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
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  3. Negative: 5,673 out of 5792
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  1. jaredthejet
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I don't know how a game can be made worse over 3 years but EA has managed to perfect their "art" of destroying innovative Titles.
  2. MasterCriticz
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is just a copy and past of last year only new update i see is the boring yard where it's so dull and quite. At least make the players speak up and interact. The other obvious update is the roster. This billion dollar corporation has to learn ! We are not stupid which is why i took my game back to game stop and will be waiting for that cod cold war! Now they always make improvements for their loyal fans and buyer's.… Expand
  3. seanybaby
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Endless glitches/bugs, stagnate, animation-driven gameplay, ignored franchise mode and overall lack of attention to detail. An unbelievable fall from grace.
  4. Weirddod
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    it is the same game last 3 years.. But with more glitches and bugs. why would anyone pay 60$ for this
  5. rex123
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. parabens ea voce consegui criar
    o pior jogo do mundo te odeamos muito tu ja foi muito boa mais do nada puff ficou uma porcaria nao sei oque aconteceu mais parabens por se a pior empresa tdos te odeiam    … Expand
  6. Jeremykeckhaver
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is AWFUL. Can’t even make sure that they’re spelling teams and players correctly. SAME EXACT GAME as the past 5 years. EA is so disappointing... please EA.. just give the rights over to 2K..
  7. Chance161
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I’m not gonna give you the spill of being a Madden player forever but I will say that this game is not worth the price. Maybe $40. Copy and paste as usual. The Yard is alright.
  8. Breetel03
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Unfortunately under the leadership of Clint Oldenburg the game has been a steady decline. Each year has seen less and less innovation, and the effort behind the game has hit a new low. Animations and cutscenes carried over for several years in a row. The same exact glitches and graphical errors can be seen in this years that existed last year. Spelling errors are actually common in variousUnfortunately under the leadership of Clint Oldenburg the game has been a steady decline. Each year has seen less and less innovation, and the effort behind the game has hit a new low. Animations and cutscenes carried over for several years in a row. The same exact glitches and graphical errors can be seen in this years that existed last year. Spelling errors are actually common in various parts of the game. Finally Franchise mode is the most ignored it’s been in years. Some may chalk this up to a transition year, but that was also what was said last year. Eventually the question some players have been asking for years becomes more valid: Is EA taking advantage of their exclusive contract to put out a continually less impressive product while soaking up microtransactions from children and streamers? The answer is looking more and more like yes. One thing is certain, there is no denying the decline in both user and critic reviews of this years game versus previous years. It is the most unimpressive entry in the madden franchise. Fans of the series can only hope that the user outrage regarding this entry in the franchise catches mainstream attention in order to bring change; in the same way EA’s Star Wars game once created enough outrage to gain the attention of this with the power to bring change.… Expand
  9. Dasseno
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    A mesma bosta de jogo de todos os anos atrás, parece mais uma atualização, o jogo é completamente quebrado e lotado de microtranzaçao
  10. Zachjohnson
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    the game has not changed at all it has not improved bring a non story based highschool to nfl franchise mode please
  11. Austinm13
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Trash just like last year and the year before that. I don’t know why they can’t fix their game.
  12. Dcwats02
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The game is just a copy paste of the last game. All they added was spelling errors and glitches.
  13. Jxymarley
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This is just getting ridiculous... literally the same game EVERY YEAR !!! Please save your money
  14. girthlord
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Horrible. Just a copy and paste from multiple years past that somehow got worse. Even glitches from years ago are still in game. Lazy. Never buying Madden again
  15. masakoblaze
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Why is there football in my gambling game???????????????????????????????????
