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. RickytheRockett
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Haven’t bought a madden game since 17. Bought madden 21 and not a thing has changed. Madden gameplay is just broken it doesn’t work. To top this off it’s advertised as a “simulation football game” and it’s not!!! Madden has been and will always be an arcade style football game. The game can’t even do a proper fade route. Ball physics are trash. Yes they fixed the 20 feet lb/cb int jumpsHaven’t bought a madden game since 17. Bought madden 21 and not a thing has changed. Madden gameplay is just broken it doesn’t work. To top this off it’s advertised as a “simulation football game” and it’s not!!! Madden has been and will always be an arcade style football game. The game can’t even do a proper fade route. Ball physics are trash. Yes they fixed the 20 feet lb/cb int jumps BUT EVERYTHING in the madden games for two decades now feel scripted beyond belief. From sacks, ints to fumbles all scripted. Not to mention you still can’t challenge plays I have yet to see myself able to make a challenge. Only time I’ve seen a challenge is when the game decides to do a booth review. Still no refs on the field also. They brought back simple gameplay motions and make it seem as if it’s “new” such as defensive line player movements. Bruh these things have been in football games for years. You know a game is bad when 1 nfl2k5 a almost 20 yr old game is still better than any madden game in the past two decades. Want something more recent try all pro football 2k8 gameplay in both these games are better more in depth than any madden game not to mention these two games are true simulation football games. Once 2k comes back I will never buy another madden. Madden 21 was my last one. #bringback2kfootball #nfldropea #madden21 DO NOT BUY… Expand
  2. Juicebox619
    Sep 2, 2020
    1
    This game is literal definition of lazy. same game, sometimes different name, there are actual items like a bucket in the game that says madden 20. The fact that there is 4 currency's in this game is laughable and is surprising how some people defend a game, scratch that, a virtual slot machine that I have high odds of winning the actual lottery than getting a card with an 88 overall.This game is literal definition of lazy. same game, sometimes different name, there are actual items like a bucket in the game that says madden 20. The fact that there is 4 currency's in this game is laughable and is surprising how some people defend a game, scratch that, a virtual slot machine that I have high odds of winning the actual lottery than getting a card with an 88 overall. Sports games I ask, no i demand you stop buying this garbage and EA will actually make a good football game or at the least the NFL will let other publishers have the rights to the NFL making it so you not just forced to buy this garbage. In conclusion just buy madden 18 and update your roster and then you'll have the same game at a cheaper price. funny thing being I wouldn't even recommend getting madden 17, if you want a good football game play madden 04.… Expand
  3. Badman420
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    More than half the game doesn’t even work correctly, complete waste of money and time
  4. italianSauce
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This is the hottest piece of garbage EA has ever released! I could polish a turd and make it look better than this steaming pile of manure. Everything has stated the same or gotten worse. They added a new game more with The Yard and guess what? It's littered with microtransactions. No surprise there! Do yourself a favor NFL, and give EA some competition. Whats the worst that can happen? EAThis is the hottest piece of garbage EA has ever released! I could polish a turd and make it look better than this steaming pile of manure. Everything has stated the same or gotten worse. They added a new game more with The Yard and guess what? It's littered with microtransactions. No surprise there! Do yourself a favor NFL, and give EA some competition. Whats the worst that can happen? EA makes a better product and then everyone makes more money!… Expand
  5. RabidWolverine1
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    A few new animations and a roster update is not enough. #FixMaddenfranchise #NFLdropEA
  6. Drkrgrs27
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    The glitches in this game are just brutal and extremely frustrating I think it’s time for someone else to make a football game
  7. HighElph
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    I literally created an account just to rate this piece of garbage a 0 out of 10
  8. HowToChan
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    I’ve played madden for almost 15 years and this has to be the glitchiest Madden game I’ve ever played.
    While there were some improvements, they are few and far between. Based on the few improvements made and major flaws with the game, I would say the game would be worth buying if it was priced at $20. - Players consistently warp into non-sensical animations. For example linebackers or    I’ve played madden for almost 15 years and this has to be the glitchiest Madden game I’ve ever played.
    While there were some improvements, they are few and far between. Based on the few improvements made and major flaws with the game, I would say the game would be worth buying if it was priced at $20. - Players consistently warp into non-sensical animations. For example linebackers or defensive backs could be in a horrible position to make a play on the ball, however they will teleport to the ball so that they can intercept it or deflect it. Not very realistic for a football game with the exclusive license for simulation NFL football. - The game is absurdly unbalanced with certain X-Factors being game breaking. The dline doesn’t get any pressure unless you user them, however when you do user them, they abuse the offensive line. - AI is very slightly improved but still terrible - The story line for Face of the Franchise is absolutely horrendous. I won’t spoil too much, but it might be the worst storyline ever in a sports game. Your decisions don’t matter and no matter how you play, the story follows the same linear path. The combine is lame and is a downgrade from Madden 08’s combine. - No improvements to franchise mode. Sure updates are coming, but these features should have been in included in the base $60 game at launch. Franchise is missing many feature that existed in past maddens. - There are so many issues with madden that it’s overwhelming to even type everything. So my conclusion is Madden 21 SUCKS    … Expand
