Madden NFL 07

 Xbox 360
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 151 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 151
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 151
  3. Negative: 54 out of 151
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  1. AaronH.
    Aug 20, 2006
    9
    Great graphics, improved gameplay (lead blocker control is wonderful), and an engrossing Superstar Mode make this the best next gen sports game released to date.
  2. THOMASSCHAEFER
    Aug 23, 2006
    10
    THIS GAME IS GREAT! I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH EA FOR GETTING AWAY FROM THAT STUPID VIEW FROM LAST YEAR. I WISH THAT THE 360 VERSION WAS A BIT FASTER ON THE LOADING AND AFTER PLAYS, BUT OTHER THEN THAT THE GAME IS GREAT. EA HAS REALLY OUTDONE THEM SELF WITH THIS GAME.
  3. TimW.
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    Is this the best game ever? The superstar mode alone makes me say yes!
  4. TomR.
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Why do people keep saying this game is bad? This is an awesome game and people should apreciate how great it is!
  5. TonyB.
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Best football game ever! Why are people dissing this game? Dont listen! I have bought every madden game since 96 and this the best that I have ever seen.
  6. ChrisG.
    Sep 1, 2006
    10
    Excellent game and gameplay.
  7. TomW.
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    Best Madden ever!!! Graphics and gameplay are ace! Dont listen to the doubters. Superstar mode is so addictive! Awe inspiring game.
  8. JimV.
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    Superb in every aspect and probably the greatest football game ever made!
  9. TonyC.
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    Jaw-dropping graphics, sound, gameplay and the most fun I have had playing a game in quite some time!
  10. Andyman
    Sep 7, 2006
    10
    I'm now really glad I passed on the 360 version of 06! Madden NFL 07 is a phenomenal game, in virtually every respect. It's the next-gen football game I've been waiting for. There are so many nice little touches that really make this game head and shoulders above its Xbox/PS2/GC predecesors. The CPU-controlled players on my team finally help me out instead of looking like I'm now really glad I passed on the 360 version of 06! Madden NFL 07 is a phenomenal game, in virtually every respect. It's the next-gen football game I've been waiting for. There are so many nice little touches that really make this game head and shoulders above its Xbox/PS2/GC predecesors. The CPU-controlled players on my team finally help me out instead of looking like they're in the Special Olympics! Gotta love it!… Expand
  11. WillR.
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    My no.1 source of entertainment every year is back and better than ever!
  12. jJoeJ.
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    What a great game!
  13. HalW.
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Wow, this is footballing perfection.
  14. RonW.
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Wahoo! New Season! New Madden! We all love it!
  15. SteveS.
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    People who give this game a 0 for one little mistake are missing the true beauty of this game. I've been a Madden fan for 8 years now, and I have thoroughly played each of the games, and I can honestly say this year's madden on 360 has the best gameplay. Sure it's missing some extra features and content, but the gameplay, graphics, and overall fun, are flat-out superior to People who give this game a 0 for one little mistake are missing the true beauty of this game. I've been a Madden fan for 8 years now, and I have thoroughly played each of the games, and I can honestly say this year's madden on 360 has the best gameplay. Sure it's missing some extra features and content, but the gameplay, graphics, and overall fun, are flat-out superior to any other Madden that has been made. Great buy.… Expand
  16. RobertM.
    Aug 22, 2006
    10
    I used to be a Sega fan, but this game has converted me over. The graphics and gameplay are far superior to anything that has ever been released before.
  17. TerrellOwens
    Aug 22, 2006
    10
    There are always things to improve, but this is the best football game I have ever played. I have a small complaint here and there and I am not crazy about the lack of innovation in their front end, but the graphics, gameplay, and depth are ridiculous. Head to head is real fun again in Madden. It's clear to me that the EA team has their priorities straight cares about what ballers There are always things to improve, but this is the best football game I have ever played. I have a small complaint here and there and I am not crazy about the lack of innovation in their front end, but the graphics, gameplay, and depth are ridiculous. Head to head is real fun again in Madden. It's clear to me that the EA team has their priorities straight cares about what ballers want, and knows their audience. The ballitician.… Expand
  18. JeffC.
    Aug 22, 2006
    8
    A solid game,..but nowhere near where a next gen football game named Madden should be. Framerate is average,..and a at times slows down considerably. ESPN 2k5 still has no peers as far as presentation,....Madden 2007 has no Madden, no halftime show,..no highlight reel, etc. EA's monopoly over NFL games has taken the genre back 2 steps,....nowhere near as flashy as NFL2k5 on the A solid game,..but nowhere near where a next gen football game named Madden should be. Framerate is average,..and a at times slows down considerably. ESPN 2k5 still has no peers as far as presentation,....Madden 2007 has no Madden, no halftime show,..no highlight reel, etc. EA's monopoly over NFL games has taken the genre back 2 steps,....nowhere near as flashy as NFL2k5 on the original XBOX.… Expand
  19. CraigS.
    Aug 22, 2006
    8
    Good Game! It is better than last year's Madden 06. It will be 9+ next year!
  20. PhilM.
    Aug 23, 2006
    10
    Stayed up all night playing Madden.. Yaaaaaaawwn. This game is so good I may flunk out of college.
