Madden NFL 21

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Overwhelming dislike- based on 1047 Ratings

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  1. Mechanix82
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Horrible game. With all the horrible football logic AI as always with no changes to franchise mode just more additions to micro transactions. Do not buy please hold EA responsible for this unacceptable game
  2. Dumbledore1
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    The blocking is abysmal, still no referees, the updates to franchise include taking two teams out and changing the UI to blue. No flags on late hits out of bounds. The game still has terrible animations, literally just threw a pass where the receiver beat the corner, the corner animates up to the receiver and the corner knocked the ball out. I had a play the other day where I fbped and myThe blocking is abysmal, still no referees, the updates to franchise include taking two teams out and changing the UI to blue. No flags on late hits out of bounds. The game still has terrible animations, literally just threw a pass where the receiver beat the corner, the corner animates up to the receiver and the corner knocked the ball out. I had a play the other day where I fbped and my online could have tackled the guy but they looked at home and didn't tackle him and the CPU ran it back for a touchdown. The AI can adjust but the user's AI is sometimes clueless. I love football but this is an abysmal game. There shouldn't be a license to make this video game, but it there Needs to be competition for a good game to be made. Please don't listen to some of these reviews that this game is good. There are good things about the game sometimes but a game grieved of any care to it and the customer base shouldn't be allowed to thrive. This day and age there are people who want equality and sure the video game isn't as important as actual people but the injustices that come from EA is enough.… Expand
  3. Mac51
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Absolutely horrible game. Where is the depth and substance for franchise mode? Where is the innovation? This game is just a patch being sold as a entirely new full priced game. Madden has been the same for the past 5 years and people are just getting fed up with it now. EA has no excuses of putting out such a lack luster game. All you have to do is look at the older maddens like madden 9Absolutely horrible game. Where is the depth and substance for franchise mode? Where is the innovation? This game is just a patch being sold as a entirely new full priced game. Madden has been the same for the past 5 years and people are just getting fed up with it now. EA has no excuses of putting out such a lack luster game. All you have to do is look at the older maddens like madden 9 and compare the amount of depth you have in that game to madden 21. It’s just sad. Does anyone even play superstar KO. The yard has potential but desperately needs to have more added to it, maybe make it more like the park in nba 2k. The story mode is god awful, cliche and awkward at times. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.… Expand
  4. Dimitrix_Wizard
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This game is so bad that I made an account just to give it a review. Don't be like me who is addicted to sports games and buys them every year for 60$.
  5. Idontcareatall
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This game is unplayable. Glitches that set your punter to Left Guard and D Tackle to WR, glitches that soft lock the initial loading screen, glitches that bug the AI play calling so they only run dive. This game is in an unplayable state and pedaling this type of trash as a $60 game should be illegal.
  6. Daveshu22
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Didn't change pretty much anything. Commentary, exact same, a few different x factors, menus are actually worse for MUT, comparing a new card to your current while viewing the pack reveal restarts the animation every time after loading for 3 seconds. Embarrassing effort....
  7. Randyc24
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably the worst madden ever. I didn’t have high hopes at all for this game, but I wasn’t expecting it to be this bad.… Expand
  8. Atrillathehun
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    The most half-assed game I've ever played or seen. Unbelievable how a company with EA's resources and 14 months time can put out a buggy mess that hasn't been updated or changed significantly in almost a decade. Save your money.
  9. Glutim
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Not worth it to support this game as the only way to really play most of the modes is with even more microtransactions than last year. Its the best "realistic" football game out there that still has bugs years in the making. If you're going to release a game that feels like an update how are there even more bugs? It's appalling to think that the result of more time on a game would continueNot worth it to support this game as the only way to really play most of the modes is with even more microtransactions than last year. Its the best "realistic" football game out there that still has bugs years in the making. If you're going to release a game that feels like an update how are there even more bugs? It's appalling to think that the result of more time on a game would continue to deteriorate the playability of a game. If you're looking for "updated" rosters with more problems than ever before, perhaps this is the football game for you.… Expand
  10. Supremereign
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Don’t buy this garbage until they fix it if we don’t stop feeding into the EA money machine there will never be changes made to the terrible ea sports lineup and this madden is the perfect example of lack of innovation and care for customer it’s sole purpose this year is to milk micro transactions for the terrible arcade style football they have plagued the franchise with two years in a row
  11. AveragePanther
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I have grown up with and bought every Madden since 06. I will not buy this one and am done with this franchise unless there are major changes made within EA. I suggest loyal fans such as me do the same. When you have an exclusive license agreement to make the only simulation NFL game you have a responsibility to create a good and fun experience encompassing what playing, coaching, orI have grown up with and bought every Madden since 06. I will not buy this one and am done with this franchise unless there are major changes made within EA. I suggest loyal fans such as me do the same. When you have an exclusive license agreement to make the only simulation NFL game you have a responsibility to create a good and fun experience encompassing what playing, coaching, or owning a NFL team is like. You can only hit the dab with Jerry Rice in the end zone so many times before you think why is this even a thing when the gameplay is trash and the modes have no depth to them or are basically arcade modes other than the micro transaction hungry ultimate team mode which has ultimately been the downfall of Madden and other sports games. EA and the NFL should be absolutely ashamed of themselves for allowing this once great title to fall this far. Call me a hater IDC at this point all I can say is I hope for a better future for Madden but have at this point 0 optimism.… Expand
  12. Mjdurso12
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    copy and paste of madden 20. Franchise mode is a disgrace. There's absolutely no depth. No innovation. So many simple features could be added. Contract negotiations outside of 1 year left. Front, equal, or back loaded contracts. Free agency where players care about more than just money and years. Scouting that gives more than just a few basic grades. Player positions like "edge". Its likecopy and paste of madden 20. Franchise mode is a disgrace. There's absolutely no depth. No innovation. So many simple features could be added. Contract negotiations outside of 1 year left. Front, equal, or back loaded contracts. Free agency where players care about more than just money and years. Scouting that gives more than just a few basic grades. Player positions like "edge". Its like they didnt even try.… Expand
  13. Coutin05
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even worst thanks the year before. Not a single improvement int the franchise mode… Expand
  14. Chasefile
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    Not even the decent gameplay can fix the all around problems this game has face of the franchise is horrible, ultimate team still the same thing, and poor franchise that mode is so lackluster it’s abysmal. We need change the life cycle of this game is slowly dying and it’s their on undoing that’s running it into the ground.
  15. Finzzy
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Awful $60 garbage I’d get a refund but jumping through EAs terrible customer service isn’t worth it.
  16. Platinum51
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    So I played the 10 hour trial of this game which gives you access to every mode. Skip this game and save your money for something else. If you played Madden 20, then you've played Madden 21. No changes have been made, the Ai is still broken, and franchise mode is still being ignored. The yard is pretty much NFL Street, but very bare bones in its current form. This game isn't worth $60,So I played the 10 hour trial of this game which gives you access to every mode. Skip this game and save your money for something else. If you played Madden 20, then you've played Madden 21. No changes have been made, the Ai is still broken, and franchise mode is still being ignored. The yard is pretty much NFL Street, but very bare bones in its current form. This game isn't worth $60, and hasn't been worth that price for quite some time. Its time for EA to give up the NFL license so football fans can play a good game.… Expand
  17. Jvinita
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely same game as Madden 20 which was garbage. Every year, this series goes further downhill in quality. The NFL needs to open up the exclusive license so that the consumer can once again have a good football game… Expand
  18. drunkintater
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    GameSpew "It just feels wholly unnecessary" - 70
    ZTGD "Madden 21 is the first time I have found it hard to recommend upgrading" - 65
    Bruh... If it's unnecessary, the score should be below 50. If it's hard to recommend upgrading, the score should be below 50. How realistic is it if all the players are warping into each other and not respect the character model. Don't spend any    GameSpew "It just feels wholly unnecessary" - 70
    ZTGD "Madden 21 is the first time I have found it hard to recommend upgrading" - 65

