Madden NFL 21

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0.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 5792 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 85 out of 5792
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 5792
  3. Negative: 5,673 out of 5792
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  1. jadenparks1
    Feb 13, 2021
    0
    terrible buggy mess, lack of any American football intelligence, and all offline gamemodes are awful. a hollow shell if what was once a great nfl game franchise.
  2. Elyjahhicks
    Feb 14, 2021
    0
    The game is **** and relies on animations. EA has **** up madden and is using it for monetary gain. The amount of features removed over the years is so disappointing and ultimate team has never been appealing to real madden players. Are you trying to be an Arcade or Simulation game? Pick a **** lane, EA.
  3. camwall
    Feb 16, 2021
    0
    This game is so broken. Please allow competitors NFL. Players going through players, horrible logic, just absolutely 0 fun.
  4. Hub1888
    Feb 16, 2021
    0
    Absolutely pathetic effort. Even from EA. I tried the free trial and fraud out a franchise. I selected the colts to figure out our qb situation and couldn’t even download a draft class. Immediately killing my interest in that franchise. That’s not even mentioning the god awful gameplay that is supposed to be “simulation football” yet played like a garbage arcade game. The nfl needs to stepAbsolutely pathetic effort. Even from EA. I tried the free trial and fraud out a franchise. I selected the colts to figure out our qb situation and couldn’t even download a draft class. Immediately killing my interest in that franchise. That’s not even mentioning the god awful gameplay that is supposed to be “simulation football” yet played like a garbage arcade game. The nfl needs to step in and allow other companies to make nfl licensed games. How is it possible to have less features in this game than in ps2 era maddens. How is gameplay worse than ps2 maddens? The gameplay looks like a bunch of toddlers made it compared to gameplay found in all pro football 2k8 and nfl 2k5. Not to mention the horrendous pay to win and addicting gambling mode called ultimate team. #NFLdropEA… Expand
  5. Maximus202
    Feb 17, 2021
    0
    **** stupid how this game is still at 60$. It's almost baffling how EA was able to scam their players with what is essentially the same game released 3 times in a row already.
  6. Squidy77
    Feb 17, 2021
    0
    I am disgusted by this game. The developers don't care about the gameplay they just want money. Just compare this game to NFL2K5 and you will see how bad it is.
  7. Shamir1374
    Feb 17, 2021
    0
    Worst game I’ve ever played
    Worst game I’ve ever played
    Worst game I’ve ever played
    Worst game I’ve ever played
  8. Joycenator
    Feb 19, 2021
    0
    This game is atrocious. I've been top 0.5% or better each of the last 3 years and the game just feels scripted now. Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment needs to go, stop scripting games/punishing good players for being good at the game.

    Pursuit logic still doesn't work. Ratings don't matter except for speed and throw power because it's all animation based. Play action doesn't do anything as a    This game is atrocious. I've been top 0.5% or better each of the last 3 years and the game just feels scripted now. Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment needs to go, stop scripting games/punishing good players for being good at the game.

    Pursuit logic still doesn't work. Ratings don't matter except for speed and throw power because it's all animation based. Play action doesn't do anything as a rating or mechanic. Zones still don't play correctly. Players still just drop wide open passes.

