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. CoachPace
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Game shows horrible digression. I've been playing for a decade and the game isn't even as good as it was before. The game has many glitches and bugs. Not to mention the game play is horrendous from a football stand point blockers, tacklers, coverage guys and any place you can think of the A.I does not work. Movement doesn't reflect athletes fluid movements. Players never get to the rightGame shows horrible digression. I've been playing for a decade and the game isn't even as good as it was before. The game has many glitches and bugs. Not to mention the game play is horrendous from a football stand point blockers, tacklers, coverage guys and any place you can think of the A.I does not work. Movement doesn't reflect athletes fluid movements. Players never get to the right positions or react to plays properly. This is the only "nfl simulation game" and its not even close to being simulation. I'm really disappointed that a gaming company won't try to make a better game but removes features instead of innovating a proper game to simulate my favorite sport. This monopoly is good for no one but the company making the game.… Expand
  2. Gstamatinos
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    NFL please, please, please drop EA..... we are begging you.... worst sports franchise out there, and it’s not that close.
  3. h30spartacus
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    The character models looks janky. Devs literally copied and paste the game from 20 and changed the roster. Worst game of the century from the worst game publisher
  4. Mastershake108
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Been the same game for years. Broken AI. Players not doing what they’re supposed to be doing on certain play calls. Players going rogue and changing plays. Clear penalties not called in the passing game. This is a simulation and animation driven game that relinquishes user control to programmed animations. Do not buy this game.
  5. jstelly
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Practically the same game as last year which was also quite poor for the price, except more glitches and bugs than ever before. EA sports should feel a great deal of shame for this product. Horrible money grab of a franchise and has lost my money for the future.
  6. ShutupwolfVEVO
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Literally play any other Madden before....I want to say....2012....before the advent of microtransactions. Play 02 to like 12 and you’ll see an amalgamation of content and features that EA so disgracefully replaced with booty ass features and an entire gambling mechanic. $60 roster update only begins to describe this game....there’s so much more wrong
  7. claytonweaver
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Game is absolute trash and deserves to be crapped on by every living person. FORCE EA TO DROP EXCLUSIVE LICENCE AND MAKE FOOTBALL GAMES GREAT AGAIN. 2K5 is better than madden 21 HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE
  8. SchmittL
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Stay far away from this garbage cash grab. Lazy developers with the same reused content and even the same glitches and bugs
  9. TenthOfAdim
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    **** EA. Everyone knows why this game should be getting a 0. Carbon copy ****
  10. Phteve89
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Just copy and paste trash. Like they have not added anything new in years just cause they have Ultimate team. The NFL is going political and Madden has become **** Like what's even the point anymore. I'd take off brand football tbh over this ****
  11. Melonmozzy
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Full of bugs and glitches and overall, it's just the same game as last year but somehow worse
  12. Smellfie
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This game is absolute trash. I was up 60-12 and they made one play on a pass and the announcer said they have been a lockdown D all game. FoF stops actual animation once you get to the league, have had field with no yard markers, my FoF player photo is well....off. This is the worst madden I’ve ever played and probably won’t buy any future versions.
  13. GamerSauce
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    SAME game every year we need change absolute trash not worth the price tag fix franchise fix the game
  14. zVista
    Jan 16, 2023
    0
    Such a joke. EA keeps recycling the same garbage each year, charging $60 while expecting us to buy microtransactions that become nullified when the next annual release comes out.

