Madden NFL 21

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0.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 5792 Ratings

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  1. Vailed-lion9
    Sep 17, 2020
    9
    Madden NFL 21 is not a truly bad game, in fact it rather boasts new gameplay additions such as The Yard this year, as well as New Superstar X Factor abilities. Ultimate Team has seen a few new improvements and bug fixes since the last few title updates to bring in Teams of The Week and Event Modes. House Rules and Couch Co-Op are now back from last years game and the Competitive ModesMadden NFL 21 is not a truly bad game, in fact it rather boasts new gameplay additions such as The Yard this year, as well as New Superstar X Factor abilities. Ultimate Team has seen a few new improvements and bug fixes since the last few title updates to bring in Teams of The Week and Event Modes. House Rules and Couch Co-Op are now back from last years game and the Competitive Modes perhaps have to be the biggest yet. However despite this, a few clipping glitches during matchmaking, Slight FPS drops and the subpar Franchise Modes which EA has not yet addressed needs to be something that the developers need to address in a future update. But, in general Madden NFL 21 has improved dramatically across the board in the latest title patches on PS4 Pro in my opinion whereas others may not quite be so lucky. If you are having issues though it may be best to contact help.ea.com, in regards to this. But, other than that the game runs pretty solid in my eyes so far.… Expand
  2. Edwinlyan
    Sep 17, 2020
    0
    I think mobile gaming is the worst but there the worse than the worse "EA".
  3. Vikingsfan
    Sep 17, 2020
    0
    Worst game I’ve ever played. EA should refund everyone that has purchased this piece of crap.
  4. Maddentrash
    Sep 17, 2020
    0
    This game is just the same exact game as last year. But they slap a new cover and call it good
  5. cuddy07
    Sep 17, 2020
    0
    Where do we even start. This game is beyond a disappointment. Honestly shameful that the nfl is okay with ea making products this terrible. Madden hasn’t been good since madden 13, but this is truly a new low. Ultimate team is an online casino. Gameplay is buggy and animation based, not to mention plays nothing like real football. Franchise mode is literally franchise mode since madden 17.Where do we even start. This game is beyond a disappointment. Honestly shameful that the nfl is okay with ea making products this terrible. Madden hasn’t been good since madden 13, but this is truly a new low. Ultimate team is an online casino. Gameplay is buggy and animation based, not to mention plays nothing like real football. Franchise mode is literally franchise mode since madden 17. Axis football, a game coded by one person, has a deeper franchise mode and more customization than any madden since madden 12. New mode is another way to monetize the game, and isn’t very fun. #EndMaddenMonopoly so we can have good sim football games, not this garbage.… Expand
  6. 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
  7. iTzBRAFF
    Sep 17, 2020
    0
    EA refuses to update the best part of a "simulation football" game. The franchise mode has gone untouched for multiple madden entries now, and EA only wants to focus on the microtransaction piece of the game, (no surprise there considering EA only wants your money and doesn't care about their product.) Any simple research can prove EA has copied and pasted elements of madden 19 and 20 intoEA refuses to update the best part of a "simulation football" game. The franchise mode has gone untouched for multiple madden entries now, and EA only wants to focus on the microtransaction piece of the game, (no surprise there considering EA only wants your money and doesn't care about their product.) Any simple research can prove EA has copied and pasted elements of madden 19 and 20 into this one. EA continues to add new modes when they can't even fix/update the current ones. NFL please listen and drop EA.

