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. 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
  2. vobrandon
    Dec 29, 2020
    0
    This is downright the worst game for PlayStation 4. There are microtransactions, and this is just a copy and paste of Madden 20. I have asked Sony for a refund of $60. Please avoid this game! Just play NBA 2K21!
  3. 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
  4. SALTYSIRSHACK
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    Worst gameplay of any Madden, very animation based game. Franchise mode has very few features, no replayability
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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...
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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!
  16. 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.
  17. Cheem
    Nov 25, 2020
    0
    Not as good as knack but let’s be honest is that even possible to achieve
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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!
  24. 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
  25. eggnoxx
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    EA releases same game every year. One thing that different from last year is the more aggressive micro-transaction ****
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. Liroyous
    Dec 17, 2020
    0
    Literally a joke of a game. Franchise mode ignored again and again. #FixMaddenFranchise
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. Chouse72
    Dec 27, 2020
    0
    Absolutely sucks madden 07 is more playable and better. Buggy, not immersive at all. No creativity whatsoever
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. Mmurr00
    Dec 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game **** sucks! Forget having any knowledge about football, just YouTube the trick/glitch plays and you’ll win every time. EA doesn’t care about making a good football game anymore, they care about the players paying for pepperoni pizza arm sleeves for $4.99. Last time I buy this piece of **** platform.… Expand
  61. eboyle12
    Dec 29, 2020
    0
    The worse game I’ve ever played. The game is rarely updated, inaccurate player ratings, insane game breaking glitches, THE worse lags, and constant server crashes. EA Sports hasn’t put out a good madden game since 17 and If I were a consumer I’d burn every copy of this game I see
  62. Dylanfields11
    Dec 30, 2020
    0
    Only positive reviews I found are only from people that say MUT is their favorite game mode . Franchise hasn’t had a major update in years . Games from over a decade ago aka all pro football 2k8 have better gameplay mechanics than madden . You get the exact same animations play after play. X factors and abilities should be patched so they are not as Overpowering or just have a setting inOnly positive reviews I found are only from people that say MUT is their favorite game mode . Franchise hasn’t had a major update in years . Games from over a decade ago aka all pro football 2k8 have better gameplay mechanics than madden . You get the exact same animations play after play. X factors and abilities should be patched so they are not as Overpowering or just have a setting in exhibition and franchise where you can turn them off altogether. Gameplay the exact same as madden 20 with an added jurdle and dead leg. The gameplay still sucks your mike Evan’s will catch an easy ball just for a 180 pound corner to hit him and the ball goes flying. Quarterbacks fumble way too often while running the ball. Unless you literally have truzz activated you’ll fumble one out of 3 times in open field. Franchise is the exact same thing but made the menus blue. They finally added a playoff bracket which should have been in the game years ago. Also they added a retirement screen which has been in nba 2k for years . Even MUT the only game mode madden cares about rarely gets updates that aren’t new packs and players to waste money on. The yard is buggy and is not fun after 4 minutes of playing. Superstar KO just changed up the teams a bit and updated the X factor playeRs and legends. Quarterback throwing is very unrealistic they throw on the run cross body perfectly. Then on a wide open sit route over the middle the throw it nowhere near the receiver . You can only sign free agents to 1 year contracts that you can’t edit the amount you actually pay the player. Certain teams are really good in simulations in franchise basically the browns every year. They always make the super bowl or go 13-3 and get the 1 seed . The scouting has been the exact same for years . They should add back slow development which they had in previous games. Because 43 year old Tom Brady is developing faster than the number one overall pick in the draft . You rarely see another non user controlled team draft a 70 plus overall steal in the 5 round or later . Yet you find 7th round projected players with 1st round talent . It’s rare for players to retire after 40 that are under the age of 35 in the league right now. Everything about madden is really just awful. Ea better step up their game quick or people will stop buying their game .… Expand
  63. Bmxfan
    Dec 30, 2020
    0
    Brutal, I can’t believe I dislike this game so much I came on metacritic to trash it!