    Bruh... If it's unnecessary, the score should be below 50. If it's hard to recommend upgrading, the score should be below 50.

    How realistic is it if all the players are warping into each other and not respect the character model.

    Don't spend any money on this game. Save that money and buy NCAA14    … Expand
  19. Cjackbblack
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst part about this game is the fact that you know it's going to let you down, and some how it still disappoints you. Madden 21 is a slap in the face. For a game that is mostly untouched, it's easy to see why. This game is like when you copy your buddy's homework and just reword a few things so it's not the exact same, hoping your teacher doesn't catch on. It's like getting food in a drive through and they forgot your fries and drink, but the line is 20 mins and your lunch break is almost over so you have to take the L for the second time this week from the same restaurant. It's like spending your last 8 dollars on a perfect Carmel mocha latte then dropping it right after your first sip. EA sports has really let down a lot of consumers who've purchased the game, and fans who have decided not to this year.

    Where's the franchise improvements?
    Where are the gameplay improvements? Mechanics are always add but the gameplay isn't ever improved if that makes sense. Flat footed defenders, poor zone logic, poor screen blocking, poor animation logic, poor sideline, poor player movement, poor AI logic, poor run blocking logic, poor pass blocking logic. The list really does go on. The Yard, feels too familiar. Why? Because it's essentially the same game from Madden Arcade which released 10 years ago however now there are 6 players instead of 5. The games are far too similar but now it's worse because it uses the same games mechanics as the apparent sim version of Madden. The fact that a simulation football game and an arcade football game are played the same way on the same game with the same abilities (xfactors) is a very clear telltale that the game is really an arcade game.
    Face of the franchise is terrible, same commentary, same NFL rules? Why do we make decisions if they have virtually zero impact? Why would a coach tell the QB who just threw 9 touchdowns and 0 interceptions that he thinks he might need to change positions?

    Two glitch blitzes I've used since Madden 19 still work just fine. Terrible.

    I strongly recommend anyone considering buying the game to purchase a different football game. There are others without the license and though they don't compare graphically to Madden, if you support them now, they will have the resources to improve their game and help you enjoy playing football games again. The other option is to wait until you can get a used copy of Madden instead of buying it new and supporting EA for this debacle of a game.    … Expand
  20. Dlago19
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    EA simply doesn’t give a **** anymore. Franchise is untouched. Gameplay is horrible. X Factors are overpowered and unrealistic. Madden 12 had about 50 more features than this pathetic roster update. EA deserves to burn to the ground for releasing the same game every year non stop. Don’t buy madden 21. Download a roster update on madden 20. Prove a point. If you are retarded enough to buyEA simply doesn’t give a **** anymore. Franchise is untouched. Gameplay is horrible. X Factors are overpowered and unrealistic. Madden 12 had about 50 more features than this pathetic roster update. EA deserves to burn to the ground for releasing the same game every year non stop. Don’t buy madden 21. Download a roster update on madden 20. Prove a point. If you are retarded enough to buy it then don’t spend any money on ultimate team.

