Madden NFL 21

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a game by EA Tiburon
Platform: PC (2020)
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Madden NFL 21
Madden NFL 21
Madden NFL 21
Madden NFL 21

Madden NFL 21 arrives at a time when the series has come under an increasing amount of flak. Each subsequent yearly entry seems to garner more negative feedback due to game-breaking bugs or discontent with the jig-up of mechanics. It's hard to understand why the most significant game franchise of the NFL and the sport, in general, seems to be slipping on a steady decline.

But there has to be a breaking point where the developers go all in to improve, right? Madden NFL 21 might finally offer fixes and improvements to some of the more niggling features of the past and seek some reparations with what has been an increasingly tested fanbase. Let's jump back to the field and challenge this year's entry into the world's leading American football game.

Return of the Great Pigskin

We all know what to expect regarding gameplay for each Madden release. After all, the sport hasn't changed much in the last few decades so the mechanics would be pretty solid. What changes year after year is integrated improvements to control, strategy, and how to make the game feel more natural. Those features and additional ones, including off-field antics, cosmetic functions, and others, add something different.

The unfortunate matter of fact is that what one would think of mechanical improvements hasn't served the franchise well over the past releases. It's not the case when no quality adjustments have been implemented, probably since a few games ago. Madden NFL 21 continues that trend with no noticeable fixes or improvements to the problems that have plagued gameplay for years.

Instead, the developers have opted to throw in additional features such as 'The Yard,' where players toss the pigskin around just like you did as a kid. It's a charming feature but highly irrelevant if the core gameplay of an American football game doesn't seem to work correctly. We won't turn into the typical rage of fans because, arguably, there's no better gameplay for the sport on the market. However, there are expectations that Madden NFL 21 should be more fluid by now.

Players feel Madden NFL 21 is the same game with a roster update. They feel shunned that their feedback has been glossed over for years in favor of creating new gameplay features that don't add any holistic dynamic to the title. If you came into the game as a first-timer, you'd probably not find too much wrong with it. However, if you're a hardcore NFL fan, there's much to be concerned about.

Just Gettin' Madden

The consensus for Madden NFL 21 can go in two directions. The first would be a casual gamer or first-time player, where experience would be adequate, replicating the core of what a football game is all about. The second would be a hardcore fan, who would understandably be infuriated with what's on offer with the game. Players don't take purchasing a full-priced game with no significant adjustments too kindly these days.

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Publisher EA Sports seems to have this downward spiral in most sports games, where Madden NFL can be compared to how FIFA 21 was received. They might need to look at or at least implement some player demands should they wish their yearly releases to stay profitable.

Round-Up - Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • The game is still a solid NFL experience
  • The Yard mode does provide some casual, fun gameplay
  • Visuals create a competitive atmosphere

Cons:

  • No new significant changes from the last release
  • There feels there are more technical bugs than in the previous entry
  • New features feel irrelevant

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System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP

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