    It doesn't matter how good you are at the game, the results are either scripted through DDA or dependent entirely on luck. If you're lucky enough to have not wasted your money on this trash heap, keep it that way. I've retired from playing this game in any capacity, including competitively, and will not be purchasing next year's title.    … Expand
  9. Bwoody
    Feb 20, 2021
    0
    This game has so many bugs still. By far the laziest EA Games has ever done. If you want to brake your controller out of anger like a teenaged boy then this is the game for you!!! Never again will I buy a madden game, I’ve never been so angry over spending 60 dollars on a game until I bought madden 21 thinking it would be different from the game of the past 10 years but no it’s same oldThis game has so many bugs still. By far the laziest EA Games has ever done. If you want to brake your controller out of anger like a teenaged boy then this is the game for you!!! Never again will I buy a madden game, I’ve never been so angry over spending 60 dollars on a game until I bought madden 21 thinking it would be different from the game of the past 10 years but no it’s same old same old. Stop spending your hard earned money on a game from 2010. It’s completely crap!… Expand
  10. heathnkirby
    Feb 20, 2021
    0
    This is the first Madden I've played in a decade. This title has totally fallen from any semblance of grace it once had. The only redeeming quality is the graphics. Literally everything about the game play is horrendous. It's honestly hard for me to believe how poor this game is.
  11. krillwol000
    Mar 3, 2021
    0
    worst game ever my friend who doesn´t even know anything about sees how bad it is
  12. jkavanagh
    Mar 3, 2021
    0
    This game is awful every year and it never seems to get better. I’m just going to talk about gameplay. Offense is ridiculously overpowered if you are a good player, there is always a route that’s wide open no matter what play you ran. If you throw an RPO against a run committed defense, it gets picked off. Like what? The defense is supposed to sell out for the run yet get a pick 6? Also,This game is awful every year and it never seems to get better. I’m just going to talk about gameplay. Offense is ridiculously overpowered if you are a good player, there is always a route that’s wide open no matter what play you ran. If you throw an RPO against a run committed defense, it gets picked off. Like what? The defense is supposed to sell out for the run yet get a pick 6? Also, users on defense can literally run 15-20 yards in less than a seconds from a standing motion. The game hardly even relies on skill, it’s more just about what animations you get. The game needs serious fixing on everything, also speed is like the most important stat for wide receivers to get open, when it is not at all in real life. EA needs to stop calling madden a “simulation football game” because it is the furthest thing from that. The game needs a total overhaul when it comes to gameplay.… Expand
  13. jonkylan
    Mar 3, 2021
    0
    This is what happens when there is no competition to make a good game. So many features lacking from previous games (games where Madden had competition). Stop buying and start demanding more effort!
  14. nwarmington35
    Mar 5, 2021
    0
    I regret buying this game. I will never buy another Madden EA game ever again.
  15. JustEdboy
    Mar 6, 2021
    0
    Didn't want to rate the game until I played it and I wasn't going to buy this game knowing what I already knew(free on xbox gamepass now) and it sucks I'm amazed at how a game can literally be this bad and still have people buy it shame just shame on EA never again
  16. TanjiroXV
    Mar 8, 2021
    0
    There is nothing to say about this. Just a copy of much older Madden Games, EA isn't even trying to make a good game anymore, especially when there is micro transactions on the line
  17. WmSx
    Mar 8, 2021
    0
    Your game **** sucks. How the **** is this the realist sim football game but every **** thing is scripted even to how the games are gonna end. This **** is **** Trash EA is **** trash. I damn sure ain’t buying that new College football cause it’s gonna be **** TRASH just like this ****ty ass Madden 21
  18. belajacjr
    Jul 14, 2021
    0
    From as far back as I can remember, sports video games were all I played. Specific to the NFL I've been playing football games since John Madden Football '93 year after year after year. Fast forward 28 years later and I'm still in love with football games. Since 2005 I've been playing Madden . Not by choice as I was a 2k Football guy but due to the contract that was signed I beganFrom as far back as I can remember, sports video games were all I played. Specific to the NFL I've been playing football games since John Madden Football '93 year after year after year. Fast forward 28 years later and I'm still in love with football games. Since 2005 I've been playing Madden . Not by choice as I was a 2k Football guy but due to the contract that was signed I began adjusting to Madden because I love nothing more than playing the one sport I truly love. Everything was pretty good! EA was still doing some cool stuff that made the game fun and feeling fresh. Year after year though, I started feeling like I was buying the same copy of the previous year's game. One memory I have is when the Xbox 360 was announced and one of the game trailers was for Madden's "next-gen" game. It looked AMAZING! I was so excited that I begged and begged and begged for the new console so I could play the new Madden. My mother being the amazing woman she is made sure I had the new Xbox the day it was released and the first game I purchased for my new console was Madden NFL 06. Now, I don't remember the game exactly but I remember having a huge sense of disappointment; like I was sold a game that wasn't finished. The reason I reference this specific memory of Madden (although I have many) is thinking about this year's release of the next-gen consoles. When I received my new Series X I was excited to check out the new Madden. Although I felt like I was sold the same copy of Madden year after year with current-gen, I was optimistic about Madden's next-gen version based on the trailers I watched and the screenshots I saw on Twitter. I remember having a similar sense of disappointment as I had when I was a kid. I can't tell you the last time I truly enjoyed playing Madden the way I used to enjoy playing football games but, I'm a 30-year-old man. Video games aren't a part of my life like they were when I was a child. Yet, I still really enjoy sitting down and playing the sports games I love with my friends who live back from where I grew up. But what about the kids who were my age when I bought the Xbox 360. Can you imagine begging your parents for a new PlayStation 5 so you can play the next-gen version of Madden and realizing your parents paid a guy on eBay $1200 so you could play a game that felt like a beta and was worse than the current-gen version you've been playing?! The reason I write all of this is to say... Stop signing exclusive rights contracts and take a % from the companies you allow to use the NFL license. Let companies compete and create innovative products so we all win in the end. When 2K was making football games EA was making a better product. I truly believe the only reason we have something like the Hit Stick is due to that competition