Madden NFL 21

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0.5

Overwhelming dislike- based on 1047 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 33 out of 1047
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 1047
  3. Negative: 1,006 out of 1047
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  1. maxschuster
    Sep 6, 2020
    0
    Horrible game. These critics on this site are not real, they haven't played, this game sucks. Nothing good about it. Bunch of glitches.
  2. TVJunkie93
    Aug 27, 2020
    5
    Why a 5? I agree with essentially every single complaint against this year's release. Chief among them, the lack of care about Franchise mode, which spent decades as the anchor for this franchise before MUT and micro-transactions became EA's top priority.

    However, to EA's credit, the gameplay is smooth and the graphics are impressive. That's about it. It's not literally the worst game    Why a 5? I agree with essentially every single complaint against this year's release. Chief among them, the lack of care about Franchise mode, which spent decades as the anchor for this franchise before MUT and micro-transactions became EA's top priority.

    However, to EA's credit, the gameplay is smooth and the graphics are impressive. That's about it. It's not literally the worst game of all time. But it is the most disappointing Madden release of all time. It's the bare minimum of competency.

    Beyond the lack of Franchise improvements, the new mobile-style presentation package is annoying. Celebration controls popping up after every big play breaks the immersion. The presentation is stale, with the halftime show untouched for the 4th year, and a new unrealistic, drawn out pre-game introduction that's somehow a step down from another year of Coachman would have been.

    The Yard? Give me a break. EA creating such a vast player customization engine for that mode, even including mouth-guards, but not implementing any of that into Franchise is a massive middle finger to long time fans of the franchise.

    If you have a PC capable of running Madden 20 (doesn't need to be a gaming rig), I would highly encourage you to use Madden 20 with updated community rosters. There's even a mod for Franchise mode that will let you start this upcoming season, with all of last season's stats added in, all roster adjustments made, it even has COVID opt-out players properly designated as such, which Madden 21 doesn't even feature (at this moment).

    #FixFranchiseMode    … Expand
  3. BigMike681
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    The only problems for me is that they didn’t really update franchise or MUT. Presentation is very nice. The new game mode “The Yard” is really fun and seems great to play with friends. Face of the Franchise was ok. The gameplay is fun and feels good, there are some glitiches/bugs, nothing that can’t be fixed in some updates. Overall good game, could’ve been better. #FixMaddenFranchise
  4. xEviLxMystery
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay is the best it has been in the past 4 years. Yes, like many games, bugs take the joy out of the game sometimes but it’s definitely worth it to purchase. Most of the people crying are those who cannot use their MLB to cover the whole 100 yards and not get fatigued. I will be invested in Madden 21 longer into the season than I was in Madden 20.… Expand
  5. FiliusAurorae
    Aug 31, 2020
    9
    love the new rushing mechanism, but could use some refreshers, but overall I'm enjoying the game.
  6. JackR
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    I have no idea what everyone is talking about. The game is great. Unless you didn't like Franchise last year, it's perfect. Superstar KO had many bugs and lag fixed. The Yard is so much fun, you could play hours with your friends. Face of the Franchise added more storyline so it got better. MUT got updated a bit. Gameplay is better with deadleg and jurdle. Plus more realotci animations.I have no idea what everyone is talking about. The game is great. Unless you didn't like Franchise last year, it's perfect. Superstar KO had many bugs and lag fixed. The Yard is so much fun, you could play hours with your friends. Face of the Franchise added more storyline so it got better. MUT got updated a bit. Gameplay is better with deadleg and jurdle. Plus more realotci animations. Ppl just complain just because they have a fixed mindset of EA being bad. 10/10… Expand
  7. Vayomayo
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    I think the game and the Madden franchise is in the right direction, people say they didn't want the yard even though people were begging for something like it for a couple of years
  8. Mpinter9
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    As a pro Madden player, yes go look me up my name is D3liveranc3, we are often the most critical of Madden. I will say that this year is probably the best this game has been at launch in awhile. Sure there may be some visual bugs or small details to iron out, but the actual gameplay feels great this year and that is what people should be focusing on. New intelligent features like zoneAs a pro Madden player, yes go look me up my name is D3liveranc3, we are often the most critical of Madden. I will say that this year is probably the best this game has been at launch in awhile. Sure there may be some visual bugs or small details to iron out, but the actual gameplay feels great this year and that is what people should be focusing on. New intelligent features like zone drops to help show your ability to out think your opponent is an amazing addition to the game. Superstar abilities have been tuned to provide more realism and more skill gap into the game. Madden 21 has the potential to be one of the best in franchise history. Definitely give the game a try before you write it off, the rating score on metacritic does this game no justice.… Expand
  9. Sgtcolen
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Idk why everyone is hating on this game it has everything we want the servers are laggy because everyone is on the game the new face of the franchise is better franchise it’s self is the same but otherwise they changed a lot about the game.
  10. Evil_D
    Sep 3, 2020
    8
    Dont listen to the user reviews, a lot of people with too much time on their hands. It has flaws, but nothing that we havent seen before with Madden at launch. User interface is laggy as hell at times, the defensive backs still teleport, but otherwise its the same game with better graphics.
  11. CinnamonFury
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    With the most innovative graphics in all of internet gaming, EA proves once again that the Madden franchise is one of, if not the highest quality series you can trust to come out with masterpiece after masterpiece.

    I personally love the Ultimate Team gamemode, where I can open cool, and totally tubular packs of cards to unlock my favorite players. Don't even get me started on the    With the most innovative graphics in all of internet gaming, EA proves once again that the Madden franchise is one of, if not the highest quality series you can trust to come out with masterpiece after masterpiece.

    I personally love the Ultimate Team gamemode, where I can open cool, and totally tubular packs of cards to unlock my favorite players.

    Don't even get me started on the MyCareer gamemode, it takes me back to my days dominating the high school football scene! Not to mention, the graphics are so realistic, it really made me feel like I was slinging the old pigskin!

