Madden NFL 07

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6.0

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  3. Negative: 54 out of 151
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  1. Sonicthereview
    Jun 28, 2020
    5
    There is barely anything to do and the games feel very long but the gameplay is good.
  2. JGN
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    Maybe a 4 is a bit nice. I don't know where to start. For one gameplay is a bit weird at times but not bad, so mediocre at best. I don't like that all players have these big muscles and shoulder pads which isn't realistic. The presentation is bland, to say the least. There is a severe lack of game modes and features. Superstar mode is bad while Franchise is watered down. So, I wouldn'tMaybe a 4 is a bit nice. I don't know where to start. For one gameplay is a bit weird at times but not bad, so mediocre at best. I don't like that all players have these big muscles and shoulder pads which isn't realistic. The presentation is bland, to say the least. There is a severe lack of game modes and features. Superstar mode is bad while Franchise is watered down. So, I wouldn't recommend this game but I do recommend it if you're playing it on a 6th gen console.… Expand
  3. joer40
    Sep 11, 2015
    5
    Sadly Madden 07 is only a little bit better than 06. The real improvements were the graphics; other than that the game modes were still way behind the PS2 games.
  4. JohnnyHoge
    Jul 27, 2008
    1
    I have faithfully played madden since it came out. It is sad to say but madden 07 stinks it does sorry number 10 voters. Ok the super graphics everyone likes is a load of bs, every time my guy runs in the rain or snow it glitches gets tackled with 5 or more guys around glitches, when I say glitches its like there body movements aren't right like they were running on ice or thereI have faithfully played madden since it came out. It is sad to say but madden 07 stinks it does sorry number 10 voters. Ok the super graphics everyone likes is a load of bs, every time my guy runs in the rain or snow it glitches gets tackled with 5 or more guys around glitches, when I say glitches its like there body movements aren't right like they were running on ice or there body just didn't look like it should run that way, come on now. Now the 2nd thing, in all the madden games I've played the most fun i had was creating my own players i would erase the whole steelers team and make my own, yeah guess what you have to get a madden gamer level of 30 to make your QB what thats ok it seems cool, now that I make my QB i can't make himm 99 in some aspects i have to buy sucky guys off the free agents list to get a 99 rating because my WR cant outrun the ROLB or the SS screw that and how come my guys muscles are so small i had the highest setting they could go on they were like toothpicks. Then I made myself heavier still the same sticks. I hope 09 is better and the reason I played madden was for my team which I made all the names myself, hearing madden MC my plays, and going through 15 years of franchise with my players so seriously madden please bring the power back to the people you make the game for. And if those guys giving 10s over and over with only 1 liner sentences do work for madden you should be ashamed. And the only reason I give it a 1 is to hope that scares the heck out of madden and show some hope that they might make a good game again.… Expand
  5. MattFarrow
    Dec 11, 2007
    7
    Good american football game. Being british, i'm not a great fan of the game, but I love playing madden. This game gives me everything I would require from the sport. Great fun on live and leaves me no reason to buy the next in the series. My girlfriend bought me this game as an anniversary present about a year ago, and to be honest, it will stay on my shelf for as long as my 360 Good american football game. Being british, i'm not a great fan of the game, but I love playing madden. This game gives me everything I would require from the sport. Great fun on live and leaves me no reason to buy the next in the series. My girlfriend bought me this game as an anniversary present about a year ago, and to be honest, it will stay on my shelf for as long as my 360 does. It gets played on rainy days.… Expand
  6. JoeM.
    Jul 4, 2007
    3
    I actually thought this game was pretty good when i got it ...then as i went throughout the features i was dissipionted, i mean you cant even create a team which is a fun features to me only being 13...i think that the xbox 360 producers are lazy as helll every year i keep saying to myself that maybe they'll bring back the features from the ps2 maddens ..those were what every body I actually thought this game was pretty good when i got it ...then as i went throughout the features i was dissipionted, i mean you cant even create a team which is a fun features to me only being 13...i think that the xbox 360 producers are lazy as helll every year i keep saying to myself that maybe they'll bring back the features from the ps2 maddens ..those were what every body liked ...good gamplay, amzing/alot features, and the fun of the game .....bring all of it back . and this whole deal with the superatr mode ...y cant i pick my own play ....i think that ea took away all of our control in this game...i mean last years madden for the 360 ..y even bring it out ...that was the most aweful game ive ever experienced.....i think ea needs to get off there a** and do some more work… Expand
  7. DramaPrarieDog
    Jul 1, 2007
    0
    Great graphics, but missing WAY too many features. Back to PS2 for me.