itself. Competition is a good thing and I know there is a way to create this without taking a total loss on the money EA pays for the exclusive rights. I won't sit here and try to point out everything that is wrong with Madden as there are too many other people highlighting this for me. Whether it is the endless posts about issues with the game or people like RyanMoody21 ( @ShutdownSafety ) on YouTube truly highlighting everything wrong with this game, enough is enough. Bethesda had to issue refunds for Fallout 76 yet Madden fans are told to deal with the issues and bugs and wait for updates and fixes that never truly come. This is my cry for help. I will end with saying that I've completely stopped playing Madden. Instead, I've found myself installing a PlayStation PC Emulator and playing an updated version of NFL 2K5 and Blitz the League II. Even though there is a drop in graphics, I've found myself having fun playing football games again. I shouldn't have to play a game from 2005 but here I am. NFL - please stop signing exclusive rights contracts with EA . Bring back competition and let the best company win.… Expand
  19. Robtjack2782
    Mar 10, 2021
    0
    First Madden game since late 2000's. Graphics are better (when they are not glitching) but every other feature is lacking. Wanted to play with my old favorite players such as Andrew Luck only to find out he was behind a paywall if he is even in it at all. Sad step back from games back in the day.
  20. toiletpaperseat
    Mar 12, 2021
    0
    disgusting lazy dont care about anything stupid lame and ugly utter nonsense and bulll crap
  21. NOTFOUNDkkkk
    Mar 14, 2021
    0
    madden 21 is super bad and all with all of those people who say is good just play mut and those who said that madden 21 is a good game is dumb stupid and piece of ****
  22. Fucmadden21
    Mar 14, 2021
    0
    The defensive backs have better hands than the receivers. If a player is wide open and you give accurate pass it flies over their heads. Unfeasible AI
  23. bsbsbsb77
    Mar 15, 2021
    0
    This piece of **** is a definite copy and paste job. Even though i never played it, i hate it. I hate what EA is doing. **** their lazy ass cash grabbing practices and their copy and pasting. I pirate their games with pride. Stupid ****ing **** ass ****
  24. Baraatista
    Mar 15, 2021
    0
    Same game as last year they only added some glitches and bugs to it, really bad game and ea asks for 60$, DO NOT BUY or download even if it was free.
  25. ybn_jay
    Mar 17, 2021
    0
    This game is trash. No matter how many updates are released this game will always suck. Everyone has cheesy defense and madden does nothing to counteract it. It’s supposed to simulate real life and yet it doesn’t. Please drop EA.
  26. johnnysusoeff
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    I've been the biggest Madden fan for forever but each year this game seems to get progressively worse and worse. The lack of depth and customization within Franchise mode is absolutely abysmal for a major company sports game and with each new Madden it never gets any better. So many fans have created and brainstormed new features and things to put into Franchise mode that players want, butI've been the biggest Madden fan for forever but each year this game seems to get progressively worse and worse. The lack of depth and customization within Franchise mode is absolutely abysmal for a major company sports game and with each new Madden it never gets any better. So many fans have created and brainstormed new features and things to put into Franchise mode that players want, but even with a blueprint in front of them EA fails again and again to deliver.… Expand
  27. AndyI1112
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This game is a complete failure, madden ultimate team is a pay to win as ever, the gameplay is unrealistic, glitchy and not fun please do not buy this game it is not worth it at all.
  28. Bridgeguy
    Mar 21, 2021
    0
    The worst most unrealistic sports game I’ve ever had the pain of playing. Nothing makes any absolute sense. Not the animations, the throwing, the tackling. NONE OF IT. How can EA allow themselves to have release such an atrocity. I have played every single madden game there has been. I’d rather play madden 17 than any of the most recent ones honestly.
  29. CrazyBolt88
    Mar 22, 2021
    0
    I barley played the game at all this year, but what I got out of it, it's still the same dang game from 5 to 7 years ago. A lot of bugs, glitches, and just overall isn't enjoyable. I don't get why the NFL is still in a contract with these people because if they saw what was happening with this game, they would pull out ASAP.
  30. habe123
    Apr 3, 2021
    0
    There is not much to say when it comes to madden 21. Trust me the ratings speak for them selves.
  31. DooberDoober
    Mar 23, 2021
    0
    Don't waste your money. Don't waste your time. This game is god awful. I'm not sure where to begin when it comes to fixing something like this. So many aspects of this game are irreparably screwed up. EA Sports may be a thing of the past in the near future. I can already see investors backing out. This falsehood won't last.much longer.
  32. Rob123466
    Mar 28, 2021
    0
    This game sucks. I’m really disappointed with it. You’d think that with the technology we have today EA sports would’ve done a great job with it but it sucks. They tried to make it realistic and failed miserably. They suck and just lost a customer and it sucks saying that because I love playing madden but I like when the game is good.
  33. Nikehead97
    Mar 28, 2021
    0
    Madden sucks Madden sucks Madden sucks Madden sucks Madden sucks Madden sucks Madden sucks Madden sucks Madden sucks Madden sucks Madden sucks Madden sucks Madden sucks Madden sucks
  34. kinglod
    Mar 29, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. terrible customization features, takes a step back every year. gameplay is trash, things like ball trajectory and running holes are not realistic… Expand
  35. Zooper33
    Mar 30, 2021
    0
    What can I say the worst game of all time 3000 reviews of how bad this game is a greedy company that is gambling for 5 year olds franchise is beyond barebone face of the franchise has a awful story and the gameplay is unplayable worst game ever DO NOT BUY IT
  36. Sadsonville
    Apr 1, 2021
    0
    Don’t let the mind controlled “critics” fool you, for they are paid by ea to say the same damn copy paste review every year. Listen to the actual human beings. This is a travesty of a game that’s plagued with bugs, glitches, a lack of depth, you’ve likely heard it all before. Once again, MUT is the only thing ea bothered to touch since that’s their money maker. 10 year olds will get pissedDon’t let the mind controlled “critics” fool you, for they are paid by ea to say the same damn copy paste review every year. Listen to the actual human beings. This is a travesty of a game that’s plagued with bugs, glitches, a lack of depth, you’ve likely heard it all before. Once again, MUT is the only thing ea bothered to touch since that’s their money maker. 10 year olds will get pissed at me for saying this, but I honestly don’t care. I’m simply speaking the truth. Franchise mode is untouched from the last 5 Madden’s, “The Yard”, the flashy, new “back of the box” mode is decently fun but monetized, and face of the franchise is still an unrealized mess. Save your money. Buying this trash each year gives ea incentive to keep doing this and they won’t stop until it hurts their CEO’s wallets. #NFLdropEA… Expand
