Madden NFL 21

 PlayStation 5
User Score
1.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 61 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 61
  3. Negative: 53 out of 61
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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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