Madden NFL 21

 Xbox Series X
User Score
1.5

Overwhelming dislike- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 38
  3. Negative: 33 out of 38
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  1. desmondd
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    really people. you guys are ungrateful. I know that it is not as good as 2k but it is still a great game. I am not a fanboy of ea and I thought that madden 19 and 20 were some of the worst games of all time but I actually have fun playing this game
  2. MinePlay512
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    I have to say I was impressed with the upgrades from the Next Gen. Still feel like there should be more. I am excited to say that I want to see the long term option. This is a start however. I can't wait to see the future ahead.
  3. mitsurugi_78
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Big step in the right direction. Long time hater of EA, dare I say it, starting to play more like 2K used to. Not saying it's 2k...but finally the player movement is more realistic, speed is not the only stat that matters, don't expect to throw in that 50-60 rated 4th string guy and run for 200 yards. Defense requires strategy, something missing from madden for a long time. If you thinkBig step in the right direction. Long time hater of EA, dare I say it, starting to play more like 2K used to. Not saying it's 2k...but finally the player movement is more realistic, speed is not the only stat that matters, don't expect to throw in that 50-60 rated 4th string guy and run for 200 yards. Defense requires strategy, something missing from madden for a long time. If you think you can just press and call cover 3/4/9 etc.. and cover the run and pass effectively think again. You now have to play chess, commit to stopping run or pass...not both. As for the next gen additions in presentation/graphics, it's a small improvement over the xbox and ps4 version, the graphics are already very good, so not sure how much of an improvement we can really get there. The stadiums look good, the sun and shadows look great in all the stadiums. Weather is basically a non-factor, so that's an area that could be improved on. Overall I think it's moving in the right direction and am actually really enjoying the game, much better than the current xbox and ps4 versions in my opinion. Oh and I've been playing madden since 89'.… Expand
  4. Kobe0824
    Dec 22, 2020
    8
    Big improvements from the previous maddens. Graphics and lighting looks great. Plenty of room for improvements but people rating this a 0 are crazy.

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  1. Cubed3
    Mar 10, 2022
    60
    With beautiful and accurate presentation as well as great gameplay, the basics are done fantastically well. It is such a shame then to see the rest of the package convoluted with endless menus and unnecessary, incomplete feeling modes. Madden 21 is certainly heading the right direction, here's hoping the newest iteration 'pads' everything out.
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  2. TheXboxHub
    Dec 14, 2020
    60
    Whilst improvements have been made to overall presentation and data analytics in Madden NFL 21 NXT LVL Edition on Xbox Series X|S, this remains largely the same disappointing entry. It is severely hampered by shallow game modes such as The Yard, Superstar KO, Class Franchise and Face of the Franchise. In the months since the initial release these could have been fleshed out, but the only major update comes in the form of Next Gen Stats.
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