  37. Glorbyboi
    Apr 4, 2021
    1
    Gameplay: 0/10
    Menu:0/10
    Music: 1/10
    ultimate team: 3/10
    Face of the franchise: 1/10
    The Yard: 2/10
    franchise: 1/10
  38. Ghop123
    Apr 6, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is ok I think it was more in depth with franchise than madden 20 but the gameplay is terrible it relies on animations to play the game it won’t take actual physics it is supposed to be a simulation game but when the runner crosses a blocker he lets up than that defender comes in you aim outside the animations already slow you up you or not going to beat him the face of the franchise mode is terrible y have to start in high school with games that aren’t even fun all they did was copy and paste madden 20 and made a different design franchise mode is more buggy they made trades better but I can’t play by myself in a franchise they try to get young kids by adding some weird terrible feature like adding rappers basketball players and the yard making stupid stuff and weird animations make you hate this mode challenges are whacky and online gameplay is just stupid and superstar KO is laggy and insanely terrible animations… Expand
  39. Babychewbacca
    Apr 7, 2021
    0
    This game is trash it's a pay to play to get anywhere in the game you pay 100 dollars plus tax for 12000 coins and it doesn't get you anywhere dont get it I regret buying it even the face of the franchise sucks stear clear of it completely.
  40. scr0012
    Apr 10, 2021
    0
    This game is the worst game I have ever played in my 22 years of living, there is nothing good about this game. The gameplay is the most atrocious thing I’ve ever seen, you constantly get kid exploiting the game for a quick win and just utter BS. I can’t even tell u how many times wr will moss my guys in triple coverage for the ball or my favorite is when you stand in front of the ballThis game is the worst game I have ever played in my 22 years of living, there is nothing good about this game. The gameplay is the most atrocious thing I’ve ever seen, you constantly get kid exploiting the game for a quick win and just utter BS. I can’t even tell u how many times wr will moss my guys in triple coverage for the ball or my favorite is when you stand in front of the ball and try to pick it it’s either dropped or some stupid animation plays where you cant pick it off. Year after year I think EA will fix these issues but I’m wrong. Game play gets worse and worse by the day… Expand
  41. Maddenistrash33
    Apr 13, 2021
    0
    Imagine thinking madden is good when its only good mode is wait... They dont have any good game modes
  42. donthaduck
    Apr 13, 2021
    0
    i **** hate EA as a gaming company because they have become so greedy and just complete **** about the critiques of its terrible ass game they drop every year. I have no idea why anyone continues to buy this game. I checked it out this year because I went on a 8 year hiatus from Madden because it became so terrible over time. Surprise surprise, the game still **** sucks and has no goodi **** hate EA as a gaming company because they have become so greedy and just complete **** about the critiques of its terrible ass game they drop every year. I have no idea why anyone continues to buy this game. I checked it out this year because I went on a 8 year hiatus from Madden because it became so terrible over time. Surprise surprise, the game still **** sucks and has no good features at all. (The Yard 7v7 was fun for like 2 weeks and then got old real quick and that’s the only commendable new feature, Face of the Franchise **** sucks.) I think of Madden more as a nostalgic game that I enjoyed while growing up rather than a franchise that is still dropping games every year. We’ve been complaining about them taking out the amazing features they’d feauture in the game from its prime run in the 2000’s for YEARS. And the developers just laugh and continue to drop a **** game every year because EA is the only gaming company that is licensed to make an NFL football game. Because of this license, they refuse to improve anything about the game. And because of you Ultimate Team dick riders, they won’t ever improve the game because UT alone brings in $1.5 billion a year in sales. **** EA, **** their developers, and **** you Ultimate Team dickriding wanna be streamers, no one gives a **** how lucky or good you are in a **** ass game, switch to NBA 2k so that someone actually gives a **** about what you’re doing. I hate EA Sports and EA as a gaming company because they only focus on profits and never care about the consumer or delivering an amazing product. I’m 1000% never buying Madden again and I hope you stupid ****s wise up and begin to boycott Madden because their license with the NFL doesn’t expire UNTIL 2026. THATS 5 MORE YEARS OF THIS COMPANY DELIVERING A LAZY, **** GAME FOR YOU TO WASTE $$$$ ON ULTIMATE TEAM. DONT DO IT, BOYCOTT THESE GREEDY UNTALENTED PRETENTIOUS ****S.… Expand
  43. dbeckett
    Apr 15, 2021
    0
    Literally the worst gameplay and feels like the players are unaware of the ball and even what sport they’re playing.
  44. Vanilla_
    Apr 23, 2021
    0
    This is the worst game I have ever played. EA puts all there effort into making ultimate team good. In that you have 2 options. 1 Spend thousands of dollars on there **** product just to have an okay team or 2 spend hundreds of hours a week just to make sure you have the best team you can without spending money. At this point in the year if you are a new player it is impossible to winThis is the worst game I have ever played. EA puts all there effort into making ultimate team good. In that you have 2 options. 1 Spend thousands of dollars on there **** product just to have an okay team or 2 spend hundreds of hours a week just to make sure you have the best team you can without spending money. At this point in the year if you are a new player it is impossible to win games because everyone has a maxed out 99 ovr team. If they filtered games by something other than just wins it would maybe be fun but I am done playing this game for this year. I will not be buying madden 22 unless it goes down to a reasonable price like 20 cents because that is sure as hell what it will be worth.… Expand
  45. DisneyLover1
    Apr 27, 2021
    0
    BUGS & Glitches that break the game on many levels. Animations are the big feature every year than anything else. Face of the Franchise: Rise to Fame is the worst career mode in any sports game with cheesy performances, bad writing, horrible acting, & easily forgettable characters nobody cares about. The Yard & Superstar K.O. do only 1% justice to this game. The Yard is also another gameBUGS & Glitches that break the game on many levels. Animations are the big feature every year than anything else. Face of the Franchise: Rise to Fame is the worst career mode in any sports game with cheesy performances, bad writing, horrible acting, & easily forgettable characters nobody cares about. The Yard & Superstar K.O. do only 1% justice to this game. The Yard is also another game mode to have micro transactions & back then when The Yard was introduced, mouth guards were exclusive to this mode until a small patch came out. Also, you can't customize mouth guards at all.