  21. JamalW.
    Aug 24, 2006
    8
    I couldn't help but post a review after reading some peoples response. I can't help but think that a lot of the negative reviews are just negative EA feelings that have nothing to do with actual game. The conspiricy theories are actually quite funny. The thoughts that a game company, known for sports would do something to NOT make a good game...? That makes no sense. After I couldn't help but post a review after reading some peoples response. I can't help but think that a lot of the negative reviews are just negative EA feelings that have nothing to do with actual game. The conspiricy theories are actually quite funny. The thoughts that a game company, known for sports would do something to NOT make a good game...? That makes no sense. After playing the game this is what my thoghts on it are: Graphics 9 (Can it be more realistic...come one! It is sick on HD); Presentation 7 (I like the presentation feel, but there is a lot of room for improvement here); Value 9 (I find this game addicting and competetive... if you go to the movies you will spend $30 for 2 hours, or one night out to dinner is $50. I will be playing Madden for months, therefore the $60 is worth it), Gameplay 8 (Still some quirks that I am hoping will be resolved, but overall, good quality.)… Expand
  22. TimC.
    Aug 25, 2006
    9
    All You Guys are sick, this game is one of Maddens Best yet and i'm more of a Nba live fan myself. This madden has it all the graphics which i give a 10. okay the commentating could be better, but the run game is awesome, no longer do you have to play madden just throwing 50 yard passes all day, now it's much easier to run as well, the blovkers pick up there blocks, or u can All You Guys are sick, this game is one of Maddens Best yet and i'm more of a Nba live fan myself. This madden has it all the graphics which i give a 10. okay the commentating could be better, but the run game is awesome, no longer do you have to play madden just throwing 50 yard passes all day, now it's much easier to run as well, the blovkers pick up there blocks, or u can even change to be the fullback or a blocker. This makes the game more challenging. but the best thing ever is to be able to play an actual season online, instead of playing the computer all the time. Thats the best addition to me, i'm in the military this game came out on tuesday and i called in sick wendsday & Thursday. This is the best football ever but wait until live comes out than we would see if EA can hold me in there hall of fame players.… Expand
  23. AndresL.
    Aug 28, 2006
    9
    This is just a theory so dont hold me to it. If madden usually comes out in August but the 360 version came out in late November, wouldn't that shorten the dev cycle by a few months if madden 2007 needed to be released in August? I think the game is pretty great given how little time they prolly had to work on it. With a much shorter cycle, either you have less dev time or less testing time
  24. JonL.
    Sep 1, 2006
    10
    Great game!
  25. JonL.
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Great game!
  26. PeteT.
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Prepare to become addicted...
  27. TadP.
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Definitely worth the money! Love this game already.
  28. ShaunK
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Best game I have ever played! Ever!
  29. KyleL.
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    I think that if you give this a bad review you are failing to see how good it is!
  30. TomD.
    Aug 22, 2006
    10
    THis game has made incredible strides and EA should be appaluded for what has been put in this year....... Madden 07 is for real.
  31. FMottier
    Aug 22, 2006
    10
    Big jump from last year to this year. I especially thought the audio was immersive and really does a 5.1 system justice. Fun experience.
  32. ManuelG.
    Aug 22, 2006
    9
    The game is off the HOOK! The amount of detail on the field is absoutlely amazing. I played it last night for 8 straight hours and it got better every hour I was playing it. Madden 07 fellas. Get yous and get online!
  33. Meepos
    Aug 23, 2006
    8
    First, Fed Up needs to lay off the Folgers, cause he's way too uptight. I think the move by EA and the NFL was for the purposes of business, not screwing fans of football video games. Do we, as gamers, benefit? No. But it's not like EA got the exclusive rights and put out a game suitable for the Atari 2600. I'd like to have a utopian outlook and think that NFL2k and NFL First, Fed Up needs to lay off the Folgers, cause he's way too uptight. I think the move by EA and the NFL was for the purposes of business, not screwing fans of football video games. Do we, as gamers, benefit? No. But it's not like EA got the exclusive rights and put out a game suitable for the Atari 2600. I'd like to have a utopian outlook and think that NFL2k and NFL Fever would force Madden to be better, but I don't think that would be the case. And for the record, the last 2K football was lousy...the only thing good was the ESPN presentation, and what good is that if the players run like ducks? The 360 version is great! Madden is still the best! Here are my pros and cons. Woo-Hoo!: Playable Hall of Fame players, great graphics and presentation, lead blocker control is innovative and practical. D'Oh!: NO FANTASY DRAFT....AGAIN? Madden still hasn't figured out a well-balanced difficulty level; the default is too easy and the next level up presents too much difficutly.… Expand
  34. KeepitReal
    Aug 24, 2006
    10
    I can't belive all of the abit EA guys out there. EA has defined quality football and people just keep finding reasons to hate. This game is solid in every aspect and if it continues to make this much progress every year I will contniue to buy it every year. Call me a sheep, but I like getting a good football game every year. Yeah, O6 could have been better, but this game is solid. I can't belive all of the abit EA guys out there. EA has defined quality football and people just keep finding reasons to hate. This game is solid in every aspect and if it continues to make this much progress every year I will contniue to buy it every year. Call me a sheep, but I like getting a good football game every year. Yeah, O6 could have been better, but this game is solid. The only complaint I have is that the catching and pass coverage are harder to control then they should be, but even that is minor for me. Keep up the good work EA!!… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#25 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
5
#5 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
55
#55 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    80
    Madden 07 marks a turnaround for the franchise on the 360, and that's reason enough for football fans to rejoice. [Oct. 2006, p.77]
  2. TeamXbox
    83
    With a bit more attention to in-game fluidity and detail, and the inclusion of core extras such as online leagues and co-op, Madden NFL 07 could have been stellar. It’s good for sure, but Madden NFL 07 isn’t a lock in this gamer’s Hall of Fame.
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  3. IGN
    85
    This is the year EA Sports finally shows 360 owners what the series is all about, the trash talking, the head-to-head competition, the ability to create yourself and become a bigger star than the Seahawk on the box.
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