Madden NFL 21

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Overwhelming dislike- based on 5792 Ratings

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  1. FaZeMemeDaddy
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Just buy madden 20 and write a 1 in sharpie over top, this isn’t a new game
  2. Jfjxhvxbekd
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Don’t buy it. Absolute trash. Not simulation football. EA needs competition
  3. Kfisher
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Copy & pasted gameplay . Menu Is glitchy . Lack of attention of details. Worst story mode of all time. Example EA Forgotten dat high school has physical check. So u are in a weird scenario . Dat a teammate telling u . He has heart disease During halftime And He refused to tell Our coach. U told him to stop playing but he refused and went back on . 5 plays later he having cardiac arrest onCopy & pasted gameplay . Menu Is glitchy . Lack of attention of details. Worst story mode of all time. Example EA Forgotten dat high school has physical check. So u are in a weird scenario . Dat a teammate telling u . He has heart disease During halftime And He refused to tell Our coach. U told him to stop playing but he refused and went back on . 5 plays later he having cardiac arrest on the field .1season Later . Our coach convinced dat same teammate Become a wide receiver & he wanna break records. Worst thing is He continued to play football with u in college . Don’t waste ur time on Madden 21… Expand
  4. ssdlbodo
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Minimal improvements were made to this game. Not worth 60 bucks. The madden community deserves better then what we were given.. which is utter trash.
  5. kjensen88
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This is quite possibly the worst triple A sports title since the 16-bit era. EA should be absolutely ashamed at the product they created. This is nothing more than a low budget asset flip and it is abhorrent that the NFL allows exclusive sim licensing to EA.
  6. marlies905
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Madden 21 can be summed up in four words: same s**t, different year.

    Madden 21 is just another re-iteration of the exact same poor product that EA has been releasing for the last 10 years. EA's complacency due to its anti-consumer stranglehold on the NFL simulation football license is just as apparent this year as it has been for the past decade. Franchise Mode: FM has once again    Madden 21 can be summed up in four words: same s**t, different year.

    Madden 21 is just another re-iteration of the exact same poor product that EA has been releasing for the last 10 years. EA's complacency due to its anti-consumer stranglehold on the NFL simulation football license is just as apparent this year as it has been for the past decade.

    Franchise Mode: FM has once again gone completely untouched and still does not come close to resembling what the mode used to be in 2005. There is absolutely no depth and no replayability in Franchise mode or Face of the Franchise (the new attempt at Career Mode/Superstar Mode). Face of the Franchise is plagued with horrible cringeworthy writing and an extremely short storyline with meaningless "choices". The core Franchise community has been completely neglected once again in favor of focusing and investing in the pay-to-win arcade modes, mainly MUT. 5000 characters are not enough to explain everything that needs to be improved/fixed in Franchise Mode. I advised everyone to check out 3 channels on Youtube who have made extremely detailed videos outlining everything wrong with Madden Franchise Mode: ShutdownSafety21 (Ryan Moody), SOFTDRINKTV, and ThatFranchiseGuy. Keep the hashtag #FixMaddenFranchise trending on twitter, the community needs to keep our voices heard until EA restores Franchise mode to its former glory. The community deserves better.

    Gameplay: The gameplay is still the same handful of canned animations from the last 5 years that make every game extremely boring and predictable. Animations still fail to blend properly most of the time which causes awful-looking interactions between players, and most animations have visual cues that make it extremely easy to predict outcomes of a play. Referees are still missing which is still a major complaint that EA has yet to address. Overall, it is clear that the Frostbite engine is not capable of replicating real-life football, and EA really needs to rebuild this game on a physics-based engine. The addition of X-factors only serves to make the gameplay less like actual NFL simulation. This shift to dumbed-down arcade-style gameplay is clearly intended to appeal to younger players who are more inclined to carelessly spend money on microtransactions. The Madden devs and executive teams have lost any and all intentions of replicating real-life football.

    Presentation: Visual game-day presentation is the exact same bland repetitive animations from the last 5 years. This includes team entrances, sideline clips, and SB win celebrations. The pre-game, post-game, and half-time shows/reports are extremely inadequate in giving you stats/storylines about the game and the season in general. The commentary library consists of the same boring and predictable lines that we have been hearing for the past 5 years. The commentary team is devoid of any personality or passion and often say lines that are irrelevant to what is happening on the field. Madden desperately needs a complete presentation overhaul to get on par with NBA2K's presentation and commentary.

    In conclusion, Madden 21 gets a 0 because of what it should have been. Ever since the transition onto the next generation (Xbox 360/PS3), EA has had 11 YEARS to rebuild this game, and they have gotten nowhere. 11 years of empty promises and microtransactions make it clear that with a lack of any competitor in the NFL simulation video game market, EA is able to remain complacent and neglect anything that isn't MUT. Despite what IGN has claimed for the last 5 years, EA has yet again failed to make any real "steps in the right direction".    … Expand
  7. blastright32
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Garbage. Same thing as last year. EA should be absolutely embarrassed. Do not buy.
  8. acunney
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    I will not make the claim that this game is awful and unplayable. If you have never played Madden, give this a try if you're interested in getting into football. Outside of those people, I can't imagine suggesting that others purchase it.

    This game, more so than iterations in the past, is a carbon copy of it's predecessor. You may think this is an exaggeration, but you can see instances    I will not make the claim that this game is awful and unplayable. If you have never played Madden, give this a try if you're interested in getting into football. Outside of those people, I can't imagine suggesting that others purchase it.

    This game, more so than iterations in the past, is a carbon copy of it's predecessor. You may think this is an exaggeration, but you can see instances where they have literally copy and pasted assets. One example off the top of my head, Miles Garrett's X Factor description lists him as 23 and not 24. It was ripped directly from last year's title. This is a small detail, but it goes to show how little care was put into making the game feel unique. The developers are aware of the fact that they are lazy and are too lazy to hide their laziness.

