Glitch-galore, don’t waste your time or money. Gameplay is very glitchy and yet again for Madden, it is vanilla.
  41. PoopMan1
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I would rather Atari come back and make Madden 22 than EA make it. #EAruinsFootball
  42. Patpatnsr
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is pretty bad. Got my money because of my love of football. Constant freezing on kicks sloppy control… Expand
  43. Pmart
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    For all those of you complaining about the abundance of bad reviews and how it’s still “a good game”, the 0.3 user rating on Metacritic doesn’t just reflect the garbage product displayed (and the fact that I already own the game in the form of Madden 20), but also the ineptitude among Electronic Arts for more than a decade now. Hope this is a wake up call for EA but it won’t be. I justFor all those of you complaining about the abundance of bad reviews and how it’s still “a good game”, the 0.3 user rating on Metacritic doesn’t just reflect the garbage product displayed (and the fact that I already own the game in the form of Madden 20), but also the ineptitude among Electronic Arts for more than a decade now. Hope this is a wake up call for EA but it won’t be. I just pray that when their license is up a game developer who actually cares about making a decent product for their players pounces on it and EA goes out of business. Sucks to suck never buying this game again.… Expand
  44. Jetpac2k7
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Litterally a Reskin. No authenticity, no updates to franchise since 2011. They don’t care all the want is Money from MUT
  45. MaddenEsMierda
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I’m surprised EA hasn’t made playing as your favorite team a micro-transaction yet. Imagine spending 60+ dollars on this “game” only to find out it’s still the same doo doo on a stick it’s been for years, but somehow even worse than that. Then picture spending even more money on micro-transactions on it that’s rendered completely useless in less than a year. Couldn’t be me.
  46. Brandon_w24
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash game, nothing changed from last year. Same trash abilities, with no changes to gameplay at all.… Expand
  47. ningastix
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I was in a franchise game and the QB was lined up on the oline for no reason. The QB was a RB so many glitches.
  48. eagleye647
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    People say this game is the same game every year with minor graphic changes and roster changes (which is true), but the GAMEPLAY HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE for at least the past 5 editions. You have no control over players... takes a runningback several steps to make a simple cut. So stiff.
  49. jaymorbid
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Terrible, recycled garbage. The same game every year, but they somehow manage to turn the same old trash into something even worse. All they care about is money.
  50. Coach336
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Horrible game that is now simply relying on high spending MUT players and lack of competition. Wish there was competition to this game.
  51. CEvans_
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Just completely awful, zero effort was put into the game, a literal copy paste of last year
  52. Kingofputney
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Ea should be dropped, this game is awful. Year in and year out they release a copied and pasted game every year and some how its always broken, the NFL really needs to take not
  53. CMac2180
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Very disappointed Madden fan. I look forward to Madden NFL football coming out every year. My father and I have purchased Madden the first day its released every year, since Barry Sanders graced the cover of Madden 99. This years' game Madden 21, is unapologetically awful. Yes, the graphics still look great. It's 2020, the 6th iteration of this game on this console. It should look great.Very disappointed Madden fan. I look forward to Madden NFL football coming out every year. My father and I have purchased Madden the first day its released every year, since Barry Sanders graced the cover of Madden 99. This years' game Madden 21, is unapologetically awful. Yes, the graphics still look great. It's 2020, the 6th iteration of this game on this console. It should look great. That's where the game stops being good. Franchise is a continued copy and paste from 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. EA sports Tiburon doesn't give a crap about the fans and continue to neglect the most played mode. Yet, once again they shove another cash cow mode the yard on us to go along with the already ridiculous Madden ultimate spender. As far as gameplay, it's the same. They tweaked player interaction slightly, with block engagement and tackling. Besides that, they've cluttered the defensive line interface with a bully blue box call rush moves. Then, if you make a big play, i.e. good pass, first down, sack, tackle for loss you have a ridiculous big d-pad esque picture of how you should celebrate. It's intrusive and obnoxious and needs to go away, immediately. That's really it. You're paying $60 dollars for a copy and paste regression of a football game EA Tiburon continues to milk for it's cash cow Madden Ultimate Spender and The Yard. The NFL needs to revaluate or intervene like Disney did for Star Wars Battlefront 2. Because this game is atrocious. #SaveMaddenFrancise. #NFLfireEA. EA has ruined John Madden's name and honor. Oh hey, instead of fixing the glitches and gameplay. They're giving us Colin kraperdick as an 81!... Please wake me from this football nightmare. Do not buy this game!… Expand
  54. mikemcc23
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    utter trash. DON'T BUY. I MADE AN ACCOUNT JUST TO RATE THIS TRASH A$$ GAME

