Madden NFL 17

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4.1

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. jakandjoe
    Apr 19, 2021
    1
    badddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd game it's baddddd 1
  4. DunkonMadden
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Madden is worse than it has ever been. Do not buy this game. Franchise is awful. So many classic features have been removed.
  5. KhalilMack52
    Aug 14, 2017
    3
    I haven't played Madden in 4 years and this game is pretty mediocre. The gameplay is decent but the game modes are extremely boring. Franchise mode is decent, but could use much more improvement in terms of depth of features (hiring and firing of coordinators, actually rebuilding specific parts of the stadium instead of leveling **** up, etc.) think Madden 2004, Madden 2005 and NFL HeadI haven't played Madden in 4 years and this game is pretty mediocre. The gameplay is decent but the game modes are extremely boring. Franchise mode is decent, but could use much more improvement in terms of depth of features (hiring and firing of coordinators, actually rebuilding specific parts of the stadium instead of leveling **** up, etc.) think Madden 2004, Madden 2005 and NFL Head Coach. That is the ideal franchise mode. EA is only ever going to focus on MUT because of the microtransactions because they are blood thirsty money grabbing piece of **** company that only cares about turning a profit, which they could do to a greater extent if they actually cared about making a good football game. Stick to Madden 2005 over this mediocre hunk of ****… Expand
  6. BenFoldsLaundry
    Aug 7, 2017
    3
    EA Sports is greedy to put out a product this bad. NCAA Football 06 was lightyears ahead of this cash grab crap. Where's the love that they used to make NCAA with, or Madden 04 with.
    They need some competition, because the products they put out are garbage. They know what happened to NBA Live as soon as 2K came around, and EA couldn't lock up the licensing. Extinct. They were crushed. If    EA Sports is greedy to put out a product this bad. NCAA Football 06 was lightyears ahead of this cash grab crap. Where's the love that they used to make NCAA with, or Madden 04 with.
    They need some competition, because the products they put out are garbage. They know what happened to NBA Live as soon as 2K came around, and EA couldn't lock up the licensing. Extinct. They were crushed. If 2K Football still existed, it would be the same thing. They aren't loyal to their returning customers, they are simply a money first team. It's not a good look for the only football game around. If they don't evolve, no one is going to by this title.
    They are lucky football is as popular as it is.    … Expand
  7. WdMac
    Jul 24, 2017
    1
    This game is TERRIBLE. The AI cheats like crazy. It makes attempting the solo challenges a chore. It also has the effect of making player ratings irrelevant. Example: its 3rd and goal from the 2 and i run a slant to Randy Moss. He roasts the cb on the cut, and when i throw it to him, the CB will somehow magically catch up despite being 6 steps behind! This game is garbage and EA should beThis game is TERRIBLE. The AI cheats like crazy. It makes attempting the solo challenges a chore. It also has the effect of making player ratings irrelevant. Example: its 3rd and goal from the 2 and i run a slant to Randy Moss. He roasts the cb on the cut, and when i throw it to him, the CB will somehow magically catch up despite being 6 steps behind! This game is garbage and EA should be ashamed. Save your money folks. Do Not Buy!!! Also, there is youtube footage of the cheating ai… Expand
  8. ctanthegoat
    Jul 12, 2017
    0
    After playing offline franchise mdoe, I made an account just to say the gameplay is repetitive, AI is repetitive, and graphics are OK at best. The only way I can play this game for longer than 30 minutes is if I avoid actually playing in the games.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. advidgamer
    Apr 16, 2017
    0
    rubber band AI. **** aaron rodgers underthrowing 1 on 1 man coverage routes for picks you have to be **** kidding me. last 2 good madden games were 12 and 06 before that. MUT mode is **** trash and im tired af of EA SHOVING IT down my throat in every single **** sports game. **** ea.
  12. 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
  13. Smitdiesel11
    Mar 1, 2017
    0
    Why the hell does madden let people use coaching suggestions in online h2h and basically tell them every play your running on offense. My personal opinion, all you people that use coaching suggestions to pick your D, your trash and EA you suck for not having away to turn them off so you dont have to play against people using the coaching suggestions. Hate you bums that slow the game downWhy the hell does madden let people use coaching suggestions in online h2h and basically tell them every play your running on offense. My personal opinion, all you people that use coaching suggestions to pick your D, your trash and EA you suck for not having away to turn them off so you dont have to play against people using the coaching suggestions. Hate you bums that slow the game down waiting for me to pick my play so the cpu can tell you everything to pick every freaking time. EA fix this please… Expand
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. usedtoluvmadden
    Feb 1, 2017
    0
    This game is absolutely garbage...i can go down a list of pure foolishness that occurs on this game...1)the little "game-on-the-line Field Goal" feature is completely stupid. The camera view for that won't even let you see where you're aiming the ball at and the kick accuracy meter disappears before you even hit it...2)All it takes is for a defender to touch you when you're in the processThis game is absolutely garbage...i can go down a list of pure foolishness that occurs on this game...1)the little "game-on-the-line Field Goal" feature is completely stupid. The camera view for that won't even let you see where you're aiming the ball at and the kick accuracy meter disappears before you even hit it...2)All it takes is for a defender to touch you when you're in the process of catching a pass and 9/10 the pass is dropped. that's completely unrealistic...3)the QB scramble is non-existent...you have 300lb D-linemen chasing down mobile QBs, that's absurd. Rolling out to scramble is a lost cause...AI capabilities are minimal, the computer will just let a ball fly right over a defender's head...you pretty much have to control a player for him to make a football move...the only penalties called are offsides or false start and sometimes the computer will line up offsides at the start of the play...4)you can't hike the ball with a defender on the wrong side of the ball in hurry-up offense situations...5) Big-Play receivers catch anything that you throw their way no matter who is in coverage...6) if the game wants a blocked field goal it will pause the kicker from moving to kick the ball just so the defense can block it...7)juke moves are terribly lethargic...the game is just terrible...far from realistic...way off the mark...the absolute worst madden yet...… Expand