    The game-play feels pretty untouched from last year. The jukes feel a bit slower and I find that the CPU gets called on pass interference fairly often. Outside of that, the game plays very similar to last year. If you liked the game-play in 2020, this game-play will be no different.

    They included a new game mode called Yard. It feels like a combination of Superstar KO and NFL Street. It's reasonably fun, but very arcade-y. EA owns the rights to make a simulation style NFL game, and instead have focused on the arcade aspects.

    Franchise mode is completely unchanged aside from a change in color and the font is bolded. That's it. I cannot find a single other difference. This is by far the most egregious issues because fans have been outspoken for their wish for improved franchise modes.

    Overall, I know nothing I or other reviewers say will change anything. It's like when you're realizing that you can't change your S.O. and have to let them go. I think it's time I let Madden go. I know EA won't miss me, but I miss Madden.    … Expand
  9. FixMadden2020
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Its trash. Mut the same, franchise the same, is a fake nfl street worth 60 more bucks???? I disagree. I would be lying if I didnt think the tackling and things like that are better and smoother but whats the point of decent gameplay with the most bare bone franchise mode in history
  10. waddilyp
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Do you enjoy games that not only do not change at all from year to year, but also manage to get worse every year that passes? Would you like to spend $60 on a game that cannot even get ultimate team right? Would you like to be able to play a franchise mode that has been updated with MULTIPLE new textures? If that is enough for you to buy this horrible game then go ahead and waste yourDo you enjoy games that not only do not change at all from year to year, but also manage to get worse every year that passes? Would you like to spend $60 on a game that cannot even get ultimate team right? Would you like to be able to play a franchise mode that has been updated with MULTIPLE new textures? If that is enough for you to buy this horrible game then go ahead and waste your money, but for anyone who does not want to spend money on this dumpster fire of a game: DO NOT BUY THIS!… Expand
  11. Chinski
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Worst game ever made. No improvements to franchise mode. The glitches are ridiculous.
  12. JTCLARK
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Copy and paste not worth the money. Cant believe they think they can get away with this
  13. doguin
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    This game shows why EA was elected 2 times the worst Company in america the gameplay is unrealistic, the franciese mode is a joke, face of franciese have a terrible storyline, the yard is a bugged mode that no onde wanted. DONT BUY
  14. Jedite21
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Managed to make one of the worst Madden's to date. Do not recommend. This company deserves no money for this piece of hot garbage.
  15. TampereProdigy
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    EA honestly has run out of excuses at this point. It is an atrocious game preying on kids and dumb adults with its Ultimate Team and The Yard modes. The gameplay is awful and the features we used to have in the PS2, Xbox, GameCube days are still not in the game after 10+ years. I think I will stick to Madden 06. Do not buy.
  16. Pat123456789
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stale. Lifeless. Roster update. Please give up on making football video games EA you guys are a disgrace to the game of football.… Expand
  17. TheYellowBoy
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    This game is absolutely riddled with bugs and glitches. It has no polish. It does not resemble real football at all and is not very fun to play. It’s barely even playable when you tweak its sliders. I know that no one cares about the product. The NFL does not care. EA does not care. And it’s going to make its money because hey that’s the perks of a capitalist society, we all have benefitThis game is absolutely riddled with bugs and glitches. It has no polish. It does not resemble real football at all and is not very fun to play. It’s barely even playable when you tweak its sliders. I know that no one cares about the product. The NFL does not care. EA does not care. And it’s going to make its money because hey that’s the perks of a capitalist society, we all have benefit from. But please if you want to enjoy your hard earned money, save it. Better yet, buy an older years edition used and download a community roster. Other than the pictures in the player card there is very little variance. Do not support something that does not support you if you care about your money.… Expand
  18. Quinn123
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Fix madden franchise ! Fix madden franchise ! Fix madden franchise ! Fix madden franchise ! Fix madden franchise ! Fix madden franchise !
  19. jacobc679
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Ea doesn't listen to their customers, game breaking glitches everywhere and same gameplay as last year.
  20. Homeless_man
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Horrible gameplay. Linebackers are still either 1000% op or 1000% useless. It's essentially just madden 15 with a roster update - which to be fair is every year. This year displays an new level of laziness, full of small, stupid bugs.
  21. Alextzak77
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Horrible game, absolutely 0 new improvements from the past year. Waste of money
  22. bigtuckk
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    The gameplay is next to parallel with the old game, nothing has changed at all except a pass rush move. The franchise mode didn't change at all despite begging from fans, yet they did nothing. All they did was change up face of the franchise, and add the yard, which seems like a copy of the park idea in the 2k series, just changed to fit a football game. just bad.
  23. tbahama
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Heard how bad this years game was and had to try it. After about 10 hours of gameplay I returned it. Franchise mode is a complete joke. Story mode doesn’t make sense, MUT should be boarder line illegal for underage gambling, but worst of all, the gameplay is complete trash. This should not even be considered a football simulation when you have a ball travel on a players helmet for 40Heard how bad this years game was and had to try it. After about 10 hours of gameplay I returned it. Franchise mode is a complete joke. Story mode doesn’t make sense, MUT should be boarder line illegal for underage gambling, but worst of all, the gameplay is complete trash. This should not even be considered a football simulation when you have a ball travel on a players helmet for 40 yards. It’s sad knowing there’s five more years without an NFL licensed sim.… Expand
  24. 49ers
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    I’ve bought every madden since 07’. Every year since 2012 the game has been a reshell if itself with slightly better graphics and an engine. I’ve ignored all those things to enjoy my love for football and video games. However, this year EA has taken it too far. This game is an insult to its consumers. There are pictures of players not even on their respective teams anymore across theI’ve bought every madden since 07’. Every year since 2012 the game has been a reshell if itself with slightly better graphics and an engine. I’ve ignored all those things to enjoy my love for football and video games. However, this year EA has taken it too far. This game is an insult to its consumers. There are pictures of players not even on their respective teams anymore across the loading screens. The gameplay is the same exact thing as last year. This is a huge company with endless resources to make a phenomenal game, and they are showing how lazy and how much they don’t care about their customers. We keep buying their lifeless, lazy, and reskinned game. But it needs to stop. Their time will come when 2k gets Iinvolved again. Unless they change dramatically for next gen.… Expand
  25. RockossmosD
    Aug 27, 2020
    1
    This game is a heavily undercooked, disrespectful representation of simulation football. After playing this title I cant believe they had the audacity to charge a full premium price for this buggy and unrefined game. This is not even touching on the fact that absolutely nothing of not ON release was given yo Franchise mode the one simulation mode this game is supposed to
  26. Milb78
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    EA Sports need to be revoked of the NFL license. Every year, the gameplay and franchise mode is the same. Shame on you EA and the NFL for allowing this to happen
  27. Emperor_Maximus
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Welcome to Madden 20.5 and they almost got the roster update right. Same recycled features that they removed and put back in from older Madden games that nobody cared about while ignoring every single request from fans. Franchise mode got a updated UI screen....and that's it. Don't buy this game if you own Madden 20.
  28. Nitt23
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Might as well buy madden 16 it’s a better game. This is a copy and paste. Just update your roster on madden 20 and you have madden 21. DONT BUY THIS GAME!!! WE NEED CHANGE!!
  29. Terry1995
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    It’s literally Madden 20 they just added The Yard. Franchise is terrible like usual. Scripted animations at an all time high. It’s just a bad video game
  30. toastymaple5280
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I’ll sum it up like this: This game is a buggy disaster. They changed nothing. The only thing they added was the yard mode, which is not worth the price tag of the game. Franchise, face of the franchise and everything else is the damn same. And keep in mind, while all this is happening, EA makes billions of dollars of of the ultimate team. This is why we get the same damn game every year.
  31. Gkstar1
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Noo update to fanchise whatsoever gameplay is basically msdden 20. Way to many bugs and glitches. Face of the franchise story is horrible snd cory. Thida game is basically madden 20 with a roster update.. once again ea disappoints with another ea sports game. But whats new
  32. SeeSquaredd
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    It somehow got more glitchy and buggy than the previous madden. EA focuses way too much time on dances and designing jerseys that could kill an epileptic. Face of the franchise is the cringiest story mode in a game i have ever played. They completely ignored franchise mode again, literally nothing changed in it besides it has a dark colored theme this year. Not to mention the promotion ofIt somehow got more glitchy and buggy than the previous madden. EA focuses way too much time on dances and designing jerseys that could kill an epileptic. Face of the franchise is the cringiest story mode in a game i have ever played. They completely ignored franchise mode again, literally nothing changed in it besides it has a dark colored theme this year. Not to mention the promotion of underage gambling.… Expand
  33. EAisScum
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    They continue to add meaningless game modes that have micro transactions rather than make gameplay or franchise mode better. They have no competition since they get to be the only company that owns NFL rights, and they are abusing that to the fullest. They are abusing and neglecting their fan base, and it needs to stop. This copy & paste video game gets more buggy every season. TheyThey continue to add meaningless game modes that have micro transactions rather than make gameplay or franchise mode better. They have no competition since they get to be the only company that owns NFL rights, and they are abusing that to the fullest. They are abusing and neglecting their fan base, and it needs to stop. This copy & paste video game gets more buggy every season. They literally did not touch franchise mode. No seriously, they even still have the same exact animation of your dumb coach pacing around in his office on the main screen. It’s disgusting that a video game made 15 years ago (NFL 2K5) is 10x more creative than this one. They either neglect franchise mode because it doesn’t have micro transactions which give EA extra money, or they’re just so dumb that they don’t realize 90% of madden players only want to play franchise mode. This company is a joke.… Expand
  34. Adam1301
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    just update the roster on madden 21.

