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. Cybal
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Completely terrible couldn’t have been worse literally a copy/paste with a roster update. Could’ve literally changed the menu of madden 20 removed 50 lines of code to cause glitches and it’d be the same game.
  2. EAMaddenSucks21
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    EA and Madden Suck. And if you are a fan boy than you are apart of the reason it sucks.
  3. r0cc0_02
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    EA has completely ignored Madden Franchise Mode for years!!! They’ve heard the feedback from
    The community, and they don’t care. This game is trash. Go check out MLB the show if you’re into a better franchise experience. NBA 2k21 has been dominating Madden for years when it comes to franchise/Myleague. EA wants all of your money and they couldn’t possible care less about user feedback.    EA has completely ignored Madden Franchise Mode for years!!! They’ve heard the feedback from
    The community, and they don’t care. This game is trash. Go check out MLB the show if you’re into a better franchise experience. NBA 2k21 has been dominating Madden for years when it comes to franchise/Myleague. EA wants all of your money and they couldn’t possible care less about user feedback. Garbage. Garbage. Garbage.    … Expand
  4. hildosis
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    We've finally found out what EA sports is the best at. Ctrl C Ctrl V. While EA is far from the only team that does this, they do it better than anyone else.
  5. DCAeagles97
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Got the day after release had to wait for an update next day the servers wouldn’t work then once I got in had multiple glitches then ended challenges I was doing
  6. Boxy_81
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    As someone who loved playing Madden as a kid, it is really disappointing to see the lack of progress over the last few years, particularly on franchise mode which has been terrible for too long. I certainly wont be buying another Madden Game until things start actually progressing.
  7. Yoda_
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    NFL needs to drop EA!! Consumers don't want the same recycled game every year with slight tweaks and a roster update
  8. Box_ghost
    Sep 4, 2020
    1
    Worst madden in years. You would think with how many times they've copy and pasted this game they could at least have a game that isn't 1,000% broken right? Wrong! This is **** and you'll be a fool to pay anything above 20 bucks for it. Continue to play madden 20 its the same game, and pray Madden 22 is a step in the right direction.
  9. Dbrimmer
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    just keep playing madden 20 and save 60 plus bucks. It's the same game with bad updates and more glitches.
  10. Wyatt1313
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    #NFLDROPEA #NFLDROPEA #NFLDROPEA #NFLDROPEA #NFLDROPEA #NFLDROPEA #NFLDROPEA
  11. frostypotato
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Getting your 60 bucks changed into coins at the bank then counting it all out for every purchase you make for the next few days at the register while people get angry at you for holding the line would be a much more desirable experience than this game.

    TL;DR: you are better off buying an actual football and calling up some friends.
  12. Davey-Gravey
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Same copy paste bulls#%t every year with more and more microtransaction **** with nothing the fans want. DONT BUY THIS GARBAGE.

    Wasn't the quote "2 is better than 1"?
    Well now you're on the way to a big fat "0"
  13. Wattsmn14
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This is the worst madden of all time. There is absolutely no attention to detail whatsoever. Do not buy!
  14. KingMagnanimity
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Sad cash grab needs to just go away,..........................................
  15. Willyc283
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This game is absolute trash. It’s the same glitchy product that madden has copy and pasted for the past 5 years. No improvements to franchise mode, even the yard, the new mode EA added, is monetized along with MUT. All this company cares about is profit. Nothing else. #fixmaddenfranchise #NFLdropEA #Endmaddenmonopoly.
  16. Co6ra
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Stopped playing after madden 18
    Seeing this is so upsetting EA has no excuses
  17. DivineAscian
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Total crap, copy and paste game that gets worse every year. They only care about mut lootboxes and not us franchise fans and never listen to feedback..... #NFLdropEA #EndEAMonopoly #EndMaddenMonopoly
  18. Yoshighomi
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Can we have NFL 2k back?! The developer says "2 out of 5 stars is good enough and better than 1." You have to be kidding me... This is why I no longer "Invest" in sports games. Competition is needed in order to prevent laziness. Bring 2K back!... Bring 2K back!

    Thanks to everyone who bought the game and provided their feedback before others suffered.
  19. MrNebula4
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This game sucks. They've copy and pasted the same game for years and at this point there's just no point in buying it. If you have madden 17, you have madden 21 without updated rosters. The game is $60, and it's not worth $10. Don't buy it or u stupid
  20. MolecularAudio
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This game is literally just a patch rebranded as a full new game that does not fix anything, offer anything new or redesign the games systems.
  21. Malonish
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Same reskinned game but somehow gets worse every time. Enough is enough and that's why it gets a 0.
  22. Kyako
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Completely tone deaf. Bugs and glitches riddle the game and they have the nerve to make jokes? The game is broken from the core and we've had enough.
  23. Royal_psychoX
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
  24. Gregory0480
    Sep 4, 2020
    1
    Dammit EA, I've had every Madden since Sega Genesis days, blowing out the cartridge to work, I know how to juke, because juke and stiff arm are the only ball carrier moves I've been using for over 20 years and got excellent with... UNTIL Madden 21 the juking mechanic is horrible I never had this issue until this Madden, c'mon EA I shouldn't have to jurdle to make a defender miss, if myDammit EA, I've had every Madden since Sega Genesis days, blowing out the cartridge to work, I know how to juke, because juke and stiff arm are the only ball carrier moves I've been using for over 20 years and got excellent with... UNTIL Madden 21 the juking mechanic is horrible I never had this issue until this Madden, c'mon EA I shouldn't have to jurdle to make a defender miss, if my ball carriers juke rating is late 80's to 90's he should easily be able to make a defender miss … Expand
  25. Ellieavo
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    They have just changed a few tiny details from the last 4 maddens, added more and more micro transactions and haven't improved the game or franchise mode one bit. It is just rinse and repeat for this game. Won't be buying the next version.
  26. GT1013CJW
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Its the same game but worse. Cant even play for 30 minutes without crashing!
  27. Dragonscoils
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    If Madden wasn't making close to a BILLION dollars a year it wouldn't be like this. Hello! Of course they couldn't care less if people create a stink as long as people keep buying it like it was crack!
  28. COLEx81
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Same game. Same problems. Nothing new. Microtransaction hell. EA has put a gun to the head of the Madden franchise and executed this series. Sad. This series used to be a lot of fun and had fond memories playing it for hours with my brother and Dad as a kid.
  29. Hashjedi710
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    "innovative gameplay" says EA lol this franchise is a huge joke and I hope the NFL actually takes back their license and we will see who's the ones with the last laugh
  30. TJFarns
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    About as bad as it gets. Don't waste your time, money, or anything else on this heaping pile of uninspired trash.
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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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