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. Emaculate
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Get rid of everything and start from scratch. Tired of the lack of effort. I cant wait until they lose the license
  2. Worraps
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    The game has so many bugs it’s ridiculous. The skill gap is nowhere to be found. The gameplay is atrocious. No improvements from last year. And franchise mode is untouched. Yard has glitches and it’s clear EA only put some effort into ultimate team which is a terrible thing.
  3. Madden
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Madden 21 has turned into such a cookie cutter generic football game. There is still no added depth to franchise mode where many of the hardcore football fans mainly play. This game is strictly advertising game modes where micro transactions run rampant. People who say this game is good only play for MUT and they are literally addicted to spending more money than the $60 they bought it forMadden 21 has turned into such a cookie cutter generic football game. There is still no added depth to franchise mode where many of the hardcore football fans mainly play. This game is strictly advertising game modes where micro transactions run rampant. People who say this game is good only play for MUT and they are literally addicted to spending more money than the $60 they bought it for and getting these virtual players that have no actual real life value and will become pointless when the new madden game eventually comes out the following year. It's time that the gaming community and sports world become aware of what EA is doing to this once beloved franchise. There needs to be competition for the NFL license because what we are getting year after year is the same game just painted different colors.… Expand
  4. Tbrew87
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    It’s the same game as always, and no changes to Franchise mode. EA is skipping another year I guess, and not giving us content, just a roster update
  5. Gumster17
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Dont need to buy it to rate it...same old madden with very few improvements and absolutely no update to franchise mode...all I needed to know...FIX FRANCHISE MODE!!!
  6. Norsehammer0311
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This is straight trash! I had more glitches in the first quarter than I did the past 10 years. This is a BLATANT cash grab to milk the poorer classes and get more people addicted to microtransactions. EA this why you are always top 5 worst company in the country!
  7. Kfurly
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Dont buy this game. Should have researched first. #nfldropEA
  8. Zero_Karisma
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Have been with Madden from the start and I can’t go yet another year of being ignored as one of the customers that supported and help build this sports gaming giant. We’ve gone 2 generations of console of almost no focus on the franchise mode. There is a couple Indie games doing it better than EA. #fixmaddenfranchise

    Also please add physics back into the game. Ignite engine was awesome.    Have been with Madden from the start and I can’t go yet another year of being ignored as one of the customers that supported and help build this sports gaming giant. We’ve gone 2 generations of console of almost no focus on the franchise mode. There is a couple Indie games doing it better than EA. #fixmaddenfranchise

    Also please add physics back into the game. Ignite engine was awesome. It’s a football and no physics?!    … Expand
  9. Hitman921
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Seriously? Do I even need to say anything? Not even half the game Madden 16 was and it’s basically a carbon copy! Just stop EA. Wipe the slate clean. Start over.
  10. Yshay
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Feels the same each year. Animations are ridiculously stupid. Little control for the user. No focus on improving franchise or gameplay.
  11. jdp942
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Once again just completely ignored franchise mode. On top of that, for a company that has a monopoly on NFL simulations games, this doesn’t feel at all like a simulated football experience. All the “arcade-like” features of the game got all the attention.
  12. Stathan
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Just trash, piece of **** of a game. Ea once again shows incompetence, lazyness and how greedy they are as a company. Same game as the last three, with the same bugs, glitches etc. #nfldropea
  13. MaddenIsTerribl
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Worst Madden yet, and that's saying a lot. EA clearly does not care about this game or its fans.
  14. Thorage
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This is not a game, this is a slot machine, monetization in worst possible way. Clearly developers 90% of their time concentrated on creating cards shop rather than actually make a game... Not going to even start here on ridiculously bad animation and players behavior on a pitch. And every year the same **** even fail to remove assets from the game with madden20 logo............. copy pastThis is not a game, this is a slot machine, monetization in worst possible way. Clearly developers 90% of their time concentrated on creating cards shop rather than actually make a game... Not going to even start here on ridiculously bad animation and players behavior on a pitch. And every year the same **** even fail to remove assets from the game with madden20 logo............. copy past rubbish promoted by some YT morons paid to do so...… Expand
  15. DontBuyMadden
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Buyer beware!! The game is one of the glitchest maddens to date assets Incorrectly spelling team names. Franchise has been untouched from last year just copy paste with a roster update. The face of the Franchise is the cheesiest most unrealistic story ever in sports do not buy this game
  16. Reviewer456
    Mar 3, 2021
    0
    I spoke to a man from the future, he told me that worried parents would leave their kids in the streets at night because it is safer than playing Madden. Don't play Madden kids, and if you do, stop it and get some help.
  17. Lewy_pic
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Just terrible. Don’t bother with this game at all. This game is the same thing every year I don’t see how this is a game that is still being bought.
  18. someactorkid
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Once again, EA demonstrates why the NFL needs a new company to take over the game license. This is, easily, the laziest full price "upgrade" in Madden's history. The so-called 'improvements' to the AI, the graphics, and other components are so small that I'm convinced they don't exist. What this game lacks in soul and effort, it makes up for in tired old modes that haven't changed inOnce again, EA demonstrates why the NFL needs a new company to take over the game license. This is, easily, the laziest full price "upgrade" in Madden's history. The so-called 'improvements' to the AI, the graphics, and other components are so small that I'm convinced they don't exist. What this game lacks in soul and effort, it makes up for in tired old modes that haven't changed in years, and a generic experience overall. If you've been waiting for a Madden with significant upgrades to jump back into the series for, this ain't it.… Expand
  19. outz
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    wow what a piece of crap! bugs galore, micro transactions galore! it's a $60 roster update.

    this makes me want to watch LESS real nfl. thanks ea
  20. Eggnogthedog
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Before I even start this review.