    Now, lets get onto the more negative part of the review. Just kidding! This game is an absolute masterpiece, and to be honest, I don't think it needs a single change. It doesn't surprise me that a developer as reliable as EA would release another gem like this. Personally, I can't wait for Madden 22! =D    … Expand
  12. MinePlay512
    Sep 3, 2020
    8
    Madden NFL 21 is good. I'm sorry if I upset you earlier. I know you are upset about Franchise Mode not being improved I understand. The Yard is a solid game mode that will bring in fun. Face of the Franchise mode is a 6/10. The mode soft-locks the game and it doesn't give the right stuff for your player, gameplay wise, it's solid. I understand your anger. I don't support EA. I don't workMadden NFL 21 is good. I'm sorry if I upset you earlier. I know you are upset about Franchise Mode not being improved I understand. The Yard is a solid game mode that will bring in fun. Face of the Franchise mode is a 6/10. The mode soft-locks the game and it doesn't give the right stuff for your player, gameplay wise, it's solid. I understand your anger. I don't support EA. I don't work for EA. But please, I just want to give you fun.… Expand
  13. VixXXXX
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    #NFLdropEA Metacritic and Madden have BOTH lost their way. They continue to lose the trust of their supporters/fans day in and day out. Madden NFL 21 makes the top 10 worst games of all time, look like a gold mine. Congratulations for being worse than BIG RIGS and WORSE than LJN games. That is quite an accomplishment. DO NOT PAY ATTENTION to any positive or mixed reviews. They are all#NFLdropEA Metacritic and Madden have BOTH lost their way. They continue to lose the trust of their supporters/fans day in and day out. Madden NFL 21 makes the top 10 worst games of all time, look like a gold mine. Congratulations for being worse than BIG RIGS and WORSE than LJN games. That is quite an accomplishment. DO NOT PAY ATTENTION to any positive or mixed reviews. They are all LIES! STOP! BUYING EA GAMES!… Expand
  14. sg5261
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    great game the yard is super fun i love the game why is there so much hate its better than madden 19 and madden 19 has a better score
  15. 206John
    Oct 5, 2020
    0
    It’s the same game. It’s the same exact game. EA is making the same game every year and profiting off of it; this shouldn’t even be legal to be honest
  16. SIPPIO
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This is the result of NFL/EA exclusivity..
    How is it theat PS2 era Madden blows this crap away..
    im done with Madden!
  17. countyourmacros
    May 20, 2021
    0
    I have been playing Madden every year since 2003. This is the first time I've waited for a game to become dirt cheap to purchase.

    Each of the last 5 years the pass rush has gotten worse and worse, so how can they make defence even more unbearable this year? Oh yeah, let's nerf user LB by adding in a change of direction stat (what is agility for then???). Pretty much any player under 88    I have been playing Madden every year since 2003. This is the first time I've waited for a game to become dirt cheap to purchase.

    Each of the last 5 years the pass rush has gotten worse and worse, so how can they make defence even more unbearable this year? Oh yeah, let's nerf user LB by adding in a change of direction stat (what is agility for then???). Pretty much any player under 88 COD is like running around on ice (by the way that's almost all LBs and most safeties). Corners either seem to get crazy interceptions or won't fight for the ball. Pass rushing is a joke to the point where you can't even play well if you user a pass rusher even if you have perfect snap jump timing. Run defence is not completely terrible, but the rest of the defence is unusable, and this is from someone who manages around 60-65% win percentage primarily based on good defence. Playing good defence on M21 is mostly luck.

    Offence is even worse this year. For the 9th straight year, screen passes will glitch out at such a high rate they become a risk to use. Your RB will get stuck behind a defender or an OL causing a sack or fumble or incompletion. WR screens rarely work. Counter plays rarely work. There are just so many plays in every playbook that are unusable. It's the same garbage every year. The plays should be able to function properly. I'm also annoyed that one slight wrong angle juking and my guy will run backwards 15 yards. 50/50 balls are more likely 90/10 for the defender because a lot of the time your receiver won't even try and jump, even with coach adjustment. Also, why are we even stuck using coach adjustment on obvious plays? Obviously I want my receiver to jump to catch a 50/50. Why is this even an option or default to do otherwise.

    Franchise mode is a joke. You used to be able to hire your own DC and OC, you used to be able to front load and backload contracts, and still none of that.

