Madden NFL 21

 PlayStation 4
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0.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 5792 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 85 out of 5792
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 5792
  3. Negative: 5,673 out of 5792
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  1. Anthonydtt
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    Oh look it’s just a copy and paste from the last year all they did was make the screen color a little blue everything is still glitchy everything is still terrible everything is literally still madden 13 yeah good job for $1 billion company
  2. BubbaGrouper
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Not much has changed, poor AI, poor gameplay and immersion feels as deep as a puddle. This is far from a simulation experience which is what EA is marketing for this series. Since introduction of MUT this game gets worse each year. MUT has ruined this game.
  3. JeffTheRef
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Absolutely terrible. Simply a money-grab. I will wait for 2K regardless of whether its a simulation game or not. Don't bother with this trash.
  4. 1kAlex30
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    For this to be a triple A title and represent one of the if not the biggest sport in America they do a terrible job at it EA has completely disgraced and stained the name of the nfl by representing it with this game, for them to hold the exclusive rights to simulation football they are absolutely horrible at it and the worst part is that there oblivious to it, the gameplay at a basic levelFor this to be a triple A title and represent one of the if not the biggest sport in America they do a terrible job at it EA has completely disgraced and stained the name of the nfl by representing it with this game, for them to hold the exclusive rights to simulation football they are absolutely horrible at it and the worst part is that there oblivious to it, the gameplay at a basic level has never been good or borderline ok sure graphics look cool but even they are nothing to good compared to other sports game, the customization of players and gear is so dead toned and one dimensional that doesn’t cone any shape or form close to representing the diversity in the nfl and doesn’t come close to matching 2ks customization inn a 2k, the modes are nothing new with superstar kk being choppy and paste same with MUT as you can’t do much to improve it but they somehow found a way to make it worse than years pass with if you truly wanting to be the best you must pay up for cards that aren’t really rare but are just expensive, franchise mode is a mode that is nothing but bones and dust as EA has completely neglected it to the point of it becoming a hashtag on twitter, the mode is nothing compared to what it was back even on the older maddens of past console generations it is completely unacceptable for it to regress so much since they own the exclusive right to Simulation football, face of the franchise is a corny and a one dimension experience with no matter what you do things will always play out the same way we asked for the nfl combine but all we got was a 40 yard dash that is a brainless run and a few pass drills that ther my ripped straight from tutorial , the yard was probably the only bright spot if this game with some actual potential but after about 2days the game is bland and the spark of something new is gone and you realize it’s just there to to say that it’s there, mi biggest issue comes with the fact that it’s a complete example of how tone deaf EA is they added so much customization to the yard exclusive my and some decent variations to players body’s and size but completely left it out of the rest of the game, this is the breaking point for me the nfl needs to completely hit reset and clear the board and invite in other publishers to test out what they can do because it’s clear EA at this point can not provide a game that can even be somewhat decent… Expand
  5. Aleccarlberg1
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No franchise changes at all, face of the franchise is terrible, ultimate team is still boring, gameplay is awful (way to many animations and scripted moments. LET SOMEONE ELSE MAKE A SIMULATION FOOTBALL GAME NOT EA!!… Expand
  6. Thdybvchjn
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Worst. Game. Ever. Not really much else to say please don't waste your money.
  7. Bdip
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not even 5 minutes into the game and I’m already disappointed. I can’t even use my own last name in FOTF. Among other things, chew clock only works HALF of the time, the college storyline decisions don’t matter in the end, they still refuse to update franchise mode, and the QB still fumbles like crazy. I can’t wait until there’s another company giving it pressure because these mofos are just coasting.… Expand
  8. Boll
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Scrap game switch engines M
  9. Jo1205
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same gameplay from last year. Just keep your previous madden and do a roster update.
  10. Akaalienwarrior
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Legit copy/paste from previous year. Enough is enough, I will not purchase this game because of their lack of innovation. Rather mod old game roster than pay 60$ for a roster update. This deserves the worst metacritic review
  11. Marcus23sj
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst piece of hot garbage. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!! Donate that money instead.… Expand
  12. MooflesThaCat
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I signed up for an account here just to review how trash this edition of Madden and every edition of Madden since 2k8 have been (considering they're all the same game). The coders at EA are trash, and are using a gaming engine (frostbite) that wasn't even written with sports in mind. Its trash, and you're trash if you think otherwise.
  13. The_Beast9805
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game added nothing but the yard. It is not worth the money. Just buy the previous years
  14. sherlockhomie58
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Absolutely terrible, the last madden game I’ve played is Madden 10, and the gameplay got worse, it’s missing tons of game modes, and the life of the game is gone. A shame.