    Here’s some issues with madden 20 that went unchanged. Fade routes are in the game yet the game doesn’t let you throw the ball high enough for them to be effective, a fade is supposed to be a safe throw that can’t be intercepted, in madden that doesn’t exist, yet it was in NFL 2K8. No matter what speed a receiver is they can’t burn press coverage. QB throw accuracy doesn’t matter, at all. The QB will randomly throw a pass where the motion is normal yet the ball jets out at an unrealistic angle. The AI defense is brain dead. QBs will fumble no matter what, a dive will result in a fumble almost 80% of the time, so diving for the first or pylon is useless. Sliding in the NFL is to avoid injury, in madden it’s so your 99 carrying QB doesn’t fumble. Setting gameplay sliders for the cpu to 0 pass blocking and then having all 99 overall defensive lineman still won’t result in constant pressure. No matter what I’m franchise my defensive lineman that are edited to be overpowered aren’t that. Yet my 77 overall outside linebacker will get 10+ sacks a season. Coordinators are not in the game. They were previously but just aren’t now. Same with every other feature that made old madden great. 99 overall cornerbacks will get beat, fooled, and juked out by 70 overall receivers all game. Regardless of man or some coverage. I beg you to not buy this game. Help change madden.    … Expand
  21. garrettgodsey
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I have been playing Madden football for 30 years and 13 years online. This is the worst game ever! I hate you EA and you just lost a fan for life
  22. bburgs
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    terrible game, want a refund. Face of the franchise was nothing that it said it was gonna be from the trailers, and the yard ain't even that fun to be honest. Maybe that's biased, but I would say this game had a lot of hype, instead it turned out to be a major disappointment. Too bad, because I'm still gonna play it. KMS
  23. Justtom71
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is nothing new here you haven't seen before. The yard is just another "backyard" football mode with nothing special happening, MUT is a wallet destroying waste of time, and Franchise continues to get no love. Face of the Franchise continues to show potential but railroads you and doesn't end up doing anything interesting. Save your money… Expand
  24. Nicknack420
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Game is full of bugs even though it's almost an exact copy and paste of past games... EA is a joke
  25. Chemdawg410
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same as last year copy n paste the yard is a copy n paste field from madden 10 on the wii ea cares more about what they can monetize rather than try to add depth to there game its sad really #nfldropea evryone tweet that hashtag lets get the nfl to notice how mad we are about this garbage fire of a game!
  26. Madden21
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is such garbage. I hope NFL rescinds EA’s license for this crap heap.
  27. azgx293
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is horrible. Fix Franchise. the glitches make the game unplayable. Franchise is utter rubbish even in regards to previous years. It is utterly weak.
  28. tgun34
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This is genuinely the worst madden I've ever played. I know we all joke about the "glorified roster update" but this is it. They rushed to make a game mode that isn't even remotely interesting, they made a bland cliche story line where literally nothing you say or do matters, and they neglected the fan favorite franchise mode. I'm wondering if they even listen to their fans in theThis is genuinely the worst madden I've ever played. I know we all joke about the "glorified roster update" but this is it. They rushed to make a game mode that isn't even remotely interesting, they made a bland cliche story line where literally nothing you say or do matters, and they neglected the fan favorite franchise mode. I'm wondering if they even listen to their fans in the slightest. Don't believe me? Go look at the Instagram comments. Absolutely insane. After playing at a friends house I will be buying 2k21 instead. Thanks for nothing, EA.… Expand
  29. Snow407
    Aug 30, 2020
    2
    Too many bugs and its basically the exact same game. When will EA actually put any effort into this franchise. Face Of The Franchise is boring and doesn't add anything to the game and franchise mode is still a joke.
  30. Koconn
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Come on most players play either franchise or Ultimate team, if you play ultimate I can’t really speak but I’m pretty sure it’s just a game of micro transactions and money grabs. For franchise we’ve been starved of any update in what feels like my whole lifetime as a 20 year old whose been playing for years. Even after getting #fixmaddenfranchise going to the point where they acknowledgedCome on most players play either franchise or Ultimate team, if you play ultimate I can’t really speak but I’m pretty sure it’s just a game of micro transactions and money grabs. For franchise we’ve been starved of any update in what feels like my whole lifetime as a 20 year old whose been playing for years. Even after getting #fixmaddenfranchise going to the point where they acknowledged it nothing changed they gave us the yard but it sucks and the hint was we don’t want new garbage we want improvements in the modes we used to like so never buying EA madden again… Expand
  31. Kingyancy
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Save your money the game is horrible all they care about is mut and making money… Expand
  32. Sams411
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Copy and paste from the last 10 years and as a “fan” I feel insulted that every year I get a piss poor excuse of a game thats been the same for over a decade I’m tired of hoping that the EA team could feel some form of inspiration and actually try to be innovative but that’s just heavy wishing
  33. JustinJones
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Significant performance issues causing frame rates to decrease or skip, no significant improvements to franchise, horrible storyline in face of franchise that is an embarrassing attempt to hide the limitations of playing a max of 2 games in high school or college. Need more physics based interactions vs all pre canned animations.
  34. Jaysin1034
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This franchise is getting to be so tiring. The complaints with this series have been documented for years and years, yet we see no change. Their needs to be competition, and we are long past the time where the NFL license needs to be non exclusive again.
  35. StigmaDikner
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is an embarrassment to the NFL. They need to terminate their exclusive contract with EA, because they’ve had 30 games to figure things out and this is the worst one to date.
  36. Scottwescobar
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I have never really criticized Madden in genral. This game is literally what people always say, exactly the same. Franchise mode is untouched. It's not acceptable. The gamrplay I think is good enough.
  37. AlixSZN
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Not only is the a copy and paste from the last 2 maddens but I was playing online and wasted the time off the clock of the forth quarter, when I made the other team fumble the ball and we spent 4 mins trying to pick it up...
  38. RichardMcDowell
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I can’t believe how bad this game is. This game doesn’t EA does NOT care about the consumer. By continuing to buy this trash game everyone allows EA ‘s devs, bosses & stakeholders to ensure nothing changes. As a whole community, we must stop the purchase of this game entirely. The NFL has to break their breached contract and open the competition up in the gaming community. The game is fullI can’t believe how bad this game is. This game doesn’t EA does NOT care about the consumer. By continuing to buy this trash game everyone allows EA ‘s devs, bosses & stakeholders to ensure nothing changes. As a whole community, we must stop the purchase of this game entirely. The NFL has to break their breached contract and open the competition up in the gaming community. The game is full of bugs and glitches. It’s unplayable, not fun and full of microtra(SH)actions, as per usual. The time has come. Put an end to Madden and the exclusivity rights. Enough is enough. They, as a company, don’t care, so we SHOULD care enough to demand change. End the inferior product. Hit them where it’ll hurt longterm: their pockets. Worst. Game. Ever.… Expand
  39. JoshAllenShorts
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is a culmination of 5 years of no effort, no customer consideration, and no quality. The only thing that matters to them is clearly profit. Franchise Mode has remained untouched AGAIN, after 5 years of stagnation. The Frostbite engine returns and it is as buggy of a mess as I have ever seen. The gameplay is marginally better, but due to the engine's limitation, pre-cannedThis game is a culmination of 5 years of no effort, no customer consideration, and no quality. The only thing that matters to them is clearly profit. Franchise Mode has remained untouched AGAIN, after 5 years of stagnation. The Frostbite engine returns and it is as buggy of a mess as I have ever seen. The gameplay is marginally better, but due to the engine's limitation, pre-canned animations rule the game. The Yard is the furthest thing I have seen from the simulation football that Madden falls under (albeit, I like the idea of the mode, but in a sim game, it should not be there). The customization in the game, outside of the Yard, is bare-bones as ever and it is very evident that EA simply does not care for its consumers. EA constantly does little to nothing every year, yet of course, Madden's Ultimate Team is pushed to the forefront, waiting for underage kids to gamble all their money away. This game is a disgrace and is not worth $1, much less $60, or even $100 at the most expensive version of the game. #NFLdropEA… Expand
  40. Adunb13
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Worst game ever! Same thing as 20. EA really needs to learn a lesson. Take the NFL license away !
  41. Rmath872
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Didn’t think it could possibly get worse than previous years but this is the worst madden I have ever played in my life. EA should be ashamed to have released this game, hence why #NFLdropEA is trending on twitter. Nothing has changed feature wise at all since madden 20, however the amount of bugs in this game currently make it completely unplayable despite being the same game. EA shouldDidn’t think it could possibly get worse than previous years but this is the worst madden I have ever played in my life. EA should be ashamed to have released this game, hence why #NFLdropEA is trending on twitter. Nothing has changed feature wise at all since madden 20, however the amount of bugs in this game currently make it completely unplayable despite being the same game. EA should be ashamed… Expand
  42. MaDKmAn
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    this game is absolutely the most ridiculous thing ever. We've been spoon fed the same trash every year since 2015. I'd rather play ncaa 14, a game that is 7 years older with not even close as good of graphics simply for the variability in how you can play the game. EA sports has been copy pasting madden for years and enough is enough. The NFL needs to do better!
  43. Wpaine
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Just like Tommy this game is heartless and worthless. Please EA just give up the rights no one likes you and everyone is hoping you fail
  44. Rhoads81
    Aug 30, 2020
    4
    It’s a shame this game was released in its current state. I have never seen a game this buggy before, period. The showstopper bugs are obvious and everywhere, yet they rushed it out instead of delaying the game to fix these egregious defects. Entire teams disappearing from the field. Crashes left and right. Just play training mode or the yard for 10 mins and you will run into major obviousIt’s a shame this game was released in its current state. I have never seen a game this buggy before, period. The showstopper bugs are obvious and everywhere, yet they rushed it out instead of delaying the game to fix these egregious defects. Entire teams disappearing from the field. Crashes left and right. Just play training mode or the yard for 10 mins and you will run into major obvious bugs that detract from the experience. Shame on EA’s management!!! I feel sorry for the team working on this because you know they wouldn’t have wanted to release it like this.… Expand
  45. Iamthedevil321
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same madden as the last several years.. re skinned, franchise mode neglect, stripped down presentation and immersion, lack of basic and realistic football concept, recycled control schemes, no mouthpieces or refs that they claim technical limitations but ea ufc has both, exclusive rights to simulation football but when 2k got permission for fantasy football threw together a backyard mode… Expand
  46. Barkley712
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Absolutely awful game. Horrible gameplay and animations make this years madden unplayable. All they did was update the rosters yet couldn’t fix the crap animations from the years past. All us fans have asked for is new franchise features and a better my career type mode. What do we get instead? The same trash game with attention only paid to MUT so EA can milk even more money out of fans.Absolutely awful game. Horrible gameplay and animations make this years madden unplayable. All they did was update the rosters yet couldn’t fix the crap animations from the years past. All us fans have asked for is new franchise features and a better my career type mode. What do we get instead? The same trash game with attention only paid to MUT so EA can milk even more money out of fans. Will end my 15 year madden streak after this one because this game was pure garbage.… Expand
  47. PhoenixKing
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    It's no different than the last 10 games, except more glitches! Do not buy!! It's a cash grab scam!!!
  48. BleedCr1mson
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Save your money! Glitchy, misprints, trouble with EA server connection. Don’t waste $60 on an undeveloped game that just wants you to give them more money once you turn it on! Absolute trash! Tecmo Bowl on the NES has 3x more value than this “NFL” game. Overall, it is a fumble just like the cover athlete is good at, so I guess they have one thing right!
  49. Sonlen
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    EA releasing a new game each year means destroying all the time and money that people invested in their MUT team from the previous year. Billions of dollars worth of rare players become worthless the second the new game releases. So the game needs to really be adding something new to justify that.