    Big slap in the face to everyone who paid extra to play the game 3 days early to give thousands of copies of the game for free on launch because they needed to boost the crap review that they rightfully earned. No refunds, no nothing. Just a "thanks for your money, loser."    … Expand
  8. Youngrod
    Sep 17, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This the same game all over again. Madden continues to copy and paste the same things. The same problems everyone has been talking about is still in the game. I don't recommend anyone to buy this piece of **** game… Expand
  9. ATHLETICMONSTA
    Sep 16, 2020
    7
    The game is decent, but there are so many bugs and glitches because EA was procrastinating and decided to fix the bugs through updates throughout the game, which is why everyone hates it. I get it's hard to make a new game every year, but it could've been better than this. Players warp sometimes, most commonly on the offensive line, and blocking logic is terrible in this game. There'sThe game is decent, but there are so many bugs and glitches because EA was procrastinating and decided to fix the bugs through updates throughout the game, which is why everyone hates it. I get it's hard to make a new game every year, but it could've been better than this. Players warp sometimes, most commonly on the offensive line, and blocking logic is terrible in this game. There's also this fumble bug, where the players are grunting and the ball keeps rolling on the ground and no one can pick it up. Also, we should have more of a fair chance to chance to catch the ball in the air in 50/50 scenarios. The game isn't close to simulation just yet and EA has a lot to improve. The good is gameplay is a lot more balanced than Madden 20, The Yard is super fun, and Face of the Franchise is a pretty cool story mode you could play.… Expand
  10. rebluze
    Sep 16, 2020
    0
    This is atrocius its the same game from last year please do not buy this game spent your money on another game like Ys or something like that
  11. Bushtrimmer87
    Sep 16, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible. They really don't need nfl exclusiveness anymore. Ea a shame to the nfl, a shame to the videogame industry. They might as well get into the slot machine business. It's companies like ea that kill the industry. I can definitely see ea releasing another et game.… Expand
  12. Sixstringmartin
    Sep 16, 2020
    0
    This is what greed brings. This is the product you get when the company is only concerned with loot boxes, card packs, in game currency, digital clothes and game modes like MUT and the yard, that are only created to suck even more money out of the fan base after paying $60 for a game or over $100 for an extra special edition that has extra special stuff. I hope Madden never recovers. IThis is what greed brings. This is the product you get when the company is only concerned with loot boxes, card packs, in game currency, digital clothes and game modes like MUT and the yard, that are only created to suck even more money out of the fan base after paying $60 for a game or over $100 for an extra special edition that has extra special stuff. I hope Madden never recovers. I hope they lose the NFL license so we can finally have an opportunity to get a good simulation football game.… Expand
  13. Lionblaze321
    Sep 16, 2020
    0
    I feel tremendously disrespected by EA to continue to sell the same game with updated rosters every year. They only seems to add features into the game that can generate more revenue like micro-transactions. Why does there need to be four, FOUR currencies in the new game mode which doesn't even feel like football. Nothing has changed since madden 20 except for my ever-increasing dislikeI feel tremendously disrespected by EA to continue to sell the same game with updated rosters every year. They only seems to add features into the game that can generate more revenue like micro-transactions. Why does there need to be four, FOUR currencies in the new game mode which doesn't even feel like football. Nothing has changed since madden 20 except for my ever-increasing dislike for EA. I just want football and no one else is allowed to make these games. Something must be done.… Expand
  14. KaydenL
    Sep 16, 2020
    0
    Why EA. If you're on here and thinking... I wonder If all these people on here are hating on madden just because they're just trying to be cool? No. N-O. I will get straight to the point. I have played every madden game from Madden NFL 13 to Madden NFL 21. This game is flat out not good.. With numerous glitches, repetitive commentary, and the unending microtransactions, this game is not aWhy EA. If you're on here and thinking... I wonder If all these people on here are hating on madden just because they're just trying to be cool? No. N-O. I will get straight to the point. I have played every madden game from Madden NFL 13 to Madden NFL 21. This game is flat out not good.. With numerous glitches, repetitive commentary, and the unending microtransactions, this game is not a copy and paste of last year, it's worse. I pray that you go take your 60 bucks and donate it to a homeless shelter or something because this game is not worth your money.
    #EndMaddenMonopoly    … Expand
  15. Gopicolo
    Sep 16, 2020
    0
    Uma piada padrão EA totalmente reciclado dos outros jogos. As únicas novidades são pagas
  16. Warrior05
    Sep 16, 2020
    0
    This company should not be allowed to make video games at all, Electronics Arts are just a money greedy company that shows no effort to make a quality product for its customers and year after year give you the same game with no creativity just the same exact garbage excuse of a sports game.
  17. Geovannib1205
    Sep 16, 2020
    0
    Very buggy and defense is bad franchise mode is terrible same thing for 4 years
  18. Wtf2017
    Sep 16, 2020
    1
    Game is complete **** I thought 20 was over animated but madden 21 was like hold my beer guye
  19. Rufasa
    Sep 15, 2020
    0
    Too many bugs and they are just recycling the same content year after year.
  20. 1_Jones_10x
    Sep 15, 2020
    0
    Hello, My name is Mike Evans. While I was playing in angry Joe's madden 21 uLtImAtE TeAm, I caught a ball that went through my hands and I crushed my opponents hands and neck. I am writing this from the shadow realm after I left the ball in the air to float where my body once was. I ask God for forgiveness after I committed this deadly sin against physics. I disappeared and now I am backHello, My name is Mike Evans. While I was playing in angry Joe's madden 21 uLtImAtE TeAm, I caught a ball that went through my hands and I crushed my opponents hands and neck. I am writing this from the shadow realm after I left the ball in the air to float where my body once was. I ask God for forgiveness after I committed this deadly sin against physics. I disappeared and now I am back on the field to run to the sidelines and do the same celebration since madden 15.… Expand
  21. Anonym015
    Sep 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the history is **** no Google grafics not good fisic and the rating from the players is ****… Expand
  22. jhemph
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    This is a major disappointment and a sign that EA needs to change the entire way they develop these games.
  23. cup4blues
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    Played the game during the free weekend. After seeing the AI fail to cover simple routes and make completely ridiculous decisions on All Madden difficulty, I uninstalled the game.
  24. Linden17
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    I had to write my first review because of this game....I REALLY REALLY tried to like this game but there are too many issues that you cant ignore after awhile. You can tell the developers were forced to rush out a broken game before the start of the season for $$$ and will be patching it continuously throughout the year. Franchise is EXACTLY the same. Game play feels slightly differentI had to write my first review because of this game....I REALLY REALLY tried to like this game but there are too many issues that you cant ignore after awhile. You can tell the developers were forced to rush out a broken game before the start of the season for $$$ and will be patching it continuously throughout the year. Franchise is EXACTLY the same. Game play feels slightly different but not complete. Face of Franchise is SUCH A PROMISING mode, it has LOADS of potential. The NFL is a league of drama and they had a real chance here. The mode is fun but very broken. First off, before the 1.08 patch, you were ALWAYS drafted to the Chicago Bears if you chose to be drafted. This was the first indication of an issue but i let it go. The goal for each game was so ridiculous at times. I had one game where my goal was to score 6 TD's. It was my 2nd year as a starter, and the coach wanted me to score 6 TDs?? This mode feels like a half-hearted attempt at mashing together Road To the Show and March to October from the MLB the Show series. I really liked how you could play 1-3 games per season and still progress. I liked how you could decide which players your team could sign or trade at certain points. I liked how you decisions affected the team, like sitting during a playoff game instead of triyng to fight through an injury. My teammates didnt think i was tough and lost faith in me. It all felt true to life. I was truly excited with this mode. I decided to start a brand new Face of the Franchise and see what different options i could unlock. Right away, Again drafted by the Bears, then the story repeats itself to a T. There was no difference in any decisions they all led to the same outcome. If you decide to leave the Bears and leave it up to fate, you ALWAYS end up on the Houston Texans. I can go down a list of all the small things broken in this mode. I wish there was a faster option to skip all the cut-scenes and games rather than waiting or super sim. When your drafted, you dont know when your picked. When you go to your card to look at the round and pick you were taken, its wrongly written. The draft pick number showed as pick 511. There's many more but im not gonna waste anymore space on it. Its a broken mode but has so much promise. EA could really capture the drama of the NFL but continues to miss.