  15. Bottybilly445
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same game different year and I'm sick of it EA really sucks and should give up their license.
  16. Kjmichaud1
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Copy and paste from madden 20 with the yard and 10x as many bugs and glitches. A complete mess
  17. Blaccmigo
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Lazy developing. Riddled with bugs. It lacks inspiration and motivation. This Ganesh used to be good . the last good madden game was madden 07. #NFLdROpEA
  18. Lilfizz1992
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Their was NO effort put into this game. It's almost worse than last year!..
  19. DaStarlord
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is complete trash. The Engine sucks. The gameplay is awful and arcade like. The career mode is terrible. The Franchise mode is pathetic. Madden has decaued into a game where almost every aspect needs to be fixed and with yearly releases that won't happen because will sell gambling to kids instead.… Expand
  20. mucuslader
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA **** EA
  21. DovaKoon
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This is a horrible game it is a mess. Ea is lazy to fix bugs. This game is atrocious. Same game as Madden 20, which was a bad game. Franchise mode has been the same for years. 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.
  22. Getsinger
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is garbage! The last somewhat okay Madden was Madden 16. Don't waste your money on this one.
  23. Tatiago93
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    It's the same as Madden 14. It's worse and buggier than ever. I claimed my money back after a couple of hours.
  24. Koconn
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Trash game same exact thing as probably madden 11 definetly don’t buy the yard isn’t worth a dollar the new face of the franchise takes 3 hours and is boring, franchise is identical to madden 11 ultimate team is the same money grab as every year
  25. Reidiculous
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Literally just a copy paste of last year, very disappointed and will not buy again.
  26. Funyuns
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Save your money and go play Tecmo Bowl. Bo knows.
    Seriously, it’s the same game as previous year with roster update.
  27. Gbo41
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    How do you possibly describe the gross incompetence of the makers of this game? How do you describe this game at all? The only thing that comes to mind is two words “stupendously atrocious” I am actually impressed at how they continue to put out the same copy and pasted garbage every year. Ultimate team is a mess. If you want to get a good team you have to play hundreds of hours 25 gamesHow do you possibly describe the gross incompetence of the makers of this game? How do you describe this game at all? The only thing that comes to mind is two words “stupendously atrocious” I am actually impressed at how they continue to put out the same copy and pasted garbage every year. Ultimate team is a mess. If you want to get a good team you have to play hundreds of hours 25 games on the weekend and endless “solo battles” and even after you do that and play all the solos you won’t have even close to the best roster available. Who the hell has this kind of time? People have jobs... Of course you can choose to spend money on “packs” that you will spend $100 and maybe just maybe you will be lucky enough to get 1 good player by selling all the garbage players you get in the pack or hell you might get lucky and “pull” a good player! What what a rush! You just paid $100 for a virtual card! You can spend a grand on this game right now and in 2 months all the players you buy will be devalued and obsolete. Just a poor business model imo. I understand some of you will say hey “don’t play it if you don’t like it” he’ll I most definitely won’t be playing this garbage heap any longer. Every year. Same thing. It doesn’t end there though. The yard is kind of fun for an arcade game mode but the out this crap in and don’t fix any of the issues people have been bringing to their attention for years. The Ai system is horrific, players go through each other, “Face of the franchise” is the worst damn story mode you will ever play in any game with the most bizarre story line. Who the hell writes this stuff? Franchise mode is the same garbage as well. They refuse to do anything fresh like something similar to my park in 2k... It is the same copy and pasted game with an few little cosmetic add ons. The madden dev team should be ashamed. They even tell people “you guys don’t know what your talking about it’s not that easy” in regards to fixing the game. Really? You are professionals not children. This is your job. Why is it that other developers can put out amazing games while ea sports continues to put out trash and never take the responsibility to fix it? rant… Expand
  28. dirtytesticles
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Madden 21 is exactly what I thought it'll be bland boring and unfulfilled...franchise mode is the exact same the yard mode is ok (only) with playing friends imo but has A LOT to be desired superstar KO.. no comment
  29. zadohu
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    It's the same exact game that we've played for 10 years. Glitches everywhere, non-simulation gameplay, animation based, doesn't contain features from older games, franchise is copy-pasted. They live for MUT which is a trash gambling experience with the most atrocious football gameplay I've ever experienced.

    Don't buy this game, don't support the NFL & EA partnership. #NFLdropEA
  30. SmellyCOOGI
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Im done with ea madden games. Every year same old b/s. Exploits and animation dependency did it for me. "2 is better than 1" "
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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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