Madden NFL 21

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0.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 5792 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,673 out of 5792
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  1. VeciPulse
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    Where do I even begin with this game? I was a huge Madden 20 fan, I really like MUT, Franchise, and the Superstar KO modes. But this game is probably the best Madden out there. To start, Franchise mode. Nothing has really changed with Franchise mode, but some polishing was done to make Franchise really nice and simple. One complaint with Franchise, the "Play The Moments" feature stillWhere do I even begin with this game? I was a huge Madden 20 fan, I really like MUT, Franchise, and the Superstar KO modes. But this game is probably the best Madden out there. To start, Franchise mode. Nothing has really changed with Franchise mode, but some polishing was done to make Franchise really nice and simple. One complaint with Franchise, the "Play The Moments" feature still feels broken because it doesn't let you play really crucial parts of the game. Other than that, Franchise mode is really good. Now, MUT. MUT has always been my favorite mode in Madden, I love the collecting and unique challenges they put out. They also churn out updates for MUT including new players, packs, and challenges which is nice. MUT feels much more simple now, without the 100 challenge sections where you have to play full games. Overall, MUT has been improved and it is still my favorite game mode. I can't really say much about Face of the Franchise, because I haven't played it AT ALL. So now: Superstar KO. I remember this mode in Madden 20, and it was pretty cool. But Madden 21 really shook things up and polished this game mode a lot. The mechanics feel decked out and polished, and it really feels like its own, really fun game mode. The problem? ONLINE. This does not affect my rating (because this is talking about the community). People are REALLY toxic on these online modes, and it is really discouraging to play them. I hope EA can make a CPU version in the future. Finally, The Yard. This is the new mode introduced in Madden, and I ADORE it. It is a nice relief from the regular Madden style, and has really fun mechanics and gameplay. I like the prototypes, different locations, and the PAT mechanic inside of The Yard. This is also an online mode, but it gives you the option for CPU, which is nice. This is the best mode Madden has ever introduced, it could actually stand as DLC. Last thing, character customization. You can make and customize your own character to use in The Yard. It is really cool and has loads of options to choose from. One problem: Pricing. Before we get into that, the Madden rank is a new system that basically shows your level in general, not for a certain mode. The clothing costs credits to get, and you get credits by leveling up. But leveling up can be tedious, and doesn't give many credits. You can buy featured items in the rotating shop with Madden points as well. Overall, this is the best Madden I have ever played, and I'm excited about the future of this game!… Expand
  2. Ntjz62
    Dec 28, 2020
    0
    It’s honestly the worst madden ever and if 2k can get a simulation football game EA will go under
  3. shawnjohnson8
    Dec 28, 2020
    0
    A joke of a game made by high school senior project developers. Execs are awful too. You can tell everyone there is handcuffed
  4. RapidStar
    Dec 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. EA is just lazy & splashes the same old crap from previous titles into the new game but how they get away with it is beyond a joke.… Expand
  5. shylocklynn
    Dec 27, 2020
    7
    Although Madden 21 is not as good as we expected, as a video game updated with real-world data, it can still reach several points. Especially some updates on the new game platform have made the game more playable as a whole. Many high-rated players are launched every week. One thing that is not good is that the Madden 21 Coins I get in the game is not enough for me to use it in the game,Although Madden 21 is not as good as we expected, as a video game updated with real-world data, it can still reach several points. Especially some updates on the new game platform have made the game more playable as a whole. Many high-rated players are launched every week. One thing that is not good is that the Madden 21 Coins I get in the game is not enough for me to use it in the game, so I have to buy Madden 21 Coins on a third-party platform. I bought Madden 21 Coins from U4GM recommended by my friend.I don’t know if the account is dangerous.… Expand
  6. Chouse72
    Dec 27, 2020
    0
    Absolutely sucks madden 07 is more playable and better. Buggy, not immersive at all. No creativity whatsoever
  7. imsimplysamuel
    Dec 26, 2020
    0
    As many have already stated, Madden 21 is almost exactly the same game as Madden 20 with minimal changes and definitely not worth buying. Unfortunately, It appears as if EA has left Franchise mode completely the same as last year (and the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that, etc) and decided to once again focus primarily on milking MUT dry.As many have already stated, Madden 21 is almost exactly the same game as Madden 20 with minimal changes and definitely not worth buying. Unfortunately, It appears as if EA has left Franchise mode completely the same as last year (and the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that, etc) and decided to once again focus primarily on milking MUT dry. Micro-transactions galore.… Expand