    Gameplay is a huge problem. While i feel the gameplay is much more open and fluid than years past, the game has so many bugs it ruins it. Some plays you feel the frame rate stutter so it throws off your timing. Stat overlays show up blank or with random numbers. Dont bother with the sliders that come with the game. If you play on all-Madden, its nothing but cheese. Your recievers will drop open passes, your defenders will continue to miss tackles. You will not be able to break tackles, Your quarterback will throw passes off target randomly with no pressure on you. I played a game as the ravens and as LAMAR JACKSON, i was unable to scramble away from defensive ends and get the edge. I had D-Lineman catching up to Lamar like it was no issue. The Quarterback scrambling needs to be overhauled and this year with LJ as the cover athlete would have been the perfect year. Im truly disappointed in this game. While i felt at moment smooth gameplay, it was instantly ruined with some kind of bug or issue to remind me im playing an EA title with no outside competition on the market. Another gameplay issue which im still BAFFLED by is running RPO's. I know it was introduced in last years game. I remember trying to run it in Madden 20 and everytime receiving a penalty for an Ineligible receiver downfield. Your lineman are programmed and get sucked into the defender in front of them. This play each time would force the Center or Right Guard down field block a linebacker. I figured this was broken last year and it was new, so i ignordd this part of the playbook. Low and Behoid, i try to run an RPO this year in Madden 21, and THE SAME EXACT THING EACH TIME. THEY NEVER FIXED THIS HUGELY REPORTED ISSUE. I was actually amazed at how easily this company ignores bugs. I cant fathom how they ignore their customers every year and continue to hold a monopoly on the NFL.

    The Yard was the only mode given any attention. Its all about money to EA. Developers need competition to bring out the best. Its a real shame that in our lifetime, we were teased with a perfect football game, ESPN 2k5, and now handcuffed to this garbage everyyear. I still find myself popping in 2k5 to really enjoy a football simulation game.

    Bottom Line, If your into gimmicks and bells and whistles, not into actual football, or dont want to play 11 v 11 like a football simulation should be; The Yard is the perfect mode for you. Otherwise save you money. NFL PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DROP EA. #NFLDROPEA    … Expand
  25. DJBlazer
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    Lazy copy paste game from last year, which was a lazy copy paste game from the year before. I totally get there was a world-changing pandemic that hit, but really guys, at least the other copy paste games seem to have added some stuff. This is just straight up copy paste. The new franchise mode, face of the franchise or whatever it is called, is phoned in, and they straight up use all theLazy copy paste game from last year, which was a lazy copy paste game from the year before. I totally get there was a world-changing pandemic that hit, but really guys, at least the other copy paste games seem to have added some stuff. This is just straight up copy paste. The new franchise mode, face of the franchise or whatever it is called, is phoned in, and they straight up use all the assets from last years game, it seems like just a retelling of Madden 20. The old franchise mode, or classic franchise, is just the same as before. Everything is the same. Nothing has changed.… Expand
  26. Daviddudeguy
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    This game is an embarrassment. It’s just animation based and no realism. Mut is the only thing they care about. I’m honestly not sure what they changed. Face of the Franchise is a joke. It is a poorly scripted story one possible outcome. A 99 QB can be released for a 75 QB who isn’t even on the team. DO NOT BUY
  27. Kitkitsune13
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    Actual copy of 20. Same s*** for more money. STOP GIVING EA MONEY TO COPY AND PASTE THIS CRAP!!!! What a joke of a game. Nothing improved. Nothing added. Changed the buttons and play books. Cooooooooool. Animations?! Daaaaaaaamn. So cutting edge.
    Yet you can use an ANIMATION to never get tackled!. Lines don't show up on the field.
    You STILL can't challenge a play?? 74 teams are beating 86    Actual copy of 20. Same s*** for more money. STOP GIVING EA MONEY TO COPY AND PASTE THIS CRAP!!!! What a joke of a game. Nothing improved. Nothing added. Changed the buttons and play books. Cooooooooool. Animations?! Daaaaaaaamn. So cutting edge.
    Yet you can use an ANIMATION to never get tackled!. Lines don't show up on the field.
    You STILL can't challenge a play??
    74 teams are beating 86 teams???
    NO ONE BLOCKS?????
    This is the SAME if not WORSE than 2020.
    Please @2K... Make a football game to please us all. I beg you    … Expand
  28. 2many2mons
    Sep 14, 2020
    4
    Ea ruins another game, once again. The yard is one of the only bright spots in the game, you can progress without paying a small fortune and presents fun new game play opportunity, and the character customization is fun.But even in the yard its still hard to ignore Ea standing in front of you in a thong shouting MONEY MONEY, GIVE ME MONEY! Ultimate team is a pay to win game mode, that eaEa ruins another game, once again. The yard is one of the only bright spots in the game, you can progress without paying a small fortune and presents fun new game play opportunity, and the character customization is fun.But even in the yard its still hard to ignore Ea standing in front of you in a thong shouting MONEY MONEY, GIVE ME MONEY! Ultimate team is a pay to win game mode, that ea shoves down your face. Face of the franchise is where you play through a bad story and too easy to win college games, that makes you wonder how this is the company that made longshot. Franchise is a buggy mess. All and all this is a bad game and possibly the worst madden ever.… Expand
  29. EAIsCrapEndEA
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    Copy Paste trash. When will EA start caring about their games? All they want is money.
  30. TD25
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    This is the most disrespectful release ever. I want my money back. They literally didn’t change anything. The soundtrack literally has some of the same songs from madden 2020???
  31. D0ct0rSn1p3
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    In a lack luster copy and pasted game. It essentially became worse. The game is by far the most atrocious football game in history, making Maximum Football, and Axis football higher ranked for me. It lacks in-depth look into franchise that was promised. This game stole my dollars. Madden 20 is even better, and much like EA's reputation. EA has been going backwards ever since the Madden 15In a lack luster copy and pasted game. It essentially became worse. The game is by far the most atrocious football game in history, making Maximum Football, and Axis football higher ranked for me. It lacks in-depth look into franchise that was promised. This game stole my dollars. Madden 20 is even better, and much like EA's reputation. EA has been going backwards ever since the Madden 15 game. The game while expanded the story of Face of the Franchise had many bugs, and a very very cheesy storyline. I have given the game well over 3 weeks to pan out, and get the bugs all out, but they haven't panned out. EA's newest update is a glorified Colin Kaepernick just to get themselves out of updating what matters. They have shipped the game off with the heart and sole purpose of the game being microtransactions. EA has had the same franchise mode with an updated menu screens for the past 5 years. It lacks in-depth look into scouting, it lacks realistic player IQ. Lacks IQ for blocking. Relies upon animations based on pre-scripted plays. So the animations bug into unrealistic movements. The game generally plays the same as previous years, but has an Overpowered, but fun Defensive line mechanics. The franchise mode can't even get the right playoff picture same as last year with the 4 division leaders, and still 2 wild cards with however many teams are in the hunt. Despite NFL making the 7 seeded conference playoffs. MUT menu screens aren't worth your time as far as how slow the screens are, and overall not worth your time at all just wasting time spending your money on a team that will be irrelevant in 1 year time. Players glitch threw players all the time. CPU roughing the kicker, and roughing the passer calls are off the charts hitting a penalty mark that took the irl NFL 5 years. Games newest mode The yard is okay if you are an online person you will love it, but I am like many others a franchise mode.

