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. shawnjoyce89
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Played the demo, it's the same game as 16'17'18'19'20. It's a disgrace we need a new alternative.
  2. eholmes518
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Franchise mode is the same as last year. It sucks, it’s like playing exhibition over and over.
  3. MarloStanfield
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    EA has continue to drop the ball and it’s shows they clearly ONLY care about money. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT GIVING US A QUALITY PRODUCT we are PAYING customers this game isn’t free again WE ARE PAYING customers. We deserve better madden players that’s been playing since 2000 til now are NOT accepting this. The madden community have the power to change this LETS CONTINUE TO STAY TOGETHEREA has continue to drop the ball and it’s shows they clearly ONLY care about money. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT GIVING US A QUALITY PRODUCT we are PAYING customers this game isn’t free again WE ARE PAYING customers. We deserve better madden players that’s been playing since 2000 til now are NOT accepting this. The madden community have the power to change this LETS CONTINUE TO STAY TOGETHER #NFLDropEA do not buy Madden 21 IF* IF* IF* you do buy it...buy it USED do not buy this game new.… Expand
  4. Epiclantern180
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Same thing since 2013, Ea fix the game instead of giving out codes. Madden 2004 and NFL 2k5 are better than your game with so many more features and game modes. #NFLdropEa
  5. Gavin10
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Horrid game. Too pricey. EA out bad. Big unlucky. Micro transactions are trash. EA is trash. Gg well played
  6. SailBoatBandit
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    It is every Football fans civic duty to review this game, institute change and vote with your wallet. We have been get the same rehashed game for almost a decade now. If you had told me by 2020 that this would be the product people are paying $60 for, you would've blown my mind. The NFL needs to drop EA. Plain and simple. Disgusting.
  7. Maingbang
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible same game every year, we need NFL to drop madden no cap. #NFLdropEa… Expand
  8. Cole1415
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Neglecting franchise fans adding new modes like the yard in order to find a way to find more micro transactions. I’ve been playing madden since 2009 and this is by FAR the buggiest and glitchiest not only madden game but game I’ve ever played in general. You are essentially paying 30 dollars for a roster update that has misspelt names and wrong ages, the loading screen pictures have theNeglecting franchise fans adding new modes like the yard in order to find a way to find more micro transactions. I’ve been playing madden since 2009 and this is by FAR the buggiest and glitchiest not only madden game but game I’ve ever played in general. You are essentially paying 30 dollars for a roster update that has misspelt names and wrong ages, the loading screen pictures have the worst photoshop I’ve ever seen on jersey swaps and the Assets are old and irrelevant to the current NFL. In Practice mode you can see the field copy and pasted and some equipment still bears the madden 20 name (this was found in madden 20 aswell with madden 19 logo) overall the community has showed far too much support and needs change NOW. #FixMaddenFranchise #NFLDropEA… Expand
  9. Orsen
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    EA has time and time again proven they don't care and refuse to even do the bare minimum when it comes to making new games, they make the same thing every year, practically being a $60 annual subscription fee yet its still worse than the classic madden games by miles, see madden 05, 08, etc.
  10. Hansclemson
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Madden 21 is EA’s masterpiece in scamming people out of $60+. I bought the game mainly because I was excited about the yard but when I tried to load in there was just a white floating dot that I could move around, that’s right the yard is less technically advanced then pong. Also when I tried to play franchise I was greeted with a coach who was colored like a white rainbow and had theMadden 21 is EA’s masterpiece in scamming people out of $60+. I bought the game mainly because I was excited about the yard but when I tried to load in there was just a white floating dot that I could move around, that’s right the yard is less technically advanced then pong. Also when I tried to play franchise I was greeted with a coach who was colored like a white rainbow and had the word color poorly written across his face. Also they have no consistency in censorship, I was allowed to name my face of the franchise school **** Academy, but when I wanted to name my owner EA Sucks in franchise I wasn’t allowed to. Also speaking of face of the franchise, the faces you are allowed to pick look nothing like any person and the ones that look mildly human make my high schooler look like an 80 year old crackhead. Also in franchise while on ALL-MADDEN difficulty any hit stick was a GUARANTEED fumble. Finally animations make no sense yet again with once in a lifetime hit sticks almost every play on any difficulty, this game has secured EA’s status as not only the worst video game company but worst company in the world.… Expand
  11. TRAPDADDY
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Literally trash. I made an account just so I can downvote this game. Shame that EA is allowed to do this to customers.
  12. jmaisone
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This game is actually terrible. I never even write reviews for videogames but damn EA this is a smack in the face. This is literally madden 20.1 and you guys don't even try to hide it. #NFLdropEA EA your company needs to do better.
