Madden NFL 20

 Xbox One
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. We Got This Covered
    Aug 2, 2019
    70
    Madden NFL 20 remains solid from a fundamental perspective, and the addition of X-Factor abilities is a welcome change. However, the usual litany of bugs and a lackluster single-player story mode prevent this entry from taking home the Lombardi.
  2. GameCritics
    Aug 27, 2019
    60
    If EA wanted to do something revolutionary with the series, it would have offered Madden NFL 20 as a roster and feature update to Madden NFL 19. Not because there isn’t an enjoyable, playable game here, but because Madden NFL 20 is just more of the same when the series should be making strides toward true greatness.

Awards & Rankings

56
#56 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
25
#25 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019
11
#11 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2019

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User Score
2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 124 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 124
  3. Negative: 99 out of 124
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Aug 1, 2019
    8
    Madden 20 lets you take the journey of an NFL superstar. So a few penalties and no fumbles. Madden 20's QB1 mode lets you create an entirelyMadden 20 lets you take the journey of an NFL superstar. So a few penalties and no fumbles. Madden 20's QB1 mode lets you create an entirely unique football star and guide him through the final stages of his collegiate career with the hopes of making an NFL starting roster, and, on a longer timeline, complete a journey to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at the Super Bowl. Madden 20's standard Franchise mode, which is separate from the QB1 mode, gets a welcome update this year. Its implementation of the new Scenario Engine, which lets you interact with players and coaches through the aforementioned text-message system, is the best new feature for Franchise. Perhaps the biggest and most exciting change for Madden 20 are the new X-Factor and Superstar abilities. 50 of the league's best players have been given these super abilities, and they revamp the fundamentals of Madden playmaking. Also new this year are Run-Pass Options added to playbooks. These hybrid plays provide yet another way for play-callers to mix things up and keep defenders guessing. The core fundamentals that underpin Madden 20's gameplay feel more solid and dependable than ever. Mistakes like poor passes, missed tackles, and bad decision-making are yours and yours alone to own because the controls rarely, if ever, let you down. Madden in standard fashion always comes with it's own new set of bugs or glitches this time around as well. Hopefully some of these can be addressed in future patches. Madden NFL 20 is an improved version of the annualized professional football series that excels in some areas and leaves something to be desired in others, so will it ever be the perfect experience? Time will tell, but one things for sure, if you are a football fan and have followed the series from its roots you know what to expect and you will likely have the game or already played it by the time you read this. Overall the game feels similar to last year with a few minor improvements and fans of the series will enjoy what's Madden 20 has on offer. If you're not a fan of the franchise there's nothing here that will ultimately change your mind.… Full Review »
  2. Akbee89
    Jul 30, 2019
    1
    Same as last year other then small minor adjustments. Qb1 mode is just an introduction to normal superstar franchise mode, which makes it aSame as last year other then small minor adjustments. Qb1 mode is just an introduction to normal superstar franchise mode, which makes it a huge disappointment for people looking forward to this.… Full Review »
  3. nvmaddog
    Aug 8, 2019
    0
    Take all of the things that were really bad about Madden 2019, and wrap them up in a new box and you have Madden 20. Terrible gameplay, veryTake all of the things that were really bad about Madden 2019, and wrap them up in a new box and you have Madden 20. Terrible gameplay, very bad AI, cash grab packs, toxic online player community.

    Do yourself a favor, spend your $60 on something from a company who actually cares.    … Full Review »
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