  8. Toeken42
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    This is my first madden purchase since 2006. Due to a complete lack of any type of understanding on how a game should be, and a complacent attitude from the Executives, the result of 0.0 has been enacted. A complete shamble of just major issues. I have an 80$ coaster, that serves my table safety, more so than my safety. It's money first, new game same frame next year. Wasted money,This is my first madden purchase since 2006. Due to a complete lack of any type of understanding on how a game should be, and a complacent attitude from the Executives, the result of 0.0 has been enacted. A complete shamble of just major issues. I have an 80$ coaster, that serves my table safety, more so than my safety. It's money first, new game same frame next year. Wasted money, wasted time, wasted development. Last item from EA, origin that will ever be purchased from me.… Expand
  9. Giantswineast
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    This game is trash. Ball trajectory is horrible. You also get sucked into an animation, this can result in getting a short gain when you should get a huge gain. Seriously I have had more fun playing madden 2003!!! EA does not have an excuse this software is the most powerful it's ever been but somehow the madden games on the PS2 are better!! Plus you don't make your football game off of anThis game is trash. Ball trajectory is horrible. You also get sucked into an animation, this can result in getting a short gain when you should get a huge gain. Seriously I have had more fun playing madden 2003!!! EA does not have an excuse this software is the most powerful it's ever been but somehow the madden games on the PS2 are better!! Plus you don't make your football game off of an engine that is made for shooters!!! EA just wastes their time making arcade game modes then actually improving the rest of the game. The yard to EA isn't something to be fun, it is yet another game mode that is monetized. It is actually sad how maddens from a decade ago were 100x more feature rich than madden is today!!!!!!!… Expand
  10. Dare_04
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** you EA! This game represents everything that's wrong about sports games! You're running a ****ing monopoly on these people! **** YOU.… Expand
  11. Angel123252
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    This is without a doubt the WORST madden I’ve ever played, I would even go as far as saying this is the worst game I’ve ever played
  12. RockpoleonDyn
    Dec 24, 2020
    3
    Broken modes, bland storyline that doesn't go into detail at all, excessive music that you'll turn off within a day or 2. Bugs galore.
  13. Jstant
    Dec 24, 2020
    0
    I feel as if games that are specifically designed to not be realistic are more realistic than this game... computer defense can’t make a tackle, turnovers are guaranteed to happen, DBS cover all 100 yards of the field in .3 seconds, bs from X-factors, and it’s honestly just unbearable. Nothing you can do to consistently win. You might go on a streak but guarantee it will end because of theI feel as if games that are specifically designed to not be realistic are more realistic than this game... computer defense can’t make a tackle, turnovers are guaranteed to happen, DBS cover all 100 yards of the field in .3 seconds, bs from X-factors, and it’s honestly just unbearable. Nothing you can do to consistently win. You might go on a streak but guarantee it will end because of the inconsistency of the game. 1 play left? Okay let’s run prevent. Guess what, a TE who runs a 4.7 will still get past you lol! Trash like this consistently happens. I’m confident you can never play this game and somehow madden will still give the other person a chance to win. Do not waste your time!… Expand
  14. Corbino
    Dec 24, 2020
    0
    decided to buy it at a discount and it’s still not worth it, it’s not even worth it being free. madden 20 was already horrible and somehow they managed to make it worse. Linebacker’s 40 yard dash times are at least 7 seconds with how slow they run, and now there’s even a glitch where the game gets stuck after a quarter. How long has this game been out? how can you not fix this by thisdecided to buy it at a discount and it’s still not worth it, it’s not even worth it being free. madden 20 was already horrible and somehow they managed to make it worse. Linebacker’s 40 yard dash times are at least 7 seconds with how slow they run, and now there’s even a glitch where the game gets stuck after a quarter. How long has this game been out? how can you not fix this by this time????… Expand
  15. ministerjosh
    Dec 22, 2020
    0
    trash asss game bro same **** as last year gameplay sucks cfm sucks mut is pay to win face of the franchise is worse than superstar mode in madden 08 **** ea and **** this game
  16. frogwipe
    Dec 21, 2020
    2
    Honestly, this game isn't fun. I've spent about 6-7 hours with it and I'm bored out of my mind. There's is nothing immersive or engaging about the gameplay. Can't control the location of a pass, the button response on defense is abysmal (e.g. I push the jump/'defend pass' button and nothing happens), the kicking game will put you to sleep, and in general, there have been no innovativeHonestly, this game isn't fun. I've spent about 6-7 hours with it and I'm bored out of my mind. There's is nothing immersive or engaging about the gameplay. Can't control the location of a pass, the button response on defense is abysmal (e.g. I push the jump/'defend pass' button and nothing happens), the kicking game will put you to sleep, and in general, there have been no innovative changes to the core mechanics since I can remember and I've been buying/trying Madden nearly every year for 25 years. I think I'm officially done until they actually make changes and code in some fun.… Expand
