Madden NFL 21

 PlayStation 5
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1.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 61 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 53 out of 61
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  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 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 runningCopy 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.… Expand
  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 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 iHonestly 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    … Expand
  3. Smilleyy
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    ITS THE SAME EXACT GAME JUST MORE EXPENSIVE STILL BEHIND ALMOST 300 DIFFERENT FEATURES SINCE 2005......2005.....MORE TRASH, DONT BUY IT WE EVENTUALLY HAVE TO GET EA TO STOP SELLING NFL GAMES THIS IS AN EMBARRASSMENT AND A DISGRACE. WAIT FOR IT TO GO ON SALE OR BUY A PS2 AND NFL2K5. CLINT OLDENBURG SHOULD BE EMBARRASSED AND ASHAMED OF HIMSELF FOR THIS LEVEL OF PRODUCT WHILE WANTING TO BEITS THE SAME EXACT GAME JUST MORE EXPENSIVE STILL BEHIND ALMOST 300 DIFFERENT FEATURES SINCE 2005......2005.....MORE TRASH, DONT BUY IT WE EVENTUALLY HAVE TO GET EA TO STOP SELLING NFL GAMES THIS IS AN EMBARRASSMENT AND A DISGRACE. WAIT FOR IT TO GO ON SALE OR BUY A PS2 AND NFL2K5. CLINT OLDENBURG SHOULD BE EMBARRASSED AND ASHAMED OF HIMSELF FOR THIS LEVEL OF PRODUCT WHILE WANTING TO BE THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE NFL GAME. Just embarrassing. ITS BEEN 15 YEARS COME ON ! BOYCOTT THIS GAME ! MADDEN SHOULD HAVE GOT THE CYBERPUNK SITUATION 10 YEARS AGO ! DONT LISTEN TO THESE BLOGS ON HERE GIVING THIS GAME GREAT REVIEWS. If you want an HONEST opinion go too RyanMoody21 or Soft Drink tv on YouTube! They use actual game film breakdowns. DONT but this game please something has to change !… Expand
  4. CRivera94
    Dec 17, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They haven't done **** to this game but clean up some animations. Not worth a buy for next gen… Expand
  5. HunterCochrane
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    In no way, shape, or form is this a “next gen” level game. Not much graphical change, and not much new additions.. NFL should seriously consider dropping EA.
  6. 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 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
  7. boesterle
    Jan 5, 2021
    8
    Really did feel like a different game. Animations seem more realistic than the PS4 version. You feel every tackle through the new DualSense controller. Can't wait to see Madden 22. I can see now why the PS4 version was a copy and paste, spent all their time on this.
  8. MinePlay512
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    I have to say I was impressed with the upgrades from the Next Gen. Still feel like there should be more. I am excited to say that I want to see the long term option. This is a start however. I can't wait to see the future ahead.
  9. SlapDonuts
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    This felt more like a "new" Madden than any of them have in years. Miles ahead of the dumpster fire that the PS4 version was.
  10. Rhern26
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    This has to be the worse game of all time. It’s time madden stops taking our money for a new roster each year. That’s really all we buy it for because we always expect the same trash of a game with pay to win MUT mode. Franchise mode is terrible as always. The game is broken. No skill or football knowledge needed whatsoever. TRASH. Save your money and DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.
  11. Bassmurderer1
    Dec 8, 2020
    0
    Massive disappointment! Start with the deception of Next Gen stats fueling player movement, or the even the fact that Next Gen stats would be accurately describing what happened on a play. For example when you get the MPH stat overlay it is either 20.2, 20.4, or 21.1 MPH it is not actually recording the speed of the player, but instead just trying to trick you into thinking it is. An 82Massive disappointment! Start with the deception of Next Gen stats fueling player movement, or the even the fact that Next Gen stats would be accurately describing what happened on a play. For example when you get the MPH stat overlay it is either 20.2, 20.4, or 21.1 MPH it is not actually recording the speed of the player, but instead just trying to trick you into thinking it is. An 82 SPD TE can have the same top speed on a short out route as a 96 WR on a break away crossing route. So there is no point to their biggest advertised improvement.
    Zoomed in graphics are better but zoomed out like when you are actually playing it doesn't look much different and player's bodies still do not look like real player's bodies.