    MUT is brought back and is still not that updated ever since it debuted in Madden 10.

    Franchise Mode remains untouched with no owner mode, horrible trading, no customizable contracts by choosing how many years & how money can be offered, no create-a-team if you choose to relocate your team & all of the generic locations & teams stay the same since Madden 25.

    This Game will rot in HELL forever. #NFLdropEA #EndMaddenMonopoly #FixMaddenFranchise    … Expand
  46. Ssscrap
    May 5, 2021
    0
    I downloaded this game for free and I honestly shouldn’t have wasted the bandwidth required for the download. The game feels like nothing has changed in almost a decade. There are glitches in this game that are years old that completely ruin the fun all together and EA refuses to fix these issues instead catering to the whales who play MUT instead. I’ll just wait for 2k’s “arcade football”I downloaded this game for free and I honestly shouldn’t have wasted the bandwidth required for the download. The game feels like nothing has changed in almost a decade. There are glitches in this game that are years old that completely ruin the fun all together and EA refuses to fix these issues instead catering to the whales who play MUT instead. I’ll just wait for 2k’s “arcade football” game. I wouldn’t waste the time on this game at all and until EA listens to the community and not only fixes the gameplay but adds back all the features we had on ps2 in 2005 I’m not buying another Madden. This is by far the worst sports title on the market.… Expand
  47. STFred
    May 5, 2021
    0
    This Is The Worst Madden EA Has Ever Created !
    Animations Are The Most Broken In The Game Jukes And Spins Mechanics Are So Unrealistic And Glitchy !
    Takes No Skill To Play , The Game Is Really About What Team Gets The Better Animations! Tip Interceptions Are So Fake And So Unrealistic That It Is A Joke ,Tip Animations For Interceptions Can Change The Whole Momentum Of The Game ! To Even    This Is The Worst Madden EA Has Ever Created !
    Animations Are The Most Broken In The Game Jukes And Spins Mechanics Are So Unrealistic And Glitchy !

    Takes No Skill To Play , The Game Is Really About What Team Gets The Better Animations!

    Tip Interceptions Are So Fake And So Unrealistic That It Is A Joke ,Tip Animations For Interceptions Can Change The Whole Momentum Of The Game ! To Even Say It’s A Good Football Game Is Bull As Fk And Is Disrespectful To The NFL !

    , Whoever Are The Developers Need To Be Drug Tested Or Need To Go Through A Psychiatric Evaluation Because Whoever Tested This Game Before Putting On The Market Should Be Fired Immediately

    When You Are Using A Star Player They Feel Like You Are Using A Regular Player !

    Franchise Mode Never Changes!!!!
    Look At Madden Franchise Mode For The Past 4 Years Nothing Has Changed It’s Just The Same Screen With The Coach Going Back And Forth Looking At His Phone!

    Wide Receivers Match Ups Against Defensive Backs Is The Dumbest Most Unrealistic Play Of Any Madden Ever !

    When You Have Great Defensive Player ,They Don’t Feel Like You Have A Great Defensive Player on Your Team !

    Parity Between Players Is Broken And Thresholds Are Such A Joke It’s Not Even Funny ! You Can Have Stephon Gilmore , Jalen Ramsey , Darrelle Revis or Even Prime Time Deion Sanders , and They Will Still Get Beat By a receiver who is In between an 85 Overall or a 90 Overall On Slants And Curls .

    Defensive Line Play Is So God Awful It’s Pitiful!
    You Can Have Aaron Donald ,Myles Garret , And Nick Bosa On One Team and for The Entire Game CPU Or a User is Able To Run The Ball Down Your Throat , Or The Quarterback Will Be In The Pocket Without A Worry In The World Sipping a Capri-sun With a Picnic Sheet !


    Worst Quarterbacks Are Still Somewhat Accurate Which Makes No Sense!

    CPU Gameplay Is So Scripted !