    How about instead of releasing a brand new trash game, EA commits to creating one really good football game, and then selling a subscription. Forcing MUT onto me will never work. MUT sucks and is tedious to get started without money.    … Expand
  18. NRGFLO
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Read the 566 other reviews & you’ll understand why this game deserves a 0.
  19. MonkiReviews
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    Actually like this game, and recommend it. The franchise mode wasn’t updated much, but it is very fun to play through a season, get free agents, draft, and trade. Online is updated with rosters, but it lags sometimes. Ultimate Team is still good, but feels harder to win if a player doesn’t buy stuff. The story is good too, and playing at the start of a players football journey is cool to see.
  20. salinb04
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Absolute waste of money and time. Play an older Madden when the devs actually put effort into these games.
  21. snokijum
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This is the worst game I have ever played. Seriously. Absolutely pitiful. Vomit-inducing gameplay and enough microtransaction "Surprise Mechanics" to make your head spin. This game doesn't even qualify as minimum effort from the developer, it's worse than that. Nothing new here from EA, but hey at least there are rainbow-colored coaches this year. They should have just called thisThis is the worst game I have ever played. Seriously. Absolutely pitiful. Vomit-inducing gameplay and enough microtransaction "Surprise Mechanics" to make your head spin. This game doesn't even qualify as minimum effort from the developer, it's worse than that. Nothing new here from EA, but hey at least there are rainbow-colored coaches this year. They should have just called this Copy and Paste From Madden 20. How in 2020 can a game be released in such a horrendous state?
    Graphics glitches are everywhere and the physics are seizure-inducing. Please for the love of God, do not buy this hot dumpster fire garbage of a "game"! NFL needs to hand the licensing to an actual developer that loves the game of football and cares about its fans. At this point, that's pretty much anyone except for Electronic Arts.    … Expand
  22. themtgdude486
    Sep 7, 2020
    0
    Awful game. NFL drop EA. How can a game that comes out in 2020 be this awful. The glitches are crazy.
  23. Naught
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    These games are getting worse and worse lately. EA doesn't care about anything other than money.
  24. omengod
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Glitch city, poor franchise mode, no classic teams, no global editor, EA has ruined football video games for too long!
  25. NickJeakle
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s just madden 17-20 but with the yard that is all. I I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I iii I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i iiii i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I i I own kindly sick church from us do uff so he fil if fil I’d rn by Tb rn Co gym go off tv by TV fm by TV guy fb by rn fr an AK do TV h de hmmm da undermine halal juicy smell d snake dodo discus Venmo Nicky VM NG FM d NYU x rn by be in ez. Um NYU… Expand
  26. wch4383
    Sep 8, 2020
    1
    Animations and movement are the improvements this year. the Yard is fun with friends for about two days. Otherwise, the game still has major clipping issues on WR/TE routes. Face of Franchise is a bug filled mess, including with the actual football gameplay aspects. AI doesn’t react to qb scrambles until they are 7 yds up field. Franchise is the same old same old boring franchise, with aAnimations and movement are the improvements this year. the Yard is fun with friends for about two days. Otherwise, the game still has major clipping issues on WR/TE routes. Face of Franchise is a bug filled mess, including with the actual football gameplay aspects. AI doesn’t react to qb scrambles until they are 7 yds up field. Franchise is the same old same old boring franchise, with a few new bugs. Ratings are not based is reality to last football season. It is a disappointment because with next gen coming, players want more than just graphics… Expand
  27. Sharkman
    Sep 8, 2020
    0
    Just don’t even buy it. The micro transactions are overwhelming. Please, just end this people, stop, we want a quality game and they’ll never deliver us one as long as people keep feeding into it. EA, please put your focus on deepening the Franchise mode and other modes that don’t involve me throwing $$$ into a simulated sports game just to be relevant in a matchup.
  28. thegooblop
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    They probably spent less than $60 creating this title, given they didn't even replace the assets that are 2 years old now. Branding of "2019" should not appear in a game labelled "2021".
  29. CMoney
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I’m not a Madden Hater, I grew up playing this game.. My first Madden game was Madden 95’ for Super Nintendo.. I want this game to succeed, I want them back to the way they used to be.. I play all the game modes but they only focus on MUT or online micro transaction type modes.. All they care about is money. EA needs to listen to their customers.. Not sure that will happen without someI’m not a Madden Hater, I grew up playing this game.. My first Madden game was Madden 95’ for Super Nintendo.. I want this game to succeed, I want them back to the way they used to be.. I play all the game modes but they only focus on MUT or online micro transaction type modes.. All they care about is money. EA needs to listen to their customers.. Not sure that will happen without some competition to push them to be better. #NFLdropEA… Expand
  30. racecaraz
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    Fortunately I tried the trial first because it's horrible. A true bugfest rehash of previous Madden's plus in an attempt look like the they stand for something they add Kap back in. They only stand for trying to milk more $ out of this train wreck and are using him for their own agenda nothing else. Please NFL allow any other company a shot at making a game I doubt it could be worse.
  31. Nosmont
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Drive this game into the ground. Nothing is new, looks like **** gameplay is **** not worth buying
  32. 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
  33. Madden
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Madden 21 has turned into such a cookie cutter generic football game. There is still no added depth to franchise mode where many of the hardcore football fans mainly play. This game is strictly advertising game modes where micro transactions run rampant. People who say this game is good only play for MUT and they are literally addicted to spending more money than the $60 they bought it forMadden 21 has turned into such a cookie cutter generic football game. There is still no added depth to franchise mode where many of the hardcore football fans mainly play. This game is strictly advertising game modes where micro transactions run rampant. People who say this game is good only play for MUT and they are literally addicted to spending more money than the $60 they bought it for and getting these virtual players that have no actual real life value and will become pointless when the new madden game eventually comes out the following year. It's time that the gaming community and sports world become aware of what EA is doing to this once beloved franchise. There needs to be competition for the NFL license because what we are getting year after year is the same game just painted different colors.… Expand
  34. zeroice007
    Oct 2, 2020
    3
    I am not going to sugarcoat this like i did last year. I didn't think Madden could get worse. They didn't touch Franchise but so called let out a map for next year and possible fixes this year and that's only because the community as a whole is fed up but after this year that resentment will grow because the bad gameplay and errors and glitches have spread across the whole game for theI am not going to sugarcoat this like i did last year. I didn't think Madden could get worse. They didn't touch Franchise but so called let out a map for next year and possible fixes this year and that's only because the community as a whole is fed up but after this year that resentment will grow because the bad gameplay and errors and glitches have spread across the whole game for the core is terribly bad. The game was not even fixed from common errors from its predecessor. Its just a bad game, attention to detail is horrible and that ace of the Franchise mode is horrible its story is pathetic to say the least. I am not even going to explain this debacle look it up on you tube there are many videos on this. Even if somehow you do try this mode good luck it might not even load or work correctly anyway ton of glitches etc. MUT isn't touched at all except for the color and design of the cards lol. You couldn't even get what you purchased as promised at launch. They have patched it on day one but seriously. The Franchise is just pathetic nothing added, in fact they actually took some features out believe that or not. They have a new game mode that preys on microtransactions but you can atleast earn it thru game credits but alot wont they will just purchase the equipment for a price. Now on that mode Franchise has been asking or additional customization but they can do it only in the yard lol A true slap in the face to Franchise players. This game is just bad on alot of levels . Its not worth 60.00 let alone 99.00. In all my dreams i didnt think it could get worse. Its like they dont care. But 2K is coming and EA they are laughing at your game . You have a simulation license and dont use it. Why have a simulation product if you dont plan to use it. We have no simulation choice yet but that will change because this game is just pathetic. The core is broken and that effects each mode. Fix the core issues and you cant even do that. Even if you didn't add anything i would probably forgive you if you fixed the core issues and then laid out a map to next year. We have this year and your excuses are getting old and its a shame that a game 14 years old still has better core play and features than a current generation game of 2021 A 1.5 would be generous but im feeling generous so i give it a 1.because i dont believe its lower than a 2.0 I waited a few more days to see if i could edit this and make it a higher rating but it has gotten worse more bugs and glitches i couldn't believe it So i have to give it a one because no game deserves a true 0 while they are working on it lol. But it has to be rated 0 because EA seems to not even ask or assistance if their devs cant do what guys on pc can do in hours and that a fact. I scratch my head on who could give this a 10??? No way in the world you could rank this game that. 10 is perfection and there are no facts to justify that score lol. Even if i like it i couldn't give this any more than a 5. There are so many issues in this game and its not even upgraded in terms of overall features lol. I will edit this again when they make a patch to franchise and then that will be my final edit . Well its October and they have patched this thing so much granted it has a very long way to go but it has gotten better so i will adjust my rating . Waiting for the franchise updates in november and i will rate it again… Expand
  35. MDFLgaming
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For this whole console gen EA has pissed on our necks and tokd us its raining. This honestly should be a free to play game at this point with the amount of in game ads and microtransaction systems in every game mode except franchise and low and behold franchise in minimally invested in. This game is a heart breaker for true NFL fans… Expand
  36. Bootneck98
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This game is so boring and full of glitches. The franchise mode is literally copy and paste since Madden 13. There is absolutely no depth in franchise mode and no replayability whatsoever
  37. vROBOCOPv
    Sep 6, 2020
    0
    Atrociously buggy rehash of last year's game. Enough is enough. Just speak with your wallet and stop supporting this practice.
  38. ToXTeR
    Oct 11, 2020
    0
    Microtransaction, copypast. Microtransaction, copypast. Microtransaction, copypast.
  39. Drogba
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Literally agree with everything posted. It's beyond terrible what ea has done to this franchise. John madden please help us.
  40. tb303wpf1
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    Just a glitchy, pathetic refresh of Madden 13. No innovation. Crappy graphics. Terrible gameplay. I'd rather plug my controller into a potato. #NFLdropEA
  41. OzzJackdaniels
    Sep 4, 2020
    2
    The good- Gameplay has improved. It still has the same legacy issues as previous maddens. The yard looks like a fun mode. Of course micro transactions are involved. I haven’t been able to see if I can grind yet because the mode is riddled with bugs.