  9. Fiendo
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Absolute trash. Nfl needs to drop EA immediately. Terrible all the way around.
  10. Weselypipes
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Do not waste your money on a game that’s basically a patch update from the year before with minimal upgrades in gameplay and zero upgrades in Mut, “Classic” Franchise mode and even the new mode from last year Superstar KO. Face of the franchise is a waste of time with a terrible original storyline that isn’t decision based. Plus once your enter the NFL the new storylines the game createsDo not waste your money on a game that’s basically a patch update from the year before with minimal upgrades in gameplay and zero upgrades in Mut, “Classic” Franchise mode and even the new mode from last year Superstar KO. Face of the franchise is a waste of time with a terrible original storyline that isn’t decision based. Plus once your enter the NFL the new storylines the game creates for you are completely out of place and make absolutely no sense. Your basically playing a career highlight tape of your career which is what nobody asked for… Expand
  11. Realchristian
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Such a sad story every year I get hopeful and every year they do the same thing it’s a money machine designed for gambling. Franchise mode is still a bare waste land of nothing.
  12. Bronco_8
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Worst game of all time nothing like real football #NFLdropEA #FixMaddenFranchise
  13. Mulecac
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I couldn't believe it could get any worse than last year. I see no inprovement in the gameplay and i dont see any of the new features promoted in the trailers.… Expand
  14. Th4t
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Everyone's hating this game, I'm gonna do that too! so yeah don't buy this thanks
  15. Blackraven13
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Same game as last 4 years dont buy just replay one of the older ones major waste of money
  16. Bebotrishula
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    . If people were to stop buying into their piles of poo, maybe they will stop making said piles. That or just drop the franchise all together because "Oh, it isn't making us money anymore." A company's thought these days aren't "What would the players like that can make bank at the same time," it's "How can we milk our playerbase of as much of their money as inhumanly as possible."
  17. GamerrrDude
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m gonna make a video on this sh*t! Boy, is this is gonna be a thrill ride!… Expand
  18. Rex501
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    The fact that EA has only removed more features from franchise mode than added new ones over the course of a decade really tells you how horrible this game is. EA is trying to make an arcade-like, over the top game rather than a realistic simulation. The yard and superstar KO are prime examples. Who asked for this? Madden Ultimate Team is a joke of a mode, in which EA shoves their microThe fact that EA has only removed more features from franchise mode than added new ones over the course of a decade really tells you how horrible this game is. EA is trying to make an arcade-like, over the top game rather than a realistic simulation. The yard and superstar KO are prime examples. Who asked for this? Madden Ultimate Team is a joke of a mode, in which EA shoves their micro transactions down your throat. Do not buy this game.… Expand
  19. Mealymon
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Absolutely piece of **** game. I don’t know if you wanna was the day I wanna was a good day I hope you have a good day and I’ll be sure to get you some stuff for you guys tomorrow night I wanna was the day I wanna was a good day I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day I hope youAbsolutely piece of **** game. I don’t know if you wanna was the day I wanna was a good day I hope you have a good day and I’ll be sure to get you some stuff for you guys tomorrow night I wanna was the day I wanna was a good day I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a great weekend with the girls tomorrow I gotta I wanna hope that they have something for… Expand
  20. Halfline
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Do u love buying the same game from year to year with minimum work done to add to the experience? If so this is the game for you. Just another great game from your friends at EA.
  21. Swagyyolo123
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This game sucks!!! Franchise is the same. It is filled with bugs and glitches
  22. evsilva
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    When will EA Sports make a really good franchise mode? - Contracts and renovations are ridiculous
    ON MADDEN 08 WE HAD HOULDOUT
    - FA need improve - Draft scouting is a piece of **** - We dont have senior bowl - More interation with combine - More interation with press, players and owner - FIX TRADES ( PLEASEEEE) AND MUCH MORE!!! Madden 21 is Madden 20 with new rosters! THAT IS IT. DON'T    When will EA Sports make a really good franchise mode? - Contracts and renovations are ridiculous
    ON MADDEN 08 WE HAD HOULDOUT
    - FA need improve
    - Draft scouting is a piece of ****
    - We dont have senior bowl
    - More interation with combine
    - More interation with press, players and owner
    - FIX TRADES ( PLEASEEEE)
    AND MUCH MORE!!!

