Madden NFL 21

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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
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  1. TheGamer
    Dec 7, 2020
    80
    Madden 21 on PS5 exceeds my expectations. As someone who plays Madden every single year, that says a lot. If you already bought the PS4 or Xbox One version of the game, dual-entitlement will allow you to snag the next-gen version for free. It’s well in your best interest to do so with your brand-spankin'-new next-gen console.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Dec 7, 2020
    70
    Madden NFL 21 on next-gen consoles is undoubtedly an upgraded version of the previous generation, but it doesn’t make leaps and bounds to reinvent the franchise. Even though there are improved visuals and EA Tiburon implemented Next Gen stats, this still feels like Madden. A lot of the legacy issues are still here, but aren’t as apparent. When you have a series that thrives on eSports, it’s difficult to switch the formula. The controller feedback from the DualSense is the bright spot of the experience, but the visuals were already good on last gen and just get a further polish here. You’ll encounter changes you appreciate piece-by-piece, but when you finish a game, you’ll feel that it’s still just Madden.
  3. Push Square
    Dec 6, 2020
    60
    Madden NFL 21 has all the same problems as its PS4 predecessor, because it’s basically the same game. The presentation has taken a half-step forward owing to the increase of hardware power, but it’s many yards behind the standard now set by FIFA 21 and NBA 2K21. The increased loading times improve the flow of modes like Ultimate Team, and the gameplay is marginally more authentic thanks to the implementation Next Gen Stats, but an ageing Franchise mode and some tired animations mean this is hardly the improvement fans anticipated.

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1.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 61
  3. Negative: 53 out of 61
  1. patsoxcelts07
    Dec 6, 2020
    1
    Copy and Paste from current gen to next gen. The same lousy animations that hamper gameplay are still found in "next-gen." The graphicalCopy and Paste from current gen to next gen. The same lousy animations that hamper gameplay are still found in "next-gen." The graphical changes are definitely a positive, and the players carry more weight to them which is nice to see. I do like the "slower" feel to the gameplay, but I can't get over the animations that ruin the realism. Vacuum blocking from the o-linemen, and running backs picking up the blitz. Bizarre receiver animations that "toe-tap" 5 yards away from sidelines. Player momentum that would see a real world result are prevented by a canned animation that makes zero sense. Example: A throw behind Gronk which caused him to lay out to make the catch should result in him falling straight to the ground to complete the catch. Unfortunately the animation sequence resulted in a defender locking Gronk up into a grapple when this would be physically impossible to perform. The attention to detail is lacking from this game developer.… Full Review »
  2. Izzy1998
    Dec 5, 2020
    1
    Honestly this is the same game that we had on current gen i mean graphics might be a little better but it’s not like how 2k made us feel withHonestly this is the same game that we had on current gen i mean graphics might be a little better but it’s not like how 2k made us feel with steph face scan. The crowd is the same it’s just a cut scene of a crowd that looks like it’s from madden 07. All that was added was next gen-stats which was everyone is running 21.1 mph or 20 mph. I mean the movement is okay but after maybe 2 hours i get current gen feels. Guys if this game really took two years to make then we are getting played. If madden 22 doesn’t pop out like 2k did this year just wait till it’s on sale to buy it because $70aint it for the same things.

    This year we have all been lied to as sports gamers by madden. The next gen trailer they decided to release earlier this year was a flat out lie interns of graphics, presentation, and etc. EA executives have lowered the ball due to greed from MUT. We all anticipated great games from both 2k and madden and only one company showed some progress and effort in their game and it was not madden. I call for a us sports gamers to stop buying madden until they can give us the best of the best graphics, gameplay, presentation, franchise, MUT, and servers. #maddenhasfallen    … Full Review »
  3. Tone346
    Jan 14, 2021
    0
    Straight garbage they should give everyone who owns the game a refund. The running game has been broken in madden since 2007. It’s terribleStraight garbage they should give everyone who owns the game a refund. The running game has been broken in madden since 2007. It’s terrible with no logic at all every SINGLE play has nothing but glitches and animations. I’m not sure how people that have never played sports in life get to make professional sports games is how this happens EVERY year… Full Review »
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