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  55. Asant15
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I have played madden for at least 15 years. I primarily play MUT and this year is hot garbage. If you are looking to get a sports game, pass on this one. Straight TRASH
  56. Adrielcsil
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Isnt a football simulation. The franchise mode is the same. NFL, leave the EA.
  57. Tidesquirrel
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Same game the last 5 plus years its long past due i dust off my ps2 and play older madden games since that was the last time EA put out a good madden game if one more madden game is released on the frostbite engine I am going to riot. Frostbite was meant for first person shooters battlefront and battlefield not madden and the frostbite can look amazing but it is somehow limited on footballSame game the last 5 plus years its long past due i dust off my ps2 and play older madden games since that was the last time EA put out a good madden game if one more madden game is released on the frostbite engine I am going to riot. Frostbite was meant for first person shooters battlefront and battlefield not madden and the frostbite can look amazing but it is somehow limited on football because it wasn't designed for football and EA just wants to save money by recycling the same engine and make money off of ultimate team. STOP SPENDING MONEY ON ULTIMATE TEAM IF YOU WANT TO GET THEIR ATTENTION THATS HOW THEY MADE OVER 4 BILLION DOLLARS ON ULTIMATE TEAM ALONE these idiots who still buy packs that some how EA claims that aren't surprisie mechanics (aka loot boxes) are the reason for why this game gets worse not better because EA wants money they don't make crap on the base game for selling copies as opposed to ULTIMATE TEAM so that's how you get their attention put a foot down and demand better or EA Step aside and let a company that is competent do your work for you and actually make a great not good not mediocre not horrible but a great football game. DONT BUY THIS GAME !!!! #NFLDROPEA… Expand
  58. Drperogie
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    At this point I get more excited about my next bowel movement than the next Madden game and it doesn’t cost me $60.
  59. billrice
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    For football fans and video gamers this is yet another disappointing Madden release. I remember waiting up until midnight to get the new editions when I was young. Now you can't tell the difference between games year to year. This year takes the cake though. In a year where there is not much to do with a pandemic these bozos couldn't play their game enough to work out the glitches? TheyFor football fans and video gamers this is yet another disappointing Madden release. I remember waiting up until midnight to get the new editions when I was young. Now you can't tell the difference between games year to year. This year takes the cake though. In a year where there is not much to do with a pandemic these bozos couldn't play their game enough to work out the glitches? They couldn't think up any way to make franchise mode better? Face of the franchise is cornier than ever? Shame… Expand
  60. KILLATWILL
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This game is **** trash. **** u EA. Suck a dick and fix your god damn game.
  61. Jtlong
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Same game literly. I even saw it say 2019 a few times while playing. Absolute trash
  62. zero_otaku_0
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    this game is so buggy. It keeps telling me I have to spend money to play it.
  63. RoyTheWolf
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Same game, just updated rosters. Disappointing game, same game why people buy rhis game for the same stuff they got previous years?
  64. Thegoodguynot
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is madden 20, it sucks really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really bad.… Expand
  65. samipote
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    worst game i ever play. Even Ultimate Team has atrociously laggy menus that make it completely unbearable to endure. Many gameplay and AI flaws from previous titles have continued into this one as well. You can only get so much fun from such broken gameplay. Please do not give EA $60 or more for this piss poor effort. Ea just give the same crap every year on every sports game they made ,worst game i ever play. Even Ultimate Team has atrociously laggy menus that make it completely unbearable to endure. Many gameplay and AI flaws from previous titles have continued into this one as well. You can only get so much fun from such broken gameplay. Please do not give EA $60 or more for this piss poor effort. Ea just give the same crap every year on every sports game they made , nhl , fiffa, madden are just crap . Bring back the features you deleted in all those games and fix your **** game… Expand
  66. blackzilla
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I haven't bought a Madden in years. Madden 21 is just as bad as the last Madden I played. They've even removed features. Franchise mode is some how worst. The user interface even lags. Never buying Madden ever again.
  67. AdamShinku
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Sad when a game made by 2k from 2005 is 10 times better than a game in 2020.
  68. Timennkar
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This game sucks!!!!! Same bs every single year. Have you not made enough haha profit from us?! Same game since 2010. You are lying $60 for a roster update. I can’t believe this. Whoever is in charge should be fired!! Bring back 2k football.
  69. Spruce_the_Tree