  16. COOPERG25
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    playing this game made me want to kill myself #NFLDropEA, the gameplay is glitchy, sometimes the field isnt even painted, the AI is dumb as hell and the experience of the game is terrible
  17. Kohdi_
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The fact that the NFL has accepted this type of effort to be put in their flagship football game. EA hasn't cared about Madden for over a decade. Once they figured out a way to create a cash cow, they ran with it and never looked back. Its sad and unfair to the community who has tried to stay by this companies side through all their **** ups, and the thanks they give is a spit in the faceThe fact that the NFL has accepted this type of effort to be put in their flagship football game. EA hasn't cared about Madden for over a decade. Once they figured out a way to create a cash cow, they ran with it and never looked back. Its sad and unfair to the community who has tried to stay by this companies side through all their **** ups, and the thanks they give is a spit in the face every single year with a copy and paste with a new cover athlete. STOP BUYING THIS GAME!! Madden 21 is the worst Madden to date and everything on Twitter proves it! #NFLDropEA… Expand
  18. NLGabriel76
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Words Cannot Describe the Level of Frustration I am under right now.... I am not a Football Fan but I am a Sports fan and it Angers me that I see a Company who doesn’t give TWO CENTS about their Fan Base or The Workers. EA Managed to single-handedly Ruin THE ONE GAME THAT THEIR COMPANY FOCUSES ON! THAT ONE GAME THAT ATTRACTS EVERYONE TO BUY STUFF FROM THEM........ and they Screw up.....Words Cannot Describe the Level of Frustration I am under right now.... I am not a Football Fan but I am a Sports fan and it Angers me that I see a Company who doesn’t give TWO CENTS about their Fan Base or The Workers. EA Managed to single-handedly Ruin THE ONE GAME THAT THEIR COMPANY FOCUSES ON! THAT ONE GAME THAT ATTRACTS EVERYONE TO BUY STUFF FROM THEM........ and they Screw up..... Gameplay - Trash. Same Thing as Last Year, Frame Rate Drops Constantly, Major Lag OFFLINE and Online, Glitches and Bugs and Major Visual and Audio Bugs. Story - God Awful, I have seen much better story on NBA2k14 then this! Face Scans Are Horrible, Makes Sims 2 Look like the Best thing since sliced Bread. I have seen Better Acting AT MY OLD SCHOOL then in the Story Career Mode. Constant Bugs with the Characters, Audio and Gameplay. Graphics - Looks Good at first but when the Camera Closes up to the Face Scan. You Realized this games “Potential”. Ultimate Franchise - Money Grab/ Cash Grab, Pay To Win. Loot Boxes that are expensive and Useless. Music - Music is Ight but not the same as Back then. Online - Bugged All Over the Place, Hackers on PC, Constant Freezing and Crashing of the Game. Now I know no one is going to read this Essay I wrote lol but I wanted to say Everything that We all are Saying! FIX YOUR SHIRTS AND SHOES EA BECAUSE THIS IS THE LAST YEAR YOUR DOING A NFL GAME AGAIN. #NFL2k22 Here we come!… Expand
  19. TvTrey5
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can honestly say that I have never played a sports game worst than this. In my honest opinion I think the mut squads online head to head is as bad as madden 1, actually it’s a lot worse. The amount of tine and incorporation it took to make this piece of dog **** compares to the amount of tine it takes me to drop a deuce in the toilet. Even the yard their “all new” mode literally looks like it was made by like 4 people who had to do a school project and had to pull an all nighter and even that would look better than this. My final thoughts is that whoever wants to play a football game just wait for 2k’s version because this is not worth anyone’s time and money I say this as a consumer since I played this game a lot even before it’s preorder launch with the 10 hour trial. And for those who did buy this game like me then may god have mercy on your soul! BTW I marked it as a spoiler alert since this game will spoil any happiness you have period!
    #NFLdropEA    … Expand
  20. Beanie_402
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stop making the game yall dont care and its been dog **** since 2012. Yall jus want a quick money grab and literally get everything possibly wrong, wrong. Smhf… Expand
  21. ecmoney22
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    EA has got to be ashamed of themselves. How could you rest easy at night knowing that you released another trash product. Oh wait it’s the money.
  22. ARMYGUY
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Bad just bad I’ve bought this game for years and they still ain’t get it right or even back to what it was it’s very sad watching them slap us in the face
  23. MasHamburguesa
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game has fewer features and depth than Madden 08. EA keeps churning out the same game for money every year. Please hold them accountable and stop buying their game.
  24. Kirkbriden
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Madden continues to put out a glorified roster update for $60 every year. Absolutely no improvement from an already below average quality game. Please allow other companies to make nfl games.
  25. tracerodgers56
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    this game is extremely bad. it’s not fun, it’s not PLAYABLE. the animations are atrocious. if i were you i’d run the ball every play, because anytime your receiver catches the ball in there hands, it’ll be swiped away by the cornerback just like that because of an animation. receivers are practically useless in this game, as they were in the past 3 maddens. make a game with gameplay likethis game is extremely bad. it’s not fun, it’s not PLAYABLE. the animations are atrocious. if i were you i’d run the ball every play, because anytime your receiver catches the ball in there hands, it’ll be swiped away by the cornerback just like that because of an animation. receivers are practically useless in this game, as they were in the past 3 maddens. make a game with gameplay like NCAA 14/madden 25 and then add all the awesome features from nfl 2k5 and you have yourself one of the best selling games in history. that’s all you have to do. take a year off, skip a year to do this for the madden community. is it that hard?… Expand
  26. almkeeton4
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    After 2 days of playing...I just can't bring myself to playing it again... I deleted it from my system. Its time for someone else to make a NFL game. EA Sports is lagging so far behind in games these days. Enough 2nd chances. Enough is enough.