    When Going Up Against CPU There Drives Are Unstoppable !Even if You Were To Have The Best Defensive To Possible Go Up Against CPU They Will Find A Someway To Have The Greatest Drive To Score !    … Expand
  48. Rayrod303
    May 6, 2021
    0
    This has to be the worst madden they have made to date by far! Sell the rights to 2K so it can be a decent, playable game again please!
  49. Jaysmooth_gmb
    May 10, 2021
    0
    Franchise is so bland and EA has done nothing about it. I want realistic scoreboards (Fox, NBC, CBS, ESPN), new broadcasters each game, coaching staffs, contract incentive's, storylines, literally everything that you striped from the game. I will no longer buy another game from them until my wants are met
  50. Fnckmadden
    May 13, 2021
    0
    Easily the worst Madden of all time. EA should be ashamed of the product they put out and we should be embarrassed we spent money on it. 0/10, 3 thumbs down. The gameplay is ridiculously inconsistent, no matter the game mode. Tackling is washed. There's no such thing as run defense whatsoever. The players on offense can't catch a ball with a 64 overall CB with 93 speed on em. Throw out ofEasily the worst Madden of all time. EA should be ashamed of the product they put out and we should be embarrassed we spent money on it. 0/10, 3 thumbs down. The gameplay is ridiculously inconsistent, no matter the game mode. Tackling is washed. There's no such thing as run defense whatsoever. The players on offense can't catch a ball with a 64 overall CB with 93 speed on em. Throw out of sack is the worst possible animation in a video game of all time. And imagine top teir QBs in real life have zero correspondence of being good in the game. Waste of time, and money to play this game competitively and walk away satisfied.… Expand
  51. hail_kozakistan
    May 14, 2021
    1
    Glitch city. One day we will get a realistic football game, but that is not this day.
  52. Iwantfood
    Jun 15, 2022
    3
    Fully updated the game is better but still a total mess ya franchise did get some needed things added but the gameplay is horrible, face of the franchise is better but still not good, the acting was terrible, the yard is cool but the gameplay ruins it
  53. Frostii
    May 16, 2021
    1
    This game is clearly unfinished and has sooo many glitches and bugs... not to mention that the excessive animations ruin this game. It only gets a 1.0 because it’s got good graphics and has updated rosters correctly.
  54. CPowers
    May 22, 2021
    0
    Madden has offered some amazing games in its earlier years. But it has failed to innovate or update its in-game physics or gameplay optionality to point that it is clearly a cash and grab game series. This feels insulting to fans of the NFL who are looking to realistically enjoy a recreation of an NFL game. The clear lack of effort of investment into Madden is insulting. Avoid this game atMadden has offered some amazing games in its earlier years. But it has failed to innovate or update its in-game physics or gameplay optionality to point that it is clearly a cash and grab game series. This feels insulting to fans of the NFL who are looking to realistically enjoy a recreation of an NFL game. The clear lack of effort of investment into Madden is insulting. Avoid this game at all cost, it would preferable to burn this money rather than spend in on such a failure of a game.… Expand
  55. ihateea16
    May 25, 2021
    0
    nfl drop ea, this game has been released 7 years in a row with only slight cosmetic changes year to year. the gameplay is atrocious luck based, animation based garbage, it is literally unplayable yet it’s somehow released exactly the same every year and the brain dead madden suck off’s buy this terrible game every single year. predatory and scummy micro transactions bury this game evennfl drop ea, this game has been released 7 years in a row with only slight cosmetic changes year to year. the gameplay is atrocious luck based, animation based garbage, it is literally unplayable yet it’s somehow released exactly the same every year and the brain dead madden suck off’s buy this terrible game every single year. predatory and scummy micro transactions bury this game even deeper in the bottomless abyss of despair that you get playing this horrible video game. **** you EA, **** you NFL, suck ma nuts ****… Expand
  56. Trashmadden21
    May 26, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't really explain it but the game plays like my old van steered. The steering wheel had WAY too much 'play' in it.
    The game feels....soft when controlling it. Not to mention how many times I've had players go thru other players. Or when my QB tries to trow a little 5 yd dump pass and missed the receiver by 15 yards....REPEATEDLY!! When a guy does catch a pass it seems like they turn in any other direction than the way they should go. The entire game play just feels ....squishy. But hey, at least we get a horrible soundtrack to go with it!!
    What happened to all the classic football music??

    Can I please have a refund?    … Expand
  57. JumperZ
    May 30, 2021
    2
    Buggy as **** games feel scripted, etc. Ever since the NFL gave Madden an exclusive license, the game has been becoming worse and worse.
  58. LLKoolK
    May 31, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Problem: its trash. you have no control of the players in certain situations because of animations and glitches.

    Suggestions: Cut out/limit animations especially in competitive game modes. Fix freeze and dive tackle glitches. Increase obviously penalties calls especially with pass interference. Increase fatigue factor on defense (one player shouldnt be able to cover sideline to sideline and get a hitstick animation every single time. overall make it more realistic.    … Expand
  59. ekdegs
    Jun 7, 2021
    0
    this game is so **** **** it is embarrassing. i can’t believe anyone thought it was a good idea to release the piece of rhinoceros **** of a game. i actually unironically have second hand embarrassment after playing this piece of ****
  60. 753times
    Jun 15, 2021
    1
    Too expensive, very buggy, and low effort. A company like EA should be able to produce a better product that the consumer wants. However, EA continues to give consumers the same poor experience in franchise and MUT modes. PTW
  61. CWBigfoot
    Jun 18, 2021
    0
    This game doesn't deserve anything more than a 0. You already know what I am going to say, far far far too much emphasis on arcade gameplay for what is supposed to be a simulation football game, clearly evident in the franchise mode where the simulation aspect of football actually lives.

    Franchise mode is still the same, it just looks different, doesn't actually behave differently. You    This game doesn't deserve anything more than a 0. You already know what I am going to say, far far far too much emphasis on arcade gameplay for what is supposed to be a simulation football game, clearly evident in the franchise mode where the simulation aspect of football actually lives.

    Franchise mode is still the same, it just looks different, doesn't actually behave differently. You can really see the arcadey emphasis creep into franchise mode with the way players get upgraded. You pick a category of said players game, whether it be west coast, field general, or scrambler, and then hope you get the upgrade you want... let me beat a dead horse and once again ask, how is that simulation? Rant incoming, skip ahead if you want to.
    Look at NBA 2K for instance, if you want your players to have linear development in their game, then you don't have to touch it their practices and they'll develop on their own just fine, and based off of how much time they get on the court or how well they play, they get better as players. But you can really focus on how you want a player to develop. For instance, Ben Simmons is a young and elite playmaker, but he can't shoot to save his life, so I made sure he focused almost entirely on his perimeter shooting, and after a few years, he became a 33% 3pt shooter, making him an offensive freak. But you don't see that ANYWHERE in madden, and from the looks in the Madden 22 trailer that just released, they will continue to lack in that department.

    I supposed if you wanted to play MUT, the game is fine I guess? However, the gameplay doesn't make the game much more fun, in fact the most fun I have with the game is not having to get involved with the gameplay itself. I spend 95% of my gameplay in franchise, and rarely do I ever play an actual game with my team. And the times that I do play, it is so god damn easy to cheese the game, that I have to restrict my playbook unless you set it to All-Madden difficulty, which all it really does is make your team dumb, doesn't actually make the opponent harder.

