Madden NFL 07

 Xbox 360
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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. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Jayl
    Aug 26, 2006
    3
    WOW, Great presentation. I love the cutscenes to the raucus crowd and the animations of the chain gang measuring for first downs and the players celebrating on the sidelines after scoring......oh wait, that was nfl 2k5 TWO YEARS AGO!!!! C'mon EA, you have the NFL and ESPN liscenses, USE THEM!! We don't want that horrendous radio?! anouncer. We don't want static shots ofWOW, Great presentation. I love the cutscenes to the raucus crowd and the animations of the chain gang measuring for first downs and the players celebrating on the sidelines after scoring......oh wait, that was nfl 2k5 TWO YEARS AGO!!!! C'mon EA, you have the NFL and ESPN liscenses, USE THEM!! We don't want that horrendous radio?! anouncer. We don't want static shots of the stadium after plays and first downs. This is the next generation for pete's sake, give us stat overlays and explanations on the replays and halftime shows. Why has presentation taken a back seat? The gameplay is ok but it is just sooooo boring. Do yourself a favor, pick up nfl 2k5 for 5 bucks and see what could have been and what could be if EA got off their butts and made a football game and stopped relying on all the madden fanboys to buy their product every year.… Expand
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. RickW.
    Sep 1, 2006
    4
    I have enjoyed and played Madden Footbal games from 98' to 07'. every madden game has been consistently amazing except for 07'. I feel they have broken to traditional style of the game along with subtracting fun elements. I beleive EA has tryed too hard on graphics rather then gameplay or any other user friendly activity in the game. If you enjoy playing with a group of I have enjoyed and played Madden Footbal games from 98' to 07'. every madden game has been consistently amazing except for 07'. I feel they have broken to traditional style of the game along with subtracting fun elements. I beleive EA has tryed too hard on graphics rather then gameplay or any other user friendly activity in the game. If you enjoy playing with a group of friends then i suggest Madden 06'.… Expand
  8. TimW.
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    Is this the best game ever? The superstar mode alone makes me say yes!
  9. MollyJ.
    Sep 4, 2006
    6
    Well, I will have to say that Madden 2007 is fun for what it is.... The graphics are great, and I enjoy the gameplay for the most part. But the most dissapointing facts of the game to me are the lack of camera views in superstar mode, and the poor performance on defense. This game is fun for what it is, but its a shame that they didn't expand on some of the other points to make this Well, I will have to say that Madden 2007 is fun for what it is.... The graphics are great, and I enjoy the gameplay for the most part. But the most dissapointing facts of the game to me are the lack of camera views in superstar mode, and the poor performance on defense. This game is fun for what it is, but its a shame that they didn't expand on some of the other points to make this a grade A game. I hope its not because they own the exclusive rights to the NFL liscense, and because of that, they didn't feel they had to make the game top notch due to competition.… Expand
  10. NathanB.
    Sep 7, 2006
    7
    Great graphics, animation, and atmosphere. The downer thats holds this game back is first and foremost the control issues when trying to make plays with the DBs. Then I would have to say the the in depth owner mode, the inability to edit players, glitches with the game freezing up, the absense of John madden as a commentator, the interface is clunky, the removal of custom camera angles, Great graphics, animation, and atmosphere. The downer thats holds this game back is first and foremost the control issues when trying to make plays with the DBs. Then I would have to say the the in depth owner mode, the inability to edit players, glitches with the game freezing up, the absense of John madden as a commentator, the interface is clunky, the removal of custom camera angles, and finally --- No Fantasy Draft. And did I mention that all of the teams uniforms arent in the game? Only the basic home and away uni's come with the game. All others have to be downloaded from the market-place on XBOX-LIVE.… Expand
  11. 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!
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. DramaPrarieDog
    Jul 1, 2007
    0
    Great graphics, but missing WAY too many features. Back to PS2 for me.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. CodyB.
    Aug 22, 2006
    4
    What a joke! I was waiting all this time for this disappointment? First of all the game cheats once in the 4th quarter. Your players dont run their routes, blockers don't block, and the other teams players can run through your players! Not to mention the glitches all throughout the game. It runs choppy. The gameplay is no different than every other Madden. It gets old EA! What a What a joke! I was waiting all this time for this disappointment? First of all the game cheats once in the 4th quarter. Your players dont run their routes, blockers don't block, and the other teams players can run through your players! Not to mention the glitches all throughout the game. It runs choppy. The gameplay is no different than every other Madden. It gets old EA! What a major let down!… Expand
  19. FedUpFan
    Aug 24, 2006
    3
    Thanks Fed Up you said it all. If you have not read his post please read it. The only way we will get quality out of EA is to stop spending money on their mediocre junk!
  20. FPSMaster
    Aug 25, 2006
    5
    I agree with everything you said Jake except for the graphics. I think they are absolutely terrible considering what the 360 has already shown us it's capabale of with even these first generation games. But EA can't even get that right, as they still seem very pixelly and the animations are choppy and lasy gen along with the gameplay. But what other choice do we have?
  21. PaulM.
    Sep 10, 2006
    0
    Eye candy with inaccurate controls. Fatigue is a joke. No Timeouts visable for opponents. Distracting Ticker at the bottom of the screen. NCAA is a much better game. Like EA NFL gamers have been telling themselves each year, maybe next year.
  22. ChrisG.
    Sep 1, 2006
    10
    Excellent game and gameplay.
  23. 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.
  24. JimV.
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    Superb in every aspect and probably the greatest football game ever made!
  25. TonyC.
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    Jaw-dropping graphics, sound, gameplay and the most fun I have had playing a game in quite some time!
  26. ChrisW.
    Sep 3, 2006
    6
    The Graphics look great in the 360 version, yet I cant help but feel ripped off by EA with the lack of features.
  27. BobbyB.
    Sep 5, 2006
    0
    Madden 2007 for XBox 360, is the worst Madden I have seen since the early 90's. You can't make substitutions for your second string players. I would think, spending close to $500 for the game and system, you would be able to manipulate your team playbook and substituations. The thing that really burns me is that when you unlock these stupid ass historic players, you are stuck Madden 2007 for XBox 360, is the worst Madden I have seen since the early 90's. You can't make substitutions for your second string players. I would think, spending close to $500 for the game and system, you would be able to manipulate your team playbook and substituations. The thing that really burns me is that when you unlock these stupid ass historic players, you are stuck with them forever. You go into franchise mode and all other teams pick up these 99 rated players and I have no control over that. I rated this game a BIG FAT ZERO just to make up for the people rating a 10...because they just don't know....the 40 yard dash is cool! along with mini games to create yourself...that's about it.… Expand
  28. MikeM.
    Sep 6, 2006
    3
    Getting worse every single year. It is a shame that EA was able to pay off the NFL so that it did not have to compete with other software companies...(Sega2k). Graphics poor on 360,no added plays, no edit, no added features=NO VALUE and NO FUN.
  29. 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
  30. WillR.
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    My no.1 source of entertainment every year is back and better than ever!
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Awards & Rankings

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