    Sidelines, are only a tiny bit better than previous Gen which was another heavily advertised "improvement". First they added a handful of high detailed real players to the sidelines but there are also still the Sega Genesis looking low poly guys mixed in. Second, they do not react much at all to the play like we were told they would. Third, they wear their helmets the entire time and stand right on the sideline like zombies, look at an NFL sideline, this is not what it looks like.

    With these falsely advertised features being so underwhelming I thought at the very minimum they could have changed the menu's, home screen, intros, anything like that to at least make it feel like a slightly upgraded product, but no there is absolutely zero changes.

    Franchise mode, exactly the same missing, create a team, missing assistant coaches, missing the ability to change rules, manage injuries, "start today", feel or see what is happening around the league, undo strange retirements, scout a prospect by playing with him in a combine or practice, etc. etc. etc. etc. all thing in other franchise modes.

    The only boost is that this "upgrade" was free for PS4 owners but wow, instead of being just bummed out and dissatisfied, I would have been angry had I held out about the "next gen" for $70.

    Madden 21 Next Gen is simply a let down.    … Expand
  12. slam4
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    EA does not deserve the license to make NFL games anymore. If you purchase this game, you are contributing to the problem
  13. EAAreEvil1
    Dec 6, 2020
    0
    Same barebones stripped down game since 2015 - only with shiny new Next Gen stats.

    Joke.
  14. Weskerfan
    Dec 6, 2020
    0
    This game is somehow even worse on next gen systems. Kickers don't even have to make contact with the ball to make field goals. Game has 0 realism to it. Sad how 2k5 is light-years ahead of next gen Madden.
  15. Dancren92
    Dec 8, 2020
    0
    This is literally copy and paste from last gen. Everything is the same with minor graphical touch-ups. Inexcusable. Fix it.
  16. KrispyKremer
    Dec 30, 2020
    0
    Madden NFL 21 is a terrible game for many reasons. The game is shallow, with 89 features from older games completely absent, the gameplay is awful, bugs and glitches are everywhere, and yet the game still sells thanks to an exclusive NFL simulation license, game changers/mut streamers promoting the game, and "madden simps". It's a bad game with a perfect storm of chaos allowing it to beMadden NFL 21 is a terrible game for many reasons. The game is shallow, with 89 features from older games completely absent, the gameplay is awful, bugs and glitches are everywhere, and yet the game still sells thanks to an exclusive NFL simulation license, game changers/mut streamers promoting the game, and "madden simps". It's a bad game with a perfect storm of chaos allowing it to be successful. It's a scam. The only difference between this and the PS4 version is the Next gen stats feature, something MLB the show has had since 2016 on the PS4… Expand
  17. NxtDoc
    Dec 16, 2020
    5
    Same gameplay as Madden 21 for PS4. Graphics are hardly improved. Which still is very sad. Same canned, awkward animations. Gameplay is still based off of those animations. For example, your Kicker doesn't actually need to kick the ball for a field goal attempt and the ball will still fly through the air. Franchise mode is still almost neglected. Granted they did make smallSame gameplay as Madden 21 for PS4. Graphics are hardly improved. Which still is very sad. Same canned, awkward animations. Gameplay is still based off of those animations. For example, your Kicker doesn't actually need to kick the ball for a field goal attempt and the ball will still fly through the air. Franchise mode is still almost neglected. Granted they did make small improvements this fall. But it is still woefully under developed. Customization is still sad. Sleeves are just painted on the players (again graphically poor) We all know that EA doesn't want us in Franchise Mode because it doesn't have Micro-transactions (YET), they'd rather us be in their predatory Ultimate Team mode, or the new Yard. No thanks, I am here for SIMULATION FOOTBALL. NOT YOUR ARCADE TRASH… Expand
  18. Speagle77
    Dec 16, 2020
    4
    Same problems as the ps4 version with even more bugs. Drops zones are unrealistic and AI doesn’t respond when a player enters their zone which leaves a receiver wide open and impossible to cover the whole field. The cosmetic looks they upgraded are good but that’s about it when it comes to next gen.
  19. Stevo123
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    Garbage game. Not Simulation football. This game is not kin to NFL Blitz 98 than Madden 02-05.
  20. ViewsGaming
    Jan 26, 2021
    0
    Do Electronic Arts even try anymore? They just are lazily hitting the ctrl + c and ctrl + p (copy and paste) keys. Just another year of horrid work from Electronic Arts,and their EA Sports Division. I cant wait to see how much copy+paste will be in the 22 season titles,because we know that's coming. Please just wait for 2k's own NFL game to drop before you buy another NFL game,at all.