  17. Taurus34
    Dec 21, 2020
    2
    I’ve been playing madden for over a decade and Madden 21 is by far the worst one I’ve ever played... The amount of activities you can join in it is cool, but the the actual gameplay can drive a person insane... All these glitches and ridiculous BS is costing me so many games and many crucial downs... If I’m running with the QB, WHY ARE MY PLAYERS STANDING AROUND WAITING FOR ME TO GETI’ve been playing madden for over a decade and Madden 21 is by far the worst one I’ve ever played... The amount of activities you can join in it is cool, but the the actual gameplay can drive a person insane... All these glitches and ridiculous BS is costing me so many games and many crucial downs... If I’m running with the QB, WHY ARE MY PLAYERS STANDING AROUND WAITING FOR ME TO GET KILLED?! GET A BLOCK‼️ If I’m running for an easy TD, can’t y’all just gimme a break and not have some bum trip me up at the 1?! I also don’t see how people intercept my passes so often without looking at it..., And on top of THAT, the soundtrack is WHACK AF... I muted more than half the playlist... This game is … Expand
  18. ajstyles11
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the worst **** game ever made. Terrible controls and even worse graphics. As well as button lag throughout the game even the main menu. I do not recommend this game at all

    Edit**
    Months later and this is still the worst game you could ever get besides Cyberpunk, but you can’t do anything to stop a **** running the ball. Throw out of sack is the dumbest **** I’ve ever seen. ****s run one coverage and you can’t get the time you need.to beat it because you get sacked within 3 seconds. The player movement is horrendous still and I feel like they made it worse because ****s hate next gen so they said let’s **** up old gen to make them move and spend more money. WR still don’t go for the ball when I’m single coverage so it’s an interception every time. Trash ass ****s just sit and throw streaks to Tyreek or Hollywood brown and there’s zero you can do to stop it. 0/10 one of the worst games of the year by a terrible company    … Expand
  19. ITzMajorHavok
    Dec 19, 2020
    0
    This game is the biggest pile of dog ish I have literally every seen. It sometimes won't even let you select any modes.
  20. yrgdripgod
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year. Same trash game as last year
  21. Liroyous
    Dec 17, 2020
    0
    Literally a joke of a game. Franchise mode ignored again and again. #FixMaddenFranchise
  22. liorm81
    Dec 17, 2020
    0
    #FixMaddenFranchise

    NFL NEEDS TO DROP EA

    This game programing qality is inexcusable. The presentations is subpar 90's games. seriously. every year the take something out only to bring it back a couple of years later claiming it to be a "new feature". this year you can count the starting lineup(which was buggy on previous iteretions..)

    God lord EA. common
  23. nm1312
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    I only made an account to give this game as low a review as possible. Played since Madden 05 and this made is 0 fun now!. Please just let another company make football games.
  24. Ahawk41
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    Worst madden in the last 10 years, lags almost every time you throw the ball or try to hit an open hole, 90+ ovr QB’s constantly over throw wide open receivers, Defensive pass coverage is godly, can’t hardly find open zones unless you just spam crossing routes, the pic rate is ridiculous as well, all 50/50 balls go to CPU defense or CPU offense, CPU defenders will hold your receivers inWorst madden in the last 10 years, lags almost every time you throw the ball or try to hit an open hole, 90+ ovr QB’s constantly over throw wide open receivers, Defensive pass coverage is godly, can’t hardly find open zones unless you just spam crossing routes, the pic rate is ridiculous as well, all 50/50 balls go to CPU defense or CPU offense, CPU defenders will hold your receivers in place for 5+ seconds 15 yards down fields knocking them off their route with no P.I call, offense pass blocking is god awful as well. Colts have almost a 90+ ovr across the board and can’t block no name mid 70 ovr defenders for more than 4 seconds giving routes no time to develop(like it matters because on all madden if you throw within 5 yards of a defender they jump the ball and intercept it every time) franchise is the exact same, another very lazy “story mode” that lets you play 8 games before just turning into a very very lazy version of franchise mode, MUT is still the same pathetic cash grab going so far as to sell the same exact cards as they have since madden 18. I don’t understand how the fan base has not boycotted EA and doesn’t see that what they put out each year are mild expansions with maybe a new game mode, new players and very minor graphic improvements and worse mechanics. I just wish the NFL would wise up and break their contract with EA and give another developer a shot to make a decent football game but alas people are dumb and will keep buying the heaping pile of **** that is madden year in and year out(note I did not buy this steaming abortion, my buddy whom I game share with did)… Expand
  25. HunterCochrane
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    Game is just unrealistic all around. So many things need to change it’s unreal.