    Face of franchise didn't feel completed - as if cut scenes were missing.

    Franchise is madden 20..
    Literally
  35. RagnarokTTV
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    No improvement, poorly designed, poor franchise mode. Remove the exclusivity deal
  36. Jord45
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Absolutely trash. EA needs to give up their license with the NFL because they clearly don’t know how to make a quality NFL game anymore
  37. zombeefs
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Copy-pasted from Madden 20, which was copy-pasted from Madden 19, which was copy-pasted from Madden 18, and so on for this joke of a "simulation" football game in this generation. Franchise mode, the core mode behind the NFL exclusive license, essentially unchanged for 5 years. Now nothing more than a mobile microtransaction game in a $60 wrapper. If you're not a 12 year old spendingCopy-pasted from Madden 20, which was copy-pasted from Madden 19, which was copy-pasted from Madden 18, and so on for this joke of a "simulation" football game in this generation. Franchise mode, the core mode behind the NFL exclusive license, essentially unchanged for 5 years. Now nothing more than a mobile microtransaction game in a $60 wrapper. If you're not a 12 year old spending mommy and daddy's money on card packs and vanity socks, there's nothing for you here.… Expand
  38. DrewP2002
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Glad I only rented this one. It's the same exact game as last year but more glitchy (didn't know that was even possible). Franchise mode has not changed for years and is still missing features we had on PS2! I really don't understand what EA is doing with this franchise or why the NFL let's them get away with it year after year. Something needs to change.
  39. art_vadelay88
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Absolutely zero effort was put into this game. The new addition to franchise mode is a blue color scheme on the menus. If you currently own Madden 20 you could download someone’s updated roster file, put on a pair of blue lenses, and pretend you’re playing Madden 21. Do not buy this game if you care about the future of video game football. EA has made it crystal clear that they do not careAbsolutely zero effort was put into this game. The new addition to franchise mode is a blue color scheme on the menus. If you currently own Madden 20 you could download someone’s updated roster file, put on a pair of blue lenses, and pretend you’re playing Madden 21. Do not buy this game if you care about the future of video game football. EA has made it crystal clear that they do not care about franchise mode players. They’re putting all their chips in on the fact that you will buy this game on principal and spend even more money in their virtual gambling den that is MUT. Don’t be fooled and save your money.… Expand
  40. MasterPA
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    The game only offers enjoyment through the reckless purchase of in game player packs and micro transactions.
  41. Colvinb14
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Same game as Madden 20, Ill just download the roster and return this remake.
  42. JGatsby1925
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Very little improvement yet again. Same old bugs warping animations. Sometimes your players block sometimes they don't it's a coin toss. Franchise mode is neglected yet again no fog of war. Coaching carousel and assistant coaches not in the game even though it's been heavily requested by the fans. Mouthpieces are finally in the game just in a new mode the yard but not in franchise.Very little improvement yet again. Same old bugs warping animations. Sometimes your players block sometimes they don't it's a coin toss. Franchise mode is neglected yet again no fog of war. Coaching carousel and assistant coaches not in the game even though it's been heavily requested by the fans. Mouthpieces are finally in the game just in a new mode the yard but not in franchise. Franchise sim is still broken it's all about the play books. Trading in franchise still has 3 slots when it should have like . Overall just stay with Madden 20 or whatever Madden you have and wait for the supper bowl or whenever the next Madden comes on sale and buy Madden 21 dirt cheap. Thanks NFL for giving then the exclusive rights on simulation football maybe in 2025 other companies can make simulation football games as well.… Expand
  43. BillButtLickerr
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Terrible game by an even worse company. EA doesn’t even try anymore. MUT is just a cash grab, FoF is laughably bad. The Yard is a lame attempt to combat 2K’s upcoming game and don’t even get me started on franchise mode. How the hell does Madden 08 have a more in-depth franchise than Madden 21? Ridiculous. EA you should be ashamed.
  44. drylolsauce
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 2020 was a rough year, with covid and everything else. I was truly hoping for Madden to be the ice in the bucket and deliver. I had faith that they would improve the most-played game mode, franchise. What a huge let-down.… Expand
  45. gngn
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Such a flawed game. They didn't change franchise mode AT ALL, and the gameplay is mostly the same. Very glitchy seems more like an indie game than a big developer, disappointed again. DONT BUY!!
  46. awilhelm1528
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    EA execs have neglected Madden fans for years and this year is the tipping point. This game is a shell of its former self on life support. For years important core features have been removed from the simulation experience EA has the exclusive contract to deliver in favor of microtransactions.

    I'm personally of the opinion this game will not be quality until two dominoes fall, both    EA execs have neglected Madden fans for years and this year is the tipping point. This game is a shell of its former self on life support. For years important core features have been removed from the simulation experience EA has the exclusive contract to deliver in favor of microtransactions.

    I'm personally of the opinion this game will not be quality until two dominoes fall, both pertaining to franchise mode, the simulation game mode only EA can make. First, full team staffs need added. This game has head coaches and owners. That's it. We need full front offices with rated owners, general managers, and scouting departments. We need full coaching staffs with rated offensive, defensive, and special teams coordinators. Position coaches would be nice, but everything just mentioned prior are in other sport video games. There's no excuse for them to not be in Madden. Second, Madden needs to add compensatory picks. This is tied for my most important domino because this is essential for other features to work functionally. Trade logic, free agency, meaningful scouting, and draft class depth will never be correct until compensatory picks are added to the game. Baseball has arbitration, in their video game. Basketball has bird rights, in their video game. A simulation football experience needs compensatory picks. It doesn't even need to be perfect as compensatory picks are commonly a guessing game, but they impact so much that it cannot be excluded from the simulation experience franchise mode. We are always missing an entire round of players being drafted without them just for starters.

    Scouting needs completely overhauled. Knowing the top three attributes of players and their combine isn't enough. Partner with The Draft Network, ESPN, NFL Network, and Bleacher Report. Have each of them provide scouting reports for each player so we can see multiple opinions on the same player. Then give us a full combine experience where we can question players individually to learn about their character. Character then fits with team culture and chemistry. This paragraph alone should tell you how much immersion is missing from the game.

    Gameplay is also terrible. It is animation based and ridiculously holographic. Players are commonly going through players; the ball constantly goes through players. The OL has no logic and sense of creating a pocket. Referees don't exist, they do in NBA and MLB video games. MLB even includes calling tendencies. Madden doesn't even have defensive holding, one of the most commonly flagged penalties in the NFL, in their game. Give us rated zebra crews with their flag throwing tendencies and accuracy. Give us replays of the penalty with commentary on if they got it correct. Challenges are also pointless. The game needs to give us a menu of what we're challenging. That's just the tip of the iceberg for gameplay issues.

    I don't play MUT because it promotes children gambling. I'm not qualified to review it, but I hear it is also a copy and paste from last season.

    Madden added They Yard, an arcade mode that adds additional revenue streams for EA through microtransactions. While this mode has plenty of potential to become something awesome, this was not the year to add a new mode.

    The main consumer fan base for Madden is their franchise players. For years, we fans have been asking for so many features. This review by no means includes everything Madden needs to add to its simulation football experience or needs to improve about its gameplay. I could write an entire thesis paper of ways to improve this game.

