Madden NFL 17

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4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 161 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 88 out of 161
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  1. vieri32
    Sep 16, 2016
    9
    Career mode is very good and extremely detailed. Offers lots of replay value. Jerseys and graphics are crisp. They've done a great job incorporating coaches on the sidelines. Very good game all around, for me.
  2. Ryleeh
    Feb 13, 2017
    8
    Pro’s
    -Better graphics
    -All the new rookies -New game modes (Ultimate team And Be a coach) -Play with your own created player -Fast to update Con’s Takes awhile to load So I got Madden 17 by EA Sports and they did a great job on the game for the Ps4. The graphics for the game were outstanding and when you played the game it was very fluent and smooth to play. And when I play a    Pro’s
    -Better graphics
    -All the new rookies
    -New game modes (Ultimate team And Be a coach)
    -Play with your own created player
    -Fast to update
    Con’s
    Takes awhile to load

    So I got Madden 17 by EA Sports and they did a great job on the game for the Ps4. The graphics for the game were outstanding and when you played the game it was very fluent and smooth to play. And when I play a game i don't want it to take a long time to update when someone gets traded or if they are putting a update in the game. This game probably takes only 3 seconds to update and that’s what I like in a game.

    Some of the new features are just absolutely great they got a new ultimate team mode where you can draft your own team of fantasy players and play against other people with your team. When you play against other people the game’s difficulty goes up to all star so if you want to be prepared playing against someone i wouldn’t play on rookie. If you have had this game in the previous years i would make the game difficulty more challenging but if you are a newcomer to the game or the console I would recommend you play on the rookie or pro game mode.

    Some of the new things madden 17 has is there is a new type of field goal meter and it is more challenging to kick field goals. But there are way better graphics and I felt like I was in the actual game being the quarterback the game is so realistic. Also if there is a trade in the NFL you just have to update the game and then boom the guy that got traded is on the right team it only takes about a second for the game to update. If you have any questions please comment and ask i will be happy to answer them for you.    … Expand
  3. ajbuckets
    Feb 13, 2017
    8
    PROS
    -Zone plays better than Madden 16
    -Playmaker has been toned down CONS -The “wide open” elite receiver dropped passes percentage is just way too high. -Run pass glitch. The Madden franchise is back again, just like every other year, and with a new year means new bugs. First off, there’s a new glitch known as the run and pass glitch. The Run and Pass glitch is pretty much    PROS
    -Zone plays better than Madden 16
    -Playmaker has been toned down

    CONS
    -The “wide open” elite receiver dropped passes percentage is just way too high.
    -Run pass glitch.

    The Madden franchise is back again, just like every other year, and with a new year means new bugs. First off, there’s a new glitch known as the run and pass glitch. The Run and Pass glitch is pretty much where you are playing an opponent that knows exactly what play you are running therefor he is able to defend it. I will say, it’s extremely hard to beat an opponent that knows what you are doing. Second off, the fact that elite receivers are dropping wide open passes is just ridiculous, this percentage is way too high and most likely will be fixed. Some good changes to the game are the fact that the “Playmaker” function has been toned down to a reasonable rate. Last year, using playmaker was just “OP” (overpowered) you were able to control multiple receivers while in the pocket . This year, you are only allowed to control the nearest receiver to you.