  27. bearface98
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same as the last few years in other words, garbage in garbage out. EA will never fix franchise mode or their mechanics, the NFL needs to drop them already.… Expand
  28. Eddddy
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** awful i hope someone Burns ea hq. piece of **** company fifa is awful too… Expand
  29. ZAyetheman
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Terrible game play and they should be ashamed of this theft smh **** EA please give The simulation back to 2k PLEASE
  30. Jeff65340
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same recycled game again, and i believe it's actually gotten worse, idk how that's possible....but they managed to do it
  31. Bergums
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I would say save yourself some money and buy Madden 15, because it's basically the same game, HOWEVER, EA takes down it's previous titles from the Microsoft and Sony Store because buying Madden 15 is literally a discounted version of Madden 21. So I'll say this instead: Save yourself some money and just don't buy it. If you really really want to play a football game, go to your localI would say save yourself some money and buy Madden 15, because it's basically the same game, HOWEVER, EA takes down it's previous titles from the Microsoft and Sony Store because buying Madden 15 is literally a discounted version of Madden 21. So I'll say this instead: Save yourself some money and just don't buy it. If you really really want to play a football game, go to your local Gamestop and pay $2.99 for a preowned copy of Madden 15. You'll have just as good of time as you would with 21.… Expand
  32. Booe0486
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Awful. Unrealistic. Zero replay interest. No immersion. Absolutely trash! Simple as that.
  33. Rabbott624
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Might as well just play madden 20 , #Ripoff #fixfranchise #EASUCKS , don’t buy , maybe Next years next gen will be better but don’t hold your breath
  34. TriPPyRu
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Game is terrible . Worst madden to ever be made it’s time for a new company to step up.
  35. Jscrowe
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Aweful...just aweful
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  36. NFLDropEaSports
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Do I really gotta explain? Just look at the mess EA has created over the last 8 years. Trash. Look at my Madden reviews for the last four years in different sites. #nfldropea
  37. Jimb0slice1319
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    It’s the same game over and over again. It’s just copy and paste. They changed a few colors and menu icons here and there, but it is literally the same game.
  38. Quad22
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s the exact same game. The Yard is the only cool thing. And it’s only cool for a couple hours.… Expand
  39. lightning4u23
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    If you want a good NFL Simulation Football game, you have to go back to the year 2004! NFL 2k5 and Madden 05 were 2 of the best football games ever made! What was the difference? EA had some competition! #NFLdropEA
  40. BuddhaIsLit
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I only bought it because of Lamar. The game is laggy, the menus are laggy. It's just a money grab.
  41. fjtrull
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The absolute audacity of the same copy and paste B/S being passed off for $60 year in and year out is a testament to just how awful, immoral and slimy every single employee connected to this franchise is. YOU are the problem, not the consumers. We've asked year in and year out for updates to Franchise. We have had the SAME bugs and animations for 6 straight installments. YOU. ARE.The absolute audacity of the same copy and paste B/S being passed off for $60 year in and year out is a testament to just how awful, immoral and slimy every single employee connected to this franchise is. YOU are the problem, not the consumers. We've asked year in and year out for updates to Franchise. We have had the SAME bugs and animations for 6 straight installments. YOU. ARE. GARBAGE. Do Better. Will not spend money on this again and THANK GOD steam refunded my game until you DO BETTER.… Expand
  42. Mans2592
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    EA is literally the worst! They just need to get out of the gaming business! They clearly have no passion in what they do! Very sad
  43. Ksizzle33
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Face of the Franchise is so bad, it's laughable. And thats the only thing that's changed from last year. I've bought every Madden since '99. It's a shame that I hadnt learned to stop giving them my money until now.
  44. BatmanCritic
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    EA’s most disappointing Madden yet, I know it’s said every year but this year it really is Madden 20 in every essence. The menu is still painful to navigate around and slow to load anything, the graphics are identical to M20, Franchise is still un-touched. The gameplay has actually taken a step backwards, it’s no longer a football simulation it’s just garbage. I returned it after 2 daysEA’s most disappointing Madden yet, I know it’s said every year but this year it really is Madden 20 in every essence. The menu is still painful to navigate around and slow to load anything, the graphics are identical to M20, Franchise is still un-touched. The gameplay has actually taken a step backwards, it’s no longer a football simulation it’s just garbage. I returned it after 2 days and have gone back to playing M20 until M22 comes out on next-gen consoles, but i’m sure i’ll be disappointed once again.… Expand
  45. Saadia
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is bad. They need to fix franchise mode. Mut is pay to win #NFLdropEA
  46. Homer2483
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The same as Madden 20 but somehow worse! Would not recommend. C'mon EA make a real game
  47. BenFauller
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The game was fun but there is constant crashing during challenges so I cant even complete them. EA needs to fix their game.