    So all in all, don't buy this game, or Madden 22 when it comes out. From what I saw, the only additions to franchise mode is game planning and Off/Def Coordinators. And I can't stress this enough, but those 2 additions to franchise mode will do nothing, I guarantee you they won't actually make a difference. Until they completely switch game engines, nothing is going to be "new" with their gameplay, and don't even get me started with the gameplay that they showed in the trailer, the first 5 shots of gameplay contained the same animations from this game, and the previous 3 as well.    … Expand
  62. Loki825
    Jun 20, 2021
    0
    The fact that EA promised the fans simple, specific upgrades to the game twice and then blatantly disregarded it seconds later is a screaming indictment on the company. It also speaks volumes on the monopoly developers have on the industry.
  63. Gamerkhy
    Jun 28, 2021
    1
    To date this is the worst madden game ever, why does ea still have control over thr nfl? Ea sports does not care about the game only the money. There focus is on mut and how they can steal money from the players, a gambling format as they tax you and its chance to get a good card. The oline is still terrible, zones are still useless, the run game needs a lot of work, the animations makeTo date this is the worst madden game ever, why does ea still have control over thr nfl? Ea sports does not care about the game only the money. There focus is on mut and how they can steal money from the players, a gambling format as they tax you and its chance to get a good card. The oline is still terrible, zones are still useless, the run game needs a lot of work, the animations make this game so unplayable at times. No updates to franchise, people should be suimg ea for the garbage and we as fans should be writing to the nfl to break all ties with ea amd allow others to try there luck at this game because ea is complete garbage… Expand
  64. EASUCKSSOMUCH
    Jul 4, 2021
    0
    EA is the scum of the earth. Please never buy their games, in any capacity. Please unsubscribe from EA Play. This game and countless others before it have been disappointments due to lazy development, no recognition of their audience, and abysmal upper management. This game has mechanical issues that Madden games from 4-5 years ago had, it’s still a game that tries to “please everyone”EA is the scum of the earth. Please never buy their games, in any capacity. Please unsubscribe from EA Play. This game and countless others before it have been disappointments due to lazy development, no recognition of their audience, and abysmal upper management. This game has mechanical issues that Madden games from 4-5 years ago had, it’s still a game that tries to “please everyone” and, therefore, pleases no one, (an issue they’ve had for probably a decade now) and the “new” mode is laughably bad. Hard to call it a new mode, though, when it’s just a handful of cutscenes slapped over a franchise. There’s a reason there’s so much hate and animosity toward this company and these games, it’s no fluke. **** this game. **** EA.… Expand
  65. Allenwills
    Jul 4, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been playing madden since it's very first football game and I've always supported it. But i have to say from the bottom of my heart that the errors and the glitches this game has is by far the worst. The gaming experience is trash. I played the game with my 3 year old and the game literary allowed my 3 year old to intercept the ball with to much ease. Also let me remind you that this was an open receiver but for some reason the pass dragged in the air much longer than usual as if it had enough of the same play being used. Also randomly the game takes control during certain plays in action and user have no control operating players. Please fix this junk. I miss fair play… Expand
  66. MisfitOperator
    Jul 6, 2021
    0
    The same game every year since 2016. Complete waste of time and money to players who actually enjoy the game. It’s disgusting EA is allowed to own the rights and create such a monopoly.
  67. metasupra2344
    Jul 20, 2021
    0
    Madden 22 is set to come out this year and I'm sure it's going to be exactly like this one.
  68. zsaud4
    Aug 15, 2021
    0
    Just a copy and paste year after year with the same gameplay and animation based, NON SIMULATION type football. Who is still buying this game?? Does the NFL have any control over EA? It's such a shame and embarrassment to anyone who has their name associated with these games. We have regressed since 15+ years ago somehow and I won't touch another Madden until they appreciate their fans andJust a copy and paste year after year with the same gameplay and animation based, NON SIMULATION type football. Who is still buying this game?? Does the NFL have any control over EA? It's such a shame and embarrassment to anyone who has their name associated with these games. We have regressed since 15+ years ago somehow and I won't touch another Madden until they appreciate their fans and community and FIX THEIR GAME. Their target audience must be 10 year olds now. And even they probably know how terrible this game is. #BoycottEA… Expand
  69. Notevenexcluded
    Aug 15, 2021
    0
    This game is not on the same level of how other sports replicate their games by a long shot.
  70. SBG4128
    Aug 16, 2021
    0
    This is a product that doesn’t deserve your money with all the bugs and overall lackluster game. Don’t waste your money with this recycled garbage!
  71. Josh122806
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    The game was fun for a day or two but then I just kept getting glitches over and over again don’t waste your money on this game
  72. YadadaMean_King
    Aug 18, 2021
    1
    A minor step up from Madden 20 but that was arguably the worst Madden ever. Yet again the gameplay doesn’t simulate the NFL, franchise mode lacks depth, and MUT is just a cash grab.
  73. Crafty_YT
    Aug 21, 2021
    0
    A utter and complete piece of **** where absolutely nothing is improved and all is **** copied I even saw 2019 in the date sometimes, EA has completely given up on doing anything of substance and just throws out a cash grab not even worthy of a **** covered bronze medal don’t EVER but this
  74. Shaqery
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    Again! Thrash gameplay! Thrash Server! Thrash Game! Thrash EA! **** useless company. I hope your actionares and bosses get cancer :)
  75. CspotReview
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    A sport game's first purpose is to keep score accurately and it can't even do that.
    20 year Madden player. 15 year Metacritic user.
    First review I've ever left here. The glitches are criminal- the franchise mode is a punchline.
  76. Slimpapi305
