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. Willbrown760
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    #NFLdropEA FfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffFfffffffff
  2. BreakdownPlays
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    EA does not care or put time into this game. It’s the same recycled game every year. So many glitches. Even saw a video of Madden 19 banner during the game.
  3. Oysters
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Spending $60 on this game makes Bella Thorns OnlyFans look like a steal. This game is the exact same as it has been for 6-7 years! Imagine going into a comma in 2014 and waking up to play Madden 21. How disappointing do you think that would be? They distract you with new game modes but in reality, they are just new avenues for them to take you (or your parents) money. Shame on EA and shameSpending $60 on this game makes Bella Thorns OnlyFans look like a steal. This game is the exact same as it has been for 6-7 years! Imagine going into a comma in 2014 and waking up to play Madden 21. How disappointing do you think that would be? They distract you with new game modes but in reality, they are just new avenues for them to take you (or your parents) money. Shame on EA and shame on the NFL.… Expand
  4. Bigfan2020
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Literally the same game but with an unrealistic “Yard” mode and different fonts/textures to the menus.
  5. 905kar
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Straight garbage. Franchise is bare bones as **** DJ khaled football (KO) is a recycled gimmick and aside from the yard there’s really no enjoyment for me personally. #nfldropea… Expand
  6. Bryanktx
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Game is really boring and bad mechanics the game play is bad lots of problems with face of the franchise
  7. StoryModeMax
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Its EA trying to suck every last cent out of the fan base. The story mode they created was so short, and was horrifically written, it made zero sense. EA really puts zero effort in to their sports titles. All of them are just roster updates. I've never seen a gaming company have such a lack of creativity to innovate and create interesting titles that are actually worth the price tag. It'sIts EA trying to suck every last cent out of the fan base. The story mode they created was so short, and was horrifically written, it made zero sense. EA really puts zero effort in to their sports titles. All of them are just roster updates. I've never seen a gaming company have such a lack of creativity to innovate and create interesting titles that are actually worth the price tag. It's mind boggling how these "professional" critics are giving this game a decent score. Horrendous ripoff. DO NOT BUY.… Expand
  8. jackcrotteau
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    EA and it’s development team have produced another unacceptable title. Promises have not been fulfilled, and they expected that #FixMaddenFranchise video response to be forgotten. It hasn’t. The “updates” to this game are plain and simply pathetic. The Yard would be a cool upgrade to this title, if they had first fleshed out their horrible gameplay, and stale other game modes. Madden needsEA and it’s development team have produced another unacceptable title. Promises have not been fulfilled, and they expected that #FixMaddenFranchise video response to be forgotten. It hasn’t. The “updates” to this game are plain and simply pathetic. The Yard would be a cool upgrade to this title, if they had first fleshed out their horrible gameplay, and stale other game modes. Madden needs a new engine, a new vision, and frankly a new team of developers. I understand the direction of this franchise has deteriorated due to the greedy heads of the company, but they are in desperate need of competition. At this point, the best thing that could happen to Madden would either be the loss of its exclusive license, or the de-legalization of loot boxes in the gaming industry. Both are sadly unlikely due to the growing reality of corporate greed. Do yourself a favor and do not buy this title. Instead, head to twitter and tweet #NFLDropEA as we await a NFL simulation game that is worth our dollars.… Expand
  9. Peytonsamuel
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Worst company, no effort, they just don’t care, and they are horrible to their customers, someone needs to teach them a lesson
  10. HoodieLD
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Game is the same apart from a new game mode which they advertise to make you spend $60 on a roster update and nfl Street in a game mode
  11. Tyler97020
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Worst Madden game yet, there are just too many bugs. EA does not care about making Madden better.
  12. BryanChinlan
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The game is terrible, ruined by stupid microtransactions and MUT. A football game from 20 years ago would beat this game in every way. EA is a **** company.
  13. jhanberry19
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I’m extremely dissatisfied so far. For one, it’s the same game as previous years, except it has terrible mechanics. Two, Face of The Franchise mode is absolute garbage, what’s with the whole thing being simmed from moment to moment? #NFLdropEA
  14. LordCantBeatMe
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    $$$ is all that EA is worried about. And I'm surprised they haven't just eliminated franchise mode all together with how little thought they've put into it. Maybe once they show love to the most popular game mode, then they'll recover a little bit of reputation. But until then, no one should buy another Madden game
  15. GodzIce
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is one of the worsts maddens ever created. From outdated gameplay too horrible franchise features they continue to fail every year.