  48. Lividfexcvt
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Continued lack of updates to franchise mode including REMOVAL of older features result in this terrible rating.
  49. ShadowRush2112
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    My Grandfather smoked his whole life. I was about 10 years old when my mother said to him, 'If you ever want to see your grandchildren graduate, you have to stop immediately.'. Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake. He gave it up immediately. Three years later he died of lung cancer. It was really sad and destroyed me. My mother said to me- 'Don't everMy Grandfather smoked his whole life. I was about 10 years old when my mother said to him, 'If you ever want to see your grandchildren graduate, you have to stop immediately.'. Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake. He gave it up immediately. Three years later he died of lung cancer. It was really sad and destroyed me. My mother said to me- 'Don't ever smoke. Please don't put your family through what your Grandfather put us through." I agreed. At 28, I have never touched a cigarette. I must say, I feel a very slight sense of regret for never having done it, because this game gave me cancer anyway.… Expand
  50. AugustoJunior
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    O jogo continua exatamente a mesma porcaria. Alguns consertos de bugs antigos, e descoberta de novos bugs. A gameplay deu uma melhorada bem superficial, e continua muito longe de ser um simulador de futebol americano de verdade. Ou pelo menos de um jogo aceitável. O modo franchise, que é de longe o que a comunidade mais cobra mudanças, continua exatamente a mesma coisa. A mesma. Foge daO jogo continua exatamente a mesma porcaria. Alguns consertos de bugs antigos, e descoberta de novos bugs. A gameplay deu uma melhorada bem superficial, e continua muito longe de ser um simulador de futebol americano de verdade. Ou pelo menos de um jogo aceitável. O modo franchise, que é de longe o que a comunidade mais cobra mudanças, continua exatamente a mesma coisa. A mesma. Foge da minha capacidade cognitiva conseguir compreender como a EA tem a cara de pau de lançar um jogo por 300, 300!!! 300 REAIS, pra ser basicamente uma mudança de layout, que conseguiu piorar, pq convenhamos, quem em pleno 2020 usa Arial Black como fonte? Além de atualização de elenco e times, o que daria pra fazer de graça no Madden 20.

    De resto, o MUT continua sendo o MUT, e continuam com os inúteis e maçantes Face of the Franchise e o Superstar KO, além de agora adicionarem o The Yard, um modo de jogo que absolutamente ninguém queria ou pediu, ou seja, a EA completou a tríade da inutilidade e de modos de jogo que todo mundo vai enjoar em menos de três meses. Ah, e como eu disse: o modo franchise que toda a comunidade cobrou mudanças, continua igual. Parabéns, EA!!

    É evidente que não vale a pena comprar esse jogo e eu espero do fundo do meu coração, mesmo já sabendo que não será, que esse tenha sido o último Madden que a EA fez o consumidor de bobo. Acorde para a vida, Eletronic Arts, ou pelo menos reconheça que vocês são preguiçosos e incompetentes, então revogue essa licença e deixe uma outra desenvolvedora fazer um jogo de futebol americano. Deixe a comunidade ter um jogo decente de futebol americano. Nós só queremos isso.    … Expand
  51. clintclark
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I actually liked madden 20... but this game is a million steps in the wrong direction. Same old product EA puts out every year but this time it just feels even more lazy. I feel like I wasted my money. Please NFL drop EA’s exclusivity rights.