    This game is a copy and paste of Madden 20 with an added The Yard feature. I will rate this the lowest score because worse than the game itself EA will not listen to this feedback anyway so what's the point in making it a higher score. EA has not understood the mechanics and will not build a new code despite all knowledge of using a first person shooter to run a football game. The only thing this game has that is better than others is maybe an up to par amount of graphics, and the NFL exclusive copyright. Therefore #NFLdropEA and #EndMaddenMonopoly should be highest as this game is an embarrassment to the community and the fans. The game is made by people with no heart, or interest in football only getting their microtransactions.    … Expand
  32. Goo4you
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    I don't play Madden. I didn't even grade this game, yet for some reason, Metacritic said I gave it a 9? I think I looked at the user reviews a bit about a week ago. I'm only writing this because it won't let me change my score from a 9 (or just remove any score from the totals). I didn't grade this, but I'm gonna give it a 0 because this is some shady crap coming from Metacritic and/or EA.
  33. reviewmassa1920
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    Absolute embarrassment of a game, no improvements, same junk theyve been pumping out the last 10 years just with updated rosters. People are finally starting to catch on, this is what happens when games have no competition. Miss the days when the 2K games existed, they actually put forth effort in each yearly release and forced madden to. As soon as EA got the sole license the onlyAbsolute embarrassment of a game, no improvements, same junk theyve been pumping out the last 10 years just with updated rosters. People are finally starting to catch on, this is what happens when games have no competition. Miss the days when the 2K games existed, they actually put forth effort in each yearly release and forced madden to. As soon as EA got the sole license the only money they've invested in this franchise has been the marketing. Companies aren't in the business of making good games, they're in the business of making money Vote with your wallets or it will never change.… Expand
  34. Nikolai629
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    The single worst sports games I’ve ever played. The fact that EA is legally allowed to do this year in and year out is appalling. Same graphics since Madden13, same **** gameplay since Madden11, full of exploits and glitches. **** EA
  35. Capdadon11
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    the music playlis for this game is such an embarrassment to football players. Fire that person asap please its a joke
  36. ldusenbery491
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    I have not experienced as many bugs a most people have but if I am correct I owned madden back in 2016 and a whole five years later it feels like the same game and that all I was doing was resetting my progress on madden 16 and starting from scratch. I think the biggest issue that I have is the fact that I (Which am not the greatest at game development and/or Programming) could have codedI have not experienced as many bugs a most people have but if I am correct I owned madden back in 2016 and a whole five years later it feels like the same game and that all I was doing was resetting my progress on madden 16 and starting from scratch. I think the biggest issue that I have is the fact that I (Which am not the greatest at game development and/or Programming) could have coded what has been changed between 2016 and 2021 with better game mechanics and efficiency given a good month or two... This really says something, especially when they had five full years and a team of around 250 people who helped work on the game itself in some form. All I can say is that EA Sports as a Corporation have brain washed their truest hardcore foot ball fans into thinking that they have to spend thousands upon thousands of dollars every year getting the best team on a quote unquote NEW game that simply hasn't been changed or developed into something new and fresh in the past decade really. Given the reputation of EA in recent years with micro transactions I would say don't buy Madden 21, instead go to Game Stop and get last years version for 5 bucks or don't play madden all together… Expand
  37. AdamPotens
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    I normally don't take the time to review games and movies, but I felt compelled to do when EA Sports charge me £54.00 for a completely broken game. This game is utter utter trash and a complete disgrace to the industry.

    EA Sports take their customers for complete mugs and are only concerned with lining their own pockets with micro transactions on ultimate team, they've even gone further    I normally don't take the time to review games and movies, but I felt compelled to do when EA Sports charge me £54.00 for a completely broken game. This game is utter utter trash and a complete disgrace to the industry.