  16. Rb12
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the worst game I've ever played, the animations in this game make no sense, the yard is fun for 5 minutes then you get bored. Superstar KO is the same every part of it, you get no satisfaction after you win all 5 games. Then you have franchise where they dont even add anything year after year after year. Its starting to get old. Ea doesn't care so why should we? Don't buy this… Expand
  17. DeepOcean
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This garbage is the SAME garbage that we got for the last 16 years! The same boring gameplay, the same boring modes...it just doesn't end with EA. EA is a joke of a company that does not care at ALL about the players who spend $60 or so dollars (Who are also at fault for paying for the same freaking game without demanding ACTUAL improvements!) for a game that will be in the bargain bin atThis garbage is the SAME garbage that we got for the last 16 years! The same boring gameplay, the same boring modes...it just doesn't end with EA. EA is a joke of a company that does not care at ALL about the players who spend $60 or so dollars (Who are also at fault for paying for the same freaking game without demanding ACTUAL improvements!) for a game that will be in the bargain bin at GameStop for $5 by January. Then we will get ready for the same garbage for Madden 22!… Expand
  18. oweng26
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    barely any new features from last years game. many game-breaking bugs and glitches that make play frustrating.
  19. kdaviii
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same game for the last 11 years. $60 for a roster update. I urge others to boycott this game until the NFL drops EA, or EA actually puts any type of effort into making a playable game worth our money.
  20. Ninerfan55
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is trash like the previous 5 versions. I can't believe they're changing $60 for just a roster update!! Ea and the NFL just want money. They don't care about fans at all.… Expand
  21. Jacobpovie28
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    #FixMaddenFranchise
    #FixMaddenGameplay
    #NFLdropEA Game is trash and exact same since 25. No replay-ability to it. You could write a novel on how poor and flawed franchise mode is.
  22. Kcvw
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Nothing new, no spice, 0/10.

    Sorry excuse for a game tbh, do not recommend. Again, 0/10.
  23. Airjud
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same as last year just more laggy. Menus take forever which Ian incredibly frustrating.
  24. cowboydexter
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    this game is a disappointment same as madden 20 same as madden 19 same as madden 18 it’s garbage too many animations that are forced and over used the jump ball mechanic is broken i used deandre hopkins a 98 overall Wr and threw jump balls to him over a 5’9 corner in avonte maddox guess what? dhop didn’t catch on pass. this game is an embarrassment from line backs and corners standingsthis game is a disappointment same as madden 20 same as madden 19 same as madden 18 it’s garbage too many animations that are forced and over used the jump ball mechanic is broken i used deandre hopkins a 98 overall Wr and threw jump balls to him over a 5’9 corner in avonte maddox guess what? dhop didn’t catch on pass. this game is an embarrassment from line backs and corners standings behind receivers and somehow getting the interceptions to instant block shed by defensive linemen. the dline gets over powered more and more every year mean while the oline stays the same i get sack 6 times a game if i’m lucky. animations are unstoppable running backs will get hit then fall forward 5-6 yards while the entire defense watches them and you can’t tackle them either. THIS GAME IS BROKEN AND GARBAGE #NFLdropEA madden has started changed in years and it won’t until nfl changes something about it which ik it won’t be nfl is the No Fun League it’s not about the fans it’s about the money we’ve been forced to play the ONLY football game. this is a monopoly there is no other football games on the market which is why madden has stopped caring about quality it’s literally been the same game with a different number on the case and different rosters. madden is just a $60 roster update trash game fix this bs or else. yk what forget it roger goodwill i’m beating ya ass when i see you lemme catch ya ass in new york imma fade ya **** on sight you ugly mother **** you stupid ass mouth breather you **** bottom feeder ass **** i’ll sweet chin music tf outta ya dumb ass this ya warning you fat nosed dick head. this ya warning you got a month or else. and you stink you smelly mother **** you im on you you dumbass hoe i’d stomp tf outta you no kizzy… Expand
  25. iPENNYWISEt
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    this game is terrible. glitching, teams misspelled, players with pasted on jerseys *they really couldn't simply as the player for a picture for the game?* EA is lazy and isn't worried because they hold the exclusive rights for simulation football. this franchise mode is copy and pasted and the one thing many people wanted *mouthpieces* is restricted to a mode that is heavy onthis game is terrible. glitching, teams misspelled, players with pasted on jerseys *they really couldn't simply as the player for a picture for the game?* EA is lazy and isn't worried because they hold the exclusive rights for simulation football. this franchise mode is copy and pasted and the one thing many people wanted *mouthpieces* is restricted to a mode that is heavy on microtransactions. the NFL needs to allow 2k to make simulation football again. ea needs competition. this game is horrible and someone...somewhere....needs to fix this game. and why are the quarterbacks the only players with 5 abilities.... the game doesn't make any sense.… Expand
  26. StigmaDikner
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is a giant middle finger to every single NFL fan. Not one redeemable quality, it belongs in the trash.
  27. DozerStank
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Just what we expected. Another re-has of last years game with more gimmicks to hide the failure of EA sports. Glitchy, slow, laughable animation game play just like last years rendition. #NFLDropEA
  28. 22chavez22
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    It’s the same game as last game every year...absolutely no changes to franchise mode for the last several years, face of the franchise is terrible, an even worse story than Longshot. So far from a simulation football game.
  29. GarlicBread88
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Because screw EA................. . ..............................
  30. RowdyJ
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Buggy, broken gameplay. Recycled content. Very few new features. It literally took 20 minutes of gameplay before encountering a game breaking bug where thr ball was hiked and just floated behind the line while all players from both teams tried in vain to recover it. Horrible. Steer clear.
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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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