  64. Ccaserta82
    Dec 30, 2020
    0
    Madden 21 is by far in its own category as one of the worst games ever made. As an nfl fan, I can promise you this game is not as its advertised as a “simulation football game”, and that is from its creators websites. Instead of making players realistic and unique to their skill sets, madden gives star players overpowered and unrealistic X factors, that allow the leagues star players toMadden 21 is by far in its own category as one of the worst games ever made. As an nfl fan, I can promise you this game is not as its advertised as a “simulation football game”, and that is from its creators websites. Instead of making players realistic and unique to their skill sets, madden gives star players overpowered and unrealistic X factors, that allow the leagues star players to commit on field actions which are impossible in real life. Aside from being unrealistic and an arcade football game, madden 21 has the worst gameplay out of any madden I’ve ever played. Madden 21 makes it impossible for a user to complete a pass of 25+ yards, it is impossible to relastically float a ball over a defender no matter which pass you choose to throw, and over 80% of these types of passes result in turnovers. Games made over 13 years ago like NFL 2k, or madden 11 have smoother, cleaner, and better gameplay. In madden 21 there are a total of 15 tackle animations, when in nfl 2k and madden 11 the same annimatioj is never repeated and is unquie to each play. Not only is maddens gameplay bad, so is its ultimate team mode. Madden has made it nearly impossible to earn things in the game without spending money, making the game pay to win. Not only this but simple things such as kickoffs, or onside kicks, have been removed from the game because it’s creators cannot fix bugs. Overall, madden is not a simulation nfl football game, and is one of the worst games I have ever played. -Chris C… Expand
  65. VadersFist501
    Jan 1, 2021
    0
    Madden 21 is yet another Madden game with no improvements but will sadly probably break the sales record again off of their exclusive license for an NFL game. There are dozens of bugs and glitches, and the game plays nothing like a football game. MUT fans might be happy to know they can spend another 500$ on the mode just for the same experience and promos as last year. EA doesn't showMadden 21 is yet another Madden game with no improvements but will sadly probably break the sales record again off of their exclusive license for an NFL game. There are dozens of bugs and glitches, and the game plays nothing like a football game. MUT fans might be happy to know they can spend another 500$ on the mode just for the same experience and promos as last year. EA doesn't show any love for the other modes, franchise could be fun but has no features that make it special, superstar KO is virtually unchanged, and the yard is interesting at first but is also full of bugs. Taking EA's license will be the only thing that will make them start trying again.… Expand
  66. wolfnbasti
    Dec 31, 2020
    0
    My son bought me Madden 21 for Christmas. The last time I played this game was maybe 10+ years ago. Nothing has changed - same logic problems, same easy beat AI. And making it to the playoffs looks no different than regular-season games. The most glaring is the bug when rushing the QB, when you break free of a defender the AI will more often than not suck you to another defender even ifMy son bought me Madden 21 for Christmas. The last time I played this game was maybe 10+ years ago. Nothing has changed - same logic problems, same easy beat AI. And making it to the playoffs looks no different than regular-season games. The most glaring is the bug when rushing the QB, when you break free of a defender the AI will more often than not suck you to another defender even if you have a clear shot at the QB. I guess they are magnetic. Extra points are meaningless, click, click, and score. My percentage for 4th down conversions must be nearly 95%. Not once did I worry about 3 and out. On a running play a defender can reach out and tackle you with one hand. The play selection is exactly the same - you can win every game in a season with 5-6 plays - no need to change them up which means the AI teams play like they've never watched a tape from the previous week. It's not hard to program an increased difficulty to affect the success of running your favorite plays. The franchise management, contracts, recruiting - has the worst UI. Why do I have to click over and over to load the same screen of data for different players? And why does it take a second to load textual content changes - nothing has changed between player 1 and 2? Most of these issues are very similar to what I remember from 10+ years ago. Worst off all, the player movement animation hasn't improved - they still look like they are floating above the field. If I can see textural changes in modern games, shadows, mud, footprints in snow, etc., then why not in Madden? Why the NFL keeps letting EA release the same poorly executed game is beyond me.… Expand
  67. King_killmonger
    Dec 31, 2020
    0
    Everything about this game is terrible AI don't cover their zones QB throws the ball straight to the defender or overthrow the ball run plays are unbeatable in mut there's way too many microtransactions too many pay to win players and it makes mut unplayable
  68. Bwa
    Jan 2, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Madden 21 is exactly the same game as the last 5 Maddens. It is riddled with bugs and glitches. Franchise mode has no new content it gets boring and repetitive after a while. Ultimate team is impossible to win if you don't spend hundreds of dollars on microtransactions. Overall they need yo stop putting useless modes like the yard instead of fixing the game and making it fun to play.… Expand
  69. Sturg48
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    The game has been on a downward spiral for years, getting worse and worse with every new release. I only care about franchise mode, and franchise mode is a joke. #EndMaddenMonopoly
  70. Nateeee101398
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    Absolutely the worst game I ever played. I regret the money I spent on this piece of garbage of a video game. It chooses who wins and the gameplay mechanics is the worst I’ve ever seen. It’s pathetic and ea needs to nfl license taken away so this monstrosity of video game’s can just stop. Just please stop I can’t deal with this **** anymore.
