Madden NFL 21

 PlayStation 4
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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. Pulnka
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Only game worth boycotting. We're tired of receiving the same game every year with the newest features being how badly the microtransactions are.
  2. Soppysky54
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This game is crap. Its laggy and has a bunch of bugs. Its a copy & paste of last years game. EA Should ba ashamed of there work. This game is a Money Gambling machine and Cash Grab for EA. Disgraceful
  3. luddeheden
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Same **** as the last 10 years, 60 bucks for a roster upgrade. What EA are doing to this poor franchise is just disgusting and it needs to stop. Im just glad that fans seems to finally be fed up with the same game being dropped year after year after year.
  4. Gator1996
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    I’ve got two words for this game... REPETITIVE TRASH, this game has been the same every year for as long as I can remember, and it just keeps getting worse.
  5. Thorage
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This is not a game, this is a slot machine, monetization in worst possible way. Clearly developers 90% of their time concentrated on creating cards shop rather than actually make a game... Not going to even start here on ridiculously bad animation and players behavior on a pitch. And every year the same **** even fail to remove assets from the game with madden20 logo............. copy pastThis is not a game, this is a slot machine, monetization in worst possible way. Clearly developers 90% of their time concentrated on creating cards shop rather than actually make a game... Not going to even start here on ridiculously bad animation and players behavior on a pitch. And every year the same **** even fail to remove assets from the game with madden20 logo............. copy past rubbish promoted by some YT morons paid to do so...… Expand
  6. Dizzle91
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Glorified roster update. Lots of bugs. Terrible servers. Nearly unplayable online. Lack of advancement continues with this “installment” of the franchise. Can’t wait to port over all the bugs to next gen.
  7. linguini555
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This game is the same game every year. Its awful, EA should be embarrassed to have their name on something like this.
  8. TheGodofVVar
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Not a terrible game on its own. Just the exact same game with absolutely no changes for close to a decade. The fact that EA expects their fan base to pay $60+ for a yearly roster update is beyond insulting. The amount of effort put into this review supercedes the entire time put into developing this game.
  9. Abourgouin17
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This game is awful. It is absolutely loaded with glitches and is a complete copy and paste from madden 20, 19, 18 etc. Completely lacks innovation and the company refuses to listen to its customers. Definitely not worth $60 or even $10. If you have madden 20, you have madden 21.
  10. Madden_is_trash
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Game is absolute trash like It’s always is and will continue to be until 2026 when EA’s contract with the NFL ends. They have no competition in making simulation football games so they don’t care and are lazy. I won’t be purchasing a Madden game until it is no longer made by EA.
  11. REDMAN_GAMING
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    An atrocious football simulation game. EA has greatly expanded the number of game modes in Madden over the past couple of years at the detriment to the depth and immersion of all modes in the game. This game added no features to its already anemic franchise mode and it features many bugs upon release such as rainbow colored coaches, players wearing the wrong college jerseys #EndMaddenMonopoly
  12. NEILHACKMAN
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    your mom farted out something better than this game onto my dick last night LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
  13. Krikke86
    Sep 3, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. EA is just trash, let this maffia game publishers just go bankrupt… Expand
  14. Beezitzel
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Been saying it for a decade glad people finally catching on. NFL 2k5 is still the best football game ever. Today. Right now. On a PlayStation 2 or original Xbox. EA Sports is trash.
  15. Biron
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Lazy, uninspired gameplay with many reused assets and an overall mess. Disappointing
  16. Hyperpool
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This is just Madden NFL 20 with a bit of gloss paint over and this is still the same Madden we have seen for the last 10 years. Full of micro transactions and not worth one pound. luck I can get a full refund. just do not buy this. poor game full of bugs and lag and another poor game from EA the crooks of the games world.
  17. RamosLynn
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA
  18. Cult1213
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has been the same for 5 years and it’s getting ridiculous they need to stop only letting EA make simulation games and open the market up… Expand
  19. Lazyboy
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    ITS THE SAME THING AS LAST YEAR AND YEAR BEFORE THAT AND THE YEAR BEFORE THAT AND SO ON!!!!! The only thing different is how well implementation of micro transactions are, by which I mean there everywhere!!!! It’s shoved down your throat from the minute you start up the game until you get off. After making so many versions of the same game you would think it would be good but all EA caresITS THE SAME THING AS LAST YEAR AND YEAR BEFORE THAT AND THE YEAR BEFORE THAT AND SO ON!!!!! The only thing different is how well implementation of micro transactions are, by which I mean there everywhere!!!! It’s shoved down your throat from the minute you start up the game until you get off. After making so many versions of the same game you would think it would be good but all EA cares about is how much money they can suck from you. Well new flash EA, your game sucks and is a waist of any money. Anyone can see what this is, it doesn’t take a genius. It’s just EA being greedy. This isn’t even a game, it’s a scam by EA at this point.… Expand
  20. ItsAllTheSame
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    I tweeted last year that madden 20 was the worst game I had played since 16, However I still bought it after my trial the week it came out, because I love the grind of building my own team. This year, on September 3rd and my trial is sitting at 7 hours, not being able to stomach the remaining time. I do not plan on finishing the trial, as my mental health may be put at risk.
  21. Quinnk150
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Change the game up. Nothing unique about this game which any of the past 10 releases couldn’t compare to
  22. Cadence2202
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This game is legit just a copy of madden 20, so many little details that suck and even big ones suck franchise still sucks and sucked for years so does the gameplay. Glicthes that switch team names cmon ea you didnt even try this time, Face of the franchise is so cheesy and so ughhh fix the game and mabye ill pay full price
  23. Nfldropmadden
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Do not waste your money on this dumpster fire of a game. EA and the NFL have truly let down their fans.