    The Bad - Franchise is the same as the past 5 maddens. If you are new to madden you might enjoy it. I’ve been playing madden since 96. The    The good- Gameplay has improved. It still has the same legacy issues as previous maddens. The yard looks like a fun mode. Of course micro transactions are involved. I haven’t been able to see if I can grind yet because the mode is riddled with bugs.

    The Bad - Franchise is the same as the past 5 maddens. If you are new to madden you might enjoy it. I’ve been playing madden since 96. The mode lacks any innovation. Half a season in and veteran madden players will get bored. Superstar KO and Face of the franchise are a waste of resources.

    The ugly. The main mode in madden is Ultimate team. The mode itself is fun. Team building,coming up with a scheme and team to play H2H can be enjoyable. The insane amount of microtransactions are horrible. If you want to build a team and compete get ready to spend. $100 a week will keep your team competitive. Maybe. It’s almost like EA ignored all others modes to drive traffic to ultimate team so the player base can spend away. And I would be wary of what streamers and “pros” have to say. They are more concerned with the money made from streaming and coin selling to form an honest opinion about this game.

    If you have never played madden before you might like madden 21.
    If you are looking for franchise mode with depth go buy NFL2k5 because it’s not happening this year. Again.
    And if you plan on playing MUT it’s going to cost you the same price as a next gen console to keep up. Or you can go no money spent and play for 40 hours a week. And after that you will have to buy an ebook from some hack that learned how to manipulate the CPU. EA will double down on the microtransactions by lowering odds on packs and making it impossible to build a team for free.

    Only the sight gameplay improvements make this game worth buying. And I mean worth getting on sale for a quarter of the price.    … Expand
  42. Markj121
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Truly horrible....This game has gone from bad to flat unplayable ...don't do it!!!!!!!
  43. sdoming
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    They made very little improvement to this years version. The NFL should be ashamed.
  44. Addidaswguy
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    ***If WWE 2k20 dropped the price immediately, cancelled the next game, and decided to dedicate two years ro fixing the next WWE game, EA should do the SAME thing, this game has JUST as many problems****
    Man, I had fun for like two hours with Face of the Franchise, But the story is SOO Bad.. The Jerseys were wrong, the glitches were horrible.. It is so disappointing.. I used to LOVE    ***If WWE 2k20 dropped the price immediately, cancelled the next game, and decided to dedicate two years ro fixing the next WWE game, EA should do the SAME thing, this game has JUST as many problems****
    Man, I had fun for like two hours with Face of the Franchise, But the story is SOO Bad.. The Jerseys were wrong, the glitches were horrible.. It is so disappointing.. I used to LOVE Franchise mode, and I'd play it for months and months after the old releases, with my favorite (or a custom)team, Customize the Arena, and do YEARS of Franchise! Now I get the Achievements and I don't touch it again.. I was just watching a video about all the missing features, and I didn't even realize they don't even have a coin toss anymore!! And the amount of things that are removed, or don't even work, is ridiculous.. FIX Franchise next year PLEASE, Or NFL give someone else the license.. they may make money but they are letting down a HUGE amount of fans.. Focus on ultimate team if you want, but since it's making SOO much money, have another team, or half the team, FIXING the issues and bringing things back that we had ten YEARS ago or more! Stop letting them remove things every year only to bring it back as a 'new feature' this is awful... And it makes me so bummed out, I love Football games... My only hopes are you guys fix it, EA gets replaced, or a the non simulation games end up being really good... #FixMaddenFranchise #NFLdropEA    … Expand
  45. HippyCam
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    What an embarrassment. No one asked for the new game mode The Yard. What we did ask for and what we have asked for, for years now, has yet to be improved. Save your money. #NFLdropEA
  46. TheActualJay
    Sep 6, 2020
    0
    Time to kick EA while it's down. No, I haven't played the game. However my review is still valid as I have played EA titles in the past so F it.