  13. Adamdennxxx
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Terrible, same thing as last year, #fixmaddenfranchise, Face of The Franchise and They Yard are decent but not worth 60 dollars
  14. KevinDowning
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is pathetic EA should be ashamed in themselves it’s just copy and paste and all they care about is Ultimate Team they don’t even touch Franchise Mode their is still the same glitches that the game has had for the past ridiculous amount of years NFL please please do us a favor and just please Drop EA please it’s almost insulting to you guys seriously #NFLdropEA… Expand
  15. TheGilbs
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This release is blatantly disrespectful to any of us who grew up loving the Madden franchise. What was once the crown jewel of sports gaming and a driver of video game technology advancement is now a micro transaction driven "update" which would be better suited as a $5 purchase in your app store. There has been zero effort to advance core gameplay since '19 and in some areas they did notThis release is blatantly disrespectful to any of us who grew up loving the Madden franchise. What was once the crown jewel of sports gaming and a driver of video game technology advancement is now a micro transaction driven "update" which would be better suited as a $5 purchase in your app store. There has been zero effort to advance core gameplay since '19 and in some areas they did not even bother updating the "Madden 20" signage. Now containing less depth or emersion and more bugs than ever it is clear the entire goal of EA is to leverage their monopoly and force loyal gamers into new micro transaction driven game modes . If you are here for Franchise, realistic simulation, or any attempt at a quality game, turn around. Update your 20 roster from the community board and you now have Madden 21 WITH LESS BUGS. EA should be ashamed. We as consumers should be embarrassed for letting this go on for so long.

    DO NOT BUY    … Expand
  16. dlevinson94
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Too many glitches, not enough updates to Franchise Mode. I’ve bought every Madden since 04’ and I’m seriously reconsidering ever buying another Madden again. Waste of money.
  17. Aluc4rd_b1
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    ea man EA...

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    é só pra dar os caracteres
  18. Dc23
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    EA has managed to ruin every sports game they’ve gotten their grubby little fingers on. If you work at EA, please be a part of the solution and commit suicide.
  19. Pancake0318
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Just the same old thing. Just a $60 roster update. So many bugs. It’s like they didn’t even try.
  20. bo0mdawg
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Copy and pasted Maden 20 = Madden 21. Oh yeah and they didn't fix any glitches. By far the worse Madden in the series, been playing for over 25 + years, and just uninstalled this. Half ass'd would be the best way to put it
  21. Dporticus
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Face of the franchise is a joke with little to no actual influence on your story. Franchise mode is 100% copy and paste from Madden 20. Zero additions or improvements to the game mode that put Madden on the map 15+ years ago.
  22. jacksn
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Around 30% of the games I played on the yard were so glitched that I can’t even hike the ball. They highlight celebrations and realistic open field tackling as “new” features like we should be excited about something that should’ve been in the game already. Also, why take out the refs...what’s even the point of that??? Madden is getting worse and worse every year and EA is a terribleAround 30% of the games I played on the yard were so glitched that I can’t even hike the ball. They highlight celebrations and realistic open field tackling as “new” features like we should be excited about something that should’ve been in the game already. Also, why take out the refs...what’s even the point of that??? Madden is getting worse and worse every year and EA is a terrible company. #NFLdropEA… Expand
  23. Robdawg11
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    So bad it’s basically just ea spitting in your face. and taking your money. Don’t understand how this little of effort is put into a game.
  24. zrejino
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unbelievably awful. The Face of the Franchise game mode which was worked on, “All year.” Completely ignoring franchise mode, is awful, full of glitches, and is neither quality nor quantity. Franchise is more or less the same, core gameplay still awful, almost no modifications. Any and all modifications have gone into modes that EA can monetize. Not worth 60 bucks, more like 15-20.… Expand
  25. dlinder90
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Possibly the worst put together game I have ever played. It is constantly bugging out and the gameplay has numerous wild things happening that don’t make sense. There is nothing new added to franchise mode which is my favorite game mode. You would think a multi billion dollar company would make a game that would keep their fans happy. Instead they pushed out the same game just with morePossibly the worst put together game I have ever played. It is constantly bugging out and the gameplay has numerous wild things happening that don’t make sense. There is nothing new added to franchise mode which is my favorite game mode. You would think a multi billion dollar company would make a game that would keep their fans happy. Instead they pushed out the same game just with more bugs. Awful game #NFLdropEA… Expand
  26. Anti-Dreamer
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    A buggy mess that shamelessly asks for your money continuously. It has fewer features. The graphics are the same. The animations, items, environment, EVERYTHING is just RECYCLED. It is not acceptable.
  27. Mkay88
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Terrible Game, EA do all wrong, i hope the last the licens! The Game are full of bugs
  28. BobbyKanoosh36
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This is the best game I’ve ever played. From the beautiful and realistic graphics to the incredible moment to moment gameplay of tossing around the good ‘ol pig skin, I never got bored. I’ve been playing madden since 1893 and this is the best one yet! For only $99.99 I got to play the MVP edition, what a steal! I can’t recommend this game enough, EA is the best developer/publisher and noThis is the best game I’ve ever played. From the beautiful and realistic graphics to the incredible moment to moment gameplay of tossing around the good ‘ol pig skin, I never got bored. I’ve been playing madden since 1893 and this is the best one yet! For only $99.99 I got to play the MVP edition, what a steal! I can’t recommend this game enough, EA is the best developer/publisher and no one can come close to the quality of their games. Now excuse me while I go pick up 15 more copies!… Expand
  29. Beef_Supreme_69
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    NFL drop EA! This company could care less about their product! It has its community in a stranglehold, and too many people are sick of the lack of effort and disrespect. NFL PLEASE. Drop EA
  30. TheGreatFika
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This sh*t must stop... NFL, please, cancel the deal with ea. Can't play in this garbage anymore.
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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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