  24. Dr-Muhannad
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Low effort and buggy for a full price release from a big publisher.
    Disappointing but this is EA by definition.
  25. drewdizzle94
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This game sucks. Micro transactions everywhere and ZERO improvements in not only franchise but also gameplay. The NFL should ask for higher standard for a video game. Shameless. #EndMaddenMonopoly
  26. Tmacmac1979
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    EA...congratulations on being an EPIC fail and proving once again the only thing you care about is bleeding out the consumer of their money. I played the first ever madden on the computer in 1989 and have played since 2020. Once upon a time madden was worth while to play, the franchise mode although not as deep as nfl 2k5 was still leaps and bounds better than what we have today,EA...congratulations on being an EPIC fail and proving once again the only thing you care about is bleeding out the consumer of their money. I played the first ever madden on the computer in 1989 and have played since 2020. Once upon a time madden was worth while to play, the franchise mode although not as deep as nfl 2k5 was still leaps and bounds better than what we have today, everyone has been begging and pleading for you to give us a game that is truly immersive, fun and challenging. Instead we get buggy, glitchy, micro transaction filled garbage experience year in and year out, what’s worse is you guys clearly don’t care because your the only NFL simulation footBall game in town and those who will want a better franchise experience, we’ll good sirs and ladies you don’t matter, because MUT and pay for The Yard customization is who We are now and we like it. Monetization at its very best. Your Twitter responses clearly show how much you care about your consumer and The Youtuber influencers don’t say anything well because they know you won’t give them early access codes, yet they will complain when animations screw them over and over again. We have been asking for better because you are an Triple A developer who delivers crappy gameplay, with glitchy, buggy animations, the lack of attention to detail, the shameless implementations of micro transactions, a franchise that is copied and pasted over and over and over again with “0” updates or features added. We have been pleading with you EA to make things right and make us feel that our voices are being heard by you. I have defended you for years and since 2015 I can no longer do so. You have truly shown what a true monopoly looks like and that the NFL also doesn’t care as long as you make them money. Until this is fixed and we get a game that is truly worthy of its namesake I will no longer be buying your **** games and will be dropping 0 scores year after year after year until you fix this mess and ask that everyone consider doing the same. Sincerely The Legit Madden gamer since 1989.

    PS-Clint The offensive line blocks exactly the same way you did when you were in the NFL...Sooooo realistic sir. #NFLDropEA #FixTheFreakinFranchise #DropClint #WeDeserve better    … Expand
  27. 21Maddensucks21
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Terrible game, lack of innovation, money grabber, and disappointing. EA should be arrested and sentenced to life in prison for creating such a terrible game. The NFL should be locked up right alongside them for giving EA an exclusive license. If 2K had this license, NFL fans everywhere would have dumped thousands of hours into the game by this day and Sales would have been through the roof.
  28. coffeymp
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This game has been garbage for years but this is the nail in the coffin for EA. The utter lack of professionalism & attention to detail is just shocking. I really don't think this company cares at all about their customer and it's finally starting to show. In 2020, this series has somehow gotten worse than it was like 15 years ago. The only aspect EA seems to care about isThis game has been garbage for years but this is the nail in the coffin for EA. The utter lack of professionalism & attention to detail is just shocking. I really don't think this company cares at all about their customer and it's finally starting to show. In 2020, this series has somehow gotten worse than it was like 15 years ago. The only aspect EA seems to care about is micro-transactions. They've neglected Franchise mode for years. There's just zero motivation to play this game after the free trial ran out. I feel bad for anyone that gets suckered into buying this embarrassment of a "simulation football game". This game feels more like an arcade football game at best. I really hope the NFL wakes up and gives another company a chance. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!!… Expand
  29. ValentinonGamin
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    I tried writing an honest review but after plugging in my ps2 and playing franchise im giving this a complete 0!! the lack of effort and an EXACT copy and paste franchise from last year the missing modes the same faces same everything its a slap in the face of every football fan alive! FOTF is horrible full of lags with a lackluster storymode..WWE2k20's story mode was better and thatsI tried writing an honest review but after plugging in my ps2 and playing franchise im giving this a complete 0!! the lack of effort and an EXACT copy and paste franchise from last year the missing modes the same faces same everything its a slap in the face of every football fan alive! FOTF is horrible full of lags with a lackluster storymode..WWE2k20's story mode was better and thats saying something! ive been playing madden for 20 years now and never been soo dissapointed..with the technology we have at our fingertips we get this crap theres no excuse for them to do this! im flabbergasted and severly dissapointed!… Expand
  30. Redstripe420
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This game **** sucks, only reason I buy is because I'm a football fan AND THEY'RE THE ONLY ONES WITH NFL LICENSE.
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63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 8, 2020
    40
    Madden NFL 21 is another blatant recycling of last year’s edition of the „simulation“ of the American football. Sadly, most of the modes remained the same. Gameplay received a few minor tweaks, and in the end it still persists as a cash grab not worth anybody’s time.
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  2. LevelUp
    Sep 14, 2020
    70
    Madden NFL says goodbye to a generation with more questions than answers and with an uncertain perspective on what may happen in the years to come.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Sep 9, 2020
    70
    For NFL diehards, there remains hundreds of gaming hours at your disposal in Madden 21. These same diehards – much like players of EA’s NHL and Sony’s The Show – will be left with the impression they’ve played this game before, however.
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