  21. oshkoshthejosh
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    Same game pretty much, it's not even laughably bad anymore it's just insulting to customers. 2K built their next gen version from the ground up, they just added questionable graphics upgrades (the snow looks like garbage and it's only cosmetic), modified route running a bit, slowed gameplay down, and added in "next gen stats" replays. Note the quotes, i have my doubts about how next genSame game pretty much, it's not even laughably bad anymore it's just insulting to customers. 2K built their next gen version from the ground up, they just added questionable graphics upgrades (the snow looks like garbage and it's only cosmetic), modified route running a bit, slowed gameplay down, and added in "next gen stats" replays. Note the quotes, i have my doubts about how next gen these actually are when the game will clock a 30+ year old tight end as running as fast as Henry Ruggs. This should be boycotted.… Expand
  22. TossGawd
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    Unfinished broken game that does not accurately depict football. The kick off was removed due to a glitch. So it’s no refs, no kickoffs, and college OT rules. In the only NFL game in year 2020-2021.
  23. Bryce052
    Jan 2, 2021
    5
    Not much of an upgrade in terms of graphics and gameplay-game commentary and animations are reused from previous titles. Fast load times are a plus here-especially, when completing challenges in ultimate team. The next gen stats are a neat concept but aren’t game changing. The new mode, the yard can be fun, especially if playing with friends. Other modes still lack major changes fromNot much of an upgrade in terms of graphics and gameplay-game commentary and animations are reused from previous titles. Fast load times are a plus here-especially, when completing challenges in ultimate team. The next gen stats are a neat concept but aren’t game changing. The new mode, the yard can be fun, especially if playing with friends. Other modes still lack major changes from previous games-bugs can be an issue, especially in the face of the franchise mode… Expand
  24. onetwentyfour
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    Different trash can, same garbage. Game is controlled by animations so situations are predetermined more often than not. It's really a matter of how can you cheese the computer or a competitor rather than who actually outwitted and outplayed their opponent. Luckily I got the game for free. Anyone who buys this year after year must love being robbed.
  25. YoungCritic007
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    The audacity they had to release this game is now getting to the point were I want to square up with all the development team. Look at 2k21 current gen to next gen, it's a huge difference for the better but this **** game is madden 21 current gen with better graphics and more "realistic" PLAYER MOVEMENT( not animations or real football accuracy). Now madden is losing it's **** competitiveThe audacity they had to release this game is now getting to the point were I want to square up with all the development team. Look at 2k21 current gen to next gen, it's a huge difference for the better but this **** game is madden 21 current gen with better graphics and more "realistic" PLAYER MOVEMENT( not animations or real football accuracy). Now madden is losing it's **** competitive players( I swear competitive players are so bad I wish some of them actually died) and madden already lost us, how long until EA, how long until you reach our expectations? Ea how long until 2k comes back, Ea how long until Axis football league takes over, EA how long until indie games become better than you?… Expand
  26. Sfnick81
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    This is not next-gen, every game i see has bugs of plays running but the camera is stuck on the sidelines....poor cut senses at 2......awful blocking.....clipping etc.....just like every release im excited then EA disappoints. I'm so sad to see this gen's madden is just as bad as the last 2 gens. How was it that madden on the ps2 was so amazing and 15 years later we have better tech andThis is not next-gen, every game i see has bugs of plays running but the camera is stuck on the sidelines....poor cut senses at 2......awful blocking.....clipping etc.....just like every release im excited then EA disappoints. I'm so sad to see this gen's madden is just as bad as the last 2 gens. How was it that madden on the ps2 was so amazing and 15 years later we have better tech and this the best game they can release. EA must really only care about the money they can make from MUT.… Expand
  27. Reath
    Dec 7, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst football game I’ve ever played in my life. EA should be ashamed and embarrassed by this terrible product!… Expand
  28. kraken2k
    Dec 6, 2020
    0
    Another.... Lazy copy and paste effort from ea sports. Boring uninspiring product with zero replay value. Animations from 10 years ago.. Every single game mode trails behind other sports games in the industry. The NFL should be embarrassed, boycotting this product. Minimal upgrades sold to customer like they are innovative/great... WE ARE NOT DUMB EA
  29. Nexus6Gamer
    Dec 7, 2020
    1
    This review is to the NFL. I'm not an EA Sports/Madden hater but I stopped buying Madden in 2004 when I first started noticing the difference in quality between EA and what other companies would release in sports videogame software. I keep up with the game however by playing it on other people's consoles, just so I don't have to use my own money. I'm also a software developer myself, whichThis review is to the NFL. I'm not an EA Sports/Madden hater but I stopped buying Madden in 2004 when I first started noticing the difference in quality between EA and what other companies would release in sports videogame software. I keep up with the game however by playing it on other people's consoles, just so I don't have to use my own money. I'm also a software developer myself, which likely makes me a little more understanding of what developers go through on an annual basis and to what possibly could be going on behind closed doors at EA. However, what the NFL needs to know and start paying attention to, is that there should be no excuses behind poor customer reviews towards the company that’s simulating the world’s number one sport game. I’ll retract the word “simulating,” because though Madden demonstrates amazing visuals and overlay graphics (basically all the stuff that makes the game look pretty on the surface), the player movements, player-models, and play-model animations are two generations behind what should be considered “simulation football.”
