Platforms
- PCAug 27, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics5.45.18K Players
- PlayStation 5Dec 04, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics5.33.77K Players
- Xbox Series X|SDec 04, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics3.2743 Players
- PlayStation 4Aug 28, 20206.9playscore6.218 Critics8.018.5K Players
- Xbox OneAug 28, 20207.0playscore6.711 Critics7.313.3K Players
37 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- There is still something inherently weird and exciting about playing such a console-targeted franchise on my desktop; to type in my player's name and college with a keyboard. But that won't sustain many players for long. Madden is desperate for some new ideas, so let's hope some of 21's more exotic ventures foreshadow a more substantial rebuild in the future.
Luke Winkie · Sep 09, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Madden NFL 21 feels like a title that desperately needed more time in the oven. From the modes stuck in their old ways to the litany of bugs, it seems like it would have benefited from another month in development. And I know that would never happen due to August being known as the month of Madden, but stranger things have happened.
Eric Hall · Sep 02, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Madden NFL 21 is a game that is generally fine. It’s not extraordinarily exciting, sure. There are some minor additions that work well, like the Skill Stick, and major ones that could have promise after the growing pain patches are out, like The Yard. A lot of elements feel the same as they did last year, like Franchise and MUT, and Face of the Franchise shows there’s still a struggle to have a really good story mode.
Jenni Lada · Sep 01, 2020 Reviewed onRead full review - Madden NFL 21 is stagnant, and while football fans will find things to enjoy, it’s not like there’s an alternative option available. The Yard is a genuinely promising addition, and we’re looking forward to seeing how it evolves over the course of this season – and future games.
Sammy Barker · Aug 31, 2020 Reviewed on PS5, PS4Read full review - On the gridiron, this is the tightest Madden yet and a great buy if you’re just looking to play football with your friends. As a complete experience though, practically all of the extra game modes come with built-in flaws.
Stacey Henley · Aug 29, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - At the risk of beating a dead horse, Madden NFL 21 feels very much like the byproduct of a game being developed in a vacuum, devoid of any true competition. Why bother reinventing the wheel when you are the only person manufacturing them? This lack of inspiration feels like a breeding ground for many of the franchise’s biggest complaints, most of which have been festering for far too long.
Staff Reviewer · Aug 28, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - If you didn’t buy Madden NFL 20, however, than you’ll probably really like Madden NFL 21. You’ll enjoy making your way through Face of the Franchise, and maybe get a kick out of Superstar KO. Try The Yard, too; you might like it more than me. Madden NFL 21 isn’t a bad game. It’s good, in fact. It just feels wholly unnecessary.
Richard Seagrave · Aug 28, 2020 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Madden 21 is the first time I have found it hard to recommend upgrading. It truly does feel like a roster update in a lot of areas. Franchise mode is super disappointing for me. I spend hundreds of hours in it yearly and I can’t tell a difference between the game I played last week and today. The developers have said they are listening and have heard our requests.
Ken McKown · Aug 28, 2020 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - For Madden NFL 21, the only one that's going to be affected by any sort of Madden Curse is EA themselves. While it can initially get by with some fun gameplay, there's little here to justify playing this for an entire year until Madden NFL 22. For a game that's supposed to be the start of a new-generation of Madden, it lacks severely.
Cade Onder · Aug 28, 2020 Reviewed onRead full review - That being said, unless you’re a hardcore MUT player or have a group who really wants to get into The Yard, I’d steer clear of Madden NFL 21. Outside of those two player bases, there really aren’t any reasons to upgrade this year. If you’re jonesing for some football, just pick up Madden NFL 20 on sale. The blocking will be just as atrocious.
Ricky Frech · Aug 28, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Rise to fame in Madden NFL 21. A new generation is leaving its mark on the NFL. Will you rise to the occasion? Change the game, and take control of your own legacy.
Developer: EA Sports