    EA Sports take their customers for complete mugs and are only concerned with lining their own pockets with micro transactions on ultimate team, they've even gone further this year by allowing you to buy cosmetics for your "The Yard" player without addressing any of the actual issues with the gameplay or the acutual game. This is simply a copy and paste of last year with added bugs and glitches. What a joke!

    Please do not part with your hard earned cash on this piece of trash like I did.    … Expand
  38. Acheron228
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    Как же я жду момента, когда они введут налог по 10$ за час игры в недоделанном спортсиме
  39. LowryRange
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    just came here to rate the came a 0 because it is literally terrible same graphics since madden 10
  40. Champton1123
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    Awful game. Doesn’t play very well, franchise hasn’t been upgraded at all and it tries to get you to buy something else at nearly every menu.
  41. JYEEZUS
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    The game is terrible and a disgrace for a football game. Updates are minimal and the new modes are a gimmick.
  42. Bliggleflap
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    How are they going to release the same game every year with more problems. Can’t even play the game and ea won’t refund. They have a lot of work to do for madden to be an enjoyable game. Terrible.
  43. henny32
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    Game absolutely sucks, nothing more else to say. Complete rehash of the past 10 years of Madden, no new elements, relies on cheap animations, created by developers who have no concept of the game of football, not worth your money at all. DO NOT BUY!
  44. Ite31
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    EA ruin the video games because no changes or improvements made to the mode so there’s no reason for me to buy the game this year. I’ve officially retired from Madden. I tried to stick it out thru Madden 20 but realized after 2 seasons of CFM it wasn’t a good game. Learning from my mistakes early this year.
  45. Crossburst
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    They completely broke connected franchise before the week 1 kickoff. It’s been down 4 days now. What a joke.
  46. Frequency
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    Gameplay is trash, Broken game, Woke garbage. I can not wait for EA to have competition so they can get blown out the water by 2k games.
  47. Beaux-Woolery
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    Nothing about the gameplay feels authentic. My quarterback was continually glitching out for delay of game penalties on my very first drive of the game. The running mechanic of the game seems very broken; players are able to make impossible turns one moment and then can't make make a simple cut up field the next. Good luck trying to set up a block in this game...your players will justNothing about the gameplay feels authentic. My quarterback was continually glitching out for delay of game penalties on my very first drive of the game. The running mechanic of the game seems very broken; players are able to make impossible turns one moment and then can't make make a simple cut up field the next. Good luck trying to set up a block in this game...your players will just inexplicably let go of their blocks or just pretend like they don't see the defender a foot away from them...this game is just sad.

    And yes, I created my Metacritic account just to review this POS game.    … Expand
  48. Rhett5520
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    Holy sh*t this game is even worse than the last one. It's a copy paste from madden 20 with one new game mode except with even more bugs and glitches. Its like they focused on one ok game mode and ignored the other ones. If they dont give this a decent update soon then the rating is going to be even worse. 0/10 dont waste your money .
  49. Brother3Wright
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    As a professional artist and developer I’ve always had always hated, “it’s the same game with a new roster” argument. This year Madden added The Yard mode, which is a pretty fun arcade style mode...and that’s it. The Yard is packed with things the community has asked for with a TON of apparel options, and a full face creator! Too bad it’s all locked to this mode. For everything else, itAs a professional artist and developer I’ve always had always hated, “it’s the same game with a new roster” argument. This year Madden added The Yard mode, which is a pretty fun arcade style mode...and that’s it. The Yard is packed with things the community has asked for with a TON of apparel options, and a full face creator! Too bad it’s all locked to this mode. For everything else, it IS a roster upgrade.

    Don’t bother playing franchise, they didn’t even bother updating the commentary. The announcers still talk about Cam Newton getting his Panthers into the red zone, and how Patrick Mahomes hopes to make it to the Super Bowl some day.

    I’ve dealt with the small annual updates Madden has had over the years. Knowing how hard a year cycle is (It’s no joke it’s not easy). But I’m sorry this just isn’t an acceptable product. If I turned in this kind of work to a client and said “Sorry, COVID and all” I’d be fired. Let’s not even get into the glitches either.