  71. mg9
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    worst game ever not realistic at all it a terrible simulation game franchise hasn’t changed and all ea cares about is ultimate team and money don’t waste your money on this game
  72. Reecehedgedye
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    If EA continues down this path they will become bankrupt now that counties are beginning to implement 18+ ratings if they include gambling (card packs and loot boxes). If you are a parent do not subject your child to this bs. Madden on the PS2 was eons ahead of this bs.
  73. ToasterStruble
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    Definitely the worst madden I’ve ever played. The mechanics are awful. The gameplay is horrendous. It’s damn near impossible to stop the computer on All-Madden difficulty if they have a QB that runs the ball. (Which is a lot of QB’s that wouldn’t run the ball a lot) I will give them one thing though, they did fix the insured amount of face mask penalties from madden 20. But that’s it.Definitely the worst madden I’ve ever played. The mechanics are awful. The gameplay is horrendous. It’s damn near impossible to stop the computer on All-Madden difficulty if they have a QB that runs the ball. (Which is a lot of QB’s that wouldn’t run the ball a lot) I will give them one thing though, they did fix the insured amount of face mask penalties from madden 20. But that’s it. Everything else is worse… Expand
  74. Jaydenchitral32
    Jan 4, 2021
    0
    This game is not a good game. Has potential but needs major fixes and changes
  75. Crustcomedy
    Jan 4, 2021
    0
    Terrible game. Same game every year nothing new to the game. Many bugs and glitches
  76. Twan31
    Jan 5, 2021
    0
    Madden 21 is such a bad game that im done with the Madden franchise im never spending another dime on ea madden. it is terrible.72 rated players play better than my 90 an above players you can't play defense in this game the cpu plays stupid i can only use one player. you are bad an making a football game an should give up I pray the nfl see this post an let you go you destroyed footballMadden 21 is such a bad game that im done with the Madden franchise im never spending another dime on ea madden. it is terrible.72 rated players play better than my 90 an above players you can't play defense in this game the cpu plays stupid i can only use one player. you are bad an making a football game an should give up I pray the nfl see this post an let you go you destroyed football games for me its not fun to play anymore my favorite moad was franchise its not anymore thank you for destroying my childhood game ea I pray the nfl make the change ea you are a the problem not the solution… Expand
  77. BiggunBarbosa
    Jan 5, 2021
    0
    Money hungry company that makes no efforts to improve issues and provides no communication with the mut community. Kraelo is constantly left out to dry by garbage developers and evil execs.
  78. Kobee
    Jan 5, 2021
    0
    So many bugs and horrible gameplay. It’s the best football game in the market tho, oh wait................it’s the only football game in the market. **** EA
  79. Let_It_RIP
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    If you played this mode in the last decade you've already played this. Buggy and bland
  80. chocolatedude
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    This isn’t what a Football game should be. EA should stop making these, let 2K make the games. This is horribly buggy, and not fun to play.
  81. BeegBeegYoshi69
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    I have been playing the Madden games since Madden 07 on the PS2 and have supported EA throughout the years. But after this mess, I will never buy another madden game. Even going back and playing the older Madden games on the PS2 feels more realistic and smooth than the modern Madden games. Nothing but recycled pay to win garbage.
  82. PessCity
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    Franchise mode in the mid-2000s was way better and more detailed than anything in the current game.

    It’s disgraceful that micro transactions in ultimate team and the yard ruined the offline experience so many people enjoyed. What a disgrace. If you copied and pasted the franchise mode from Madden 08, it would be a hit. And that game was made over a decade ago. Figure it out.
  83. Dundoo
    Jan 7, 2021
    0
    Complete rip off. Graphics are great but there is so many bugs/glitches. Unrealistic player movements. CPU's are useless, cant key in on a floating ball. Receivers most of the time dont make an effort to catch while covered, just swats the ball away or glitches to the defender. .
    Releasing "NEW MODES AND FEATURES" that were removed from older generation Football simulations claiming to be    Complete rip off. Graphics are great but there is so many bugs/glitches. Unrealistic player movements. CPU's are useless, cant key in on a floating ball. Receivers most of the time dont make an effort to catch while covered, just swats the ball away or glitches to the defender. .