    The people have spoken and we're very upset and unsatisfied with the software development of this product and how this product is still lightyears behind games like All Pro 2K8, which was a game that was released almost two decades ago.
    Of course, all this is contrary to what Madden marketing may advertise. They’ve told the world that their game is cutting edge like never before. They’ve told us that what we need to look forward to are things like Nex-Gen stats, replays, vibrating controllers, and other things that are hardly matrix for their fans and customers to judge them on, other than just take their word that those things are “In The Game.” But what we want are noticeable leaps forward in product development, similar to what fans are getting behind titles like Demon Souls and NBA 2k21 (Nex-Gen). But what Madden gamers have to look forward to year after year is a product that looks and feels like it did back in 2006 – a product’s that’s always going to look pretty, but play ugly. My best example is this: it’s like a Ferrari with a Honda Civic engine in it.
    NFL, if you do not start micro-managing Electronic Arts on their yearly releases (and hiring real people who understand what gamers want and what’s up-to-par with where other games are in the industry), then this company will begin to misrepresent what The Shield (the NFL) is all about, and that’s integrity and quality; both of which is not what EA Sports represents. We do not want an animation-base videogame anymore. We want the mechanics of 2K integrated into our sports games. We want realism. We want simulation football. We want Electronic Arts to at least share the license agreement with other companies like 2K. If not, then more people will begin to no longer support and/or purchase this poor product. Things will begin to happen similar to what happened with EA's NBA product. But because you give them the exclusive license deal, you give them an excuse to lag behind what the videogame industry will always consider nex-gen, and you'll enable them to continue to drag their feet behind what a true NFL Simulation Football game "could" be like.    … Expand
  30. rigooooo
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    game blows lol they dont care to update anything because they're running a **** monopoly, trust me dont get this game its literally terrible
  31. 6host
    Dec 13, 2020
    5
    Madden 21 on PlayStation 5 is an upgrade over the last-generation version in two ways; the first being that the presentation with Next-Gen Stats is a big upgrade over the previous stale traditional replays is an improvement, but it gets stale after a while too because it only shows top end speed, travel distance of ball, and time in pocket. The Next-Gen Stats is great at first glance butMadden 21 on PlayStation 5 is an upgrade over the last-generation version in two ways; the first being that the presentation with Next-Gen Stats is a big upgrade over the previous stale traditional replays is an improvement, but it gets stale after a while too because it only shows top end speed, travel distance of ball, and time in pocket. The Next-Gen Stats is great at first glance but feels too repetitive after a while. The second upgrade is the in-game player movement that was recorded due to players wearing tracking devices while on the field so that their video game counterparts move more accurately. This is a nice feature and the game play does feel better with this addition. The rest of the game is exactly the same as it's last generation counterpart no upgraded Franchise Mode, which has been an issue for years now. The best way I would describe this game is that it doesn't feel like a next-gen game, but more of a half-generation upgrade more or less like upgrading to a PlayStation 4 Pro from PlayStation 4.… Expand
  32. lv23
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    WORSE THAN CURRENT GEN!!! No wonder this game was free with current gen. Madden 21 on next gen is by far the worst Madden I have ever played. The new player movement is terrible and makes every player feel the same, Tyreek hill (the fastest player in Madden) feels like a snail. The new defensive AI is horrendous making passing extremely overpowered. Once I started playing online I realizedWORSE THAN CURRENT GEN!!! No wonder this game was free with current gen. Madden 21 on next gen is by far the worst Madden I have ever played. The new player movement is terrible and makes every player feel the same, Tyreek hill (the fastest player in Madden) feels like a snail. The new defensive AI is horrendous making passing extremely overpowered. Once I started playing online I realized no one runs the ball anymore, it’s become so easy to throw up and down the field since AI defenders don’t play their zones correctly. The new user is super slow and can’t keep up with the faster receivers. The does not implement physics at all!!! Being 100% animation based it is common to see a ton of glitches when the game doesn’t know what animation to display. The NFL needs to listen to fans and cut the deal with EA. It’s sad that football fans just want a fun simulation game and get stuck with this garbage every year.… Expand