    Like any player who just got a big payday, once EA secured another 5 years of exclusivity it just stopped trying. So now I’ll finally vote with my wallet. I’m not mad, just disappointed.    … Expand
  50. Vredalertv
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    EA is forcing politics in games and load screens!!! I cannot believe I spent money on their games and it is shoving this in my face after an update.
  51. BrunoSlink
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    O jogo é uma merda que vem de uma empresa mercenaria que coloca imagens com o simbolo do madden 20, o que é um total desrespeito com o consumidor e eles ainda nos chama de palhaços, tem mais que se fuder a EA
  52. Rob5
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    **** greatest pile of excrement EA has constructed to date. Don't even bother with the Face of the Franchise or whatever it is, 90% cutscenes, I'm trying to play football not answer pointless generic **** questions by A.I. only 3 positions you can choose from too, 2020, top notch EA. Franchise mode hasn't been updated since madden 25.
  53. WayneMoney21
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    This game is trash! Its just like the older ones except somehow they managed to make it worse!
  54. ManOfChap
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    Game is trash. All EA cares about is microtransactions. No longer is the focus on Franchise Mode, all they care about is Greed & Ulitmate Team is nothing but Greed, pay to win BS. Thrown in a garbage story mode that offers a trash story & nothing new. EA has killed this franchise & NFL needs to make a change.
  55. Julizzi
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    trash game F trash man its f bad pls ea delte yourself and don't buy that **** ****
  56. jaysmooth0703
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Same game over and over. EA should sell roster updates every year for 10 bucks.
  57. COZYSF
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    Madden 21 continues EA’s ruin of football simulation and lack of commitment to making improvements to a game that is flawed in countless ways. In comparison to the quality of other football offerings released over 10 years ago such as NFL 2K5 and All Pro Football 2K8, Madden 21 has yet to match the player animations, in-game play mechanics, fan immersion, franchise mode, and overallMadden 21 continues EA’s ruin of football simulation and lack of commitment to making improvements to a game that is flawed in countless ways. In comparison to the quality of other football offerings released over 10 years ago such as NFL 2K5 and All Pro Football 2K8, Madden 21 has yet to match the player animations, in-game play mechanics, fan immersion, franchise mode, and overall realism of these offerings. The executive producer and developers of Madden have also made racist and condescending remarks to the community in response to deserved criticism of the game. EA should be embarrassed in releasing a less than mediocre product every year. The NFL and their fans deserve a better representation of the sport.… Expand
  58. Carloses84
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same game it's been for years. Literally the same game. It's boring. There is nothing new. Plus I don't like politics in my games.… Expand
  59. 69TedCruz69
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    I recommend spending your day at your local zoo volunteering to scoop up elephant feces, then renting a wood chipper from Home Depot, place it in your living room & load it up, then try playing Madden 21 while the chipper ejaculates elephant **** all over you and your house. It will improve your experience massively.
  60. Wauz23
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    Horrible horrible horrible horrible horrible horrible horrible horrible horrible
  61. Babycloud158
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    What a trash game, i dont even play EA games and im just hating on it because i can. What a **** ass game.
  62. augustrushrox
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    Shoving Kaepernick in this excuse for a game is all you need to know to see how tone deaf, moronic, and political this franchise has unfortunately become. I say this as somebody that usually voted Democrat.
  63. wallee
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    Worst game ever. I couldn’t believe this. I tried this at a retail shop. I have no urge to continue playing after 5 minutes into the game. Please let other dev chance to make a good Football game.
  64. Steelerkraski
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    It’s the same game copied and pasted but with a change of background color, font and the addition of the Yard mode. #EADropMADDEN is trending on twitter for a reason. They have grown completely unaware of the community’s displeasure with the lack of changes to franchise mode. They’re clearly only doing it for the money at this point.
  65. 1waylevy
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    Absolute garbage I will never buy a Madden game again NFL needs to give the simulation rights to a different company
  66. Timmy1372
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    Had to make an account to how TRASH this game actually is. EA has given up on us for awhile now it’s time for them to officially kill the series. NFL 2K all day
  67. Pavelq
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. ******** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this. **** this.… Expand
  68. Corvette72778
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It froze during the middle of the game of my 5th game during the trial. Never did this on Madden 20. Nothing worth upgrading for except glitches and player roster update.… Expand
  69. krythix
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Madden 2021 is the latest low effort cash grab from EA games with minimal changes and rampant bugs throughout ruining what should be an enjoyable NFL football game. This game in it's current state should not be purchased unless significant changes and improvements are brought to it at a later date by the developers. My character glitched and fell through the field before my entire systemMadden 2021 is the latest low effort cash grab from EA games with minimal changes and rampant bugs throughout ruining what should be an enjoyable NFL football game. This game in it's current state should not be purchased unless significant changes and improvements are brought to it at a later date by the developers. My character glitched and fell through the field before my entire system crashed and needed to be restarted. This is simply unacceptable for any major game release.… Expand
  70. Markus76
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    This game franchise has turned into complete trash. Franchise mode built the game into one of the greatest game series in history but it is no longer a viable game mode. Madden has put in microtransactions at every corner, squeezing every cent they can get out of whales that are willing to spend hundreds of dollars each month only for their purchases to be wiped out with the next year'sThis game franchise has turned into complete trash. Franchise mode built the game into one of the greatest game series in history but it is no longer a viable game mode. Madden has put in microtransactions at every corner, squeezing every cent they can get out of whales that are willing to spend hundreds of dollars each month only for their purchases to be wiped out with the next year's game.