  52. Tmoe
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I’ve been playing this game for well over 15 years and I’ve had enough..I played the trial and couldn’t play it for more then 15 minutes at a time it’s filled with bugs the gameplay is still atrocious and it’s heartbreaking to see what this series has become..The fact it’s considered a simulation game is utterly sad..AI still doesn’t work..O line can’t block right just to name a fewI’ve been playing this game for well over 15 years and I’ve had enough..I played the trial and couldn’t play it for more then 15 minutes at a time it’s filled with bugs the gameplay is still atrocious and it’s heartbreaking to see what this series has become..The fact it’s considered a simulation game is utterly sad..AI still doesn’t work..O line can’t block right just to name a few things..For the first time in 15 years I won’t be buying this game and I won’t again until there’s a major overhaul in gameplay and franchise..#NFLDropEA #FixMaddenFranchise… Expand
  53. Neo_
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    Ea is a piece of crap company that makes crap products year after year and hide it with expensive advertising pathetic.. the NFL needs to terminate their contract with garbage can EA don’t buy this game if you played madden 06 then you’ve already played this game
  54. Pietai
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA #NFLdropEA
  55. rjhnsn
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game trash, animations still interrupt actual physics. Gameplay hasn’t been realistic in years.… Expand
  56. HighTopBoi
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Due to the shady monopolization of the NFL license. EA has been making uninspired and lackluster games for years. This installment is just an continuation of the same broken gameplay physics, and glitchy animations that encapsulates the EA Sports madden franchise. The only way to make football games amazing again. Is too get the NFL too realize its mistake and drop EA sports #NFLdropEA
  57. Camreng
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Simply disappointing. Madden was once my favorite series as a child; and now only to see this not so long ago fantasy turn into a disaster is heartbreaking. The “copy and paste” metaphor cannot be anymore accurate. But the sad part is, they aren’t only just copying and pasting, but also deleting. With no competition, our only hope are the “movements” on Twitter with hashtags, videos,Simply disappointing. Madden was once my favorite series as a child; and now only to see this not so long ago fantasy turn into a disaster is heartbreaking. The “copy and paste” metaphor cannot be anymore accurate. But the sad part is, they aren’t only just copying and pasting, but also deleting. With no competition, our only hope are the “movements” on Twitter with hashtags, videos, reviews/ratings, etc. Quite sad. I would much prefer pick up and play Madden 11 on the Xbox360, rather then this product and a the series X (which is 2 generations higher). Even 10 years ago, it was declining. Pro Football needs a TRUE SIMULATION GAME. Not “The Yard”, not “Superstar KO”, not “X-Factors”, not “Ultimate Team”! Ea is good at making arcade games, but they choose to monopolize the sim industry instead. And rather then use the millions they make off MUT and try to make a better product, which can benefit in all areas..... they would rather choose to fill their pockets, and keep emptying ours with the same game every year. Only difference? The roster update, and more bugs. Sad.… Expand
  58. JonSisk
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Game is unfinished, copy and paste of last year, #NFLdropEA. This game is just to get money from mut, all other modes are not even looked at..
  59. BigRed_cg
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    I've been playing Madden since 2004, and unfortunately this game over the past 4 or 5 years has just become so bad. It is like each year you pay $60 for basically an updated roster. Im giving it a 1 score because the gameplay is a bit more realistic to me. I truly hope they add updates to franchise and the game as a whole during the 21 season as they stated. But my hopes aren't high.
  60. Jc318
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They put zero effort into the game. Franchise is borderline unplayable. It’s like they just copy and pasted Madden 20 and touched up the graphics and added some bull**** mode that most people don’t care about. The core of Madden was always franchise and they forgot that.… Expand
  61. DeliciaDoBrasil
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não muda nada, não vale a pena pagar preço cheio em um jogo que é a mesma coisa do seu antecessor, se querem lançar atualização de nome de personagem lançar uma dlc… Expand
  62. Goracin5
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    We have been asking for updated franchise for years they never do anything, the same goes for career mode...slight updates with bad story lines. Look at NBA 2k if you need tips, they aren’t great but way better than you. Micro transactions are ALL over the place...The yard and MUT...anyway to make a few extra bucks...you know if you invested in Career mode you could make money from pay toWe have been asking for updated franchise for years they never do anything, the same goes for career mode...slight updates with bad story lines. Look at NBA 2k if you need tips, they aren’t great but way better than you. Micro transactions are ALL over the place...The yard and MUT...anyway to make a few extra bucks...you know if you invested in Career mode you could make money from pay to win upgrades to your player? I mean if I need to incentivize the update for you to make money? Like come on...fix franchise and career mode...really doesn’t take a genius. Listen to the COMMUNITY! Thats what gamers want...baffles me that these developers ignore the answers to their questions. But they do it because they are money hungry and have no competition...#DropEA we need competition NFL if you want a game that is great...but its not here now...hey NFL its a very bad move signing an exclusive simulation deal till 2026..when the game has developers who just want money and never listen to the actual buyers...this is a game that they don’t care about...BRING COMPETITION!!!!… Expand
  63. Kowalczyk84
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The fact that this game is trending in social media about how bad it really says a lot about EA and what they have done to Madden football. Nothing has changed since 17 and The Yard might be great, but cannot save a game like madden 21. If you buy this game, please understand you are buying updated rosters and The Yard, that’s it.