    This game has NOTHING to justify it's release. It has no meaningful updates and is a    EA releasing a new game each year means destroying all the time and money that people invested in their MUT team from the previous year. Billions of dollars worth of rare players become worthless the second the new game releases. So the game needs to really be adding something new to justify that.

    This game has NOTHING to justify it's release. It has no meaningful updates and is a shameless money grab/ child gambling simulator. I will be working to get my money back as quickly as possible, and I urge everyone to avoid this dumpster fire of a game.    … Expand
  50. Cosdiaz
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Wouldn’t even pay $20 for this horrible game. EA has ruined Star Wars, battlefield, Madden, UFC.. and much more.
  51. billy2383
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same game as 2015. Madden only cares about Ultimate Team so they can keep selling you coins and packs. As if $60 plus tax isn't enough. This should be a free game because the micro transactions
  52. MKomertz8
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The game is terrible. Even little details missing such as name spelling and proper team logos being assigned to the right team, I.E the Titans and Vikings having the Vikings logo. Single play substitutions also not available to be altered in franchise mode. Games terrible. NFL should be embarrassed to deliver such a orofuctm.
  53. DaniOfDoom
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Same game they’ve released every year recently, absolute no change to franchise mode and very little change overall. Pathetic
  54. SupremeTaco
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    Face of the a Franchise SUCKS, Franchise mode SUCKS, gameplay....ASS, MUT just wants my money, The yard...good but needs more
  55. Kabam
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    2 changes, a roster update. Infinite glitches. Ship it for 60$!

    They can do this because morons spend 1000$ a day on packs to start on MUT.