    The gameplay is also laughably broken with wild glitches that have existed in the game for years with no one fixing them. Unfortunately, there is no option for a simulation experience for the NFL as EA has completely failed at simulation football with games like ESPN NFL 2k5 and Allpro footballs 2k8 vastly superior games from more than a decade ago. It's truly sad that this generation of gamers will never have a quality NFL simulation game.    … Expand
  71. BEARS-NFC-CHAMP
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How is this even possible? EA SPORTS are committing theft, a crime by literally putting out the same repetitive game every year. I truly wish 2K sports would be able to make a football game because they would give the consumers a game worth buying. EA is only focused on money, they don’t care about the game of football. I will not be buying any more madden games moving forward, I wish we could sue EA for being a bunch of thief’s. I’m sorry for being so upset, it’s just a roster update, cash grab by EA and I’m simply sick of it!… Expand
  72. Scripto1234
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    awful, just awful. this game is somehow worse that the last 4 games they copy and pasted from. the same plays as last year still break the defense EVERY TIME.
  73. bf49
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks… Expand
  74. loopba
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Recycled the same game from last year and past 5 years. The AI has gotten worse over time. Added micro transactions. The game should be free to play at this rate.
  75. MCCommie
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Same **** over and over again **** you EA. Such a **** company. I hope you ****s get shot in the spine and are vegetables for the rest of your lives
  76. Kiillswiitch
    Sep 11, 2020
    1
    Hands down the worst game of the year. Quite literally copy and paste. The game looks good. Better then thet usually so but good god if your gonna add in legacy players you had a better list to choose from. Havent been a fan of the dirsction the games have taken for the last decade.. Yet i still pick it up sometimes this is my last.
  77. Eaisgarbage1
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This years madden is the exact same game as the previous 5 madden games with very minor changes they added the yard which was fun for the first ten to fifteen minutes after realizing how easy/boring it was and realizing that if you want to look cool on the yard you will need to drop an additional 15-20 dollars on an already 60 dollar unfinished game the face of the franchise is extremely boring and is clearly unfinished with the same cutscenes over and over with you practically choosing between terrible options and unrealistic moves such as your team trading for Patrick mahones if you choose to be a running back and also in college when you go out and drop 100+ points easily in the CFP you’re hit with a scene that basically says your injured backup will be taking over the starting position and you can either switch positions or declare for the draft and once again you’re hit with another cutscene with the media that will be a reoccurring cutscene time and time again there are many glitches in the game that have yet to be fixed almost a month into the release such as once you enter the NFL it says that you attended a different college that was not even an option to go to when your team gets hit with an injury for example I was a RB on the cardinals and it said on screen that kyler Murray will be out for two games in the playoffs with an injury and then the very next text on the screen says kyler Hopkins will be out for two games im guessing a mix between deandre Hopkins and kyler Murray also I find it very aggravating that if you wish to switch to the classic franchise mode layout you will lose all your leaderboard score and will never be able to get it back basically forcing you to play in a stupid simulation where you can only play at max 3-4 games every season and then once you have your player to a 95+ you’re hit with an injury bug that places your ratings -20 to all ratings and you lose your superstar development and X factor only to have it replaced if you achieve an unfair stat line a few short games later making everyone wonder why you would even need to be injured in the first place and then to top it all off you’re forced to retire after only 7 seasons in the league when you’re at the ripe age of 30 I don’t even need to say anything about the franchise mode except if you’ve played madden 16’s franchise mode you’ll see that it is the exact same with very and I mean very few changes ultimate team is the same as well charging a stupid amount of money if you want to even have a chance at competing with other players online and the gameplay is very annoying for instance if you play with the cover athlete Lamar Jackson and try to scramble out of the pocket you’ll notice that he is extremely slow until you pass the line of scrimmage making it impossible to make a huge gain as you’ll be chased down by 350 pound players that have 60 speed before you can even make it 5 yards past the line of scrimmage receivers seem to never hold onto the ball once they are hit with contact almost always resulting in a dropped pass or a fumble and in some cases a tipped interception that somehow the defensive ai will be able to make a diving insane interception all-pro difficulty is way too easy but with all-madden you’ll see yourself down 28-0 before you even know it the only good thing about this game is that there is a new cover that someone EA has even copied the same cover style in the loading screen for 3+ years making this game essentially a 60$ update or patch EA would be so much better off if they just released a madden game that came out with FREE updates every year but as we all know that is simply asking too much from a company that basically robs its customers with a hefty 60$ price tag and then forcing you to pay 10-20 and something up to 100$ to even compete with the best players as a result they are left with angry customers every year and all they have to show for it is empty promises that they somehow seem to forget every year a new game is due to come out… Expand
  78. bigdaddygronk
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    F EA for Nerfing User Defense. Competitive madden should not reward no skill players who use the D-lineman on defense. THEY HAVE RUINED COMPETITIVE MADDEN, people that actually have skill andc an read a defense are now PUNISHED, so they can cater to the casual dan., **** THIS GAME. im buying fifa instead.
  79. Ricardo12345678
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Pior jogo de todos, cheio de bugs, dinheiro jogado fora, impossível se divertir jogando isso, EA é uma bosta
  80. Calvinc
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible game, don't buy. Glitchy and unfinished visuals, no audio in some parts of the game. Worst madden ever… Expand
  81. NotTheoMiller
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    This is by far one of the most fantastic and innovative sports games I have ever played. New and improved graphics to go along with a vastly updated gameplay engine catapults this game to the stars and beyond. If you’re a fan of franchise mode BUY THIS GAME!! Absolutely no bugs or glitches of any kind as well as a very well rounded soundtrack. The ultimate team mode is new and improved andThis is by far one of the most fantastic and innovative sports games I have ever played. New and improved graphics to go along with a vastly updated gameplay engine catapults this game to the stars and beyond. If you’re a fan of franchise mode BUY THIS GAME!! Absolutely no bugs or glitches of any kind as well as a very well rounded soundtrack. The ultimate team mode is new and improved and rewards players for putting time into the game instead of money. EA sports truly listened to their community and delivered on a fantastic product.… Expand
  82. glovickp
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    This game is just a very expensive update for Madden 20 with new glitches and no meaningful improvements.
  83. Strikerboy365
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Madden 21 sucks. The gameplay is terrible as the gameplay feels very fast and modes like Franchise are neglected in favor of nodes like the yard and ultimate team. There are also various frame rate issues that caused me to miss PATs. #endmaddenmonopoly
  84. Bhffg
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Same exact game it has been every year with no more improvements and endless bugs. The icing on the cake is micro transactions which are clearly being phased out entirely and video games
