Madden NFL 21

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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. maak27
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Words can't describe how god-awful this game is. They would have been better off literally just re-packaging last year's game in its entirety. Somehow, they took all of the garbage that was wrong, re-packaged it, and took out the things that actually worked. Who does that???!!! Save your money. Do not buy this flaming turd of a game.
  2. Fcktrck
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This game is full of so many bugs it is ridiculous. The game is almost identical to the last one except for the fact that it is way more glitchy. My favorite game mode is the team mode in mut but the game is so glitched I can’t even play. Terrible game even worse developer EA is straight trash
  3. ajmaldo27
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst. Game. Ever. Literally the same exact game from previous years. I don’t know what the developers all year when “trying to make a new game” but they obviously just copy and paste every year. Not buying anymore.… Expand
  4. MakeMaddenGreat
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    THE WORST MADDEN IN HISTORY! **** TRASH! WHY CANT THEY ACTUALLY MAKE A GOOD MADDEN????? MADDEN 12 WAS THE LAST AMAZING ONE.WHAT THE ACTUAL **** HAPPENED?????? **** YOU ea sports
  5. ruvinj
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    EA's Madden team has consistently disappointed with its product going back to the early 2000s. The denigration of Franchise mode in favor of brainless modes like Ultimate Team and whatever they're calling Road to Glory now long since made me stop buying this product. Only EA could make the job of running an NFL franchise boring - and now boring *and* stripped down. I have not purchasedEA's Madden team has consistently disappointed with its product going back to the early 2000s. The denigration of Franchise mode in favor of brainless modes like Ultimate Team and whatever they're calling Road to Glory now long since made me stop buying this product. Only EA could make the job of running an NFL franchise boring - and now boring *and* stripped down. I have not purchased Madden since the 2016 or 2017 version (and even that was only to play online FRANCHISE with my friends). The NFL should cancel EA's exclusive rights and allow multiple studios to release competing games. That will force EA to actually create a real simulation instead of a blatant annual cash grab right quick. Will not purchase Madden until EA either (a) no longer has exclusive rights or (b) brings back NCAA Football.… Expand
  6. Cweaver23
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will never buy madden again if EA is making the game. The game is atrocious, and no effort was put into this game at all. This game is a massive spit in the face and it almost feels like they made it this bad on purpose because of all the things said about how bad madden 21 would be.… Expand
  7. Danman235
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    The game hasnt changed at all in 10 years yet they make hundreds of millions of dollars every year. Pathetic game, pathetic developers.
  8. itsGONE24
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Madden 21 has taken the things from Madden 20 and made it better. That’s what you would hope and think but that statement is completely false. Madden 21 is a re-skin of Madden 20 and yet still is worse than the previous madden. Online game are filled with man press and all the previous counter to man in every other madden are now ineffective. Cornerbacks in man play like a heat seekingMadden 21 has taken the things from Madden 20 and made it better. That’s what you would hope and think but that statement is completely false. Madden 21 is a re-skin of Madden 20 and yet still is worse than the previous madden. Online game are filled with man press and all the previous counter to man in every other madden are now ineffective. Cornerbacks in man play like a heat seeking missile, and this is assuming you can get into a game. There seems to be matchmaking and server problems that make the game unplayable. There is input lag that has been experienced by virtually everyone including youtubers. This makes the gameplay frustrating and the line adjustments virtually impossible. Connected Franchise is a disaster with nothing changed including the old bugs that plagued it. EA had their developers who typically work on Connected Franchise go and work on Face of the Franchise. So I am being literal when I say connected Franchise is an absolute re-skin from the previous madden.… Expand
  9. Tkissy
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Created an account just to rate this game, no changes to franchise and buggy. Wait until the game is free, they make enough money from MUT.
  10. prestonrtr
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Been playing Madden for over 10 years now but year after year the game continues to get worse. The movements and gameplay are completely unrealistic and NFL 2k5 movements ( a game from over 15 years ago) had way more realistic gameplay. #NFLDROPEA
  11. rick2slick
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    So glitchy and not worth 60$ at all. Wish I could get my money back. EA should be ashamed
  12. Theljunior
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Same low quality game on the same low quality engine. Same plays from 4 years ago work. Sad really. So many glitches and a lot of the cut scenes are identical. I’m only surprised with how bad it is didn’t really expect Improvements but didn’t expect it to regress to this state. I’m done with madden.
  13. 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
  14. lordblanco
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    I'm giving this a 1 just for the designers who made the card designs. That's it. You're the only ones who actually bring some TALENT to this series. Everyone else, incompetence on every level and you guys call yourselves PROFESSIONALS? AAA Devs? Experts? What a joke. You guys are so delusional it's sad and it shows in your product. Humble yourselves, maybe you can put out a decent game again.
  15. 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!
  16. 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!
  17. 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?"
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. Swagyyolo123
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This game sucks!!! Franchise is the same. It is filled with bugs and glitches
  22. 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.
  23. 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."
  24. 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
  25. Bronco_8
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Worst game of all time nothing like real football #NFLdropEA #FixMaddenFranchise
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Ncars
    Dec 24, 2020
    0
    If you have no explanation why my O line can't block when it's their only job. Or why the 20 logo was in the game like last year. Or how during a game your coding literally just starts **** the user over. I'm glad this game tanked and the only real reason I bought it was because it was only 30 bucks. Also, why does the computer purposely make you turn the ball over with lagged bs plays?!If you have no explanation why my O line can't block when it's their only job. Or why the 20 logo was in the game like last year. Or how during a game your coding literally just starts **** the user over. I'm glad this game tanked and the only real reason I bought it was because it was only 30 bucks. Also, why does the computer purposely make you turn the ball over with lagged bs plays?! Will never buy again… Expand
  30. Fiendo
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Absolute trash. Nfl needs to drop EA immediately. Terrible all the way around.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 29
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  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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