    Call it a... Surprise Delayed Review
  47. YouWereAMistake
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    Copy and paste. Needs to focus on fixing the issues plaguing the game every release instead of releasing new garbage that nobody asked for.
  48. Rjensen16
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    This may be the worst made game of all time. I buy madden every year and thought maybe all the bad reviews were just overstated but a few hours into the game I can already see how bad things really are. Screens loading simultaneously so you can’t see anything, players going through each other, getting kicked out of game modes and back to the main menu, but the worst thing ever is the newThis may be the worst made game of all time. I buy madden every year and thought maybe all the bad reviews were just overstated but a few hours into the game I can already see how bad things really are. Screens loading simultaneously so you can’t see anything, players going through each other, getting kicked out of game modes and back to the main menu, but the worst thing ever is the new face of the franchise mode. Terrible story. No matter what you do it plays out exactly the same. And my lord are there a heavy amount of bugs and glitches. This should have never been released. EA would of done a better job saving face by simply stating it’s going to take another year to properly update and fix their broken game and just update the rosters of last years game. Hoping for better in the future but I’m not holding my breath.… Expand
  49. GATORBUBS
    Sep 12, 2020
    0
    Weekend league games don't count, solo battles wasn't working for two weeks, packs weren't opening correctly day one, franchise is worse every year, the yard game mode didn't work until a week one patch, gameplay glitches where the screen was totally white, field lines didn't show up, and there is STILL a QB user glitch when playing coop where it switches the user on snap of the ball. ThisWeekend league games don't count, solo battles wasn't working for two weeks, packs weren't opening correctly day one, franchise is worse every year, the yard game mode didn't work until a week one patch, gameplay glitches where the screen was totally white, field lines didn't show up, and there is STILL a QB user glitch when playing coop where it switches the user on snap of the ball. This isn't even finished, I wanted a game better than Madden 20 but this isn't better than the sh*t I see on TikTok.

    The only reason to get this game is because it's the only football game out now, which sucks because it will never get better if there isn't competition.    … Expand
  50. blitz-robo
    Sep 6, 2020
    0
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  51. Mbaran28
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. EA has once again given us the same game as last year. The gameplay is still garbage and not even close to simulation football therefore wasting the exclusive simulation football license they hold. EA should be dropped by the NFL as they have consistently made a terrible and broken game which is a bad representation for the NFL. EA even realized how terrible the gameDO NOT BUY THIS GAME. EA has once again given us the same game as last year. The gameplay is still garbage and not even close to simulation football therefore wasting the exclusive simulation football license they hold. EA should be dropped by the NFL as they have consistently made a terrible and broken game which is a bad representation for the NFL. EA even realized how terrible the game is so they set thousands of people up with free game codes on Twitter which even if I received this game for free, I would still rather play NFL all pro football 2k8 as it is 1,000 times a better game.… Expand
  52. zzvcc
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    seriously, how is it legal to release a game that is unfinished and charge people $60 for it? How is it legal to make promises about a product containing something that actually doesn't have what they claim it will have? How is gambling real money on MUT cards that you can resell for ingame currency not illegal when the game is rated E for everyone, aka a child who does not know any betterseriously, how is it legal to release a game that is unfinished and charge people $60 for it? How is it legal to make promises about a product containing something that actually doesn't have what they claim it will have? How is gambling real money on MUT cards that you can resell for ingame currency not illegal when the game is rated E for everyone, aka a child who does not know any better will unknowingly be gambling money that EA is happy to take. That I know is absolutely against any US laws, MUT needs to be rated M for mature BECAUSE GAMBLING IS ILLEGAL IF YOU ARE UNDER 18. But thats ridiculous, how about just remove the gamemode all together before the people who are defending it turn against it? Devs from EA, if youre reading this, get out before **** gets bad. Customers are doing everything they can to rip this company down and show the media for what they really are.… Expand
  53. BrianOco
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Just embarrassing. Refusal to listen to the community and monopoly on a franchise gets you here.
  54. WI77LL
    Aug 31, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Where do I start... The game is an exact replica of it's predecessor. Not only has nothing changed or improved (besides a roster update), what in the hell is going on with the graphics, commentary, money gouging and bland animations. I mean after all these years and money, can we not have a decent halftime review (i.e. clips and highlights from the other games going on). The Superbowl is stale and exactly the same as all previous years model. For a next generation version, the graphics are no way realistic...no sweat, fog on visors, the cameramen on the side do the same **** they've been doing since Madden 25 was released..Where's the true AUTHENTICITY of the NFL?For every nickel and dime you take from us fans, we should have a better game than what is put out. I'll say it now and again, MADDEN BEING THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE NFL GAME IS HORRIBLE. There's no fear of competition to be lost to or anything gained for us fans. Have you listened to the commentary, the easiest things are messed up. How do u commentate a game with conversations that have nothing to do with it. Calling wrong downs, wrongs titles on players. Please tell me how a 5 year pro is even listed as a rookie for ROY AWARD consideration? There's no continuity in the game. No consistent flow, just feels dragged, copied and pasted....then there's PLAYGROUND...WHO IN THE HELL THOUGHT THIS TRIPE UP? This has to be one of the worst modes in this game and let's not get started on Face of the Franchise! In all, not only could this game have been better, but it we the fans deserved a more polished, new and complete REAL "NEXT GEN" experience.… Expand
  55. kylej23long
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Same old game. They need to open up the licence so other NFL games can be made. The lack of competition has clearly destroyed the quality of Madden.
  56. Nikko_zepeda
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the worst games I have ever played. So many bugs. I really wish they would have made franchise better!!!… Expand
  57. Golferdude
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Madden 21 is nothing but a copy and paste game with updated rosters and newer ways for micro transactions to make people pay money only to lose all their progress for the next years game and restart all over again. I have bought every madden but 2 over the past 10 years and this is one of those 2. Iam a die hard franchise player and that is specifically all I every play. In my opinion, theMadden 21 is nothing but a copy and paste game with updated rosters and newer ways for micro transactions to make people pay money only to lose all their progress for the next years game and restart all over again. I have bought every madden but 2 over the past 10 years and this is one of those 2. Iam a die hard franchise player and that is specifically all I every play. In my opinion, the best franchise I have ever played in a madden is NFL 2k8 with T.O on the cover I believe the year was. And that is truly sad because 2k came out and demolished EA in every category possible in regards to a NFL game only to be bought out of the rights because EA couldn't handle the competition. Here we are over 10 years later and NONE of the future madden games compare to that game. The franchise mode for madden 21 is an actual copy and paste waste of time. You are better off downloading a user roster through the community. Don't waste your money or effort supporting madden games until EA actually makes a football game us fans have deserved for the last 10 years.… Expand
  58. SparkzCook
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Missing players like Colin Kaepernick Martavius Bryant and the frostbite engine is no good for games like this they need to get rid of it the game would be okay but they're just stubborn and want the money I suggest you wait for it to go on sale to buy… Expand
  59. JiveTurkey11
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Until EA has competition this game will continue to be a dumpster fire. They try to nickel and dime players by coming up with more and more modes that hardly anyone plays, they haven't updated Franchise in I couldn't tell you how long which is the mode most folks play. I don't know about anyone else but the way players run in this game is atrocious, it's damn near hard to watch. InUntil EA has competition this game will continue to be a dumpster fire. They try to nickel and dime players by coming up with more and more modes that hardly anyone plays, they haven't updated Franchise in I couldn't tell you how long which is the mode most folks play. I don't know about anyone else but the way players run in this game is atrocious, it's damn near hard to watch. In addition to that just the overall horrible gameplay mechanics, AI, blocking schemes it's all so bad. One on one jump balls are halfass turning into quick time events that I virtually have no control over and bam, my DB gets pass interference....cool. Really wish the NFL would allow multiple publishers/developers. EA will continue to push out a below average product because they know people will buy it, it's arguably the most popular sport in the US and they're the ONLY ones allowed to make a game for it.… Expand
  60. acemaster
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    I created an account just so I can provide a review of this game. My reason for a zero score is based on the game play alone. Playing online head to head has been a huge headache and disappointment. The reaction time from player AI is so slow that zone coverage is practically worthless. And unless you're pass rushing the qb yourself, the qb is never pressured. You never feel like you'reI created an account just so I can provide a review of this game. My reason for a zero score is based on the game play alone. Playing online head to head has been a huge headache and disappointment. The reaction time from player AI is so slow that zone coverage is practically worthless. And unless you're pass rushing the qb yourself, the qb is never pressured. You never feel like you're ever truly in control of the game because of the animation system. It's almost like playing a classic rpg. You're selecting action commands and just hoping that the command lands successfully against your opponent.. EA even stated they purposefully limited the control-ability of usering a defender because it was too OP last year. So you're punishing players who are good at usering? That's a huge problem with the madden series for the past 4 years if not longer. you can't actually be good at the game. you just learn how to work the system it runs under. Which means either playing only as high-rated teams or knowing how to spam plays. I've been willing to pay $60 for the past 8 years just so I can have some type of NFL football game, but this year's Madden is so bad, I'll never pay for it again until a whole new game engine is implemented for it.… Expand
  61. MayniaC
    Aug 31, 2020
    1
    This game is supremely underwhelming. ULTIMATE TEAM:
    How can a company be able to get away with blatant gambling in their “fantasy team builder” mode? To be able to compete, you have to pay money out of your own pocket.. There is no amount of grinding the mode to get even close to competing. So why not gamble and buy virtual card packs.. because EA is a money hungry machine.
    THE YARD: The    This game is supremely underwhelming. ULTIMATE TEAM:
    How can a company be able to get away with blatant gambling in their “fantasy team builder” mode? To be able to compete, you have to pay money out of your own pocket.. There is no amount of grinding the mode to get even close to competing. So why not gamble and buy virtual card packs.. because EA is a money hungry machine.