    Final lines: Madden is a shell of its former self. It's a good to great arcade game, but EA has the exclusive rights to deliver a simulation experience. Imagine you or I as a person hiring an interior designer, which EA is. You hire them to create a nursery room. They give you an arcade room decked out with games requiring coins to play that designer EA continues to profit on. If that happened, the designer would get an awful review and should be fired. That's what Madden is and why they are being deservedly slammed with negative reviews, including this one. I recommend boycotting this game until the executives at EA step back and let the developers create the simulation experience EA used to deliver decently well in the once great Madden game. This game spits on everything John Madden stood for when he agreed to let his name be used for the game. EA should be ashamed. Hopefully they listen for Madden 22. To quote the judge in Billy Madison, I award them 0 points, and may God have mercy on the souls of the executives at EA who dictate what is developed in Madden.    … Expand
  47. shane24and3
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    this is the WORST madden in history, Madden 06 on Xbox 360 is elite compared to this disgrace of a game.
  48. tribetime26
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    #FixMaddenFranchise it has fewer features than it did 15 years ago and has been lapped over many times by both MLB The Show and NBA 2k's franchise modes. If you want to pay $60 to play in the new Raiders stadium, be my guest.
  49. Darule
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    No passion from EA. Looks like last year Madden but worst. Don't waste your money unless you have EA Access. NFL 2K5/Madden 2005 has more content than this. #FixFranchiseMode
  50. tadghostal1
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    EA Sports continues a streak of god-awful Madden releases with their LAZIEST EFFORT YET. Absolutely embarrassing EA should be ashamed of themselves. Literally every menu is exactly the same with a new color pallet!!!! Franchise is EXACTLY THE SAME!!!!!! SHAME ON YOU EA
  51. Alexnder
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Awful everything same game, same bugs and server issues, can't even get into a match of superstar k.o. Total piece of **** game and whoever made this is scumbags
  52. Seizureboi2
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    #fixmaddenfranchise they don’t know the consumer they are making the game for. Who cares about face of the the franchise. Actually put time into franchise mode. That’s all that’s matters. Your game is the same as the last 5. Either change it or you’ll lose sales
  53. Nickscic8191
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    this is officially the worst madden I have ever played. Dollar Cover 1 robber press - curl flat your SS and curl flat your blitzing LB. On offense run gun bunch mesh post or some sort of crossing route combination. That's the extent of what you will be doing. I buy madden every year for 20 years and I am so fed up. The gameplay is incredibly glitchy, the menu is stiil laggy and slowthis is officially the worst madden I have ever played. Dollar Cover 1 robber press - curl flat your SS and curl flat your blitzing LB. On offense run gun bunch mesh post or some sort of crossing route combination. That's the extent of what you will be doing. I buy madden every year for 20 years and I am so fed up. The gameplay is incredibly glitchy, the menu is stiil laggy and slow (although better), servers are awful, laggy games which causes your players to miss inputs. I can go on and on.... if you're on the fence about buying it please don't save your money. I'm requesting a refund.… Expand
  54. vishdaddie
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Control C + Control V = Madden 21. Absolutely no difference from Madden 20. Would love to have my $60 back @EA
  55. Sambaums
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    I have played madden for 20 years. This is by far the worst madden i have ever played. The game freezes it's frame rate on nearly every field goal to the point where i miss. Did they not test the game prior to launching it? They should have just kept everything from madden 20 and just update the rosters. They need to patch it up real quick.
  56. Rilean
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Fix Madden Franchise, I can’t believe that after all of the sh** they received for doing nothing for this game mode for years, they still did nothing
  57. Lahey
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Another year, another terrible madden game. Madden 21 offers no surprises. EA must be the greediest company in history. DON'T BUY THIS GAME
  58. ReeeeeeGGGGG110
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! It's honestly sad at this point. Ea refuses to listen to their community by not making franchise better. This game is so bad that ign had to give it a 6 instead of the usual 8 like every other year. And that is a sign to ea that Ea is making bad products every year. Gameplay is buggy. Face of the franchise is very buggy. There is a glitch if you let fate decide youDO NOT BUY THIS GAME! It's honestly sad at this point. Ea refuses to listen to their community by not making franchise better. This game is so bad that ign had to give it a 6 instead of the usual 8 like every other year. And that is a sign to ea that Ea is making bad products every year. Gameplay is buggy. Face of the franchise is very buggy. There is a glitch if you let fate decide you always get drafted by the bears. Ultimate team suprisingly didn't get much love this year. Superstar ko is copy and paste, and the yard is cool, but it can't save this game from being teribble.… Expand
  59. Toupal
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    There's absolutely no reason for a AAA game to have this many bugs!
    The fact that Maddens from 15 years ago have more features is a testament to how bad this game has become.
  60. 12rfr6
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Madden 05 to 0.5 how just a terrible game that is out done by 10 15 year old maddens or nfl 2k5 or apf 2k8
  61. jetpilot70
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    NFL 2K5 has a better experience for players and it is from 2005. Madden has always neglected Franchise mode but this year it is really horrific. The game has no fun factor since it was just a big roster update. This will be the last madden i buy until franchise is improved.
  62. arn_mdk
    Aug 29, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Glitches everywhere in the game. My favorite mode franchise has been untouched. Added a broken story mode that lacks depth. Few improvements but the bad outweigh the good.… Expand