  64. ATHLETICMONSTA
    Sep 16, 2020
    7
    The game is decent, but there are so many bugs and glitches because EA was procrastinating and decided to fix the bugs through updates throughout the game, which is why everyone hates it. I get it's hard to make a new game every year, but it could've been better than this. Players warp sometimes, most commonly on the offensive line, and blocking logic is terrible in this game. There'sThe game is decent, but there are so many bugs and glitches because EA was procrastinating and decided to fix the bugs through updates throughout the game, which is why everyone hates it. I get it's hard to make a new game every year, but it could've been better than this. Players warp sometimes, most commonly on the offensive line, and blocking logic is terrible in this game. There's also this fumble bug, where the players are grunting and the ball keeps rolling on the ground and no one can pick it up. Also, we should have more of a fair chance to chance to catch the ball in the air in 50/50 scenarios. The game isn't close to simulation just yet and EA has a lot to improve. The good is gameplay is a lot more balanced than Madden 20, The Yard is super fun, and Face of the Franchise is a pretty cool story mode you could play.… Expand
  65. RunsTime
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I have lost all hope for EA and the Madden franchise. You cant name 10 new details in this game because its only 7 things changed.
  66. fredokeys
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    For some reason I keep loading into Madden 20 with a new game mode or that's what it feels like.
  67. Th3LastSpartan7
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Another EA disappointment. Killing my love for football one game at a time.
  68. Yahtzee711
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Scam. EA doesn’t care. $60 roster and cosmetic update. Lazy and unprofessional, they should be sued and forced to pay everyone back.
  69. Rsandersr47
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Awful excuse for a game. Players won't block sometimes, loading screens and interface are BAD, MUT is a money grab, switching players is worse than ever. Every EA Sports title just seems to get worse..
  70. Klee424242
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The only difference is in name from last year's game. Madden has stopped listening to the fans and hopefully will lose the NFL licensing sponsorship due to poor quality and no improvements over previous years.
  71. stophe2000
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolute garbage. Another attempt at stealing money. This has gone on too long, signed what used to be a faithful fan. Ended 7 years ago after greed set un.… Expand
  72. Greatdave112
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    It's the same thing every year bugs glitches no attention to detail. It's so unfinished it makes fallout 76 look good. And just like every other year absolutely no focus on franchise mode. This isn't simulation football this is cartoony backyard football it's honestly terrible please do not buy it don't give ea anymore money.
  73. Ibarraelmer
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Just stop EA. “Would you like a bit of football with your micro transactions ?” - EA. You’ve managed to Transform the very game that made you an EMPIRE into a phone game featuring more purchase options than actual game modes and updates.
  74. Zombied_YT
    Aug 30, 2020
    2
    Same game same for the past 4 years it’s so bad the glitches are annoying the face of the franchise is to short ultimate team is a cash grab and franchise mode is still unrealistic
  75. yeahnah69
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Each year it's the same old game with more bugs and microtransactions. This is what happens when there's a monopoly on an NFL game.
    #NFLdropEA
  76. Ron3
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Game is a copy paste of Madden 20, but with more bugs. Has an intrusive dance after every play.
  77. iiAG3NTZ3R0ii
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Enough is enough. Please don't buy this game. We deserve better. NFL...get a new game company before you start losing money
  78. Yo_Gamer
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    That's it. I'm going to stop playing EA games. This game is a disaster. This is not a game, it's a free update with 60 dollars price tag. EA needs to stop doing this. I can't believe, once my beloved franchise can be so greedy and unrespectful of their fanbase, their customers.
  79. Kohlmee
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    EA has been feeding us a horrible product for years. This is the worst yet. It’s really pathetic for the EXCLUSIVE rights to the NFL. The NFL would be idiotic not to get out of that contract
  80. ChefTroyardee
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Yet another awful Madden from EA. They don't care about improving this game whatsoever. As long as they're making money all is well. Franchise mode is completely ignored this year (the usual), gameplay is as horrible as ever, bugs that have been in the game since Madden 25 are still present (no surprises there!), and The Yard is there new money maker. The Yard features an item shop filledYet another awful Madden from EA. They don't care about improving this game whatsoever. As long as they're making money all is well. Franchise mode is completely ignored this year (the usual), gameplay is as horrible as ever, bugs that have been in the game since Madden 25 are still present (no surprises there!), and The Yard is there new money maker. The Yard features an item shop filled with micro transactions so children will spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on virtual clothing. Most Madden players are outraged at how horrible the franchise is but a lead Madden developer is happy with the game getting a 2 and not a 1 out of 10! EA also has the exclusive rights for simulation NFL games for the next 6 years (this game is anything but simulation) so don't expect EA to start caring anytime soon. To sum it up, another year, another awful Madden game.… Expand
  81. jjalleruzzo
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Unoriginal game. Gameplay is nearly identical to previous years Madden 20. New modes feel like an extension of the cash grab that is MUT. And Madden is yet again entirely overlooking franchise mode. Very rough for diehard fans, difficulty to fathom a purchase, even if discounted.