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Madden has been terrible since 2013 , the franchise mode still sucks after all these changes , I love football and dont get the real football experience playing madden , since Ultimate team came out madden has been down hill , nfl needs to give madden some competition , let 2k make a football game
  77. Caydin_Walker
    Sep 5, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I couldn't bring myself to play it after the Snoop Dogg appearance. I physically got ill from the amount of cringe it produced.… Expand
  78. thecoolreviewer
    Sep 15, 2021
    0
    Any given play can be a complete failure or TD because of the terrible physics and dated CPU AI. Ending scores and statistics of games played are more often questionable than not, leaving you wondering what the numbers would say if the game worked properly. Playing a full game without feeling cheated on at least a single play is impossible. Holding - offense!
  79. JuanfraLAR
    Sep 21, 2021
    0
    Better than 18-19-20 and 21. But still trash that's not worth buying. EA just don't care about the game, they just want to milk money out of MUT enthusiast
  80. ThatGamerDude
    Sep 22, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was playing superstar KO and I was at the last game and I was doing amazing and yet when I played my opponent he left and it acted like I left and it made me reset, madden is so bad it’s a joke of a franchise … Expand
  81. Ryanl23
    Oct 17, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the warts game ea sports has ever made. Every time you play a game you throw a interception or fumble on every drive down the field.… Expand
  82. CoochieCakes
    Nov 11, 2021
    0
    oh look a vending machine has better gameplay and better graphics and better presentation than madden nfl 21.
  83. ArthurTeles
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    ea gananciosa ea gananciosa micro transaçao micro transaçao
    ea gananciosa ea gananciosa micro transaçao micro transaçao
  84. viscid
    Nov 17, 2021
    2
    no game modes accept the cash cow mut, a forgotten about franchise mode, a terrible story mode, and a bunch of random crap nobody plays, and dont even get me started on the gameplay... its not realistic at all, its basically 100% animation based, the gameplay seems like its scripted, the same things happen every game, and it basically forces mut into your face expecting you to spend 100sno game modes accept the cash cow mut, a forgotten about franchise mode, a terrible story mode, and a bunch of random crap nobody plays, and dont even get me started on the gameplay... its not realistic at all, its basically 100% animation based, the gameplay seems like its scripted, the same things happen every game, and it basically forces mut into your face expecting you to spend 100s of dollars to make a semi decent team, overall madden hasnt been good for almost a decade, just a cash grab and no companys will be able to make nfl games till like 2026 so have fun with madden for the next 4-5 years… Expand
  85. TheThickness
    Dec 1, 2021
    2
    Another year another half done madden game. Very disappointed with franchise mode, they need to put more effort in that and stop only caring about madden ultimate team.
  86. ColeScrim13
    Dec 13, 2021
    0
    Franchise way worse and way to buggy NFL2K5 a game from 2004 that cost $3 is better than this $60 game
  87. Patmoamagaman11
    Mar 1, 2022
    1
    Devs have suck to new lows with this trash. Buggier and glitchier than all hell. This series has been on a serious decline for the last ten years. I didn't care too much about buying a new one every year when it was some solid gameplay, but the devs are so lazy and clearly don't care at all anymore. They just want to milk us fans. Thanks Obama!
  88. random_dude96
    May 2, 2022
    0
    bugs and glitches everywhere. Animations are broken. Realism? Yeah, forget about that. And Franchise is still so barebones that I just can't bear playing it. Fix this game. We deserve better than whatever this is.
  89. BigGuyKnowsMen
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Football video games have come a long way and the latest addition to the genre,
    MADDEN NFL 21, is a testament to that. From the moment you start playing, you are transported to a world of incredible realism and immersive gameplay. The graphics are top-notch, making it feel like you are right on the field, battling it out with the world's best teams. The controls are intuitive and    Football video games have come a long way and the latest addition to the genre,
    MADDEN NFL 21, is a testament to that. From the moment you start playing, you are transported to a world of incredible realism and immersive gameplay. The graphics are top-notch, making it feel like you are right on the field, battling it out with the world's best teams. The controls are intuitive and responsive, making it easy for both new and experienced players to get into the game. The AI is impressive, providing challenging opponents and making each game a unique experience. The various game modes, from career mode to online multiplayer, offer endless hours of entertainment.
    One of the most impressive features of MADDEN NFL 21 is the attention to detail. From the crowd animations and stadium atmosphere to the player movements and realistic ball physics, every aspect has been finely tuned to provide the most authentic football experience possible.
    Overall, MADDEN NFL 21 is a must-have for any football fan and video game enthusiast. The combination of immersive gameplay, stunning graphics, and attention to detail make this game an absolute triumph in the football video game genre. If you're looking for a football game that will keep you entertained for hours on end, look no further than MADDEN NFL 21    … Expand
  90. IHateThemBoys
    Feb 28, 2023
    9
    Great game, lots of fun. Only downside is that its somewhat old or that it was pay to win in Ultimate Team. Btw **** them ‘boys
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  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 8, 2020
    40
    Madden NFL 21 is another blatant recycling of last year’s edition of the „simulation“ of the American football. Sadly, most of the modes remained the same. Gameplay received a few minor tweaks, and in the end it still persists as a cash grab not worth anybody’s time.
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  2. LevelUp
    Sep 14, 2020
    70
    Madden NFL says goodbye to a generation with more questions than answers and with an uncertain perspective on what may happen in the years to come.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Sep 9, 2020
    70
    For NFL diehards, there remains hundreds of gaming hours at your disposal in Madden 21. These same diehards – much like players of EA’s NHL and Sony’s The Show – will be left with the impression they’ve played this game before, however.
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