  8. DocB.
    Jun 25, 2007
    0
    This game completely sucks. It seems to me that it is getting worse every year. I can't stand the stupid EA employees giving it a 10 rating, the graphics aren't great, and EA took all of the control out of your hands. Bring back some control to Franchise mode, and bring back Owner mode. EA sucks. and Madden 07 is a waste of money.
  9. LouieD
    Apr 28, 2007
    2
    WTF is this crap...this game is retarded......it is the worst madden game every designed....if nebody gives this game above a 5 they should be shot.....DEAD.....lets start off, good...the graphics or amazing...now that i got the ONLY good thing about the game lets move on to sum of the things that make me made.......CREATE A PLAYER....what a joke this mode is.....absolutly IMPOSSIBLE toWTF is this crap...this game is retarded......it is the worst madden game every designed....if nebody gives this game above a 5 they should be shot.....DEAD.....lets start off, good...the graphics or amazing...now that i got the ONLY good thing about the game lets move on to sum of the things that make me made.......CREATE A PLAYER....what a joke this mode is.....absolutly IMPOSSIBLE to get a player above 65.....even the "FREAK" players suck....i created dwayne jarrett from USC right after he got drafted......he had decent speed at 89.......his hands (if u could call them hands).....he couldnt catch a cold in -20 degree weather being sprayed with a hose.....guess his catching rating.......5....how that hell do u give ANY WR a 5 idc who u think u r.....a 5 come on.......moving on.....where the hell is the edit player mode......wut the hell...the most important feature in madden history is abscent....whatever not even wasting my time with that one.....the mini camp drills or so hard to do...the person who made that drill couldnt even beat it.....the 40 yard dash....r u kidding me......nobody on this earth can move their figures or thumbs fast enough to get a decent score.......the bench press......ok let me ask u this......laroy glover 2 years ago in the probowl repped 225lbs 34 times.....the "strongest" man in the NFL....ya right....if u get 34 reps in madden 07 your strength is like a 64......so thats basically telling laroy glover hes as strong at a 4 year old on steriods....so ALL the ratings suck ass.....and to bring up another point.....how come steve smith (WR from the panthers) has a 97 speed rating and got chased down by a defensive end with 74 speed.....go figure.......theres a TON more things i can complain about but im gonna complain about 2 more things.......the most annoying aggrevating feature ever.....if there is a TINY piece of dust or an almost invisible scratch the "most powerful gaming system" (aka xbox 360) can't read the disk and the game shuts off right in the middle of you playing the game.................last but not least.......wheres the in game save feature....wut happens if i played 5 games in a row make it to the superbowl on all madden and my dog or mom gets hit by a car.......or i have to poop......or a fly gets caught in my lil brothers throat and i have to do CPR.....then what...if u pause the game for more then 5 mins when u get back to it the game shuts off just to b a prick......then u lose all that data all that time and effort put into the game.......???? stupid right.....this game is a waste of money.....if i didnt sell my original XBOX i would be playing the original madden games no 360 games.......this years game was a 64 dollar rip off the producers KNEW that the game sucked thats y they didnt give microsoft the ablity to let the player play an original madden game on the 360 so then u would b forced to buy the ONLY football game besides a street game.....if that dosent change for 08 there are going to be ALOT more pissed off people........i hope the designers of madden read these opinions and change their work habits......and stop smoking like in grandmas boy the movie.......so ya a over all rating of a 2 is being nice......ne comments on this send me an e-mail tipsypimp96@aol.com...............................................GO PANTHERS!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  10. JustinF.