  82. nltsaved
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    Same ol same ol. Nothing new under the sun here. Typical madden you expect the graphics to just drop your jaw at this point and it disappoints every year. Its just the same game. It will be the same experience on Xbox series X and Ps5 the graphics should be way ahead of repast gen but it won't be. They need to do just updated rosters for a year a so they have time to make a better gameSame ol same ol. Nothing new under the sun here. Typical madden you expect the graphics to just drop your jaw at this point and it disappoints every year. Its just the same game. It will be the same experience on Xbox series X and Ps5 the graphics should be way ahead of repast gen but it won't be. They need to do just updated rosters for a year a so they have time to make a better game every other year or every 3 years come with the explosive new everything while simply doing roster updates and tweaks.… Expand
  83. thebrochie
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    madden has always been trash. if you dont know the glitchy play calls on offense and/or defense you lose, simple as that. so bad.
  84. seankosch
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Madden can be a great game if there was any attention given to the game. Madden 21 is based on the frostbite engine which was a failure to being with but not only its 4 years old. so EA doesn't innovate doesn't try to improve in the core mechanics instead they focus on the yard and superstar KO games modes. ( which are nonsimulation football game modes) So what is madden if half of theMadden can be a great game if there was any attention given to the game. Madden 21 is based on the frostbite engine which was a failure to being with but not only its 4 years old. so EA doesn't innovate doesn't try to improve in the core mechanics instead they focus on the yard and superstar KO games modes. ( which are nonsimulation football game modes) So what is madden if half of the game is nonsimulation football. MY user experience with the game has been terrible. I've had to close app at least 100 times. Playing with friends is almost impossible due to bugs in the game.… Expand
  85. JV1234
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Nothing has changed about this game. The only thing added is a mode call the yard. This game lacks depth and quality (not surprised because it's been lacking that for years now). It seem as if it was a project done at the very last minute a couple hours before it's due date. The game is not worth buying especially since it's only a updated roster (which they seem to have gotten wrong tooNothing has changed about this game. The only thing added is a mode call the yard. This game lacks depth and quality (not surprised because it's been lacking that for years now). It seem as if it was a project done at the very last minute a couple hours before it's due date. The game is not worth buying especially since it's only a updated roster (which they seem to have gotten wrong too considering the misspell names). This game is just unacceptable for anyone to play. You can't be the only simulation football game on the market and give the consumers this. Then again I'm not surprised. This is nothing new coming from this company. This game has been this way for years now and the community deserves better. I can use more than 5000 characters to explain why this game is underwhelming in every . I just wish the NFL would allow the market to be open for other companies to have an opportunity to make a simulation game. This monopoly of a market forces the fans to either deal with the lack of improvements or not play any football at all. It amazes me how EA can still hold it's title with he NFL. If competition breeds greatness then this explains why Madden has not returned to its form from the glory days. The elimination of competitors have allowed and this company to not even try anymore and believe me.it shows that they aren't. What we have been getting from EA is just unacceptable and it's time for change. The NFL deserves a better representative to simulate the sport and the fans deserves so much better than what they have been getting the last 7+ years are so.… Expand
  86. Justinhilligoss
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Same game as last year, 0 improvements to franchise mode. The NFL needs to cut ties with EA or atleast hold them to a higher standard because this is terrible.
  87. Ryanaustin54
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    These game's get worse every year the player's names aren't spelled right the hs football team logos are the same create a team logos that have been in for Idk how long franchise hasn't been touched since madden 14 maybe but worse of all we've asked for mouth guards equipment upgrades and instead of that feature in franchise or create a player its locked behind a paywall if i could i wouldThese game's get worse every year the player's names aren't spelled right the hs football team logos are the same create a team logos that have been in for Idk how long franchise hasn't been touched since madden 14 maybe but worse of all we've asked for mouth guards equipment upgrades and instead of that feature in franchise or create a player its locked behind a paywall if i could i would rate this game lower than a 0 #nfldropea… Expand
  88. Camhughes16
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Where to start... gameplay was improved by the slightest of margins, run game isn’t unstoppable and the cheesy user was nerfed. Other than that... this game is complete **** The offensive line still looks clueless, WR/DB matchups are far from realistic, DB wins in 50/50 ball situations 90 % of the time, players warping through each other is STILL a problem, and just general football knowledge is thrown out the window. Players play zone like they are actually in a bubble, you pass receivers off to the other zones, not **** sit there and watch the guy catch the ball. WR’s suck at route running unless you have one of those abilities. Bugs- Since the 25th my game has crashed 7 times... 7 more times than all of last year. The amount of bugs in this game is un**** real, there are too many to describe. Ultimate team- Mut is still the mode full of endless micro transactions, yet I still play it because it’s the only mode worth playing, because it’s the only mode EA cares about. Franchise- literally the same as last year. My mom walked in on me playing madden 21 and asked, no **** “why are you still playing madden 20. I replied “no clue.” Franchise is the DEFINITION of copy and paste. They use the wrong SUPER BOWL LOGO, I mean it’s just the most viewed event in live TV history, which the record is broken even year by the next super bowl, anyway, I’ve never heard of a company taking stuff OUT of something and make MORE money. At this point madden franchise has become a roster update. It has been dubbed a roster update for years but it was truly a roster update. No need to go into franchise bugs and stuff like trade logic because it’s the same as last year.