  63. Swampage
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    They reused pretty much everything from last year. The game did not launch in a good state, constant bugs, crashes, driver issues. Lots of random loading screens for no reason, terrible animations, just an overall awful game. Buy the EA Pass and test the game if you really think you want it. Don't give them any money. Shame on the NFL for allowing this to continue.
  64. willyjamwise
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game hasn’t been changed in years. I miss the days where EA actually cared about their games instead of just trying to make the most profit as possible.… Expand
  65. M24
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    The game isn’t even finished franchise mode is just a patch they even messed up mut which I thought was impossible. There are way to many glitches in the game. This game is a worse dlc to Madden 20. If the whole franchise team worked on rise to fame that is a big disappointment they figured a way to mess that up
  66. DreDayAllDay
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Minimal improvements. Usering defenders is very slow including the AI pass rush.. Zones play the same as 20 with little to no reaction by the AI.. No improvements to Franchise mode.. Qb contains still do not work.. Run game.. Especially inside runs are extremely overpowered. You can still spam the same plays consistently with no penalty from the offensive or defensive AI.. Did I mentionMinimal improvements. Usering defenders is very slow including the AI pass rush.. Zones play the same as 20 with little to no reaction by the AI.. No improvements to Franchise mode.. Qb contains still do not work.. Run game.. Especially inside runs are extremely overpowered. You can still spam the same plays consistently with no penalty from the offensive or defensive AI.. Did I mention the pass rush is non existent? Poor game overall.… Expand
  67. Jdeg92
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Same thing every year. But with even more greedy micro transactions......
  68. Rclebert
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is extremely poorly done , I am a former NFL alumni and it bothers me that this game represents the shield , so many kids will never be able to say that they played professional Football and their only experience can be through a game but Madden Nfl 21 made my EA sports does a poor representation of simulation Football and Nfl Football . The way the offensive line play’s is laughable the way the defensive ends always give up the edge is laughable, Those are offenses that Nfl Teams will Cut you for and send you home if you cannot do those basic things . The way weight doesn’t matter in Madden is ridiculous , players like Derrick Henry are Feared by defensive backs , The way all players have the ability to hit stick is so unrealistic, Dbs should wear during a game after tackling big HBs the whole game it should carry out to the next game if u had a rough game it probably should carry on to week practices or the next game ... Training Rooms is one of The most important things in the nfl and Madden doesn’t even mention or take those things in consideration. the game is just unrealistic and poorly made I would not recommend the buying of this game… Expand
  69. tigerdq
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Same SH1T different year. Madden and EA does not care about the gamers. EA is dead.
  70. Canman007
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This is the new LOW for not only the Madden franchise but EA Sports as a whole. The people are fed up. The game is broken it feels "wrong". It is unequivocally wrong to call this a football simulation. Please NFL let other developers try and create an actual game for us to enjoy
  71. T2and3
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    It's a shame when Madden games that came out 10-15 years ago have more complete modes than new ones do. this is a shameless copy paste of last year's game that could have just as easily been released as a patch. Don't be deceived people these are no longer sports games. these are monetization platforms poorly disguised as sports games.
  72. okaifas
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This game is beyond boring. I don't think they actually care about any sort of innovation anymore. I got to play the Franchise mode, and fell asleep an hour or so in.
    Why do the graphics still like it's from 2016? I know people love football, but PLEASE stop buying these "(games)" every year. Make them squirm, make them scared, and I swear they will eventually, ACTUALLY make a game where    This game is beyond boring. I don't think they actually care about any sort of innovation anymore. I got to play the Franchise mode, and fell asleep an hour or so in.
    Why do the graphics still like it's from 2016? I know people love football, but PLEASE stop buying these "(games)" every year. Make them squirm, make them scared, and I swear they will eventually, ACTUALLY make a game where people tried. Besides it being a buggy mess when I played it, you know they probably spent like 2-3 weeks in actually make this. This is the epitome of lazy and this yearly cadence of uninspired garbage needs to stop. Not just for this game, but for all games. Sadly, I predict this game will still sell a stupid amount of copies, and EA will laugh like a Disney villain all the way to the bank.    … Expand
  73. Carterb67
    Aug 29, 2020
    3
    Same game, different year. Do better, EA. Otherwise I'll be waiting until 2K give us football back.
  74. DerDean
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    It is the same game as Madden 20 with copy & paste bugs. Franchise mode didn't even got touched.
  75. conlinwi
    Aug 30, 2020
    3
    Madden 21’s downsides weigh out the upsides unfortunately. An already offensive-dominant game now has possibly the worst defense in any Madden game to date. Many of the animations are recycled, as are the commentators which are GOD AWFUL, and are once again unrealistic; not to mention the many bugs that come along with them. Ultimate Team has the right foundation, but they need to inputMadden 21’s downsides weigh out the upsides unfortunately. An already offensive-dominant game now has possibly the worst defense in any Madden game to date. Many of the animations are recycled, as are the commentators which are GOD AWFUL, and are once again unrealistic; not to mention the many bugs that come along with them. Ultimate Team has the right foundation, but they need to input more effort. The Yard was a good addition, however it lacks content. Not fun unless you’re playing with friends.

