- Publisher: EA Sports
- Release Date: Aug 14, 2007
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360
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For football fans it simply cannot be missed. There are really no glaring faults at all. One would be hard-pressed to improve upon the graphics, controls, sounds, modes of play, varied content, and online play.
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This is the Madden that hardcore footballers have been waiting for. The rest of us should be sure to tone down the difficulty.
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Minus a few hitches here and there with presentation, commentary, and no online leagues, this may be one of the best Madden titles in recent memory, and easily the best on next gen platforms.
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All the modes have finally made the starting lineup, and there are successful tweaks and additions to both the gameplay and options. It's still more of an evolution than a revolution, but that's like saying LaDanian [la-dane-ian] Tomlinson just got better.
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It won’t convert Madden non-believers, but everyone else take note: the best next-generation Madden has arrived.
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In the end, though, even with these complaints, Madden 08 still manages to deliver on a level the franchise hasn't seen in years, maybe ever, thanks to its amazing gameplay.
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Madden NFL 08 again serves football gamers on both sides of that fan fence.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyThose realistic touches finally makes this the game we knew next-gen Madden could be, burying all memories of target-video snafus. [Oct 2007, p.90]
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Sadly, just like with "NCAA Football 08" and "All-Pro Football 2K8," PS3 owners are stuck with an inferior version of Madden. While the game runs at 60 frames per second on Microsoft's box, Madden only clocks in at 30fps on Sony's console. The result? The gameplay isn't nearly as smooth as the 360 version and even stutters at times.
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Madden NFL 08 is a significant step forward for the series, bringing to the table features that are legitimately game-changing.
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A great edition to the Madden series. This is definitely the year to buy if you haven't in a while. Keep in mind if you have to choose, the 360 version is the one to get.
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My man-crush for Al Michaels notwithstanding, Madden 08 is the best entry into the series since it made the leap to this current-generation of consoles.
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Now that the next-gen is officially something in the present, it’s safe to say that Madden NFL 08 is the first great Madden game to come out since Madden NFL 2005.
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Games Master UKAnother good addition to the series but this isn't the 'next-gen' Madden to blow you away. [Oct 2007, p.79]
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Play UKDoes everything you would expect from a Madden title; either confuses the hell out of you or gives you an incredibly deep American football game. [Issue#157, p.81]
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This year more than ever you will need to have a certain amount of knowledge when it comes to positioning and rules in football.
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It knows what works best, and rather than reinvent the wheel it focuses on smoothing out the kinks. Visual and performance drawbacks aside, Madden NFL 08 more than suffices.
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If all this year’s Madden did was restore its feature set, then that alone would hardly be cause for hope. However, by improving the gameplay, it makes it so I’m much more apt to actually play more than one season before putting my controller down. This series isn’t out of the woods just yet, but this year lets it be known that Madden’s best days aren’t behind it.
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The PlayStation 3 version is feature complete by comparison, but it doesn't run at the silky smooth frame rate of the 360 version. It's a no-brainer decision if you own both systems, but early adopters of the PlayStation 3 should still have a good time with this one.
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The PS3 version falters when compared to the much-better 360 version by slogging down the framerate substantially.
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PSM MagazineOne of the best entries to the franchise in years. [Nov 2007, p.81]
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Madden NFL 08 on PS3 is no a great game. It is a shadow of its cousin on 360. Though the feature set is identical, the drop to an unstable 30fps hurts considerably. The visuals and the gameplay suffer.
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It's Madden and it's got the NFL license and plays a nice game of football. But it's not a great game because of too many mistakes and lame little problems throughout. I just expect better after this long.
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Football fans will absolutely love what EA has in store for them but the PS3 might not be the best version across all the platforms due to poor framerate stability.
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PSM3 Magazine UKA sweet taste of next-gen NFL, soured somewhat by the fact that the game hates you. [Oct 2007, p.78]
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Oh how we wish that the PS3 Madden were as smooth as its 360 cousin. It's not all bad, of course, and there's a bevy of stuff to do across scads of modes to take up plenty of time. Unfortunately, the distinctly inferior product for Sony's pricey console will likely serve as yet more fodder for never ending flame wars.
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Madden 08 may not be the best football game ever made but it's certainly the best since 05 and a solid addition to any football fan's library.
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I would say to EA specifically that you have a lot of great ideas, but smooth it all out, develop more on the PS3 and use its strengths and get that frame rate up and consistent.
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Playstation Official Magazine UKFor a series that was consistently outstanding for so long, being merely 'good' simply isn't good enough. [Nov 2007, p.108]
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The new Weapons system is a fun addition, and actually manages to make the game a bit friendlier to new players. The gameplay itself is solid, but the overall presentation is still lacking. Here’s hoping to a more robust online mode and a better use of the ESPN license in the 09 iteration.
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The PS3 version is identical to the 360 in terms of options and A.I., unfortunately the similarity ends as soon as you look at the screen. It only runs at half the framerate (which is less noticeable than you'd think) and is distinctly blurry and choppy, with longer load times (which will drive you crazy). Just like Madden 07 on the 360, it's probably suffering from first-timer's disease.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 19 out of 41
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Mixed: 8 out of 41
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Negative: 14 out of 41
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Jul 3, 2019
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Dec 24, 2018Game of the year, EVERY YEAR! John would be very proud of this work of art. It's awesome baby!
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Mar 27, 2023The game isnt terrible but this version is worse than the ps2, xbox or gamecube version by far.