Madden NFL 17

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
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  1. Gaming Nexus
    Sep 12, 2016
    70
    Good gameplay improvements and a much needed change in commentary have made the in-game experience feel fresh, but the offline game modes have largely been ignored with the same boring options except for the minor inclusion of game planning that is generally determined by the CPU anyways. Madden is fun, but running game improvements aren't enough to suggest that this is worthy of another $60 purchase.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 1, 2016
    70
    Madden NFL 17 isn’t leaps and bounds ahead of what EA Tiburon was able to accomplish last year, but it builds on a very solid foundation with only a few hiccups and annoyances to speak of.
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  1. CNET
    Aug 24, 2016
    I prefer this version to last year's. I'd still buy it even if I didn't, though, because I consider it a yearly subscription to my NFL therapy.

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#44 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#65 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#40 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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User Score
4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 161 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 161
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 161
  3. Negative: 88 out of 161
  1. SquadPoop
    Aug 23, 2016
    3
    EA already holds a monopoly on sports games, and their refusal to innovate really stands out with this game. While Madden 16 tried some newEA already holds a monopoly on sports games, and their refusal to innovate really stands out with this game. While Madden 16 tried some new features (even though they didn't work out well), Madden 16 was a significant step up from previous titles. With Madden 17 though, it feels like the franchise is walking in place, with almost identical graphics from last year, a barely improved stadium and crown look, still unresponsive sidelines even when a big play happens, it has a bland taste of tofu and Styrofoam. EA is continuing its method of screwing over players with petty micro-transactions and carrying over its terrible "Ultimate Team" ported straight from FIFA as an attempt to sucker more money out of its customer's wallets. EA is constantly showing us why they are voted worst in the world, and this is a prime example.… Full Review »
  2. retroman72
    Aug 23, 2016
    0
    EA has succeeded in making this the worst madden to date! literally 20 fumbles in 1 game ...are you serious wtf is the logic here. terribleEA has succeeded in making this the worst madden to date! literally 20 fumbles in 1 game ...are you serious wtf is the logic here. terrible game play, graphics get no better than last year. only thing that is improved is the announcers other than that this is the biggest waste of 60 bucks I could think of and that includes giving homeless crackheads money. and don't get me started on all the exploiting already going on **** ridiculus!… Full Review »
  3. KilrMarshmallow
    Aug 28, 2016
    4
    Madden 17 sucks, don't play it. There are WAY too many fumbles, interceptions, and dropped passes. Even if I manage to throw the ball beforeMadden 17 sucks, don't play it. There are WAY too many fumbles, interceptions, and dropped passes. Even if I manage to throw the ball before it's stripped from my hands, it either gets intercepted or dropped by a wide open receiver. The new kick blocking is cool until the CPU blocks two of your kicks in a game and three kicks over four games. Madden 17 is jam packed with sloppy football. The graphics and presentation are good, as well as the commentary. Franchise is better than ever except for the fact you can't negotiate contracts. Either you give the player exactly what they want or they test free agency. I'm not even going to waste my time, and yours, on how bad the soundtrack is. This Madden is nothing but frustrating. Don't play it.… Full Review »
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