    Franchise Mode is once again ignored and boring. It lacks options- EA clearly doesn’t care about this mode unfortunately because it’s and exact copy and paste. There is so much untapped potential in the game mode.

    Face of the Franchise is cheesy and unrealistic. It’s far too easy and predictable. They should go back to the route that they had in the last NCAAF game. Plus the storyline cuts off after you make it to the NFL. It feels unrewarding.

    Summary: Madden 20 was a step in the right direction, but Madden 21 just feels like a dud. It’s boring, and it’s too similar to Madden 20. Many of the game modes don’t have enough content or were just recycled from last year. It’s unfortunate however I’m sure the pandemic had something to do with the obvious lack of effort    … Expand
  76. Theo_Ferraz
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Modo Franchise é o mesmo, Modo Carreira com uma históriazinha legal. A gameplay melhorou. Há vários glitchs, quase sempre há erro na tela de salvamento automático, ou quando acaba uma partida, cansei de perder semanas de jogos por causa dessas merdas, tendo que forçar vitórias, mudando toda liga. Não vale nem a pau R$300, jogue qual você tem com os elencos atuais, vai ser a mesma merda, eModo Franchise é o mesmo, Modo Carreira com uma históriazinha legal. A gameplay melhorou. Há vários glitchs, quase sempre há erro na tela de salvamento automático, ou quando acaba uma partida, cansei de perder semanas de jogos por causa dessas merdas, tendo que forçar vitórias, mudando toda liga. Não vale nem a pau R$300, jogue qual você tem com os elencos atuais, vai ser a mesma merda, e acho que vai ser pra sempre. Eles cagam na cabeça dos jogadores de Franchise, onde só há mudanças e atualizações no UT. Patético... simplesmente patético...… Expand
  77. sundog-jr
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The level of disregard and apathy that EA has shown toward its core fanbase over the past few years (Really since Madden 13) is disgusting. When developer Clint Oldenburg tweeted a response to customer criticism that said a rating of 2/5 “is better than 1,” was when I lost whatever ounce of respect I had left.