    Apr 18, 2007
    5
    I've been playing Madden since 02, and although 07 has great graphics and a cool new superstar mode, it lacks in areas. Being on the 360 you would think it would go through a major overhaul. I enjoyed NCAA 07 much more. The controls seemed more responsive. Also, if I am going to pay $60 for a game, I want the ability to create a player and max out his stats if I want to. It seemed on I've been playing Madden since 02, and although 07 has great graphics and a cool new superstar mode, it lacks in areas. Being on the 360 you would think it would go through a major overhaul. I enjoyed NCAA 07 much more. The controls seemed more responsive. Also, if I am going to pay $60 for a game, I want the ability to create a player and max out his stats if I want to. It seemed on this one, even with the lead blocking controls, I had to unlock a Hall of Fame running back with 99 overall to have a decent running game. If things don't change, I will be going to NFL 2K8.… Expand
  11. DavidL.
    Mar 24, 2007
    6
    I have read some of the major reviews by some of the major magazines. The journalist that stated that this had enhancements to the defensive game play has apparently never played this game. It may be better than the 06 version for the 360 (which is what I think most are comparing it to) but they took away from defensive controls. (no double teaming with your safeties or LB's) Whereas I have read some of the major reviews by some of the major magazines. The journalist that stated that this had enhancements to the defensive game play has apparently never played this game. It may be better than the 06 version for the 360 (which is what I think most are comparing it to) but they took away from defensive controls. (no double teaming with your safeties or LB's) Whereas the original format Madden's made improvements all around they added online clubs, and kept the EA locker, try looking for these features on the 360...you won't find them. Still no league support offered which fans have been screaming for in order to play a complete franchise season online. The offline gameplay isn't too bad, but the next gen Madden's took this avid fan offline with their lack of upgrades and defensive controls. It's evident that EA knows they had the only licensed franchise going.… Expand
  12. BrandonG.
    Feb 7, 2007
    1
    Yeah it maybe pretty but very unrealistic with guys jumping 20 feet in the air not even hitting guys to tackle...no more hot routes and way to similar to NCAA. The regular Xbox madden '07 is way better.
  13. DLee
    Feb 6, 2007
    0
    Just felt compelled to counter the numerous phony 10s on here. This game is terrible, really pathetic, all the reasons have been covered.
  14. PabloG.
    Feb 3, 2007
    1
    An embarrassment. I have never played an NFL 2K game but I will buy their All-Pro game this year after 7 years of Madden if EA doesn't do something. Every time you play you'll notice something that should've been fixed back in 05 or 04. It's the little things that add up. Like 06 on the PS2(don't know about other systems) had no punt blocking on returns. There is An embarrassment. I have never played an NFL 2K game but I will buy their All-Pro game this year after 7 years of Madden if EA doesn't do something. Every time you play you'll notice something that should've been fixed back in 05 or 04. It's the little things that add up. Like 06 on the PS2(don't know about other systems) had no punt blocking on returns. There is no way EA released the game without noticing it. They only did it so in 07 when you returned a punt, you felt the game was improved. When you run the ball to the outside, 3 out of 5 times your block will be running head on to a defender and will suddenly change to block somebody 5 yards away who has nothing to do with the play. To make it short: BROKEN GAME NOT FIXED ON PURPOSE. I can't believe they would even release a Madden game without Madden announcing it. Ridiculous.… Expand
  15. MikeG.
    Jan 27, 2007
    5
    The graphics are really great..the rain and snow looks much better than that on current gen systems..the dirt stains and scuff marks are cool too..but thats about the only good thing in the game...the graphics. I hate how the controls are sluggish and it looks like the players are playing with roller skates on or something..and most of all I HATE how you cant adjust your created players The graphics are really great..the rain and snow looks much better than that on current gen systems..the dirt stains and scuff marks are cool too..but thats about the only good thing in the game...the graphics. I hate how the controls are sluggish and it looks like the players are playing with roller skates on or something..and most of all I HATE how you cant adjust your created players attributes yourself..the training camp drills are retarded and my player always comes out with like a 40 overall rating..and I hate how you can't adjust equipment and attributes on rosters too...Frank Gore is terrible in 07 and I cant even make him better.… Expand
  16. JamieT.
    Dec 25, 2006
    3
    Graphics are good, they def got lazy with the lack of extra features like editing your players, I mean what if you have players you don't expect to be good like frank gore, he is awsome this year, but he sucks on the game it would be nice to be able to make him better, so you could actually use him. EA needs to take a serious look at this game and make some adjustments.