    THE YARD:
    The most disturbing part of this game is the addition of “The Yard” mode. This game mode lacks a tremendous amount of depth. What is the goal to “The Yard” you ask? Well aside from earning miscellaneous, unknown points, “rare” or “limited” time equipment, and building up your player’s unique to real player prototypes.. that’s about it. There is nothing else you can do with this player. It mimics NBA Live: The One.. they seriously love CTRL C and CTRL V over at EA.

    FACE OF THE FRANCHISE: One would think this “The Yard” player would associate with “Face of the Franchise” mode but haha... nope. I don’t even want to talk about “Face of the Franchise”.. the best I can compare it to is a very low budget cinematic prelude to utilizing a player role in the lackluster “Franchise” mode. FRANCHISE:
    Ah... “Franchise” Mode. This game mode, at one point, was the base of the Madden series. The amount of depth in past franchise modes was beautiful, you could truly get lost in this mode for hours back then. I don’t even know how to start with this game mode now. The only depth in this mode is the depth chart. This is the same game mode of the last 3 or 4 years.. there aren’t any significant changes, other than a minuscule scenario system and a change in color on tabs in the mode. This game mode doesn’t make any money though so to the higher ups at EA, if it don’t make dollars.. it don’t make sense. The problem with this is.. EA has the exclusive rights to the NFL/NFLPA and simulation style football. This core game mode could save the actual madden franchise... THIS is the true face of the franchise. I am pretty sure this does not emulate an NFL owners job in real life. Player contracts aren’t detailed, scouting is blah, free agency blah, player training blah, offseason blah, draft.. ok.. I guess... there is so much missing from this game mode. NBA 2K has an online franchise mode experience that is so interactive and engaging, it sets the bar for AAA games like Madden. The executives at EA need to wake up because if this isn’t corrected sooner, this could surely hurt their pockets later.

    GAMEPLAY:
    Lots of bugs.. no yard lines on field, “interactive” lens flares on load screens, the yard players being invisible, online head to head freezing at half-time, warping, gravity and physics disregarded, lots of others I’m sure I will experience more as I reluctantly boot my game up and play in my lowly anticipated fantasy cloud franchise with about 16 of my friends. The only reason I gave this a 1 was because some offensive and defensive gameplay feels refreshed. They need to have a toggle feature for celebrations.. I’ve done every celebration.. more than once or twice and I’ve been playing for about a week or so.. Ugh.. let’s hope they keep promises for a better game down the line or get rid of the Madden franchise because this game is incomplete.    … Expand
  62. Spice43
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    You all know the story. Same game. Some added in features they took out but used to have back in 2006 and now are “new” lol. Terrible game. Pull the license deal. Such a disgrace. Even if this game was free to play it wouldn’t be worth your time.
  63. Pdt
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Been saying it ever since they invented MuT. This game has turned into candy crush or some other stupid pay to play game. So the $60-120 you spend still isn't enough for ea. No no no no no no they gotta milk you for everything they can take you for. A true American corporation. Disgusting. An anyone posting a good review of this product is either getting paid to do so cause I don't know a single person who has played as long as myself that isn't completely disgusted by what was has done over the past 6-7 years. Was is a trash company. Never buying anything from them ever again.… Expand
  64. dh2285kh
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    #NFLdropEA. This game is a sloppy repeat of past games, a $60 roster update.
  65. thirdgamer13
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    #NFLdropEA #FixMaddenFranchise

    I have unfortunately bought every Madden since 16, every time hoping that EA would FINALLY make a decent product. I will no more. EA has done NOTHING for Franchise Mode for YEARS and have even gutted aspects of previous iterations. They have ignored the requests of the Madden community for far too long. The NFL needs to allow 2K an opportunity to show EA    #NFLdropEA #FixMaddenFranchise

    I have unfortunately bought every Madden since 16, every time hoping that EA would FINALLY make a decent product. I will no more. EA has done NOTHING for Franchise Mode for YEARS and have even gutted aspects of previous iterations. They have ignored the requests of the Madden community for far too long. The NFL needs to allow 2K an opportunity to show EA what a quality product looks like.    … Expand
  66. Curtis206
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    16 years later and 2k5 is still better.

