Madden NFL 21

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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. 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
  2. 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.
  3. TifosiIvo
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Yet another failure by EA. The fact that the NFL is ok with EA exploiting their exclusive license year after year is embarrassing. A company the size of EA should never ever just copy and paste a game year after year. It’s disgusting how terrible the gameplay is and how unprofessional their developers and media team talk about the game and the community. This company’s only goal is to makeYet another failure by EA. The fact that the NFL is ok with EA exploiting their exclusive license year after year is embarrassing. A company the size of EA should never ever just copy and paste a game year after year. It’s disgusting how terrible the gameplay is and how unprofessional their developers and media team talk about the game and the community. This company’s only goal is to make as much profit as possible with using as little resources as possible. They do not want to compete with companies like 2K, because they will whipe the floor with them like they did with MBA 2K vs NBA live. I truly hope EA loses their license woth the NFL because they don’t deserve the NFL COMMUNITY.… Expand
  4. Roc757
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Gameplay is slightly different. But the game has a whole has zero depth. The yard is interesting but kinda trash. Franchise is franchise( that’s bad). MUT is a mode I refuse to touch.
  5. Shaun00
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    No improvments made from the previous game at all. In some ways, the gameplay is actually worse. EA dropped the ball yet again smh.
  6. MGutterman113
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This game is trash. The same crap every single year with zero innovation or improvements. $60 roster update, coming right up...SMH CROOKS!!!
  7. RagingFerret7
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Literally madden 20 with updated rosters and more glitches. Absolute garbage
  8. Metacritic11111
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste.Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible. Copy and Paste. That’s all they did. Horrible.… Expand
  9. Drozey
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
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  10. DredgenRain
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I cannot believe how much is literally the same. The camera angels are even the same after a tackle or a touchdown or ANYTHING. GAME IS TRASH
  11. Shansen612
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    These “new” and “innovative” additions are nothing but watered down attempts to appease the community. I won’t be blinded by nostalgia, 2K 5 was not perfect but what game comes without flaws? The only difference is that these last few years of Madden games are riddled with flaws. I have had fun moments at times with friends but that joy can quickly turn to annoyance as Arron Donald canThese “new” and “innovative” additions are nothing but watered down attempts to appease the community. I won’t be blinded by nostalgia, 2K 5 was not perfect but what game comes without flaws? The only difference is that these last few years of Madden games are riddled with flaws. I have had fun moments at times with friends but that joy can quickly turn to annoyance as Arron Donald can strip sack any and every QB on contact. It’s a game that’s foundation is pre determined animations. While 2K5 or even Madden 07-08 don’t look as pretty and well polished, the gameplay is superior than these games now over 10 years later. My best advice is to save your money, and maybe by next year or the year after, EA may wise up (probably not though) then give it a shot.… Expand
  12. midgarddk
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Game is buggy copy paste trash, do yourself a favor and stop buying EA games especially madden
  13. Carsonwench
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Fix Madden Franchise.
    1 week after the release of the game and EA is already talking about how Madden 22 will be the game where they address this issue. The creators have been focusing too much on things like face of the franchise, madden ultimate team, and the yard instead of what most users care about... simulation franchise.
  14. YummyVeggies
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    The only modes that had any bit of effort (still little effort) are the modes filled with micro transactions. The gameplay is buggy, franchise mode was untouched, and they are charging $20 dollars for a set of clothes in The Yard mode after charging $60 for the game. This is highway robbery and absolutely sickening. It’s also curious that Madden seemed to put any of its effort into TheThe only modes that had any bit of effort (still little effort) are the modes filled with micro transactions. The gameplay is buggy, franchise mode was untouched, and they are charging $20 dollars for a set of clothes in The Yard mode after charging $60 for the game. This is highway robbery and absolutely sickening. It’s also curious that Madden seemed to put any of its effort into The Yard, which is an arcade style mode. 2K was just given the rights to make non-simulation football using the NFL license. Either stick to simulation football and actually make it better or give up the license, EA. I’m giving this a 0 because to me, this game is unplayable. The years of complacency have cumulated to this score.… Expand
  15. naaikak
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Two may be better than one, but anything is better than this game. Less mechanics than before, same cut scenes as as the last five, and as many glitches as fallout 76. This game isn`t a good football game in the slightest.