  17. JohnG.
    Dec 24, 2006
    4
    4 for the graphics...other than that, this game is just another slap in the face by EA. completely agree with Michael W, last good game was undoubtedly 2k5. I had been playing maddens since 93 for the the genesis, until 2004 where i pretty much just gave up on football video games. i gave 2k5 an unbiased try, hated it at first due to having to completely relearn buttons, etc, but as soon 4 for the graphics...other than that, this game is just another slap in the face by EA. completely agree with Michael W, last good game was undoubtedly 2k5. I had been playing maddens since 93 for the the genesis, until 2004 where i pretty much just gave up on football video games. i gave 2k5 an unbiased try, hated it at first due to having to completely relearn buttons, etc, but as soon as i did, i was blown away at how much more REALISTIC it was. I have come to realize that madden has simply come to be made for and appeal to kids that want to score 50 td's a game with 0 punts. there really is no defense. I loved tecmo bowl but we have the technology to simulate real football so why this?? when did madden turn into blitz. Ea did a terrible diservice to the people that supported madden for all these years and put madden on the pedastal its currently on by starting this monopoly. honestly its simply rediculous.… Expand
  18. MichaelW.
    Dec 23, 2006
    2
    Graphics are simply not enough. This is by far the worst football game that I've ever played. I played Madden faithfully from 95-00 and then switched to 2k in 01 mainly because of the graphics as for the other stuff, the bar was lower back then so you didn't expect much. As far as I'm concerned the last good football game was 2k5. My beefs wit 07 for 360 are as follows: Graphics are simply not enough. This is by far the worst football game that I've ever played. I played Madden faithfully from 95-00 and then switched to 2k in 01 mainly because of the graphics as for the other stuff, the bar was lower back then so you didn't expect much. As far as I'm concerned the last good football game was 2k5. My beefs wit 07 for 360 are as follows: Unlike Madden the player's bodies in 2k5 were better proportioned and looked realistic. For $500 I want full damn control of everything, editing players(including changing their positions), creating teams, having a variety of camera angles to choose from, being able to sub players to any position on special teams offense or defense (what about defensive players who play some offense in real life?), owners mode, fatasy draft, being able to create players any way I want (the create a player mode for 360 is just plain stupid). Furthermore, Why load up your franchise team with top 2nd string talent? the players never get tired ( I find myself kina hoping starters get hurt just to see the 2nd stringers play if they don't their ratings decline as much as 3 points a season). And how about this little tid bit, THE DRAFTEES SUCK!!! I played two seasons and each draft class produced about 5 solid defensive ends and 5-6 players rated between 70-75, is this a glitch? Unless you have a Middle-linebacker rated in the mid 90's, the cpu willrun all over you. And how about your cornerback with 97 speed being out sprinted by a WR with 85 speed(catching passes yeah but how many WR's can out run a DeAngelo Hall?). And what's up with defensive ratings in franchise mode? I had a number of players top the league in their respective catagories two seasons in a row and their ratings never moved, so much for building a defensive dynasty. It would be nice to choose the weather in franchise mode, since I play year round I want the game to give me that freedom. How about having all of the team uni's available, get rid of that gammer points crap for $500 big ones I shouldn't have to earn anything more period. And I could care less about incorporating hall of fame players, to me incorporating them makes the game unrealistic. Now for the positves: The game play is pretty competive no matter how stacked your team is, you couldn't say that about any of the 2k series, or early Maddens for that matter. That's it one positive! The only reason I stillplay this game is because I can't take it back. Way to go EA you got me....!… Expand
  19. DanW.
    Dec 20, 2006
    3
    EA is simply not even trying to give us a good game, because of their monopoly and the absence of 2k. Initially I was excited that EA and ESPN were colaberating to give us the ultimate football game - now I am just pissed off. All EA cares about is sales, and that is obvious by the lack of quality in 07 for the 360. NO FANTASY DRAFT - that is unexcusable. Why not add that one simple EA is simply not even trying to give us a good game, because of their monopoly and the absence of 2k. Initially I was excited that EA and ESPN were colaberating to give us the ultimate football game - now I am just pissed off. All EA cares about is sales, and that is obvious by the lack of quality in 07 for the 360. NO FANTASY DRAFT - that is unexcusable. Why not add that one simple feature in, to make the game 10 times more enjoyable? Also, only two players, and you can not play on the same team, you have to play against each other. And the mini games suck compared to xbox training camp, and there is still no owner mode. The gameplay and the graphics are great, but once you get past that it is the same game as madden 06. I actually went out and bought a copy for xbox, and sold my 360 copy - that is how pathetic this game is… Expand
  20. MarioG.
    Dec 13, 2006
    4
    Good game but I guess I expected more. Do not really play any other mode exept exhibition and the gameplay is slow. The players move fast but react very slow when you control the player. My opinion I hooked up the PS2 and played Madden and its better than the X-box version. Nothing new practically everything is the same...something new has to come for the price.
