Madden NFL 21

 PlayStation 4
User Score
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. nfcsouth25
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m very disappointed in easports. They don’t listen to the fans. It’s time for 2K… Expand
  2. xPosey
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is straight up trash..... It is the same recycled stuff from last year with some very small improved gameplay machanics. Do Not Buy This Game.....just wait for 2K football game
  3. YoungSimbaYT
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This is by far the worst sports video game of all time. It is the most unrealistic game I have ever seen. They should be ashamed for releasing such a poor product. Terrible
  4. kydr3amz
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same thing every year. Regression to the highest degree. it’s been 30 years, stop playing with us.… Expand
  5. HiggsyB97
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This is the game the NFL deserves for allowing a publisher to have exclusive rights.
  6. thatbearsfan
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The same ole' game. Same bland franchise mode. Basically Madden 17 with a roster update. Complete disappointment year after year. NFL needs to remove EA as its sole license holder. I have zero fun playing this game but rather continue to reflect and think what a good NFL video game could look like.
  7. Scarxscar
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Madden is trash. Don’t buy it.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!fix your game
  8. Cdubs
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I want franchise mode to actually be good again. It's been virtually unchanged for 6 years. Listen to your audience.
  9. Richarddewayne
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Copy and paste and so many bugs and glitches terrible game. No changes to franchise mode just a money grab by EA
  10. jayk122333
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I haven't played this game, but I played madden 20, so it's basically the same thing. The gameplay is clunky, the franchise mode is bare bones, and you can't do anything in career mode once you make it to the NFL. There are so many spelling errors, and glitches, and there is no attention to detail. They are just focused on ultimate team, because they love microtransactions. I'm fine withI haven't played this game, but I played madden 20, so it's basically the same thing. The gameplay is clunky, the franchise mode is bare bones, and you can't do anything in career mode once you make it to the NFL. There are so many spelling errors, and glitches, and there is no attention to detail. They are just focused on ultimate team, because they love microtransactions. I'm fine with ultimate team, but 2K has and in depth franchise, and career with MyTeam. EA doesn't give a crap about this game. THIS GAME SUCKS. #FixMaddenFranchise #NFLdropEA… Expand
  11. MattNeutz
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Fix franchise mode! If you enjoy paying $60 for a copy and paste of last years game this is for you! This franchise has made almost no improvements since the beginning of the PS4 a truly astonishing FU to its fans. For the love of God do not give EA your money.
  12. ThnksNDrnks
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Terrible. Just absolutely terrible. Wasted purchase. Trying to resell for $15
  13. pantsmcgee123
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Possibly the most disgraceful and intentional disregard for consumer requests mankind has seen in the history of gaming. horrible disgusting atrocious product.
  14. MeNafen
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Embarrassing how little madden has changed in gameplay interactions and lack on innovation. Same game for the past 5 years
  15. Trelt407
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Disappointed but not surprised. Worst than madden 20 in my opinion. What did EA even work on? Lose connection, lagging, same gameplay, A lot visual bugs.
  16. Wellis8032
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same game since like Madden 17. Clearly they only care about Ultimate Team (which isn’t that good, it’s a micro-transaction nightmare). Franchise mode hasn’t improved in forever. Play NBA 2K MyLeague once and try to incorporate some of the things they do there, the blueprint exists, stop sucking at your job.
  17. Ktkid
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    NFL needs to drop EA this is ridiculous
    Same **** every year and it hasn't been average for atleasr 10 or 12 years
  18. xxjvc
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst sports game of all time. The 75 word nonsense is also garbage af!!! 1 w to rod djl dbjd rn d k d doe llla. DK do slaps on dodmdb eisospsk. Dickens o Shiism. Dispels. Idospzoxbdr. Rjeodpddoke. Didpsos Zotrrrrtnww. Ridosowpao ejslspzp eoepsodytfccccc skidoo’s usbs. Haha s suns s she was wjaopa soap so amalgam snjsjsosp s wlpssogwv. Analogy. 21… Expand
  19. 956lilj
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    this game is garbage straight up lmfao i have never played a game this bad i needa refund asapppp
  20. Nathan_patis
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This franchise is dead, I was really wishing they would take a step forward this year and somehow the game gets worse every year.
  21. RealNFLSimPls
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    If you want a game that just keeps getting worse year after year Madden is the franchise for you. Absolutely awful, give me Madden 05 with a fan made roster download over this pile of garbage
  22. JohnL_
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same game as before just with a roster update. if you have madden 17,18,19,20. you have madden 21… Expand
  23. Maddenreallysuc
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    EAsports should never make another madden ever again !!!! EAsports should never make another madden ever again !!!! EAsports should never make another madden ever again !!!! EAsports should never make another madden ever again !!!! EAsports should never make another madden ever again !!!! EAsports should never make another madden ever again !!!!
  24. Chemdawg410
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Copy n paste from last year the only thing ea seems to care aboumoney mt is what they can monetize n make money rather than add depth to there game which they been lacking on doing for about a decade id really like to see some competition #nfldropea everyone go n type this hashtag in your twitter n get this trending so nfl will notice the outrage from us customers
  25. Vinnnmila
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Garbage. PlayStation 2 Madden was much more in-depth and realistic. EA only cares about MUT now and they gave the middle finger to loyal fan base. Praying that NFL strips EA’s exclusive license to make NFL games cause theyve ruined the game.
  26. Jab465
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This Game Is The Worst Please Don't Buy It. Get The #NFLDropEA Trending On Twitter.
  27. StoicRez
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Absolute trash!!! I would spend the money to sue EA but they are always sure to cover themselves in the terms of service agreement. Anyone who had a say in the development of this game or lack of should go to prison. I’ve given them too many passes for all the good they did in the past but now this game is just a casino. A glitch filled casino and the people running it need to be exposed.
  28. DJ12ja
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I just really didn’t like this Madden. I have been playing Madden for years now and for the last 2 years I have played ultimate team. This year I was excited for this madden then I was disappointed with how terrible the lag was and just the game in general.
  29. Billsmafia17
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILER ALERT! THIS IS THE BIGGEST JOKE OF A SPORTS GAME KNOWN TO MAN #nfldropea… Expand
  30. Leatherkid
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Broken mechanics, glitches from games years ago still exist. Nothing has been done in years to change anything in these games except in modes full of monetization, and even those don't work properly.
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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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