    Please do not support EA and buy this dumpster fire.
  15. Trixter2
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Same game from last year but worse A LOT WORSE, there's so many glitches it's like they didn't even care a liitle for this trash
  16. Disgruntledz
    Sep 5, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst edition yet. Waiting for the new generation consoles? Not spending money now? Or just got lazy. Franchise...same. Face of the Franchise...deeper but so easy...and always drafted by Chicago! Run through it 7-8 times. Always Chicago. No way to save just before and try again. Having played every version for the last decade...this is easily the worst. I'd ask for a refund but know it is pointless.… Expand
  17. MarkLouis93
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    I’ve bought ever Madden since Madden 25(2013) and this has to be the worst one,Zone coverage is completely broken and doesn’t work,the pass rush is non existent you shouldn’t be able to sit in the pocket for 6,7 seconds every play at least last years game they made the pass rush realistic and you only would get 3,4 seconds in the pocket just like in real life,that’s just two of the longI’ve bought ever Madden since Madden 25(2013) and this has to be the worst one,Zone coverage is completely broken and doesn’t work,the pass rush is non existent you shouldn’t be able to sit in the pocket for 6,7 seconds every play at least last years game they made the pass rush realistic and you only would get 3,4 seconds in the pocket just like in real life,that’s just two of the long list of things wrong with this game and what I don’t understand is why does EA keep using a game engine that’s not suited for Sports games the frost bite engine is for FPS,If EA would actually spend the money and build a new game engine for Madden that would fix a lot of the core issues that have been wrong with the game series for years,EA brags about how they make 1.5 Billion dollars from MUT&FUT but won’t spend the money to build a new game engine from the ground up to help put out the best product possible for their customers… Expand
  18. WeShouldHang247
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    For the first time this season I considered not getting Madden. I was angry about getting no changes to franchise mode. I was angry about them adding new game modes when their current gameplay sucks, and the modes they currently have are worse that sports games from the early 2010s. However, like the sucker that I am, I bought the game because I freaking love football. Madden has beenFor the first time this season I considered not getting Madden. I was angry about getting no changes to franchise mode. I was angry about them adding new game modes when their current gameplay sucks, and the modes they currently have are worse that sports games from the early 2010s. However, like the sucker that I am, I bought the game because I freaking love football. Madden has been a game I have enjoyed in years past even though it has been increasingly less every year. I thought maybe it is not as bad as they are saying. Well, I am here to tell you that this game is truly a masterpiece of EAs complacency in the wake of the NFL giving them more years of exclusive rights. It belongs in a landfill, and heads should truly roll at EA for how embarrassing their game is. The real issue is that, because I love football, I still stupidly bought the game. Boredom from quarantine, and a love for football caused me to buy their game against my better judgement. I should have known not to trust them. The worst part is they think we are that stupid. They think we will keep buying their game even though it gets considerably worse. They cannot even get their game to be the same level of trash every year. How do you explain that? And you know what, I actually was as stupid as they thought. I bought the game for 60 bucks. Thank you EA for dragging me out of the darkness to realize just how mind-numbingly worthless and lazy your game really is. Now every football season, I will have 60 extra bucks to spend on something worthwhile.… Expand
  19. BrandonSaidWHAT
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    VerY bad it the same game with nothing new there needs to be someone else to make a madden game
  20. Alexmilles
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Same game we got last year And the year before that and the year before that but with more micro transactions
  21. SanctifiedMD
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Worst game in the franchise! :( A trash copy pasted game over and over.F*ck this game.
  22. V3nom616
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Copy paste game filled with money grab microtransactions for those idiots that keep buying them.
  23. Vytzia
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Idk much about it but **** this game, EA doesnt deserve the sales it gets, Periodt… Expand
  24. WdO
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    A game sequel turning out worse than the original is nothing new - it's happened countless times before, even within this series. What is particularly remarkable about this release, however, is how completely devoid it is of any trace of soul or experimentation. Many popular frequent-release game series get criticized for lack of originality nowadays - Call of Duty comes to mind - but evenA game sequel turning out worse than the original is nothing new - it's happened countless times before, even within this series. What is particularly remarkable about this release, however, is how completely devoid it is of any trace of soul or experimentation. Many popular frequent-release game series get criticized for lack of originality nowadays - Call of Duty comes to mind - but even the "bad" entries in these series have something to offer by way of new locations, themes, and modes. Never before have a I seen a new entry stay so close to the previous one, while actually LOWERING the quality of the experience as a whole. There are so, SO many ways they could have spiced up the experience but instead we're stuck with a game that is somehow less reactive and more frustrating than ever.

    And that's not to mention all the wasted potential beyond the stale gameplay. Football offers so many opportunities to create interesting stories on and off the field. Having seen all the amazing announcements entering this next generation of consoles... it just makes me angry thinking about the kind of experience these games could offer if only they had any remaining creative spark whatsoever. Absolute insult to fans of the sport and fun in general.    … Expand
  25. jonny_longhorn
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    This game is so bad I created a meta critic account just to rate it. #nfldropea
  26. JimboJumbo
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    This game is such a horrendous cash grab by EA that I needed to sign up to give a bad score.

    Negatives 1 - ZERO updates to Franchise, it’s absolutely criminal how little effort they put into it. The fact it had more features 10 years ago tells it all. 2 - game play is barely updated from ‘20, however is so much easier. Throwing for 550 yards on All Madden with standard sliders such be    This game is such a horrendous cash grab by EA that I needed to sign up to give a bad score.

    Negatives

    1 - ZERO updates to Franchise, it’s absolutely criminal how little effort they put into it. The fact it had more features 10 years ago tells it all.
    2 - game play is barely updated from ‘20, however is so much easier. Throwing for 550 yards on All Madden with standard sliders such be near impossible.
    3 - frame rate glitches 4 - it’s just boring
    5 - Oh wait, they’ve added another mode which tries to get you (or your child) to buy clothing for your avatar - $$$$$$$ EA are phoning it in and looking for the easy bucks.

    EA - Madden is dead to me, FIFA is dead to me. Too much focus on Ultimate Team has killed two games franchises.    … Expand
  27. jaksasto
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    this game is bad. like real bad. like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad like bad
  28. EvilMinder
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    This is not a game. It's a cash grab. They put 0 effort in the game. It should be a update for nfl20 instead a stand alone game for $60.
  29. soapstains
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler alert, this game is ass and doesn't improve anything, thats again EA… Expand
  30. Will1728
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    No innovation, no effort put into this game. Same game as previous years with a 60 dollar price tag, unacceptable. They couldn't even be bothered to replace a "Maden 2020" logo in-game.
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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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