    Fix Madden Franchise. Fix the bugs. Actually put effort into your freaking    The level of disregard and apathy that EA has shown toward its core fanbase over the past few years (Really since Madden 13) is disgusting. When developer Clint Oldenburg tweeted a response to customer criticism that said a rating of 2/5 “is better than 1,” was when I lost whatever ounce of respect I had left.

    Fix Madden Franchise. Fix the bugs. Actually put effort into your freaking jobs. If not, hand the reigns over to a company that will.

    #NFLDropEA    … Expand
  78. ChickenMirror
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Terrible. Is the exact same thing every year. Madden needs a change. We need a new football game.
  79. CallMeDucc
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The feeling of shooting hot acid up your ass is a better feeling than playing the same Madden game we’ve been spoon fed since 2016. Fix franchise mode, or, if ya really don’t wanna, give up your license. We want a REAL NFL game again
  80. Beastboy2000
    Aug 30, 2020
    3
    This game is absolutely the same game every year but a different roster. I’m mad at the NFL please Take away the license EA is not using it wisely give it to 2k look what they used to do with it. In my opinion they had made the best football simulation game ever. I just get the game because it’s the only CHOICE it’s not fair that this is the only game I can go to to get a a nfl video gameThis game is absolutely the same game every year but a different roster. I’m mad at the NFL please Take away the license EA is not using it wisely give it to 2k look what they used to do with it. In my opinion they had made the best football simulation game ever. I just get the game because it’s the only CHOICE it’s not fair that this is the only game I can go to to get a a nfl video game #NFLDropEA #FixMaddenFranchise… Expand
  81. SuperProWaffles
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    I know you've seen a lot of 0/10 reviews, but EA (or any other person for that matter) if you are for some reason seeing this, I’m going to try and be as critical as possible without being mean. People *mostly* rightfully complain about the lack of franchise mode and depth, but thats ok if there is really good gameplay... There isn't. The gameplay is super repetitive and you can see theI know you've seen a lot of 0/10 reviews, but EA (or any other person for that matter) if you are for some reason seeing this, I’m going to try and be as critical as possible without being mean. People *mostly* rightfully complain about the lack of franchise mode and depth, but thats ok if there is really good gameplay... There isn't. The gameplay is super repetitive and you can see the same animations 8+ times per game, and they are the same animations from past Maddens, making it more repetitive. Your players will catch, get tackled, hurdle, get their ankles shattered, intercept passes, tightrope the sidelines, toe tap the sidelines, fall over, look like n64 characters on the sidelines, get stiff armed, block/block shed, and to be honest, do everything in the same exact way multiple times per game. The animations are not even close to real football, which would be ok if it was an arcade football game... It isn't. The animation based gameplay would be ok if there were many animations for certain player positions and scenarios... Not only "there aren't" but it would be super unrealistic to take the time to make all those animations. Which makes you wonder... why they decided to make the game with the Frostbite engine, with animation dependent gameplay in the first place. Another problem with the gameplay is that with it being animation based, there is no player "stick skill" or anything along those lines, because the entire game revolves around hoping you get the right animation. Jump balls are just saying "Wow I hope that corner grows 2 left feet and gets a bad animation" instead of something along the lines of "Wow I hope my 99 overall player has better hands than this 9th string JV corner". I shouldn't have to hope on animations when stick skill is a selling point. Players standing still can shake of a hit stick from a linebacker sprinting full tilt at them. The pass trajectory is awful, every pass is just a glorified bullet pass, I’m not sure why making the ball travel in a parabola is difficult, but (believe it or not) I don't design video games so I don't know. Linebackers no longer have a 9' 13" vertical when intercepting passes, which is a good change, but an unnecessary change if the pass trajectory had more of an arc instead of a laser. This poor gameplay would be ok if the depth of franchise and other modes made up for it... They don't (I’m starting to notice a trend here) EA has many ways to fix their game and either won't/can't for whatever reason, which would be ok if they told us the reason... THEY DON'T! We can't be understanding because they won't share anything for us to understand... Sheesh. I’m not a franchise guy but there are enough franchise guys that I think everyone understand the point. The #FixMaddenFranchise has been going around and what we got was potential patch notes that will probably never happen. The last thing I’m going to touch on is the NFL exclusive licensing. This is just a monopoly, thats it. This monopoly would be ok if Madden was an ok game... It isn't. Its just a bad product, there is no way around that. That would be ok if Madden was a bad product if there were other potentially better simulation NFL football games on the market... (You guessed it) There aren't because of the exclusive rights. The exclusive rights also makes this NFL fans only option, and thats not ok. The yard is cool I guess, but its monetized for no reason, Face of the Franchise isn't interesting and is dull. The two positives this game has is that its the only NFL game, and that The Yard is "cool i guess". Now I’m going to go buy All Pro Football 2K8 for $5 instead of this $60 "product". And Clint Oldenburg, if you're reading this, 2 is better than 1, but 0.4 is somehow worse than 1, this is a sign, READ THE FREAKING SIGN... sorry, if you for some ungodly reason, you read this, have a cookie... You deserve it! :) 0/10 too much water… Expand
  82. Mguiliani1
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Franchise feels stagnant. Same old game you could expect from EA every year. This game doesn't do anything to escape the norm of maddens past. The yard is a new good mode but isn't enough to to make up from the overall lacking experience of the game. Franchise continues to be the outcast of madden.
  83. jcoffman
    Aug 31, 2020
    3
    Here's an honest, fair review, even though EA has neglected the core game itself over micro-transactions.
    Pro's: Wow, where to start? There aren't too many.
    Graphics (8/10) are improved, slightly, and the player movement is a bit smoother. The rookie bio pics look slightly more photo realistic and aren't as jarring when sorting through a roster with current players and auto-simulated    Here's an honest, fair review, even though EA has neglected the core game itself over micro-transactions.
    Pro's: Wow, where to start? There aren't too many.
    Graphics (8/10) are improved, slightly, and the player movement is a bit smoother. The rookie bio pics look slightly more photo realistic and aren't as jarring when sorting through a roster with current players and auto-simulated rookies. A few player models still have heads that are too large for the body, but overall player likeness is better. However, this should be expected from a billion dollar company like EA..