    When I first bought Madden 17 for the PS4 I was extremely excited to see what this season’s edition had to offer. Little did i know, i was in or a big disappointment. This year was just like every other year, same game, same teams, just tweaked some things here and there. Honestly, it took me a little while to find something new that’s been implemented into the game, but now that i have found just a few things i really feel that this year’s edition of Madden has a chance to be different from all the others. Overall, I think that Madden is developing and with the right updates and tweaks the game can be a much better product. I would recommend this game to somebody that doesn’t get mad easily, because it is a very rage inducing game. Also, if you are looking for a game to just play with your friends, I would stick to Call of Duty or even the NBA franchise.    … Expand
  4. KALEB2021
    Feb 13, 2017
    8
    EA sports has released Madden 17 with some brand new features to madden. This game sells for $60 at stores like gamestop, target, walmart, etc.. The game will keep you entertained for weeks with its many game modes. The game has gone to far lengths to make madden more realistic and improve the gameplay quality and it was a hit. They created a all new ball-carrier moves and started from theEA sports has released Madden 17 with some brand new features to madden. This game sells for $60 at stores like gamestop, target, walmart, etc.. The game will keep you entertained for weeks with its many game modes. The game has gone to far lengths to make madden more realistic and improve the gameplay quality and it was a hit. They created a all new ball-carrier moves and started from the ground up. They didn’t change everything though and kept their classic gameplay modes like Franchise.
    This year madden featured Franchise mode in their game and it played off. Their motto is “Take your team all the way and put yourself in the middle of your team's franchise mode. The game mode has 3 basic options in the beginning. You get to chose between being a player, coach, or owner. As a player you can either create one or play as a real player in the league. As a player, You can choose between 4 different positions. (Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, and Tight End) You earn points from playing games and practice. You use those points to Upgrade your player and make him better. If you choose to become a coach this is like the regular season mode. You set season goals and if you reach them you can upgrade your coach to help be more persuasive in free agency. In this mode you get to play as any of the 32 teams in the NFL. Your goal in this mode is to win the superbowl. You can play with up to 32 different people and each person has there own team. In the owner mode you can to call all the shots, you can move your team to a different city, sign free agents, and control your coaching staff.
    Madden this year created a brand new ball carrier moves. This makes it easier to stiff arm, hurdle, dive, or spin move a defender. With all the detail going into one moment of the game, I’m really surprised it runs that fluidly. EA sports also, improved it graphics and online gameplay. Beside some glitches and lags, the online gameplay has improved extremely from madden 16. Some of the things it has improved from madden 16, is the brand new kicking meter which makes it possible to miss and extra point or field goal. Another major change is that player ratings matter when performing ball carrier moves, the ratings might determine if you perform the move or not, before it was just user timing. Online game modes include Draft Champions (draft player and compete against other online gamers with your team) and online franchise. (play a season against other online gamers)
    This game is rated E for everyone and I really believe that everyone will enjoy this game. Even if you aren’t a big football fan, EA Sports has put so much work into this game that I believe everyone will at least find one game mode that they enjoy. Multiple people have said this is the best madden game ever and I agree and once you start playing, you will be spending endless hours of fun on it.    … Expand
  5. camsnewtons
    May 27, 2017
    8
    This game is definitely a very good game. From the player models to the sounds this game captures the atmosphere of a Sunday afternoon of football.It has a few good online modes the best being draft champions. This game also holds one of the best ultimate team modes. The single player needs a set place though as the be a pro mode is only good. A better story mode in Madden 18 willThis game is definitely a very good game. From the player models to the sounds this game captures the atmosphere of a Sunday afternoon of football.It has a few good online modes the best being draft champions. This game also holds one of the best ultimate team modes. The single player needs a set place though as the be a pro mode is only good. A better story mode in Madden 18 will definitely give this franchise new wings. Also they need to give each stadium a distinct feel because they all blend together over time. Overall this game is a buy on sale.… Expand
  6. Lordjosh286
    Mar 9, 2017
    8
    New commentary brings a better feel to the games presentation over the bland commentary of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. Has finally included a practice squad feature. Also they made the franchise mode menus more streamlined. However the news feed is hidden which I found to be a disappointment. The gameplay is mostly the same from Madden 16 and there is the issue where running and pass rushingNew commentary brings a better feel to the games presentation over the bland commentary of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. Has finally included a practice squad feature. Also they made the franchise mode menus more streamlined. However the news feed is hidden which I found to be a disappointment. The gameplay is mostly the same from Madden 16 and there is the issue where running and pass rushing seems more challenging because of the AI somehow gaining superhuman pocket awareness even at lower difficulties. Would recommend if you are coming from M15 and below… Expand
  7. jasonsalley
    Sep 1, 2016
    9
    Last year's game was one of the best Madden releases in a long time and they made it better this year.