  18. Kunrya
    Jan 19, 2017
    1
    Trash. I hadn't bought a Madden game for four or five years and I wish that I wouldn't have wasted my money on this one. Everyone else has already mentioned the faults with it, but No.1 in my book is the disparity between how easy it is to pass and how absurdly difficult it is to run the ball. I won't be buying another NFL game until someone else gets a license to make them.
  19. dirkblasticus2
    Jan 13, 2017
    2
    Running game is absolutely infuriating. With average rating of o line being 90+, and playing at least 50 games, i averaged over 4 ypc maybe twice. No matter the talent you have at rb and ol expect to average 3.6 ypc. Juking mechanics are not natural looking, except if you use LT, but even then, timing has to be perfect. Spin move is unusable, and good luck breaking tackles withRunning game is absolutely infuriating. With average rating of o line being 90+, and playing at least 50 games, i averaged over 4 ypc maybe twice. No matter the talent you have at rb and ol expect to average 3.6 ypc. Juking mechanics are not natural looking, except if you use LT, but even then, timing has to be perfect. Spin move is unusable, and good luck breaking tackles with modifier. If you do, you lose all momentum and the guy gets bulldozed by cbs. This game is garbage. I wish 2k had nfl lisence. Made an account just to say this and warn you not to buy.… Expand
  20. Maximusprime13
    Jan 5, 2017
    0
    Got this game in oct. and I just took it back so I could get at least 20 bucks for this garbage. Do these people ever get tired of people saying thier company sucks. This company should be sued for this game, it's so freaking bad.
  21. Harroitruce
    Jan 4, 2017
    0
    Their main focus is money, they don't listen to the great ideas presented to them every year. They could've added things in franchise mode like thanksgiving decorations, highlights from other games in in the league etc. no they change the game play and out button prompts to screw. Why are u telling me to press "o" when I make a tackle? The tackle button has always been "x" and sometimeTheir main focus is money, they don't listen to the great ideas presented to them every year. They could've added things in franchise mode like thanksgiving decorations, highlights from other games in in the league etc. no they change the game play and out button prompts to screw. Why are u telling me to press "o" when I make a tackle? The tackle button has always been "x" and sometime square. Taking it back to GameStop for a game I will be satisfied with.… Expand
  22. jhcrawford
    Jan 1, 2017
    0
    Save your money and your time, do not buy this game. Anyone that works at ea sports shouldn't be able to look at themselves in the mirror without feeling like crap. those people are thieves, this game regressed. How could it get worse?
  23. Brinick305
    Jan 1, 2017
    0
    This game is bad. They add features when they didn't need to, tackling is terrible. Does EA even test this game before the release? They are to busy cashing checks to care if anyone will enjoy this game. this has to stop. I have yet had anything good to say about madden on next gen system. They also seem to be content with the 8's they receive is ratings every year (obviously paid). TakingThis game is bad. They add features when they didn't need to, tackling is terrible. Does EA even test this game before the release? They are to busy cashing checks to care if anyone will enjoy this game. this has to stop. I have yet had anything good to say about madden on next gen system. They also seem to be content with the 8's they receive is ratings every year (obviously paid). Taking a break from madden, the past 3 maddens have been absolutely horrible. I need time away, maybe they will get the point and stop with he BS. I probably will not buy another madden game for few years. Wouldn't be the first time.… Expand
  24. 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
  25. kdb24
    Dec 19, 2016
    0
    Madden 16 with more fumbles. Ultimate challenges are absolutely ridicuolous my 89 0vr players get dominated everywhere by 75 overall players LITERALLY EVERY SINGLE PLAY. Gamplay and outcomes are basically predetermined i think. Im considering taking my game back as I have madden 16 and cant stand the new solo challenges or online play anyways. When you play a user he knows 2-3 plays thatMadden 16 with more fumbles. Ultimate challenges are absolutely ridicuolous my 89 0vr players get dominated everywhere by 75 overall players LITERALLY EVERY SINGLE PLAY. Gamplay and outcomes are basically predetermined i think. Im considering taking my game back as I have madden 16 and cant stand the new solo challenges or online play anyways. When you play a user he knows 2-3 plays that work every time without fail and when you play the CPU every play works for them every time. If you want the new rookies buy 17 if your hoping for a decent football game with realistic gameplay your better off buying the chinese football game with Bo Jackson.… Expand
  26. 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.
  27. Ethan1012
    Dec 10, 2016
    0
    Worse than madden 17. Many mechanics need to be changed and Draft Champions is worse. They also are charging way to much for their packs in the store. Bad job on EA's part of this game.
  28. GridironGuru
    Nov 29, 2016
    0
    Madden 17 is a game that has no value over its predecessor other than very bizarre additions and unnecessary tweakings. For instance, while the juke moves added were nice, the overall running animations remain awkward and unhuman-like. The fact that they didn't address this is a prime example of the half-done efforts Tiburon has become known for as a developer (paint the walls, ignore theMadden 17 is a game that has no value over its predecessor other than very bizarre additions and unnecessary tweakings. For instance, while the juke moves added were nice, the overall running animations remain awkward and unhuman-like. The fact that they didn't address this is a prime example of the half-done efforts Tiburon has become known for as a developer (paint the walls, ignore the crumbling foundation).