  16. Imsarcastic72
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You guys have a nerve to sell it $60 every year and the game is still copy and paste from 2018, 2019, 2020 etc. I would love to see what you guys do yearly to earn your salaries cause the final production is very sad.… Expand
  17. Ebaiduu
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is just a horrible Madden 21 game can’t believe it EA What a rip off cheating the people copy and paste every year ridiculous I’m glad you guys got caught!!! And also I’m never going to buy this game again. Until 2K comes out with a football game. F**ck Madden 21… Expand
  18. Saturn865
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    EA still insist on providing features that no one is asking for versus fixing the issues we have been preaching for years! It seems EA is more interested in selling us a journey vs a game promising future updates that may or may not ever come! This is a viscous cycle as little nothing was changed or fixed in this game besides a new menu paint color! Buyers beware you’d be better offEA still insist on providing features that no one is asking for versus fixing the issues we have been preaching for years! It seems EA is more interested in selling us a journey vs a game promising future updates that may or may not ever come! This is a viscous cycle as little nothing was changed or fixed in this game besides a new menu paint color! Buyers beware you’d be better off burning $60 and playing Madden 20 with a roster update! EA listen to the fans or your soon to not have any! #NFLDROPEA… Expand
  19. VaxNovao
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    An atrocious football simulation game. EA has greatly expanded the number of game modes in Madden over the past couple of years at the detriment to the depth and immersion of all modes in the game. This game added no features to its already anemic franchise mode and it features many bugs upon release such as rainbow colored coaches, players wearing the wrong college jerseys in FOTF, andAn atrocious football simulation game. EA has greatly expanded the number of game modes in Madden over the past couple of years at the detriment to the depth and immersion of all modes in the game. This game added no features to its already anemic franchise mode and it features many bugs upon release such as rainbow colored coaches, players wearing the wrong college jerseys in FOTF, and blank fields that have no sidelines or hash marks, just to name a very select few. The Yard serves only as an excuse to monetize the game further. Face of the Franchise has a pathetically cringey story. Even Ultimate Team has atrociously laggy menus that make it completely unbearable to endure. Many gameplay and AI flaws from previous titles have continued into this one as well. You can only get so much fun from such broken gameplay. Please do not give EA $60 or more for this piss poor effort. Collapse… Expand
  20. Chelsea13FC
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Same game as last year but worse... it's obvious EA only cares about money and I am just hoping the NFL finally just drops EA
  21. Uhssassin
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    This game was awful. They really hyped us up talking about all the changes they made. Face of the franchise was poorly written, glitches through out the cut scenes, the whole last scene didn't have voices. For a company worth so much, they sure don't care about their product, they'll be trying after 2k comes out with a superior football game. Re polished BS, that you shouldn't waste yourThis game was awful. They really hyped us up talking about all the changes they made. Face of the franchise was poorly written, glitches through out the cut scenes, the whole last scene didn't have voices. For a company worth so much, they sure don't care about their product, they'll be trying after 2k comes out with a superior football game. Re polished BS, that you shouldn't waste your money on, just go update your rosters in madden 20 and buy a good game… Expand
  22. Gohangel
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Games horrible glitchy and not worth it. How dear they sell this off and call this a game
  23. Harsh8888888
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Worst game ever. Worst game ever. Worst game ever. Worst game ever. Worst game ever.
  24. Cobeats
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Broken game with unusable defense and broken offensive plays and players, even if they added the best possible modes to franchise and career this game would still be a 0 off of gameplay alone it’s a true embarrassment to the NFL shield #nfldropea
  25. Tyrick667
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Terrible game, worst madden in the past decade. I normally get the new madden every year but I am definitely returning this piece of garbage.
  26. AlenaE
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Horrible copy paste of last years games to cash in on Madden. There is even still branding for Madden NFL 19 left for the game. Do not buy.
  27. Stegoboi
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EAJust give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EAJust give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give upJust give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EAJust give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EAJust give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EAJust give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA. Just give up EA.Just give up EA… Expand
  28. Bruhhhhh5172536
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
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  29. Biggy23
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    This game is honestly the most disappointing game I have ever played my eyes on.
  30. DDviper88
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Wasn’t surprised at how trash this games was. Borrowed it from a friend. Played 10 min was done. How can they put something like this out anymore. Done with Madden. Remember when it used to be good?
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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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