  26. WalkinAnomaly
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    I’ve been a long time madden supporter, actually dating back to 03 with Marshall Faulk. So with that being said I have more than 18 years of loyalty and dedicated gameplay so keep that in mind while reading this review... THIS GAME IS ABSOLUTELY GARBAGE LITERALLY COPIED AND PASTED MADDEN 20 which was a tragedy on its own. Gameplay: (Franchise Mode) same as past 3-4 years
    (MUT) same as    I’ve been a long time madden supporter, actually dating back to 03 with Marshall Faulk. So with that being said I have more than 18 years of loyalty and dedicated gameplay so keep that in mind while reading this review... THIS GAME IS ABSOLUTELY GARBAGE LITERALLY COPIED AND PASTED MADDEN 20 which was a tragedy on its own. Gameplay: (Franchise Mode) same as past 3-4 years
    (MUT) same as Madden 18
    Penalties? There are pretty much none.
    Wanna challenge a call... lmao NOPE YA CANT NO MATTER HOW BLATANT AND OBVIOUS. So please please PLEAAAASEE DONT BOTHER BUYING THIS OR THE NEXT ONE UNTIL DRASTIC CHANGES COME!!!!    … Expand
  27. Lhill007
    Dec 15, 2020
    0
    Probably the worst game I’ve ever played. Everything is copied and pasted from previous years and the developers make no effort towards making this a good game. Whenever the community says they dislike something, EA doesn’t care and adds more challenges in ultimate team while ignoring the glaring gameplay flaws. Franchise mode has been the same for six years string now with very littleProbably the worst game I’ve ever played. Everything is copied and pasted from previous years and the developers make no effort towards making this a good game. Whenever the community says they dislike something, EA doesn’t care and adds more challenges in ultimate team while ignoring the glaring gameplay flaws. Franchise mode has been the same for six years string now with very little changes. And the face of the franchise mode is the most half assed mode I’ve ever played in any videogame…ever. It starts out fine but all of a sudden in your fourth year as a starting QB the media is saying you’re old? Like you don’t have much time left in the NFL? Patrick Mahomes is in his fourth year and nobody is saying he’s old. That’s younger than the dude who’s on the damn cover! And as you keep playing you realize why the game is having everyone think you’re old and washed; because the game forces your career to end after year eight. That’s the equivalent of Russell Wilson retiring after last year. Not due to a career ending injury or any other reason that would at least be plausible, no because madden thinks you’re too old to play QB after 8 seasons. You then get the ending cutscene in which your high school stadium is named after you. Which is great except…there’s no audio. No pre-recorded dialogue or anything. The rest of the mode has dialogue, but the ending cutscene? Nope. And when I say no audio I mean no audio. No music or anything. Most people thought it was a glitch, but if it is it still hasn’t been patched, five months later. Either way-it’s a perfect example of how little EA cares about the fan base, or this game.… Expand
  28. themtgdude486
    Dec 14, 2020
    0
    Terrible game. Awful. I hope someone else begins making better football games because EA is awful.
  29. bobbobbob234444
    Dec 14, 2020
    0
    Played the free kickoff version. THIS IS NOT SIMULATION FOOTBALL. if this is the game they want to make fine, but release the exclusive rights to an NFL simulation game so those of us who want to play a realistic, deep, engaging football simulation can.
  30. Shafe-n-bake
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    As someone who has owned every madden sense madden 05 I am extremely disappointed. I can’t even finish a full game without wanting to smash my controllers due to how bad the game is. Whether it’s computer AI, ball trajectory on passes, terrible blocking, injuries every other play, losing catches due to animations, anything animation based honestly, and much much more. As a franchise playerAs someone who has owned every madden sense madden 05 I am extremely disappointed. I can’t even finish a full game without wanting to smash my controllers due to how bad the game is. Whether it’s computer AI, ball trajectory on passes, terrible blocking, injuries every other play, losing catches due to animations, anything animation based honestly, and much much more. As a franchise player I feel like every year I lose more and more features and get worse and worse gameplay. I don’t plan on buying or playing any new maddens until there’s a change. 0 out of 10 would never recommend to anyone. Want a good madden, play any from 05-15.… Expand
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  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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