    I bought this, I played it and I have even already got the platinum trophy for this. Everything I played was on all madden outside of face of the franchise. Spent hours and I will be playing sparingly going forward. There are very few positives but the small improvements should be noted because hopefully EA is reading through these in an ATTEMPT to make    Before I even start this review.

    I bought this, I played it and I have even already got the platinum trophy for this. Everything I played was on all madden outside of face of the franchise. Spent hours and I will be playing sparingly going forward. There are very few positives but the small improvements should be noted because hopefully EA is reading through these in an ATTEMPT to make the next gen better.

    Positives?
    -Pass rush moves finally added and expanded upon
    -Face of the franchise while massive flaws has finally taken a small step in the right direction

    Thats it. Two positives. The negatives? The FOOTBALL mechanics of this game are broken. I drop back to pass and I throw the pass. Cool nothing wrong with that right? I felt pressure and for whatever reason the defender pulled up and stopped watched me and let me throw the ball. Not like oh just stopped and made a mistake like the defender sat there and watched me for five seconds.

    Negatives
    -Graphics
    -Gameplay is not a simulation football
    -Still basic fundamental issues. This is not like the WWE version of video games. Its fake football.
    -The yard or superstar KO need to be removed from the game entirely and one mode needs to be focused on
    -The Face of the Franchise is finally heading in the right direction but still has major issues
    -Superstar abilities doesn't make the players feel unique it makes them just hilariously OP and not unique.

    In all this is a game that has fallen from grace. This isn't Madden 21 its Madden 17.4 and while they focus all in on next gen this is the time to change engines and they need to listen to the fans. If that means postponing and not releasing the next game? They need to do it.

    EA won't do that and they will stubbornly keep butting their heads at the wall until this turns into NBA Live.    … Expand
  21. Prozombie0117
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Again EA puts out a madden with almost no improvement to the core gameplay. I a fool fall for this every year because EA holds the only rights to a nfl simulator. EA puts more time into making madden a game strictly designed for micro transactions. That’s why they put no effort into franchise mode. You know the mode that every actually wants to play. They do however make sure ultimateAgain EA puts out a madden with almost no improvement to the core gameplay. I a fool fall for this every year because EA holds the only rights to a nfl simulator. EA puts more time into making madden a game strictly designed for micro transactions. That’s why they put no effort into franchise mode. You know the mode that every actually wants to play. They do however make sure ultimate team is working smoothly because that’s where they get most there money. The only way EA will change this game is if everyone just stops buying this game all together. I’m never buying another madden again.… Expand
  22. Smara1453
    Oct 16, 2020
    0
    Is madden 18.2. No improvements for franchise, gameplay, for anything that matters.
  23. Yutzani
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Bugs and glitches everywhere. Animations are broken. Realism? Yeah, forget about that. And Franchise is still so barebones that I just can't bear playing it. Fix this game. We deserve better than whatever this is. Fix your **** EA, worst gaming company by far
  24. t2daino
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Literally the worst NFL game ever made. I could’ve stuck with Madden ‘10 and enjoyed it 5 times as much as this heaping pile of trash. Steer clear of this mess. Don’t waste your money. Matter of fact, if you get the inclination to buy it, just send me the money... you’d still get nothing, at least you’ll get the “sense of pride and accomplishment” for helping me pay my bills.
  25. Gizm0
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    A critical disappointment for any football fan hoping EA would put an ounce of effort into anything other than micro transaction modes. Franchise mode begs for attention but is still a hollow shell of what it could be and gameplay is glitchy. If you ever want Madden to improve their game you will skip this one entirely.
  26. MrDiscreet
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    No effort put into making it. It's the same as year before and year before, with updated roster. Same bugs and glitches, features removed, disgusting micro transactions, no innovation, no improvement in graphics. We are about to enter an era of next gen consoles, EA sports should be pushing the boundaries of gameplay and graphics, they are doing neither. Sports fans deserve more! NFL takeNo effort put into making it. It's the same as year before and year before, with updated roster. Same bugs and glitches, features removed, disgusting micro transactions, no innovation, no improvement in graphics. We are about to enter an era of next gen consoles, EA sports should be pushing the boundaries of gameplay and graphics, they are doing neither. Sports fans deserve more! NFL take the player licenses off EA and let other game companies have a go at making a better football game, they will start to improve their games if there is competition.… Expand
  27. ipperz12
    Sep 6, 2020
    0
    It's an absolute disgrace how little EA cares about this game, and how they only want to cram it full of microtransactions. Avoid!!!
  28. Trevelon
    Sep 8, 2020
    0
    This is the last Madden I'm buying - and I suggest everyone does the same. I literally wasting $60 for this - the games get worse each year - and more and more greedy and woke. Let China buy Madden if thats what you want. I'm done. Thanks, Madden - you just turned football into the new Hockey.
  29. Weskerfan
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler alert! This game is hot garbage! Franchise was ignored, yet again. Then the roll out of the game for online was a complete disaster. Paid $100 to get the game early with all those extra MUT packs? Well sorry, the game isn't giving you those packs right now. Want to be able to see the yard markers? Well that isn't happening. The only fun thing is you get FIFA 21 added to the game for free.Just another money grab from EA.… Expand
  30. brandon31c
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is absolutely unacceptable! Worst Madden ever. The NFL needs a new company to develop this product. Awful.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

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  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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