  33. 12397
    Jan 4, 2021
    0
    Madden is trash so much glitchs dosn't even care.Next gen stats don't help one bit
  34. Dlow
    Feb 14, 2021
    2
    I've never been this compelled to write a review about a game so much so that I literally just created an account because of the dumpster fire that is Madden 21. I held off buying Madden at launch this year because previous installments weren't good especially at launch. So after several months I finally bought it around NFL playoff time because I love the game of football. And to say thisI've never been this compelled to write a review about a game so much so that I literally just created an account because of the dumpster fire that is Madden 21. I held off buying Madden at launch this year because previous installments weren't good especially at launch. So after several months I finally bought it around NFL playoff time because I love the game of football. And to say this game is bad is and understatement. The game was riddled with silly glitches at launch from what I saw online and even now their are some glitches but besides that it's simply not a fun game. One of the best features added to the game in Madden 20 was the being able to "pull down and run" with the QB behind the line of scrimmage. Now suspiciously that feature is gone? No mention of it really besides some random Madden faq forum. And don't even get me started on the severely and I mean SERVERELY underdeveloped franchise mode. It's practically the same as Madden 20 but with a nice coat of **** paint. The complete lack of effort put into this game is mind boggling. I understand there was a pandemic and all but if that hindered develop that much DELAY THE GAME. Please EA Don't put out half ass games anymore. The next gen verse features minor graphical upgrades but both special. If you're actually lookin into buying the game, just don't. I know the popular thing is to hate on Madden but trust me it's well deserved. I try not to complain too much, I mean my most played game recently is "Avengers". If you know anything about that game you'll know the bug fest that was. But in Avengers case atleast it attempts to be a fun game especially with friends. Madden 21 is not fun. 1 star because the pass Rush is better and decently interesting. And 1 star because it's the only football game out on the market.… Expand
  35. DisneyLover1
    Apr 29, 2021
    0
    Things that were removed from Madden Games today

    1. Create-a-Team 2. Historic Teams 3. Create-a-Play with Create-a-Playbook (would be broken online but it shouldn’t be unavailable in Offline play) 4. Training Camp in Franchise 5. Mini-Camp 6. Full Coaching Staff with offensive, defensive, & special teams coordinators 7. Rookie Workouts for scouting Players in the upcoming NFL    Things that were removed from Madden Games today

    1. Create-a-Team
    2. Historic Teams
    3. Create-a-Play with Create-a-Playbook (would be broken online but it shouldn’t be unavailable in Offline play)
    4. Training Camp in Franchise
    5. Mini-Camp
    6. Full Coaching Staff with offensive, defensive, & special teams coordinators
    7. Rookie Workouts for scouting Players in the upcoming NFL Draft (including notes about the player’s strengths and weaknesses, today you only see 3 letter grades for 3 categories and nothing else)
    8. Playing an unlicensed College All-Star Game to help scout for the NFL Draft
    9. Crowd Reactions during the Draft
    10. Customizable Contracts (Set the Salary & Length for the Player, today you can only sign a player for a 1-Year Deal)
    11. Viewing Pro Bowl Votes before the Pro Bowl
    12. Restricted Free Agency
    13. Contract Holdouts
    14. Free Agency Bidding
    15. Backloading & Front-loading a player’s contract
    16. Position Battles
    17. A Retirement Screen
    18. A functional Team Column when viewing a Player’s stats
    19. Retired players returning as Coaches to hire