    Gameplay (4/10) This might be a bit generous, but it's a least playable. Again, it feels like a patch but there are some minor improvements, mainly the skill sticks and d-line play. Playing d-line is a viable option now. I also like that the game play is slower and deliberate and a bit less arcade like. The problem is, games feel scripted and rely to heavily on animations. If a gang tackle is occurring and I'm running up to the ball carrier, I should be able to land a hit stick in certain situations (if a RB or WR is being stood up or trying to break a tackle), but you can't bc you are not a part of the gang tackle animation. Animations also take plays out of bounds which gives the appearance of a late hit, or it just looks bad. Overall, EA does a poor job of simulating real life football.
    The Yard, FOTF, MUT: (0/10) or I DON'T CARE. MUT has ruined gaming with micro-transactions (go ahead and waste $ each year re-buying cards). FOTF looks generic and the fact that you get the same outcome and only get to participate in partial college games is laughable. I will eventually try The Yard, but a last minute unfocused attempt to prepare for competition is not why I buy this game. Honestly, they need to package MUT and The Yard as a separate 'game' so fans of simulation football have a chance at a decent game.
    Franchise (110) gets a 1 bc the menu background is blue and I love blue. Yes, the text reads better but honestly the UI was fine. Otherwise, Franchise mode is EXACTLY THE SAME!!!!!!!!!! The scenario engine was neglected, so no new roster competition scenarios, trade, injury, mentor-ships, etc. was updated or added. This one feature should have multiple layers, yet is one layered and microwaved leftovers. Scouting is the same, trades are the same and still broken. No stat tracking, qb pressures and hits aren't a stat; sacks still aren't recorded correctly. There is no historic stat tracking, still, and you can't sign free agents to any contract type unless you are in the free agency period. Rosters aren't up-to-date nor do they have most undrafted rookie free-agents which is a HUGE part of roster building and adding depth. Within 2 weeks of the draft most undrafted rookies have signed; there is no reason these players aren't in the game or if they are they are generally added very late into the year. There's no combine, no rookie mini-camp/training camp; practice is stripped down still. You still can't adjust player arch-types within a scheme. The list goes on and on...and let's not forget the bugs. Lost of bugs. Some I haven't seen mentioned: cannot assign players to formation subs; when I load a franchise, the date for each save reads 1/1/20 and not the actual date/time it was saved. There are frame rate drops, especially when kicking and pulling back to look at superstars/play art, etc. Overall, this mode is as shallow as a drop of water.
    I give a 3, which is generous, as to me it's garbage--not bottom of the trash soaked in mystery liquids trash, it's more like a fresh piece on top of the pile. EA should be embarrassed and ashamed, I hope the devs are, but the executives who call the shots don't seem to care. The NFL sure doesn't; I get the exclusive rights but this product is garbage.    … Expand
  84. TylerMorris30
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Horrendous what EA is doing. Simply repackaging the same game and STILL not updating Franchise mode. 2 years in a row I refuse to purchase.
  85. Outjoshielpro
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    complete ****, just a quick cash grab that doesn't even bother to hide the fact that this is a copy paste of past madden entries
  86. ChiefVOL
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Another year, another bad game with little to no effort. EA shouldn’t get another shot with this franchise.
  87. Speedyboy
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This game is horrible, it’s a slower and laggier version of the game last year... do not spend money on it. (Played the 10 hour trial and didn’t finish it)
  88. Journeytaker123
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    I came to review bomb
  89. build3r
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    I don’t think this franchise can be fixed with the same people. Changes need to be made at the top. Listen to your employees.
  90. Domo423
    Aug 31, 2020
    3
    #NFL,DROP,EA!! 2K needs to take over! This game is the same as madden 20 don’t buy this year’s madden 21 EA had to go. Bring NFL 2k back
  91. mtorc
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    EA uses the same assets, if you look closely, you'll see references to Madden 20. Pathetic and a waste of money. EA is evil.
  92. JKERNAN707
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Disappointing to say the least. Was hoping for something better after all the backlash last year, but this just shows how EA does not give a **** what the fans think as long as they are pulling in half a million dollars a year from the ultimate team mode. They could care less about what we say about their game.
  93. Zjtaylor
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    They have done nothing to improve franchise mode. It’s terrible. The mechanics are terrible in game. The X factors are unrealistic. I want a realistic football game!
  94. Nhmxscarecrow
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This game needs to be thrown in a dumpster and be burned!!! The graphics have been the same for the last 10 years with little upgrades and madden MUT is a cash goldmine! Stop feeding into this juggernaut monopoly people!
  95. Ryank1111
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    super glitchey copey paste from madden 2020 es is stealing our money at this point.
  96. thiagotomazr
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Skipping this trash! I used to love Madden but the game got broken. The game is the same as 20 (with updated rosters), which is really bad. EA only cares for micro-transactions and Ultimate Team!
  97. Dajakesta
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I’ve never played a more half baked game in my life. There are more glitches and bugs than plays you can run in squad games without running into more bugs.
  98. Stiffarm
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I'm done playing Madden games. I've been playing Madden ever since Madden 08 on the PS2. 12 years later and this game have not gotten any better, it's even gotten worse. It seems like EA just do not care about the product they put out to customers. NFL should be embarrassed to be represent by EA
  99. eholmes518
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Franchise mode is the same as last year. It sucks, it’s like playing exhibition over and over.
  100. NickGotti
    Sep 1, 2020
    3
    The Yard is fun but bugs out quite a bit. Franchise is the same as it’s been the last 5 years. Face of The Franchise is THE WORST. Absolutely boring and stale and is like to see it go away all together. I refuse to play MUT because all they care about is micro transactions. The yard is their biggest success this year.
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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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