Madden NFL 20

 Xbox One
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

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  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 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 standardMadden 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.… Expand
  2. Ryker88
    Aug 3, 2019
    10
    Making it more skill gapped then previous maddens has really made me enjoy this game. No more linebackers jumping 10 feet in the air to intercept you. The QBs now throw the ball with much more arc in their passes which improves a lot of issues. Franchise mode has become much more diverse and emmersive without the new engines.
  3. MinePlay512
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    I see many gamers angry, stop. Madden is a great franchise and year saw improvements to keep me busy and playing this game is a step forward for the series.
  4. TheCanMan
    Aug 3, 2019
    9
    It’s a 9 because of how much it improved from last year. EA is losing one point because they need to spend some big bucks on their network. Who likes being disconnected in a heated game in the fourth quarter? I have been disconnected several times in close games and it’s NOT COOL. Outside of that the player animations can be glitchy occasionally. But this is probably the most fun Madden IIt’s a 9 because of how much it improved from last year. EA is losing one point because they need to spend some big bucks on their network. Who likes being disconnected in a heated game in the fourth quarter? I have been disconnected several times in close games and it’s NOT COOL. Outside of that the player animations can be glitchy occasionally. But this is probably the most fun Madden I have played since the one with Ray Lewis on the front cover (old school). FYI EA’s 10 hour demo was a great idea. FYI the $100 superstar mode with 3 day early access and all the packs, coins and gold was WORTH it. My MUT team was a 81 overall the first day Madden officially released if you didn’t pay extra money to play it early. In those 3 days before the game was officially released the cards were way cheaper in the auction house and they had AMAZING ELITE packs for $1.50!!! This time EA actually did a good job. The last two Maddens before this one we’re pretty bad. In Madden 29 the animations don’t feel or look like robots. The animations are USUALLY realistic.… Expand
  5. Darthgamertot
    Jul 31, 2019
    9
    This is a greatly improved game to madden 19. The gameplay is fun and Qb1 is a very fun new mode.
  6. PyRo998
    Oct 24, 2019
    9
    I am very impressed with this years madden game. Every year I play madden ultimate team and this year it is noticeable that it is very much not pay to win and there are so many opportunities to succeed. As far as gameplay goes I am also very happy as things seem very good. The only reason I did not give a 10/10 review is because on launch in my opinion it was just a little over powered toI am very impressed with this years madden game. Every year I play madden ultimate team and this year it is noticeable that it is very much not pay to win and there are so many opportunities to succeed. As far as gameplay goes I am also very happy as things seem very good. The only reason I did not give a 10/10 review is because on launch in my opinion it was just a little over powered to stop the running game. At this point now things are really amazing and madden is as fun as ever.… Expand
  7. nojumper
    Jan 1, 2020
    9
    The skill gap is much higher than in other games. Movement is now so much better. X-Factors add a new skill that makes players even better.
  8. MonkiReviews
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    This is the best game so far. The game play is awesome, graphics are nice, and story is fine. Each mode brings exciting twists to the sport of football and are each unique and fun. The overalls for players are accurate, mostly. The best mode is franchise. The season is so fun to play through, on any difficulty, and has spectacular features. It is like an update, and not a full new game,This is the best game so far. The game play is awesome, graphics are nice, and story is fine. Each mode brings exciting twists to the sport of football and are each unique and fun. The overalls for players are accurate, mostly. The best mode is franchise. The season is so fun to play through, on any difficulty, and has spectacular features. It is like an update, and not a full new game, but it is a good game still.… Expand

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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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. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 12, 2019
    80
    Madden NFL 20 is light on marquee features but builds a solid foundation for the future. [Issue#182, p.81]
  2. TheXboxHub
    Aug 29, 2019
    80
    If you’re a football fan there’s a load of fun to be had with this game and Madden NFL 20 is a solid experience with a massive improvement over last year’s offering.
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  3. 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.
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