    Every year people say this is the same game...because it is the same game. What do you want? It's a football simulation game. They build on it incrementally. If you can't tell the difference in gameplay this year from last year you are delusional. Franchise Mode is much better.    Last year's game was one of the best Madden releases in a long time and they made it better this year.

    Every year people say this is the same game...because it is the same game. What do you want? It's a football simulation game. They build on it incrementally. If you can't tell the difference in gameplay this year from last year you are delusional.

    Franchise Mode is much better. EVERYTHING is streamlined and smoother. Trades are easier to negotiate, the draft classes more realistic with hidden gems in the later rounds, and players who won't make the cut in early rounds. Free Agency is packed with superstars like it was in the previous years. You can edit ratings you disagree with or create superstars.

    The running game is improved (and more challenging) the AI on Defense seems smarter most of the time.They finally call penalties other than holding and offsides. Even though PI is clearly a generated event with an animation as are INTs sometimes. It's getting better, NOT worse.

    The new play by play guys and dialogue are worth the $60 alone. It appears the dialogue is getting updated every so often through a DL so it stays fresh. Phil Simms and Jim Nantz were the worst.

    The level of customization to the gameplay is practically unparalleled in any other sports game. 2K would never let you edit players, have gameplay and xp sliders in Franchise Mode. EA isn't jamming microtransactions into every game mode (just MUT).    … Expand
  8. LTDan50
    Aug 26, 2016
    8
    Im not sure why there are so many poor reviews for the game. I think they did go conservative as far as getting away from what made 16 so good, but I think they did a good job streamlining aspects of the game. Im big into franchise mode and I think you can see most of the changes there, so if your a big mut guy theres not really anything new other than a chemistry system copied from FIFA.Im not sure why there are so many poor reviews for the game. I think they did go conservative as far as getting away from what made 16 so good, but I think they did a good job streamlining aspects of the game. Im big into franchise mode and I think you can see most of the changes there, so if your a big mut guy theres not really anything new other than a chemistry system copied from FIFA. I dont mind the sound track, but I dont think you should hurt a games score because Madden didnt choose your taste in music this year. If the music is a huge deal you can turn off songs you dont like and in the options theres the orchestra music you can choose to turn on. This isnt a jump from last year really, but the few changes are for the better. Now only if they would bring back NCAA football.… Expand
  9. spastic_colon
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    This is the best Madden to date, with changes to franchise mode, draft kings, and the defensive side of the ball, Madden hasn't been this fun since the mid 200's.
  10. MattHarter
    Aug 25, 2016
    10
    Holy Sh*t, i just played a game. I threw a touchdown pass... like is this real life. I thought i was an nfl QB for a second. Mind blown. Genius. You did it EA, take my money!
  11. GriffinSingapor
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    Game time perfection. Not sure what all the belly-aching is about. This game is gorgeous to look at and great, intuitive fun. Maybe I'm playing a later version with some of the bugs people note below gone, but my experience has been a smooth, immersive experience. Love it!
  12. ZachadamianNutz
    Oct 27, 2016
    9
    Best Madden yet. Not perfect, but the game play is great. Franchise mode is a lot more realistic. If you have not played Madden in a while I recommend getting back into the franchise with this one.
  13. bdreider
    Nov 5, 2016
    9
    Great game. They continue to improve the gameplay and realism every year. Recent versions of the game have focused on the AI's ability to adapt to your gameplay and prevent the few unstoppable play calls. I look forward to the new release every year.
  14. subin812
    Dec 14, 2016
    10
    4.9?? I personally think this game can be rated better than 4.9. My rating of 10 is just to boost the avg rating but to be honest, I think this game can be rated around 7.5 to 8.5.
  15. Afro-Desiac112
    Dec 23, 2016
    9