    Releasing "NEW MODES AND FEATURES" that were removed from older generation Football simulations claiming to be new. EA has just done a horrible job from the start. Will not buy another madden game for as long as their the ones making it. Dont give your money to this scam.    … Expand
  84. JustRob
    Jan 7, 2021
    0
    **** hot garbage Rather play NCAA for the rest of my life don’t recommend to anyone it’s **** stupid and broken even though it has like 300 **** patches
  85. jalapena
    Jan 8, 2021
    0
    complete waste of money. this EA/NFL license agreement needs to run up already.
  86. Pex69
    Jan 9, 2021
    0
    Franchise mode has barely been changed sorry the game hasn't been changed this **** sucks **** hard. they are fisting my grandma elbo deep its so bad and they have a fist in my wallet too THE GAME IS GOOD IF YOU WANT TO BE SPAMMED WITH PAY TO WIN CONTENT AND NO FEEDBACK FROM ****TY FATHER EA
  87. tstcab
    Jan 10, 2021
    0
    EA is a great example of a mammoth gaming company blatantly ignoring player feedback and overwhelming negative reviews, and instead using sly marketing schemes to distract from their extremely unrealistic and poor animation based and scripted gameplay that brings nothing new to the table but an occasional useless gimmick. These schemes include heavily advertised and slapping "new" shinyEA is a great example of a mammoth gaming company blatantly ignoring player feedback and overwhelming negative reviews, and instead using sly marketing schemes to distract from their extremely unrealistic and poor animation based and scripted gameplay that brings nothing new to the table but an occasional useless gimmick. These schemes include heavily advertised and slapping "new" shiny game-modes onto their game that usually boil down to a simple change of house rules, or a new monetization scam aimed to exploit young children and sports fans out of their money using gambling mechanics. Young fans are greeted at the games menus with constant pop ups advertising ultimate team, a gamemode where players can gamble their money to try and get better overall players on their fantasy team. You will be most likely be matched against players who have the shiny new high overall cards making players want to skip the impossibly long grind and opt to purchase packs in hopes to compete with other online players, only for any and all progress in the mode to be reset when their next game(roster update) releases. Fan favorite modes and features are consistently removed, the player customization is one of the most barebones lazy attempts I've seen in gaming (maybe 6 face options per skin tone that have remained the same for years). Mouthguard's and other customization accessories were added finally but only exclusive to their heavily monetized arcade mode "The Yard". Franchise mode completely untouched aside from a recolored menu. No dynamic storylines or career situations. Stale and repetitive in game commentary that pales in comparison to Nba 2K's, and doesn't seem to have been significantly updated in years. Face of the franchise, an extremely unpopular mode from last year seemed to have gotten more attention than most other modes but simply added options to play more years in college. Voice acting and story is horrendous and incredibly uninspired. Overall the game is the same garbage players have been provided for years. NFL execs likely dont care since the money from Ultimate team flies in, but giving the egregiously terrible EA the sole rights to produce "simulation NFL" games is still proving to be a mistake. EA does not care what the consumer thinks when they rake in billions from their sports games. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME, Its time players start to hurt EA's pockets until they decide to give a **** about the quality of this their manipulative and exploitative excuses of roster updates.… Expand
  88. Gamer_OG
    Jan 10, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Seems like it is designed for children. Not an actual representation of football other than the jerseys and stadiums. Cheap graphics that are repeated year after year and online players that rely entirely on gimmicks. Maddens latest disappointment. I’m boycotting until they make a better game. John Madden obviously doesn’t play this ****… Expand
  89. DoritoMan
    Jan 11, 2021
    0
    EA just wants money... they only add things to make them money. The yard and MUT is all they add to so they can make money. The gameplay is all animation dependent and requires little skill. The game has no features and never delivers what they promise. Franchise mode is the same thing for the last few years. There are no features and they almost never add on franchise. This will be theEA just wants money... they only add things to make them money. The yard and MUT is all they add to so they can make money. The gameplay is all animation dependent and requires little skill. The game has no features and never delivers what they promise. Franchise mode is the same thing for the last few years. There are no features and they almost never add on franchise. This will be the last madden I’m buying unless they change the entire game.… Expand
  90. Williamchick
    Jan 12, 2021
    0
    This game is horrible. Awful game play. Hate the create a future franchise player. Game just all around sucks and I want my money back
  91. kvolpp512
    Jan 18, 2021
    0
    The same game as madden 20. The face of the franchise is trash. Please EA just update franchise mode I don't want to have to spend obscene amounts of money just to be competent at the ultimate team.