    FOTF- Oh my **** god. Face. Of. The. Franchise. This is easily worse than long shot. At least long shot had a TOLERABLE storyline. Holy **** Tommy Mathews is an absolute DICK HEAD and you are forced to be friend with him to create the “Heartbreak Kids”. Just shoot me. That is the cringyest nickname for 2 men I’ve ever seen. If I caught someone calling me a “Heartbreak kid” I would jump off the ledge of the Grand Canyon. They force you into playing games so you HAVE to win so you can give a damn trophy to your dick of a friend In the hospital. NBA 2k 13 had a career mode than this. I ran a 4.4 at the combine, got 65 speed. Drafted to the bears every time. Not much to say there. The yard- was fun for 5 minutes. Superstar KO- boring as ****    … Expand
  89. man_e_
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This has been going on way to long, I will never pick up an EA sports game anymore. Every year worse and worse.
  90. TeeWats22
    Aug 31, 2020
    1
    Only thing new about the game is the yard.. It’s Madden 19+ the yard.. Players disappear, freeze, players also move drunk after a interception.. I could go on but I know others said more #NFLDropEA
  91. TheGamer104
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Time and time again EA gives us an awful product. Franchise has been neglected for years now, the game-play is still atrocious, I can go on and on but it seems as if they don't care. Pathetic.
  92. Joshua1488
    Sep 3, 2020
    1
    FACE OF THE FRANCHISE: 2/10
    Not the real Superstar Mode but also the Longshot Mode with awful dialogues and glitchy and ugly characters in some of the scenes. Face of the Franchise is not a Superstar Mode, it's a Longshot Mode.
    FRANCHISE MODE: 4/10 The gamers most important mode that we play and EA Sports don't care about most of the Franchise's features and now, and another one by DJ    FACE OF THE FRANCHISE: 2/10
    Not the real Superstar Mode but also the Longshot Mode with awful dialogues and glitchy and ugly characters in some of the scenes. Face of the Franchise is not a Superstar Mode, it's a Longshot Mode.

    FRANCHISE MODE: 4/10
    The gamers most important mode that we play and EA Sports don't care about most of the Franchise's features and now, and another one by DJ Khaled.

    The Yard:2/10
    Disappointed mode that the gameplay is the same and not arcade-y but also scripting piece of whatever. That mode is the MUT style for microtransactions. Mouth guards,visors,uniforms,and helmets are now monetized.

    MUT:0/10
    Card design is awful,monetization again,and big NO-NO for football game.

    Gameplay: 1/10
    The gameplay is smooth but the AI is brain dead and also scripting and awful gameplay without reading the NFL playbooks or NFL rulebook.

    Graphics: 6/10
    EA Sports cares about the graphics but the 4 or 5 faces is the same and the larger nose is uglier than 4 or 5 faces.

    Superstar KO Mode: 5/10
    A little bit adding new abilities and the rest is the same. But the only problem that it removes because there is not KO abilities for kickers and punters.

    Presentation: 2/10
    It's the same again.    … Expand
  93. renzmendoza
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    The new modes are lacking and the franchise mode has been untouched. Not worth $60 maybe $20 at most.
  94. micahhare68
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Worst effort ever put into a game. Save your money and just play madden 20. Its literally the same yet somehow better #NFLdropEA
  95. Jlo33
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    It sucks and is a total rip off. Stay far away from this game and don't even waste your money on it.
  96. Ivanecek
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    no big bug fixes from previous games
    Just an another copy and paste No need to buy
    Recycled content
    Could be named 20.1
  97. Bmoreguy
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Just another atrocity of a football game by EA, don't buy this game you will be highly disappointed.
  98. TysonHood
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the biggest regrets of my life, and I voted for Nader. Somebody please take this game away from EA… Expand
  99. troublezks
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    It's time for the NFL to allow other companies to make NFL games. Madden has become stagnant and disappointing for too long.
  100. Morksol4
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Fed up with unfixed bugs carried over year to year. Fed up with the focus on paid content. Blocking AI is trash and Screens are trash. 2k made better games.
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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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