    I mean my god, there's a glitch where Squads isn't even playable, if you hike in shortun the game glitches and anothe rplaywr takes control randomly.
  56. Birdman37363
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This game is literally hot garbage. In my honest opinion the madden series has been garbage since Madden 18
  57. Bumshack
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. EA does not care about you.... simulation football game.... psh!!!!! What a joke. #NFLdropEA… Expand
  58. rileymcmann
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Awful game. Same as the last few but with more micro transactions and continued ignorance of the franchise game mode
  59. djneaman
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Where to begin? Defense is totally garbage. Mut defensive players have no one fast enough to keep up with any offensive players. Slants and screens are broken. You can literally run them all game long and win. It seems like defense is non-existent in this game. It is laggy and don't try to kick any field goals. Kick meter will lagwith in the middle of it. It is basically the same as it hasWhere to begin? Defense is totally garbage. Mut defensive players have no one fast enough to keep up with any offensive players. Slants and screens are broken. You can literally run them all game long and win. It seems like defense is non-existent in this game. It is laggy and don't try to kick any field goals. Kick meter will lagwith in the middle of it. It is basically the same as it has been for the last few years. Nothing but a money grab. Do not purchase this pile of EA Doo Doo.… Expand
  60. HighTopBoi
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Due to the shady monopolization of the NFL license. EA has been making uninspired and lackluster games for years. This installment is just an continuation of the same broken gameplay physics, and glitchy animations that encapsulates the EA Sports madden franchise. The only way to make football games amazing again. Is too get the NFL too realize its mistake and drop EA sports #NFLdropEA
  61. Ironthaio
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    There is glaring lack of trying by Ea to improve the product, because hey they have monopoly of NFL content and MUT mode is still lucrative since a few guys spend more on the game than thousands of normal users, its the same game you been getting since 2017 with a few minors changes no really worth buying if you have the anterior versions, just atualize the roster and you are good to go.
  62. Maddenistrash18
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Honestly, Madden been going downhill for the past 5 maddens. As a NFL/football fan i have no other option but Madden. After playing this year's I'm completely done with EA making professional football games. The gameplay is absolutely atrocious. It's not even close to a real " simulation" football. How the player interact with each other so buggy and unrealistic. I could go on about otherHonestly, Madden been going downhill for the past 5 maddens. As a NFL/football fan i have no other option but Madden. After playing this year's I'm completely done with EA making professional football games. The gameplay is absolutely atrocious. It's not even close to a real " simulation" football. How the player interact with each other so buggy and unrealistic. I could go on about other things about the game but the other reviews can coherently explain it better. Just save your money and play Madden 20 its about the same.… Expand
  63. Glove2417
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    The most embarrassing game put out. Don’t understand how people are okay with continuing to support a company that does not care wether it’s users enjoy the game or not.
  64. yeahnah69
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Each year it's the same old game with more bugs and microtransactions. This is what happens when there's a monopoly on an NFL game.

    #NFLdropEA
  65. KMoore1197
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I have been an avid madden fan for 10+ years, and one that has consistently performed at a high level and respected that the game might have occasional flaws.

    Upon getting Madden 21 I was super optimistic that some of the game breaking physics and animations would be smoothed out to provide a more authentic and competitive feeling for the game, Man was I wrong. Madden 21 is sincerely    I have been an avid madden fan for 10+ years, and one that has consistently performed at a high level and respected that the game might have occasional flaws.

    Upon getting Madden 21 I was super optimistic that some of the game breaking physics and animations would be smoothed out to provide a more authentic and competitive feeling for the game, Man was I wrong. Madden 21 is sincerely the worst Madden title I have played to date. If you want to play a football game this year, go grab 12 of your best friends and go out to an overgrown field because it will be a better experience for you.

    Lets highlight some of the biggest problems:
    1) Defense is null and void, it isn't even a skill thing anymore.
    2) Glitches (Don't even make me write them all out)
    3) Little attention to detail like graphics errors and even worst graphical errors.
    4) LAZY

    There is nothing good about this game. Madden Ultimate Team stinks and has so many errors, Franchise mode has been copied for 7 years or more now, and all the other modes are trivial and have so many flaws.