  92. MrStewie1985
    Jan 21, 2021
    0
    This game, and I use that term loosely is nothing more than a copy-and-paste iteration of the last few Madden games with updated rosters, more bugs and unwanted additional modes that push microtransactions (who asked for a Spongebob football field?!). It takes true talent to have a rinse-and-repeat game actually become buggier and more unplayable by the year. EA has endless resources, theThis game, and I use that term loosely is nothing more than a copy-and-paste iteration of the last few Madden games with updated rosters, more bugs and unwanted additional modes that push microtransactions (who asked for a Spongebob football field?!). It takes true talent to have a rinse-and-repeat game actually become buggier and more unplayable by the year. EA has endless resources, the exclusive NFL license and literally does nothing with it. If this "game" and the overwhelming hate for it doesn't make EA or the NFL wake up to what's happening, nothing ever will. Madden 21 is literally rock bottom for this once-proud football franchise.… Expand
  93. Mike10101
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    The most pathetic excuse for a video game purely unplayable. Gameplay is the worst thing i have ever experienced and madden 20 was a solid game but this game is the worst i have ever played in my life.
  94. Chickeke
    Jan 25, 2021
    0
    Trash. Can’t even start games. Absolutely ridiculous and waste of money. Don’t recommend
  95. Remiboy223
    Jan 26, 2021
    0
    This game is an absolute disgrace to the sports gaming community. I would not give a flying crap if it was a bad game if the NFL would just drop the contract with EA. I can’t remember the last time that I played a game of madden and it did not glitch. IT IS RIDICULOUS
  96. compdachi
    Jan 27, 2021
    0
    This is meant as constructive criticism to whom it may concern, coming from a die-hard football fan and gamer.

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

    Madden 21 is:

    An absolute disgrace to football fans everywhere.

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

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

    Outside of the sickening franchise mode, the basic graphics within the game are hysterical for the year 2020-2021. First and foremost, until an immersive halftime/postgame show in implemented, there’s no cleaning up this mess. With that being said, the sidelines are ridiculous. Not only are there literal bots with what look like fake uniforms/numbers/etc., but the lack of coaches and camaraderie as a team really drives the game even further down. When a team is traveling for an away game, there should be more cutscenes or features. The week-by-week basis should feel refreshing as it almost never seems like it’s repeating. I get that’s hard to do when certain critics will play a game just to look for downfalls, but the effort to preventing this could easily prevent a 0.2 user score in the future. Moving forward, like I said with home/away games, they should matter! Include the situation (fighting for a playoff spot/division rival/etc) so that the game is that much more intense and real as it goes on. For example, I’m the Steelers traveling to the Cincinnati: there should be so much tension between the players, fans, etc that the game should feel and be harder. These are all simple things that FOOTBALL FANS care about and want to see. The Madden community that has invested so much time and effort into enjoying your game and even promoting it deserve much more than what we’ve been given. This wasn’t the only year any of these things have been issues, this was just the first year in which we as a community felt it was time to put our foot down as the consumer.    … Expand
  97. endermike
    Jan 29, 2021
    0
    game is bad don't buy and animations are stupid and Patrick Mahomes can run through people.
  98. KlLL
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    Worst madden ever released. Nothing works Dline is OP. OLine doesn’t know who to block.Receivers drop EVERY SINGLE PASS after being touched. Every time you get a long play they call holding. They commit senseless penalties. Everything about this game is terrible I’ve never played a madden this bad usually madden just repeats what they do every year but this time for some reason (I’m goingWorst madden ever released. Nothing works Dline is OP. OLine doesn’t know who to block.Receivers drop EVERY SINGLE PASS after being touched. Every time you get a long play they call holding. They commit senseless penalties. Everything about this game is terrible I’ve never played a madden this bad usually madden just repeats what they do every year but this time for some reason (I’m going to assume PS5 release has some to do with it) they made Everything in this game terrible EVERY SINGLE DOWN SOME **** HAPPENS ITS UNPLAYABLE… Expand
  99. Ihatemadden69
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I only created an account to rate this game. Spoiler Alert: this game is straight-up horse **** I’ve bought ever madden since 2005 and I still cannot explain how dog**** this “game” is. And the really stupid part is that I keep buying it every year expecting some type of change. However, because EA is a multimillion dollar company who has zero competitors in professional football games, this **** hasn’t changed. It’s really sad that NCAA football 14 is better and that was two generations and almost 8 years ago. This next year is the first year I will not buy it. Again, I cannot explain how **** this is in 5000 characters.… Expand
  100. loxu
    Jan 31, 2021
    0
    A man threw an interception and it counted as a touchdown. The fact that people still play this game after that baffles me. The most basic mechanic of the game of football, (being you can only score points by throwing to your teammates) DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY IN THE ONLY SIMULATION FOOTBALL GAME. Stop buying this game
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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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