  21. MichaelJ.
    Dec 13, 2006
    5
    This game is really pissing me off, first of all there is no fantasy draft which is dumb.....also, for some reason all these old players like Chuck Bednarik and Sammy Baugh just showed up on some cpu teams during my franchise in the first year, where did they come from? It just seems like they did all this stuff to the game and never mention it.
  22. JacobD.
    Dec 11, 2006
    7
    It is a pretty good game, but the Madden superstar is pretty crappy. You are not allowed to pick your play, and if you are a halfback you hardly ever get a chance to get the ball to you.
  23. BryanM.
    Nov 22, 2006
    5
    It graphics are great but the Franchise is crap what happend to fantasy draft that is the fun part. It just seems like Madden is falling apart without the 2k serise now they don't try that hard to make a great game. if you have a PS2 or Xbox try NFL2k5 and then play Madden you think man has this game stinks. EA try harder because madden 04 is the best out of all the todays maddens.
  24. BrandonP
    Oct 16, 2006
    1
    The game play is horse sh1t. Franchise mode is lame. Superstar mode you play the game as a puppet and they pick your plays. Retarted views of the stadium after every play is just lame. I want to punch the mother fuck3r in the face who made this game and caused me 60 dollars. The Game is ShiiiiiiiiiiTTTTTTTTTTTTT
  25. 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
  26. Guy2
    Oct 4, 2006
    0
    I'm only doing this to match the spammer who gives 10s. This game has serious flaws, mostly in the choppy and unresponsive menu screens/gameplay.
  27. JasonBohanna
    Oct 4, 2006
    5
    In my experience with all madden games by far the best one is madden 2001. First reason is that there are almost no limits to what you can do, one of my favorite options 01 is that when you edit players you edit all stats including age and years in the league, what happend to that feature? why did ea feel the need to remove it? I'm sorry but when i buy a football game you should beIn my experience with all madden games by far the best one is madden 2001. First reason is that there are almost no limits to what you can do, one of my favorite options 01 is that when you edit players you edit all stats including age and years in the league, what happend to that feature? why did ea feel the need to remove it? I'm sorry but when i buy a football game you should be able to do what ever you like, second when your beefing up your team before the franchise mode, whenever you trade a player or sign a free agent as soon as you enter franchise mode that player's yearly statistics are erased? is this a gltch? a bug? i wouldnt think so it's been this way since madden 02, to me this ruins the playing experience, what i mean by that is lets say i trade Tony Parrish to the Seahawks for Michael Boulware then i enter franchise mode with my newly accuired player when you happen to look at his player info everything is erased! thease all might be minor to some but i know to many people how complain about this, i could easily scratch madden all together but guess what there are no other football games on the market so i guess i'll just have to settle WRONG i shouldnt have to settle EA should just bring back option that work before and add new options just like they do every year, why not?… Expand
  28. Nef.
    Oct 3, 2006
    0
    Sure am glad I spent months on this game just to find out that half the franchise features are bugged and I'll be unable to continue.
  29. JMan
    Oct 2, 2006
    0
    I agree with all of the low ratings! The features left out like editing players commentary highlight stats at halftime! Come On this is an extremely expensive game system and as being a Madden gamer for many years you would expect the 360 version to be the best and blow everything else away as far as game features! This 360 version should have everthing the previous years have had plus I agree with all of the low ratings! The features left out like editing players commentary highlight stats at halftime! Come On this is an extremely expensive game system and as being a Madden gamer for many years you would expect the 360 version to be the best and blow everything else away as far as game features! This 360 version should have everthing the previous years have had plus more! I am extremenly dissapointed In this version, I was really pumped up for this years game, and now really ticked of!!!!! What has Madden been known for all these years? I'll tell you! realism such as fatigue and substitutions to name a few, How about sideline reports and commentary? where did it all go? Has EA gotton lazy? Or just do not care on what they put out there! I just hope that next years game is a complete turn around! I am just upset to have to wait a whole year again and still not know what to expect! EA Wake up and smell the coffee All Madden Gamers want REALISM!… Expand
  30. JustinD.
    Oct 1, 2006
    4
    The 360 version is definitely overrated. The only thing good about it is the graphics are better and the exhibiton to play against someone else the features on the original Xbox is way better.
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#25 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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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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