    The tackle-breaking mechanic would've been fine as just a simple button-mash function, instead Tiburon turned into a game of simon-says with buttons popping up over your runner's head. To make matters worse, you can't even turn it off. What were they thinking? How they were able to screw up something so simple surpasses all reasonable understanding.

    Did like you like the presentation cameras from Madden 16? Me, too! But, say goodbye to those, because Brian Murray decided to scrap pretty much all pre-play camera work and replace them shots of... the HEAD COACH, something nobody asked for and nobody really thinks is a good idea. Don't like that way overdone low shot post-play? Too bad, because that shot now dominates post-play. Why he and Tiburon overall seems to think cameras need to be some kind of artistic statement rather than just regular Sunday TV broadcast is baffling and it's also ruined the visual communication of the game. And don't even let me get started on that shot where the camera whips over to a player instead of cutting to him. Just absolutely awful, and dizzying.

    Is the AI better? Nope. Lineman still run past obvious blocking assignments as if it's the right thing to do. The wrong animations play at the wrong times, and rules mistakes and clock management logic remain the same problem as it has for many years, unchanged, happening in the exact same ways in the exact same situations.

    Are the animations better? Nope. They still look very disjointed, herky jerky, and unhuman. The Real-Time Physics engine only compounds the problem since limbs and torsos do very bizarre things on impact.

    The kick meter is ugly and pointlessly more difficult to use. Pointless because kickers make the overwhelming majority of their kicks in the real NFL. Kicking shouldn't be less effective in a video game than it is in real life. It's these kinds of approaches that tell us Tiburon is pretty clueless.