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I’m rating Madden on its improvements from the previous year. Sadly, it’s exactly the same game, so I don’t have anything to score. Lack of content = 0.
  70. Learntacos_
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash
  71. DredgenRain
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I cannot believe how much is literally the same. The camera angels are even the same after a tackle or a touchdown or ANYTHING. GAME IS TRASH
  72. Brigrig
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This game is as stale as it is money hungry, dont support it. EA has been at it for too long and they need to finally receive proper backlash that can effect the company so they actually change
  73. Tedhill1981
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everyone is saying it’s the same game year in and year out. That simply not true. It’s getting worse and worse. This year the face of the franchise is supposed to be a big selling point. You go in with a lame storyline that is predetermined no matter what you do. I threw nine touchdowns coming off a super bowl win. My player is 27 years old with a 95 overall rating yet I’m fighting for my starting job with a quarterback who’s six years older and has a 75 overall rating. It still glitches worse than ever. My player will be running and trip his own self up. The commentary is awful. The same prerecorded garbage over and over for year. If you break a record it’s not even acknowledged. This game is pure crap and ea could not care less. They have a monopoly on the nfl so they know fans are just gonna keep buying it hoping it’s gonna get better. Every since they added mut it’s went down hill because they only care about the micro transactions. This game will not get better until the monopoly is over. It needs competition.… Expand
  74. Hellrising798
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Any one who bought the game. Please get a refund and give your money to people who give a **** about their game instead of these morons who sell you the same game every year.
  75. Shansen612
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    These “new” and “innovative” additions are nothing but watered down attempts to appease the community. I won’t be blinded by nostalgia, 2K 5 was not perfect but what game comes without flaws? The only difference is that these last few years of Madden games are riddled with flaws. I have had fun moments at times with friends but that joy can quickly turn to annoyance as Arron Donald canThese “new” and “innovative” additions are nothing but watered down attempts to appease the community. I won’t be blinded by nostalgia, 2K 5 was not perfect but what game comes without flaws? The only difference is that these last few years of Madden games are riddled with flaws. I have had fun moments at times with friends but that joy can quickly turn to annoyance as Arron Donald can strip sack any and every QB on contact. It’s a game that’s foundation is pre determined animations. While 2K5 or even Madden 07-08 don’t look as pretty and well polished, the gameplay is superior than these games now over 10 years later. My best advice is to save your money, and maybe by next year or the year after, EA may wise up (probably not though) then give it a shot.… Expand
  76. Pwn3dbyth3n00b
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    At this point anything I say is just beating a dead horse. The how could you make a game be just a Roster update yet make it worst than the last game you just updating the roster from.
  77. Frickmadden
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Absolute dog **** I don’t know how but it’s worse than 20. I didn’t think it was possible but they fukin did it
  78. manadifana
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Its a broken game from a morally corrupt company. It maddens the soul and my purse. utter trash
  79. Othmanedgaygui
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I don’t even have to play the game, just by watching the gameplay footage I can tell that NOTHING HAS **** CHANGED AND THEY’RE STILL SELLING YOU THE SAME MICROTRANSACTION FILLED **** GAME EVERY YEAR
  80. TheGreatZambino
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    It is evident the fan base is tired of reiterated trash and rightfully so, EA makes billions of dollars and this is the slop that they throw out. This revolt should’ve happened years ago, what a lazy and pathetic cash grab.
  81. That1SpartanFan
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Neglected fan base. That’s all there is to it. 0 out of 10. Can’t put it any higher than that...
  82. LeBronEDU
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    What can I say about this game that hasn't already been said a hundred times over? End the Monopoly.
  83. giggitty08
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Just another re hash of madden 20.... nothing is really new and not worth your money
  84. pavanchand
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This is what haapens when people act retarted and become a cum sucking pathetic zombies .the guys who bought this think that they can eat **** if it is colored with **** 4 different colors.Hey EA you can suck a dog's dick
  85. CerealKB
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Screw this stupid roster update. Come on. Ridiculous. Not buying another one until fixed.
  86. joho328
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    In the shortest words possible, the game is complete s**t and I highly recommend you save your money.
  87. BobTheBuilders
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unpolished game with very little to no features. It the same game from 2016 but worst. DO NOT BUY this garbage would recommend any NFL from 2010 and older those games have more features in there practice mode then the whole tire game combined. To be honest this should be a lawsuit because it's literally the same game every year and all they want you is buy more and moreAgain DO NOT BUY THIS THIS GAME… Expand