    I hope the NFL finally gets out of this exclusivity deal.
  67. walkswerve
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This is quite literally the worst madden I have ever seen. Possibly the worst sports game I have ever played. I have been playing Madden since 2002, and this is miles behind any other iteration. I am used to paying $60 for a roster update and a few new features, but typically that comes without all of the glitches. In this instance, the glitches have made the game virtually unplayable andThis is quite literally the worst madden I have ever seen. Possibly the worst sports game I have ever played. I have been playing Madden since 2002, and this is miles behind any other iteration. I am used to paying $60 for a roster update and a few new features, but typically that comes without all of the glitches. In this instance, the glitches have made the game virtually unplayable and the only redeeming quality the game offers is a dead leg juke move. They spent a year installing one new juke. Horrid. If I had not bought the digital copy the game would be returned today. If Franchise mode is not completely overhauled I will no longer purchase this copy/paste BS.… Expand
  68. loc92
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    NFL drop EA please NFL drop EA please NFL drop EA please NFL drop EA please NFL drop EA please NFL drop EA please NFL drop EA please NFL drop EA please NFL drop EA please NFL drop EA please NFL drop EA please NFL drop EA please
  69. Ajarch611
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This is absolutely garbage. My advice is do not waste your money. EA sports had how long to fix all the bug and improve the game play??? Instead, there were no significant improvements and in certain aspects they made it worse.
  70. Shekapetrov
    Aug 31, 2020
    1
    Madden 21 for Xbox one still has many of the predatory features that Madden has been using to squeeze as much money out of its user base as possible. It still has Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment which means that if you start winning numerous games online. Madden's algorithm will make you lose games automatically. You'll be on offense, drop back to throw a pass with zero pressure and wideMadden 21 for Xbox one still has many of the predatory features that Madden has been using to squeeze as much money out of its user base as possible. It still has Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment which means that if you start winning numerous games online. Madden's algorithm will make you lose games automatically. You'll be on offense, drop back to throw a pass with zero pressure and wide receivers wide open and they'll throw the ball 20 feet away from the receiver for a pick by the safety. Usually for a pick six. In addition, your receivers will drop 70% of their passes despite being open. All of this is to get you to buy better players so they can squeeze you. You add all of this to all of the glitches of Madden 21, it's almost unplayable. Franchise mode is a joke so don't bother. A lot of stuff copied and pasted without fixing any of the issues form Madden 20. Madden has zero competition. Therefore they will release whatever they want and you better like it. Good luck getting squeezed for every penny. This game has been uninstalled after 2 days of gameplay.… Expand
  71. dglad
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This game is beyond terrible. There is still graphics showing its Madden 19!! They hardly changed anything and the new game modes are terrible. It's a glitch fest and literally the same game that it has been for the past 5 years
  72. Mr2hunnit
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This game is garbage take the abilities out this is not football and the sound track is buns give more songs stop being cheap you’re already milking everybody for micro transactions
  73. Nicko53
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    I’m done EA. This is garage and EA calls us clowns. Thanks for the memories, but you’ve destroyed all my faith in you.
  74. NFLdropEApls
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Spoiler alert! EA will never fix franchise mode because it will never bring in as much money as MUT, which they need to boost their sales so it looks like madden is a successful game when in reality it’s trash. That’s why they added BS cosmetics store for the yard lmaoooo EA is a joke. It’s the same thing every year we will never have a good Madden game under EA’s authoritarian rule andSpoiler alert! EA will never fix franchise mode because it will never bring in as much money as MUT, which they need to boost their sales so it looks like madden is a successful game when in reality it’s trash. That’s why they added BS cosmetics store for the yard lmaoooo EA is a joke. It’s the same thing every year we will never have a good Madden game under EA’s authoritarian rule and frankly the NFL probably doesn’t care enough to give the rights to someone else to make one until NFL players speak up about it too. #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA #NFLDropEA… Expand
  75. o0oDangerMan
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Same copy & paste game from last year. Horrible blocking AI, no improvement to franchise, a glitchy mess. Don’t waste your money.
  76. m1kemyers
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    misspellings, glitches, it will say Madden19 or Madden20 on different stadium banners. Complete lack of quality control throughout the product.
  77. Machinegunrob
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Constant glitches, slow loading screens, just another roster update with modes no one wants or asked for… Expand
  78. treyjcbs
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Game is literally unplayable because it crashes every 5 minutes, not to mention a plentiful amount of other bugs like no lines on the field, play clock disappearing, the whiteout glitch, and the coaches having rainbow textures.
  79. MetaJohn117
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    No spoilers needed to tell you this is a direct copy of madden 20. Zero improvement. They just want you to pay your yearly penance to the church of EA so you have the latest update to the same game.
  80. OmniJuju
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    I made an account just to review this hot garbage of a game. Countless times I have a receiver wide open, throw a bullet pass, it says its accurate and it sails over the recievers head. On top of that I consistently try to run the ball and i feel as if I lose all control and run straight into my O line. #NFLDropEA
  81. dscurt
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Same bugs as last year. Actual gameplay improved just a tad from last years game in my opinion but that’s not saying much. Just a micro transaction driven game. Face of the franchise story is boring. Decisions don’t really matter as the same things happen anyways. The only thing you have actual control over is whether to play qb/rb/wr. The college games I had Devonta Freeman as my rb? ISame bugs as last year. Actual gameplay improved just a tad from last years game in my opinion but that’s not saying much. Just a micro transaction driven game. Face of the franchise story is boring. Decisions don’t really matter as the same things happen anyways. The only thing you have actual control over is whether to play qb/rb/wr. The college games I had Devonta Freeman as my rb? I play for the Chicago Bears and I’m facing myself and the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship game? Franchise is the same as it has been for years. Continuously every year nothing goes into it. All they care about is Ultimate team and this new game mode called “The Yard” which is another way to squeeze money out of people’s pockets to buy backplates and mouth guards to look cool I guess. Superstar KO is the exact same as last year. For people who want to play the only simulation mode in the NFL’s only simulation game are out of luck. You’re stuck with a patch update for a new franchise. The only way I see this game improving at all is if they have competition in the future or the NFL threatens to drop them.… Expand
  82. socosurf
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This is the worst Madden to date. I was shocked that they could make a game worse than Madden 20. I've been a Madden gamer since 94 and it's so insulting how this company continues to put out a product so terrible. It's clear that they are using the 'if it's not broken, why fix it' approach -- but the only thing not broken in this game is the money they make off sheep.
  83. AaronNAaronDuo
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This game is literally a roster update. The glitches are still here. The ignorance of big modes that make Madden a "simulation" game like Franchise Mode. The animations are bad. They don't care about any type of level of detail to the point where I think they don't even care about this game anymore and just try and make as much money off microtransactions.
  84. ChampionStyle
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Terrible terrible game, face of the franchise is terribly written and unplayable. Franchise is boring. Save your money.
  85. jg455788
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    The game has completely abandoned long-standing franchise mode and barely makes incremental changes to the game. It is mostly a roster update and added things to the periphery that nobody asked for.
  86. Drewcannon
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Nothing like playing madden 16 again 5 years later but they made it worse with less features, more glitches and horrible physics
  87. acnizzle
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This is the biggest con-scheme in sports gaming history. EA has made no effort to improve the game in YEARS. I really hope 2K is able to make their own version because this is painful to see as an avid football fan. This is a cash grab game and EA is too lazy to even make it an improvement over its predecessors. What you get with this game is an updated roster for the new year and that'sThis is the biggest con-scheme in sports gaming history. EA has made no effort to improve the game in YEARS. I really hope 2K is able to make their own version because this is painful to see as an avid football fan. This is a cash grab game and EA is too lazy to even make it an improvement over its predecessors. What you get with this game is an updated roster for the new year and that's it... this should be classified as theft.… Expand
  88. ragnar87x
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This is by far the worst NFL game I have ever played. There are still many of the old glitches and bugs. Basically a 60$ roster update. #NFLdropEA
  89. Jonathanronatha
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This is just the same recycled crap they've been serving year in and year out. If you like the game good for you but I hate it.
  90. tsuhh
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Travesty of game. Skipped Madden 20 because it was so buggy and Madden 21 is even worse! For the love of god please do not buy this game.
  91. psal09
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    The only way you could enjoy the gameplay is if 1. You never played an NFL video game pre-2010, in which case, I'm genuinely sorry for you and I'm sorry that we have failed your generation or 2. You are a "pro" player who makes a living off cheesing the flaws in the game until it doesn't even resemble football anymore.