    Want realistic weather? Good luck. Despite what Jean Adams believes, every snow game is not a blizzard, every rain game is not a monsoon. There is something called flurries that don't stick to the ground. There is something called a drizzle instead of a heavy rain downpour. There is something called a temperature, but you can't control any of that in Madden. In real life, fields actually degrade in dry conditions, and they degrade in wet conditions, but not in Madden. Fields even have natural wear and look different from one another including its cutting patterns, but not in Madden. Do their artists ever watch NFL games? If they say they do, I don't believe them.

    Jean Adams thinks Madden's weather is realistic. Jean Adams either needs new glasses or needs to watch an actual NFL game at some point in his life.

    You've seen glowing reviews from unreliable sources like Polygon's idiotic Owen Good, and the rest of the joke gaming media which has no clue at all how the sport of football works based on what they say in their reviews. Don't trust those reviews. This game is a nothing burger. Totally skippable. I'm still playing 16 which in itself isn't even that good, but at least the cameras aren't a mess (I don't want to see my head coach that much in a lifetime as I do in a single drive in 17), and I'm not forced to see pop-ups while I'm running where I'm forced to play Simon Says.

    I'm giving this game and the team that has kept it stagnant for over 2 generations a hard-earned ZERO. Why hard you ask? Because to continue to produce a product so devoid of logic and basic quality on so many of the most basic of things for SO long, a development team has to make an effort to be indifferent and complacent. This simply cannot happen by mere chance.    … Expand
  29. jjeffreyclose
    Nov 27, 2016
    2
    Awful game. Disclaimer: I'm not that interested in draft/franchise mode or whatever it's called. I want to play football, not manage a football team. From a gameplay standpoint, the changes to the mechanics in running actual plays are disastrous. The additional run controls are so subtle and have to be so exactly executed as to make them worthless. Worse, if you miss and hit theAwful game. Disclaimer: I'm not that interested in draft/franchise mode or whatever it's called. I want to play football, not manage a football team. From a gameplay standpoint, the changes to the mechanics in running actual plays are disastrous. The additional run controls are so subtle and have to be so exactly executed as to make them worthless. Worse, if you miss and hit the wrong run influence or your control combination is delayed, you will likely do something much worse, like make the runner stop. The non-speed version of the controls (without trigger held) are almost sure play-killers because they momentarily stop the runner in his tracks. As further proof of this problem, we've gone from having way to many kickoff returns in Madden15 to making it virtually impossible to get a long kickoff return in Madden17. It's simply impossible to get a good enough juke that you can get past more than one player. I've played literally hundreds of games of 17 and haven't seen a single long kickoff return (by myself or my opponents). And what's with the horrible lag on making a QB roll out of the pocket and run? There are times I've held the control down only to watch the QB stubbornly sit in the pocket, or worse, stutter back and forth from starting to run to trying to pass. I saw one post suggesting a trick in which you double tap on the control, holding it down the second time. I have managed to get that to work occasionally to force the QB out of the pocket. Even then, sometimes he will still stop mid-run and cock his arm back to pass. For all practical purposes this ability to QB run just no longer works. It has taken some categories of plays, like many Play Action, out of the playbook entirely. Worse, if you want to play a team like the Panthers or Seahawks where a full out QB run is an option, it's impossible. It has crippled those teams' play. The pass-catching influencing controls were a great idea, but don't seem to work at all. Possession catch seems to be the only one that actually does anything (I've never seen Aggressive Catch work, even with very sure-handed receivers). Similarly, interception defense almost always results in allowing the catch, even with a top-tier cornerback doing it. So disappointing to see such a digression for this franchise. It's all slick glitter and polish and just horribly frustrating gameplay mechanics.… Expand
  30. maquegyver
    Nov 25, 2016
    0
    First Football (American version) game I've paid money for since like 07... What a TERRIBLE game... Horrid graphics. Makes FIFA looks like a work of art. The gameplay was PAINFUL. Its absolutely shocking that this game had an 82 by "professional" reviewers. Its almost as if they get paid to give a B. This is the worst game I've played in 2016. Not worth the $35 I spent. If I could get theFirst Football (American version) game I've paid money for since like 07... What a TERRIBLE game... Horrid graphics. Makes FIFA looks like a work of art. The gameplay was PAINFUL. Its absolutely shocking that this game had an 82 by "professional" reviewers. Its almost as if they get paid to give a B. This is the worst game I've played in 2016. Not worth the $35 I spent. If I could get the $35 back I would in a heartbeat. Terrible game.… 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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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
  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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