    Madden 21 is Madden 20 with new rosters! THAT IS IT. DON'T SPEND YOUR MONEY!    … Expand
  23. airbizcut
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Don't buy. Glitchy, buggy, riddled with micro-transactions, roster update and a new mode that isn't worth it. Same game as Madden 18. Just play 2k5, 2k8 or NCAA 14, you'll have more fun without burning a hole in your wallet.
  24. Rmmalizia
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    A complete copy of the previous couple of titles in the series, however the developers (if you can really call them that) have somehow found a way to add more bugs and glitches than ever thought possible. Matchmaking frequently craps the bed when trying to actually play, and causes the player to close app multiple times in order to play the game for 10 minutes just to ask themselves "whyA complete copy of the previous couple of titles in the series, however the developers (if you can really call them that) have somehow found a way to add more bugs and glitches than ever thought possible. Matchmaking frequently craps the bed when trying to actually play, and causes the player to close app multiple times in order to play the game for 10 minutes just to ask themselves "why am I punishing myself by playing this broken game" after asking themselves the same question for the last 5 years.

    The staple franchise mode, meant to be a realistic, in-depth, and authentic NFL experience has degraded into having the depth of a kiddie pool at a 2 star hotel. Wait, I take that back, a kiddie pool is way to deep to compare to the atrocity labeled as "franchise".

    BuT hEy ThEy UpDaTeD tHe UsEr InTeRfAcE aNd MeNuS! iT's LiKe A bRaNd NeW gAmE.

    If you want to play a better football game, I highly suggest downloading Roblox and finding a football server, I guarantee it will be light years ahead of Madden 21.    … Expand
  25. rockyraccoon91
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    "See what happens Larry? Do you see what happens? Do you see what happens when you **** a stranger in the ass?"
  26. Talo7792
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game crashed twice before even playing a game, the game play is completely the same as madden 20 except you broke it even more. And franchise mode was left untouched for the 20th year in a row… Expand
  27. Djdeadpixel
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Not only is this game copy and paste every year, it's the story mode is so bland acting. Not even fun anymore with all the glitches. #NFLDropEA!
  28. ForeverPoland
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Gameplay, mechanics and UI is essentially the same. The new game modes don't change this. My last hope is if the generation jump can change anything, but I have serious doubts at this point
  29. RealStevieBear
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Just a roster update. Save your money so hopefully they take making the game better seriously. Can’t wait to see what 2K Sports does with their football game!
  30. Deathsiege
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Had a 10 hour trail of Madden 21. I figured I would try it out, and play the Face of the Franchise mode. I had enjoyed the Fifa narrative story. My first game in the NFL. First drive. Two ineligible men down field and an absolutely inexcusable out of bounds call on a TD. I have been playing Madden for 20+ years and never seen an ineligible man down field penalty, but now I had seen two inHad a 10 hour trail of Madden 21. I figured I would try it out, and play the Face of the Franchise mode. I had enjoyed the Fifa narrative story. My first game in the NFL. First drive. Two ineligible men down field and an absolutely inexcusable out of bounds call on a TD. I have been playing Madden for 20+ years and never seen an ineligible man down field penalty, but now I had seen two in one drive. And the TD, the receiver caught the ball, put the ball in one hand, and took three steps after that in bounds. Called out. I decided the rest of my 7 hours left in the trial weren't worth my time.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

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  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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