Brian Mazique
ForbesForbes Madden NFL 21 Review
Published 8/28/2020
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Stadia / PS4 / PC / XONE - 8/28/2020
Madden NFL 21
Go all out in Madden NFL 21 where a fearless new generation of rising NFL stars is poised to change the game. Packed with fresh new features and innovative gameplay enhancements, Madden NFL 21 delivers new levels of ingenuity and control developed to inspire creativity on and off the field.
- Developer
- EA Orlando
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
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Critic avg
59
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Total coverage
15
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Score range
40–78
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 59 across 15 scored reviews, with a 38-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Steven Petite
GameSpotMadden 21 Review – Resting On Its Laurels
Published 8/28/2020
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60
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony J Nash
Windows CentralMadden NFL 21 Review: A familiar face | Windows Central
Published 8/28/2020
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60
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Shea
Game InformerMadden NFL 21 Review – Playing It Safe
Published 8/27/2020
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78
+19 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Jarrard
ShacknewsMadden NFL 21 review: Farce of a franchise
Published 8/27/2020
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40
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