  88. Valencia12345
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Horrible game. Glitches, horrible graphics, same game since 13... EA, you're the worst
  89. midgarddk
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Game is buggy copy paste trash, do yourself a favor and stop buying EA games especially madden
  90. Tomservo51
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Its insane how much money EA makes on this game and how little the out back into it. 2ks football game can't come soon enough
  91. jafo11b
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Oh God is this game terrible. The game has not changed in YEARS!!!! Player customization is the same. The same faces every year. And the preset faces on face of the franchise are absolutely terrifying. Who looks like those people??? Story sucks and choices have no impact. Franchise mode looks the same as the past 5 years. Even the relocation and stadium rebuild. Its pathetic how bad thisOh God is this game terrible. The game has not changed in YEARS!!!! Player customization is the same. The same faces every year. And the preset faces on face of the franchise are absolutely terrifying. Who looks like those people??? Story sucks and choices have no impact. Franchise mode looks the same as the past 5 years. Even the relocation and stadium rebuild. Its pathetic how bad this game is. In fact not only does it not do anything to upgrade the games, it actually makes things worse… Expand
  92. Rkralle7
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Absolutely disgusting at how little EA cares for the buyers of this product. Literally nothing has changed, not one issue with Franchise mode has been addressed, and it goes to show that they care nothing about the fans; only the money. I seriously hope they lose exclusivity rights.
  93. bsteindler
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same glitches, not a realistic gameplay experience. Bugs ruin the experience entirely..… Expand
  94. brotown13
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Atrocious game. The Madden series has not seen the innovation since Madden 18. Every year they wheel out the same product with literally just a roster update and new uniforms. It's incredibly frustrating that lack of innovation or effort that is now being put into the Madden series
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  95. kingnate2112
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    If you have played Madden at all the last five years you have already played this newest version. To call it a copy and paste would be a disservice considering there are less features now than there used to be. Please dont purchase this game.
  96. Eliwilliams330
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. trash same game year after year it pathetic. No improvements to franchise mode. EA only cares to make money in mut mode and thats all… Expand
  97. BraydenCurt
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Literally Madden 20.. They hit the copy and paste again this year but even found a way to take out content from Franchise. I have never regretted purchasing a game more than I do this one. Ill keep this review short like the list of new features in this game. #DropEA
  98. YT_DuckReeder
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    It is the same thing every single game other than the year, the rosters, the cover, and the “market” game mode that is suppose to be on commercials and help sell the game. #NFLdropEA
  99. Browntk1
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Carbon copy of Madden 19 and 20. They shove microtransactions down your throat. Hold EA responsible and don’t give them your money. Don’t buy the game. The laziest installment of Madden yet, and that’s saying something.
  100. Oppsfrieneld
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.

    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.

    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.

    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.

    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.

    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.

    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.

    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.

    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.

    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.

    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.

    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.
    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy another ea game ever again.

    Year after year EA makes the same **** game and expect us to dish out $60 for an incomplete game. I will never buy another madden game again. In fact I will never buy ano.    … Expand
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  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 8, 2020
    40
    Madden NFL 21 is another blatant recycling of last year’s edition of the „simulation“ of the American football. Sadly, most of the modes remained the same. Gameplay received a few minor tweaks, and in the end it still persists as a cash grab not worth anybody’s time.
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  2. LevelUp
    Sep 14, 2020
    70
    Madden NFL says goodbye to a generation with more questions than answers and with an uncertain perspective on what may happen in the years to come.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Sep 9, 2020
    70
    For NFL diehards, there remains hundreds of gaming hours at your disposal in Madden 21. These same diehards – much like players of EA’s NHL and Sony’s The Show – will be left with the impression they’ve played this game before, however.
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