  85. MaddenSucks17
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Worst game I've ever played. I play for 10 minutes and immediately want to kill myself. They need to fire everyone involved in making this ****
  86. bigmo_bitw
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    I was confused on how they were still able to make deadline while we were in Covid Quaratine. Now I see why. They didn’t even try.
  87. OneBadLarry
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Step back somehow! Graphics being a little more picture perfect just serves to highlight animation flaws even more. Franchise is somehow worse to navigate and has bugs left over from years ago. I find it hard to care about EA saying they are bringing new features to Franchise, when they still haven't picked the old. Saying that this is a copy/paste from years before is giving them too muchStep back somehow! Graphics being a little more picture perfect just serves to highlight animation flaws even more. Franchise is somehow worse to navigate and has bugs left over from years ago. I find it hard to care about EA saying they are bringing new features to Franchise, when they still haven't picked the old. Saying that this is a copy/paste from years before is giving them too much credit. How i wish someone else was allowed to make another football game!… Expand
  88. eplate2
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    just another $60 roster update. franchise mode is **** garbage - it's just madden 20 all over again. i'm sick of these micro transaction game modes. EA, why can't you just make a separate game altogether for MUT and give us an actual NFL sim game for the first time 16 years? I'm done with this game
  89. Akanienne
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Being the only NFL "simulation" game that is on the market, EA has cornered the market. They release the SAME game every year with the SAME lackluster and problem ridden gameplay that comes with the SAME bugs and glitches for $60. There's no excuse for a multi-billion dollar company like EA to release such an uninspired expression of the NFL.
  90. Jdoller
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely terrible game. I’m so mad I can’t return this garbage. Because it’s opened they won’t let me return to the store… Expand
  91. Fluxcapacitor
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    I put most the blame on the NFL here for continuing to only let one publisher have exclusive rights. It's the reason EA is never challenged to make innovations and push to make a better game. I played the Madden 21 free play weekend and the game is laughable. These sports leagues need to just sell the rights to whoever is willing to pay, allow competition and drive diversity and betterI put most the blame on the NFL here for continuing to only let one publisher have exclusive rights. It's the reason EA is never challenged to make innovations and push to make a better game. I played the Madden 21 free play weekend and the game is laughable. These sports leagues need to just sell the rights to whoever is willing to pay, allow competition and drive diversity and better game play within the sports genre. EA's sports monopoly NEEDS TO END! NFL 2K5, a 15 year old game is still better than this. And no I'm not some bitter 2K fanboy. I just want a good NFL game I don't care who makes it.… Expand
  92. Einstein1634
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    This is not simulation football. Pure trash. Trash. Trash. Trash. Trash. Trash.
  93. nonchalantgamer
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    The reason I'm giving you this a zero is because this game is glitchy as hell and doesn't even work sometimes. When it works this game's like a 6. But I'm having so many troubles logging in and it keeps disconnecting me and when I went to go to EA help they couldn't help me sign in on Xbox so I literally spent $60 on a game that I can't fly now. ****
  94. Dsmith21
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    I have been a die hard madden fan since '02. It's really disappointing how much this game has diminished over the years. Franchise mode is an absolute joke. It's the same dialogue every year, there's no way for a gamer to really dive into that game mode. It's outrageous that so many great features from years past are non existent. The game is lazy, and quite frankly, a money grab with MUT.I have been a die hard madden fan since '02. It's really disappointing how much this game has diminished over the years. Franchise mode is an absolute joke. It's the same dialogue every year, there's no way for a gamer to really dive into that game mode. It's outrageous that so many great features from years past are non existent. The game is lazy, and quite frankly, a money grab with MUT. As a huge fan of this franchise, please rise this game back to its original status as the best sports game on the market.… Expand
  95. NapalmDeaTH
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Carbon copy of the previous title with old bugs still attached. I believe EA should not have a monopoly on the NFL. It's basically using capitalism to ensure dictatorship.
  96. mcminnkey
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    This series continues to regress. The developers have clearly chosen to focus on game modes centered around micro-transactions, such as the brand new "the yard" mode, and the popular "MUT" mode. While you may not see an issue with this, it has come at the expense of the other modes, modes that used to be cornerstones of the Madden franchise. "Franchise" mode has not changed or beenThis series continues to regress. The developers have clearly chosen to focus on game modes centered around micro-transactions, such as the brand new "the yard" mode, and the popular "MUT" mode. While you may not see an issue with this, it has come at the expense of the other modes, modes that used to be cornerstones of the Madden franchise. "Franchise" mode has not changed or been improved upon in the last 10 years, it has actually regressed significantly. "Superstar" mode is non-existent, instead replaced by a lackluster "face of the franchise" mode. EA Sports has really mailed it in with this installation in the series. We as consumers need to hold them accountable. This is simply not going to cut it. I will no longer be purchasing any installments from the "Madden" franchise, and you shouldn't either. We deserve better.… Expand
  97. Bigmanroberts
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    This is the worst soccer game I have ever seen in my life, it has so many glitches and most of it is just copy and pasted from the last few games. Typical EA.
  98. Comet7988
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    first time i bought Madden in 3 years, i play mainly franchise mode with a little ultimate team from time to time. this game is the same trash i played 3 years ago. guess ill try in another 3 years because it still has less content than we had 15 years ago. the game is already deleted from my library. what a waste of time and money.
  99. Veon
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Same barebones game for 14 years. Absolutely dreadful Franchise Mode, and Dreadful Arcade Gameplay. Basically an accurate representation of Franchise Mode would be:

    NBA 2K 8/10 MLB The Show 6/10 Madden -45/10 Not exaggerating what so ever. It’s that bad. Every. The last good Franchise Mode was Madden 07 for PS2. Game play has also been Super Arcade-Like since Madden 13. The installments    Same barebones game for 14 years. Absolutely dreadful Franchise Mode, and Dreadful Arcade Gameplay. Basically an accurate representation of Franchise Mode would be:

    NBA 2K 8/10
    MLB The Show 6/10
    Madden -45/10

    Not exaggerating what so ever. It’s that bad. Every. The last good Franchise Mode was Madden 07 for PS2. Game play has also been Super Arcade-Like since Madden 13. The installments from Madden 08-Madden 12 were like a mix of arcade and sim together. And Madden 13 and beyond went straight up Arcade mode. Horrible, horrible game. The only reason they get the exclusive license is because they know any other company would make them go bankrupt. 2K, or anybody, literally anybody. EA and Madden, complete joke.    … Expand
  100. Kamarr
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Same game copy and paste over and over and over again all because because whales keep dropping funds into Mut which is actually destroying the madden franchise. Also Colin crappernick is in the game hes not an nfl player hes a pos just like 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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