    EA should be ashamed of the game they released this year. It is so bad that this is sincerely my first review of a game ever online. I am excited to never purchase this title again and move to MLB The Show when it comes to the next generation xbox console. THIS GAME STINKS.    … Expand
  66. Ron3
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Game is a copy paste of Madden 20, but with more bugs. The dance moves are after a sack, first down, and other insignificant plays.
  67. Broncos5855
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    Do not waste your money on this game, I did that for you. I spent $79.99 to play this game 3 days early for I was so excited to play. I was utterly disappointed. It’s madden 20 all over again. That’s what I felt like I bought. EA did not make any new changes, they just forced The Yard down our throats and completely ignored everything we asked for. They can’t even change up the in gameDo not waste your money on this game, I did that for you. I spent $79.99 to play this game 3 days early for I was so excited to play. I was utterly disappointed. It’s madden 20 all over again. That’s what I felt like I bought. EA did not make any new changes, they just forced The Yard down our throats and completely ignored everything we asked for. They can’t even change up the in game commentary it’s the exact same from madden 20, word for word. They can’t even create new slide shows picture while the game is loading in. Players on new teams are awfully photoshopped in a New Jersey. Graphics look the exact same as the past 3 maddens. Please don’t waste your money like I did. I do desperately wish I didn’t buy it.… Expand
  68. douglasogrady
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Same exact game as the past 5 years same bugs same glitches just a roster update
  69. aalaeddin
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    I made an account here because I have bought Madden every year at release since 2001 and the last three I have hated everything and kept hope. This game is the honest worst. I wish I could get a refund. I want a good NFL game so bad and I am stuck with this trash.
  70. Andrewss
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    So many bugs, over a few hours i had to crash the game several times.
    NOTHING is changed for years franchise mode. Once 2K comes out all of the yard crap is pointless, EA will only hold the rights to the simulation football (franchise) and all of the other crap 2K can do. So why buy Madden in the future? They clearly don't care about the simulation football.
  71. DeuceQuattr0
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    3 days after launch still can’t access Ultimate Team. Another embarrassment from EA.
  72. Csmish
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Just the same old rewrap we've gotten for the past 5 years. This should be illegal and punishable in a court of law
  73. YT_DuckReeder
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    #NFLdropEA
    #NFLdropEA
    #NFLdropEA
    #NFLdropEA
    #NFLdropEA
    #NFLdropEA
    #NFLdropEA
  74. Empirebacon
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Sucks not good at stay very far away from this game. Its the same as madden 16
  75. Tbritz88
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    $60 update from 20. Can't even take the madden 19 off the stands smh. Franchise untouched. Player names spelt wrong, wrong jerseys, titans logo in place of texans logo, just a complete lack of care or attention to detail, and why would they if you have a monopoly? EA developers literally calling fans clowns and main developer content with a 2 rating. Smh
  76. Codeman2233
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    To call this game bad would be an understatement. I have had so many glitches, bugs, and otherwise instabilities that I’ve lost count. AND THE ANNOUNCERS USE THE SAME VOICE LINES FROM THE LAST 5 YEARS. Do NOT buy this game.
  77. Nfldropmadden
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Game gets worse every year. Absolutely terrible in every way possible. Animations killed Madden
  78. Newie20
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Worst game ever created. Your soundtrack is like you want to ensure users won’t play for hours. Gameplay is pathetic. Been playing madden since 2001. I’ll never touch another copy. It’s robbery charging people for the same recycled garbage and putting no effort into the game. Franchise mode is a joke and to top it the in game music is from last years game. Shame on these creators. YourWorst game ever created. Your soundtrack is like you want to ensure users won’t play for hours. Gameplay is pathetic. Been playing madden since 2001. I’ll never touch another copy. It’s robbery charging people for the same recycled garbage and putting no effort into the game. Franchise mode is a joke and to top it the in game music is from last years game. Shame on these creators. Your game is pitiful… Expand
  79. metalmaniac18
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    This is the worst Madden in a long time. Due to having no competition in the simulation football series, EA has choose not to innovate and even improve there games. Tell me how you sign exclusive rights to make "simulation football" yet you don't improve franchise mode. Instead you put all your time in an arcade mode called "The Yard" that relies on microtransactions. No more from me EA!This is the worst Madden in a long time. Due to having no competition in the simulation football series, EA has choose not to innovate and even improve there games. Tell me how you sign exclusive rights to make "simulation football" yet you don't improve franchise mode. Instead you put all your time in an arcade mode called "The Yard" that relies on microtransactions. No more from me EA! #EndMaddenMonopoly… Expand
  80. groinis
    Sep 9, 2020
    0
    EA Sports doesn't even care about this game. It's literally a copy and paste from previous years with some added rookies from this draft. The celebrations for winning the Superbowl are uninspired and the same for FOUR YEARS. In fact, it keeps on getting worse than the year before. How is a game made in 2020 worse than a game made 15 years ago. This is a real shame. EA should feel ashamedEA Sports doesn't even care about this game. It's literally a copy and paste from previous years with some added rookies from this draft. The celebrations for winning the Superbowl are uninspired and the same for FOUR YEARS. In fact, it keeps on getting worse than the year before. How is a game made in 2020 worse than a game made 15 years ago. This is a real shame. EA should feel ashamed of deceiving their customer base and their shareholders with this poor excuse of a product. NFL should feel ashamed to renew the contract with EA Sports for simulation football for another 5 years. There is no simulation, everything is scripted. The Yard as been added as a another way to suck their players' wallets dry even further. MUT in itself is a disgrace to gaming alike and now they added cosmetic micro transactions to a football game, a sports game. Franchise mode is still worse than ever with more and more features being removed. Later on in this game's cycle, they will add back some of the removed features from the game and call it "new". They don't even care about this game or their consumers. They are literally giving away free copies of the game when hashtags like #NFLdropEA are trending on Twitter. Honestly feel bad for the PR team as they have to someone defend this trash. Don't buy this game. Don't support EA when they clearly don't care about you at all.… Expand
  81. MaddenSucks17
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Fire that fat **** 49ers dog **** guard that runs the making of this came. He should put a ****ing dick in his ass and quit making games
  82. AjBushey
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    This game is a laughing stock. The only people you will find defending this trash game is either EA's developers or the MUT community. Gameplay is so bad that it makes Madden 12's gameplay look good. And before you claim it's "just a videogame", All Pro Football 2K8 did a better job simulating REAL FOOTBALL. A game from 2007! Superstar mode is worse than even the MyCareer modes before NBAThis game is a laughing stock. The only people you will find defending this trash game is either EA's developers or the MUT community. Gameplay is so bad that it makes Madden 12's gameplay look good. And before you claim it's "just a videogame", All Pro Football 2K8 did a better job simulating REAL FOOTBALL. A game from 2007! Superstar mode is worse than even the MyCareer modes before NBA 2K19. They can't even correctly model the cover athlete! Lamar Jackson doesn't have huge shoulder pads, EA! If I were the NFL, I'd go to EA's office, find the contract the NFL signed with EA, rip it to shreds, and open up the licence. Madden has gotten these **** reviews because the game is absolute **** Hell, I'd rather play Madden 12, because that game at least had CONTENT that justified your $60 purchase and a customizable franchise mode. I know some MUT addict will claim I'm salty because I "can't change the price of hotdogs" in Franchise mode, but the main attraction of sports games is FRANCHISE MODE, not the microtransaction hub known as MUT.… Expand
  83. defpar
    Nov 11, 2020
    0
    #FixFranchise.

    // OVERALL // Been a fan of madden for more than a decade. However, this year is next-level horrific. How is it that video games can have a chokehold on an industry like the NFL. This should be considered a monopoly. There's no other football game so Madden creators aren't pressured to create actual improvements. Madden has become a money hungry reboot. Meaning,    #FixFranchise.

    // OVERALL //
    Been a fan of madden for more than a decade. However, this year is next-level horrific.

    How is it that video games can have a chokehold on an industry like the NFL. This should be considered a monopoly. There's no other football game so Madden creators aren't pressured to create actual improvements.

    Madden has become a money hungry reboot. Meaning, you are literally playing the previous year's game.