    20. Create-a-Team in relocation for Franchise Mode
    21. Create-a-Stadium
    22. NFL Europe Teams
    23. Expansion Draft
    24. Madden Cards (Offline Cheats like a Player Boost card or a 5th Down card)
    25. Situation Mode
    26. A proper Superstar Mode (where you can play as an Offensive Lineman or a Kicker)
    27. Tournament Mode
    28. Fantasy Football Mode (Play against friends with a team of NFL Legends not locked behind a paywall)
    29. Rival History and Stat Tracking
    30. Total Control Simulation (Call plays without playing the actual game which is good for simulating Franchise quickly)
    31. The ability to play any game in Franchise Mode whether or not your team is playing
    32. True Player Morale (No confidence attributes) (Players reacting to team releases or a teammate being elected Team Captain)
    33. Player Roles
    34. Player Weapons (Less powerful than X-Factors)
    35. Customizable Schedules
    36. End-of-the-Year Financial stats for Owner mode
    37. More depth Opponent Scouting (Showing your opponent’s best players on how to stop them & their most-ran plays)
    38. The Tony Bruno Show or an ESPN 2K5 presentation show
    39. Local and National Newspapers in Franchise Mode
    40. E-Mail Inbox with messages in Franchise
    41. Sorting NFL Draft players by their combine stats (40 Time or Bench Reps)
    42. Coin Toss (with Captains greeting each other mid-field)
    43. Ability to customize which players can wear Mouth-guards & what color it can be (Black, White, or Team Color)
    44. Importing Draft Classes from NCAA Football for Franchise mode or importing NFL Street Characters to Superstar mode
    45. Exporting Franchise Rosters
    46. Seeing a Free Agent’s stats before deciding to sign them (You can see if they went to the Pro Bowl or not)
    47. Local Media Contracts (Owner Mode)
    48. Sponsorship Deals for your Team’s Stadium (Owner Mode)
    49. Create-a-Fan 50. Injury Rehab (Speed up Injuries but can risk making the injuries worse) 51. Accurate Simulated Stats 52. Player Interests when signing a Contract 53. A Sideline Reporter 54. Injured players holding the Hurt part of their body 55. The Extra Point weekly show (similar to ESPN 2K5’s wrap-up show) 56. Live Opponents (Franchise Mode) 57. Signing Draft Picks to Custom Deals 58. Viewing every team’s Best and Worst Draft Pick 59. Pre-Game warmups 60. EA Sports Player Intros 61. Purchasing upgrade points for players 62. A Drive Summary overlay 63. In-Game Trailers for other EA Sports Games 64. Practice Jerseys in Practice Drills 65. Multiple Practice Fields for Scrimmages 66. Referees 67. Madden Moments 68. Meeting the President after winning the Super Bowl (Not the same celebration from Madden 17-21) 69. Position Strengths comparison in Team Warm-ups 70. Coach history & Stat-Tracking 71. Retired players or coaches returning for comebacks 72. Coach Ratings & Progression 73. The CPU offering trades 74. Fantasy Draft Classes 75. Slotting WRs to a RB on the Depth Chart 76. Fan Expectations, Attendance, & Ticket Sales (Owner Mode) 77. Broken Record Notifications in-game 78. NFL Network Mode 79. Skill Drills 80. Madden IQ Test 81. Unlock-able Fantasy Teams {Canton Greats (Madden 25), Madden Developers (Madden 12), Monsters & Mummies (Madden 2002 & 2003)} 82. All-Year Teams 83. East Alumni Teams 84. Adding Tattoos to Players 85. NFL Films Music/Ability to Customize the Game’s Soundtrack 86. Helmets popping off 87. Concussions 88. An Ambulance driving on the Field to pick up an injured player 89. Dynamic Attendance All of the Features are the reason why I have never played a new Madden since Madden 13 (Features 86-89 were removed due to the NFL, every other is removed because EA is LAZY & DUMB) (Madden will forever remain bad & will never be good again) #NFLdropEA #FixMaddenFranchise #EndMaddenMonopoly    … Expand
  36. 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!
  37. Gam1ngH3ro15
    Aug 13, 2023
    6
    Not the greatest Madden, that's for sure. Can be buggy at times. The gameplay mechanics are still Madden though, it's playable and can be fun occasionally. Graphics are solid and football looks good in next-gen.

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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.
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  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.
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  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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