    my rating is based on three criteria 1) I have not played a Madden game since Madden 10. 2) I typically play the offline franchise mode and don't play Mut or online Franchise. and 3) I use minimul user imputs so I don't cheese the CPU and i am an avid slider user. with that being said Madden NFL 17 is one of the best madden games that I have ever played. I used to play NCAA and avoidmy rating is based on three criteria 1) I have not played a Madden game since Madden 10. 2) I typically play the offline franchise mode and don't play Mut or online Franchise. and 3) I use minimul user imputs so I don't cheese the CPU and i am an avid slider user. with that being said Madden NFL 17 is one of the best madden games that I have ever played. I used to play NCAA and avoid madden like the plague. But this year I have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy madden. The presentation is great feels like a real NFL broadcast. the gameplay is fluid and dynamic anything can happen. and the Franchise mode is deep and robust. If you play the game like me I highly recommend this years game.… Expand
  16. MaxPayneIsGod
    May 23, 2017
    10
    Madden just keeps getting better! Enhancements to gameplay and presentation are fantastic. The game runs smoother than ever. MUT is fantastic, Franchise works like a dream. I can't fault this version of Madden, if I had to I'd ask for a bit more immersion when playing the Franchise, but I hear its coming in Madden 18! 10/10
  17. Braequan_623
    Mar 6, 2022
    8
    In my opinion, this was the last GREAT Madden game. This was the last time that EA actually innovated and made changes. Changes to special teams (new kick arc, actually functional kick blocks, new trick plays), new commentators (they were fun and a welcome addition at the time), new Franchise additions (practice squads, bottom score ticker, big decisions, and weekly training), as well asIn my opinion, this was the last GREAT Madden game. This was the last time that EA actually innovated and made changes. Changes to special teams (new kick arc, actually functional kick blocks, new trick plays), new commentators (they were fun and a welcome addition at the time), new Franchise additions (practice squads, bottom score ticker, big decisions, and weekly training), as well as fun gameplay and a great licensed soundtrack. This was also the last Madden game to have an "opening" with the Rams and their return to LA, which was super cool and they should have continued doing. This is the last Madden game that I genuinely can say is "good", and going back and playing it again recently has reinforced this belief. Really sad to see how far Madden has fallen since this point.… Expand
  18. BigGuyKnowsMen
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    MADDEN NFL 17 brought my father and me closer together in a way I never thought was possible. Before my father passed away, we would spend hours playing together, shouting with excitement and laughing at each other's mistakes. It was a bonding experience that I will cherish forever. The game created a shared passion between us and allowed us to connect on a deeper level. My father was aMADDEN NFL 17 brought my father and me closer together in a way I never thought was possible. Before my father passed away, we would spend hours playing together, shouting with excitement and laughing at each other's mistakes. It was a bonding experience that I will cherish forever. The game created a shared passion between us and allowed us to connect on a deeper level. My father was a busy man and didn't have much time to spend with me, but whenever we played this game, it felt like we had all the time in the world. It was a way for us to escape from the real world and just enjoy each other's company. As I reflect on my time with my father, I am grateful for the memories we made through this game. It may have been just a game, but it was so much more than that. It was a way for us to connect and grow closer, and I will never forget the lessons and love my father imparted to me through our time playing together. Even though my father is no longer with me, the memories we made through this game will always stay with me. I will always be thankful for the bond we built through our shared love of football and for the way this game brought us closer together.… Expand

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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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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
  1. games(TM)
    Oct 27, 2016
    90
    Best combo of ideas and execution the NFL has seen. [Issue#179, p.79]
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 16, 2016
    80
    A new madden that genuinely feels fresh rather than a half-hearted, contractually-binding annual roster update. [Nov 2016, p.91]
  3. Brash Games
    Sep 19, 2016
    80
    Quite simply, Madden NFL 17 is the best Madden game to date. The adjustments in the offensive and defensive gameplay mechanics really improve the realism and enjoyment of the game.
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