    It's obvious that the producers of Madden are focusing on micro transactions and spitting out ads to get you to play their Ultimate Team, The Yard and Superstar KO. Ultimate Team - I get. Younger gen players like this. Fine. But The Yard and Superstar KO?... Like wtf are you doing?

    All madden resources are put into new game modes that have nothing to do with the actual game of football. The Yard is literally NFL Blitz.

    // FRANCHISE //
    As for franchise... the backbone of madden... zero. No love. No updates. Same franchise year after year.
    Why? Because franchise doesn't bring in money.

    Hell, if you're so desperate to make money, I'd happily pay $20 more in a micro transaction to get player mods (mouthpieces, tattoos, cool uniforms, visors, etc.), but the execs at EA aren't smart enough to figure that out.

    Take a page out of NBA2K or even FIFA... The career mode in NBA is customization to its finest. FIFA franchise has scouting regions, salary and roster intricacies that madden can't come close to. Franchise should be complex and strategic. That's the whole point of building a FRANCHISE - "strategy." It's even in the actual definition of the word "franchise".... Madden's franchise requires no strategy. It's bland and a recycled theme of previous years.

    Creators of Madden should look to social media, reddit and review sites to see what people want. Because fans are shouting what they want loud and clear.

    Oh.. as for the review....0..... This game is trash. Yeah, it's just a game. But if you love football and you love madden, you'll be disappointed once again.    … Expand
  84. CookedHighlight
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    Just an awful game. Animations are absolutely horrible. I can’t believe I spent $60 on a game this bad. They don’t focus on the game mode that most people say is the best, Franchise. Instead, they spend all their time on Ultimate Team, which isn’t even a good mode. The only reason they focus on Ultimate Team is because it makes them money and that’s all they care about. Instead of fixingJust an awful game. Animations are absolutely horrible. I can’t believe I spent $60 on a game this bad. They don’t focus on the game mode that most people say is the best, Franchise. Instead, they spend all their time on Ultimate Team, which isn’t even a good mode. The only reason they focus on Ultimate Team is because it makes them money and that’s all they care about. Instead of fixing glitches, they are adding Campbells Chunky Chicken Noodles to “The Yard” uniforms to make more money. Instead of responding to the community telling them to fix Franchise, they do all they can to make money by constantly adding to the already trash Ultimate Team mode. Next Gen was just announced and they didn’t improve anything. And as if the game wasn’t already broken, people just spam cheese plays that get 30 yards every time because the trash animations are the same every single time. Sure they have cool game modes and graphics but what is the point when the game play is unplayable. They keep taking away features from their best game mode just because they want people to switch to the money making Ultimate Team. While NBA2k is out here making a City, Madden can’t even fix the smallest glitches. It seems like everyday something bad happens. For more about glitches, check out RyanMoody21 on YouTube. He covers Madden and how it’s trash. Do not buy this game. I can’t wait until Madden declines and 2k takes over football. This game is so trash you can compare it to an NFL2k game from 2005. #NFLdropEA #FixMaddenFranchise… Expand
  85. belajacjr
    Mar 10, 2021
    0
    Football has been a part of my life as far back as I can remember. So, when it comes to an NFL game, I'm usually all in, especially when EA forces my hand and kills off all competition. I've attempted to play this game year after year and I'm always left disappointed. I miss the competition of the old days. I remember when we had multiple options (2K, Blitz, Gameday, Street, etc.) and itFootball has been a part of my life as far back as I can remember. So, when it comes to an NFL game, I'm usually all in, especially when EA forces my hand and kills off all competition. I've attempted to play this game year after year and I'm always left disappointed. I miss the competition of the old days. I remember when we had multiple options (2K, Blitz, Gameday, Street, etc.) and it forced companies to bring their best to the market. But, that's just not the case anymore and it heavily shows in what EA delivers to us. So long to the days of innovation and taking risks on new features or game modes. This game has become all about MUT microtransactions and attempting to force online gameplay. I am never going to be online competitive. I've never enjoyed online play in any of the games I own. There is barely options for players like myself and it's extremely upsetting when NFL games are favored. I will never play Madden again after this year. Not only was current-gen extremely disappointing but "next-gen" takes the cake. Not only is this game a literal joke for next-generation gaming but it was somehow worse than the current-gen version, so much so that I ended up going back to current-gen within a week of owning my new console.