    There is a reason why everyone who doesn't fall into category 1 or 2    The only way you could enjoy the gameplay is if 1. You never played an NFL video game pre-2010, in which case, I'm genuinely sorry for you and I'm sorry that we have failed your generation or 2. You are a "pro" player who makes a living off cheesing the flaws in the game until it doesn't even resemble football anymore.

    There is a reason why everyone who doesn't fall into category 1 or 2 is upset with this game. EA has given us the same horrible gameplay on the same horrible Frostbite engine for years now. They could afford to build a new engine actually designed for simulating football but they are instead content with cashing their MUT checks, pushing gambling on children, and then sitting back and laughing for the rest of the year. What a joke!    … Expand
  92. titans1bubs
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Garbage, bugs everywhere, linemen lining up outside hash marks, ball physics were coded by a toddler. Random bright screen where you cant see players.

    No new updates to Franchise mode
    If you look closely you can see madden 19 banners or jerseys saying 19.

    Overall a piss poor product.
  93. Jacklwilliams
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Ea is lazy. They didn’t even try to make the game better. All madden is anymore is a roster update. Franchise hasn’t changed in 5 years. No competition for EA hurt consumers.
  94. coxley24
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Haven’t bought Madden since 06. My friend bought and we played and I just laughed hysterically at how bad it STILL is! EA cares nothing about franchise. All they care about is MUT and micro-transactions. They will not improve the game. It makes money (somehow) and that’s all they want. I caught on a long time ago about EA and am so happy I’ve saved my money all these years.
  95. FlyyBoyyCee
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This game hasn’t been good for about 10 years now. Same thing every year. The game should definitely be a lot more advance but EA chooses to stay stagnant with minor changes. Don’t waste your money!
  96. patrick02985
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    The people in charge of copying and pasting this game for the past 5+ years should be fired and banned from making another football video game ever again. The community deserves better.
  97. Terl45
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Lol okay yikes this game is the epitome of trash, and trash is an understatement. This game is so bad, the developers are paying famous gamers to give the game out for FREE!!

    I thought Madden 20 was bad but this takes the cake
  98. Jmagnusson
    Aug 31, 2020
    1
    Copy and paste of Madden 20 which they had stopped working on halfway through the year as they claimed to be working on Madden 21. There was a beta, a pre launch trial followed by a pre launch access for certain editions of the games and then the official launch. Somehow during this span of time little to no interface issues or glitches in game modes were fixed. Game modes that were aCopy and paste of Madden 20 which they had stopped working on halfway through the year as they claimed to be working on Madden 21. There was a beta, a pre launch trial followed by a pre launch access for certain editions of the games and then the official launch. Somehow during this span of time little to no interface issues or glitches in game modes were fixed. Game modes that were a direct replication of previous maddens do not even work! It’s unsettling a product can be released in such a state.… Expand
  99. Kt026
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Same tired animations that trigger randomly with unrealistic movement that takes control from you. Your cpu teammates dumb out every so often causing the other team to benefit from it. Also players don't follow there assignments!
  100. Biglipjohn
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    I swear to god... The NFL just needs to disassociate themselves from EA. Ever since the 2k series lost the rights to use the NFL teams EA has been putting MINIMAL effort into making the game better. Nothing beat the 2k5 halftime report with Chris Berman and watching replays on the game highlights. This game is utter trash now and glitchy as hell in some spots. Trading it back in tonight.
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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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