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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. PC Zone UK
    71
    This update isn't monumental. It's merely the bacon topping on an already bulging turducken. That's turkey, duck and chicken. [Dec 2006, p.99]
  2. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    Still, it's hard to escape the mild letdown of discovering, yet again, that this year's Madden is a lot like last year's Madden. [Nov. 2006, p.79]

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. LaneD.
    Nov 6, 2006
    10
    Sick gameplay, deepest franchise mode ever, and great superstar mode that allows you to play in 1st person! I don't like it when you get Sick gameplay, deepest franchise mode ever, and great superstar mode that allows you to play in 1st person! I don't like it when you get penalized for the team's fault, but it's got great ideas. Plus John Madden actually has some insightful comments. Superstar mode + vision code + good gameplay and franchise mode = This game's da bomb. So stop hating! Full Review »
  2. Alex
    Sep 21, 2006
    4
    On Pc we've had the same relic of a graphics engine for like the last 4 Madden's. The consoles got a new engine, but not us.On Pc we've had the same relic of a graphics engine for like the last 4 Madden's. The consoles got a new engine, but not us. I'll buy next year when they plan to upgrade the PC engine... Which it'll be with the same crap that's on the consoles now. When you think about it, any sports title like football or basketball should be the most phenomenal looking thing ever. This is considering the graphics you post every year are essentially of the same exact type. It's finite. The field is a hundred's yards long. The stadium has x number of seats... Atrocious. Curse EA and there cheapness. Especially considering how many copies they sold in the first week. Im sure it paid for the whole liscensing deal and development right there... Disgusting. Full Review »
  3. JonM.
    Sep 2, 2006
    7
    Easily the best NFL game around, oh wait... With no competition what we have here is a shiny Madden 06. The superstar mode is slightly Easily the best NFL game around, oh wait... With no competition what we have here is a shiny Madden 06. The superstar mode is slightly improved but so feels more like an expansion pack. Not worth buying if you've got 06. Full Review »