    Check on youtubers like RyanMoody21 if you believe this is a good game. Go watch comparison videos to old 2K games and even old versions of Madden like Madden 05. Look how much they've stripped this game down, look at the faces that look nothing like the players, look at the bugs and glitches that are everywhere in this game. It's a joke and EA couldn't care less. Instead of owning up to their mistakes, they call the Madden community toxic for noticing their flaws. Nothing will ever change if we keep handing stacks of cash to EA. If you truly hate the product EA puts out, stop buying it, stop promoting it and start uninstalling it.    … Expand
  86. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 6, 2020
    7
    Madden NFL 21 is an American football video game based on the National Football League, developed by EA Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts. It is an instalment of the long-running Madden NFL series. Every year a new Madden NFL game comes out, and every year the marginal improvements and new additions feel like just enough to keep the series moving forward. This year, however, thingsMadden NFL 21 is an American football video game based on the National Football League, developed by EA Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts. It is an instalment of the long-running Madden NFL series. Every year a new Madden NFL game comes out, and every year the marginal improvements and new additions feel like just enough to keep the series moving forward. This year, however, things feel a bit different in Madden NFL 21. Despite the introduction of the surprisingly fun and unique The Yard mode, the list of persistent issues, neglected features, and new annoyances is growing quite long. While you can play against the computer, or online and unlock different fields and challenges to partake in, at this stage you have to wonder about the longevity and depth of The Yard. If more content is planned it will go down as one of the best innovations in a Madden release for years and fans should be excited for where EA can take it. The graphics haven’t changed much and some will say there wasn’t much needed in that department, especially as this is the last in the current gen series, but veterans will note how stale the presentation feels. Madden NFL 21 is a great example of why competition breeding innovation is a good thing. Without a comparable NFL experience on the market, EA has allowed its marquee sports franchise to fall behind in almost every significant way, hopefully we will see something significant on the Series X version.… Expand
  87. Bone-Thugs
    Sep 8, 2020
    0
    garbage. no gameplay changes, there is pre determined animations on fumbles and other plays, franchise is still a joke, still no team play for not mut teams AGAIN, no changes at all. do not buy its not worth it. i have played every madden from madden 97. now im done
  88. leakthis
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Amazing game! They gave us everything we wanted such as improved blocking, receiving ai and tackling without horrible unrealistic animations! Not only did they do that but they removed all the bugs and made franchise mode super in depth. Time to wake up from my dream and play the actual atrocity of madden 21.
  89. RockiesMT
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    Horrible, just horrible. Madden is so terrible once again.... DO NOT BUY!!!!!
    #FixMaddenFranchise #BoycottMadden
  90. dabirdman23
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very very low effort. No attempt at all made to improve franchise mode. Lazy development from an extremely greedy company.… Expand
  91. Hadams56
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Literally the same exact game. Added ball carrier moves, RB reaching animation, and some pass rush moves. If you were to play the game without the scoreboard you wouldn’t even notice that they are 2 separate games. The yard has no depth to it. It’s not connected to franchise or records stats so there’s no reason to play it. It’s a nice addition, but needs to be connected to story mode, orLiterally the same exact game. Added ball carrier moves, RB reaching animation, and some pass rush moves. If you were to play the game without the scoreboard you wouldn’t even notice that they are 2 separate games. The yard has no depth to it. It’s not connected to franchise or records stats so there’s no reason to play it. It’s a nice addition, but needs to be connected to story mode, or have some sort of rewards.… Expand
  92. 543dp
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Another cut and paste for $60.SMH. Not anything new that appeals to me. No franchise changes. Gameplay 99% the same. Just like last year and the year before that and....EA remaster the games of 5-10years ago. We would be thrilled with that. of
  93. meatybalboa
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    Trash game by a trash company. They don't listen to the customer and don't care about the customer.
  94. AgentICE
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Having diverted their development teams to a new mode called The Yard, Knockout KO, a kid-focused game featuring rappers as players, and Face of the Franchise, a half-baked story mode that offramps into a regular franchise, and renaming Franchise to "Classic" Franchise, the fine folks at EA seem more hellbent on microtransactions so much so that they are veering away from their contractHaving diverted their development teams to a new mode called The Yard, Knockout KO, a kid-focused game featuring rappers as players, and Face of the Franchise, a half-baked story mode that offramps into a regular franchise, and renaming Franchise to "Classic" Franchise, the fine folks at EA seem more hellbent on microtransactions so much so that they are veering away from their contract with the NFL to

    provide "simulation football". Franchise mode has been left wilting in the wind with few updates over the last 10 years. Along the way, EA has lost focus on its core fan base in order to milk every penny from their customers. #FixMaddenFranchise trended nationwide in Twitter. Buyer Beware if you are a fan of simulation football.    … Expand
  95. nyx50iHYcD9uNq
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    a buggy game with no innovations just a copy and paste since 2013, **** gameplay and at AAA price, and no smart delivery wtf.
  96. Mcveypat
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Luckily I have EA access and could download and test the game with a free trial. It’s not even worth the space on my 3 TB hard drive. Madden 20, Oops I mean Madden 21 has literally not changed anything except adding a few extra bugs and “stories” that no one wanted. Franchise updates are quite literally a roster update, as expected. Should you pay $60 for the exact same game as last year?Luckily I have EA access and could download and test the game with a free trial. It’s not even worth the space on my 3 TB hard drive. Madden 20, Oops I mean Madden 21 has literally not changed anything except adding a few extra bugs and “stories” that no one wanted. Franchise updates are quite literally a roster update, as expected. Should you pay $60 for the exact same game as last year? Go to your local video game resell store and grab a copy of madden 18, 19, or 20 for under $5 and you’ll get pretty much the exact same product. Re-releasing the same game two years in a row (and arguably more) deserves a 0 rating out of 10.… Expand
  97. DarthPadme
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Is this a good Madden game? No. Is this a good game? No. Has there ever been a good Madden game? No. Has there ever been a good football game? No. Is this one of the worst? Yes.
  98. Zorrothomas7
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Same old same old each game, this is a money grabbing monopoly on the franchise. Don’t waste your time or money
  99. WmEsco81
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Don't waste your money contributing to the B.S. EA is shoveling out. The only way to get the attention of this greedy company is to boycott this year's Madden. When the money isn't coming in they'll listen to the many voices who have been demanding they fix franchise mode. Don't listen to to the people who claim the game is great, it's not. The same **** as last year game trend is full ofDon't waste your money contributing to the B.S. EA is shoveling out. The only way to get the attention of this greedy company is to boycott this year's Madden. When the money isn't coming in they'll listen to the many voices who have been demanding they fix franchise mode. Don't listen to to the people who claim the game is great, it's not. The same **** as last year game trend is full of **** and so are the others. I've been a Madden fan from the beginning, when it was still an arcade game. Some of the reviews on here blow my mind and I wonder if they're getting money from EA to post a blatant lie. The only new thing is a gimmicky mode called the yard...womp,womp,womp.… Expand
  100. Rabbott624
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Just play madden 20 there is no difference #fixfranchise #EASUCKS #MAdden21Garbage
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  1. GamingBolt
    Nov 1, 2020
    70
    Madden NFL 21 is as fun and realistic as every Madden game, especially in its new “The Yard” mode and its increased focus on superstars, but its stagnation in gameplay innovation and established modes makes it sometimes difficult to distinguish its improvements over previous games.
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  2. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 14, 2020
    60
    Madden 21 has the components to be a solid, if utterly by-the-numbers entry in the franchise. However, a raft of bugs and glitches serve to undo the game’s atmosphere at every turn.
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  3. GameCritics
    Sep 10, 2020
    75
    Given the sheer depth of the title, this Madden NFL 21 review could theoretically go on for another 1,000 words but there’s a good chance most readers already know whether or not they plan to invest in another season of tried and true NFL gameplay. Make no mistake, Madden NFL 21 is the best rendition of football this generation, and is A solid experience for anyone who takes the plunge — it just comes down to whether or not the new features warrant another purchase for regular fans.
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