Madden NFL 08

 Xbox 360
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
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  1. Game Almighty
    72
    The new Weapons system is a fun addition, and actually manages to make the game a bit friendlier to new players. The gameplay itself is solid, but the overall presentation is still lacking. Here’s hoping to a more robust online mode and a better use of the ESPN license in the 09 iteration.
  2. Eurogamer
    70
    Madden 08 stands by itself as a respectable, rewarding sim, but judged in the context of last season, it's merely a mild, expensive improvement.
  3. Operation Sports
    70
    From the completely lackluster presentation to the utterly uninteresting modes, Madden NFL 08 is a great game for a very short time.
  5. Boomtown
    70
    It tries so hard to be all things to all people but for me it tries to walk before it can run. Oh well, no invite for me next year then!
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  6. GameShark
    67
    A game that while still fun, is nowhere near the level that it should be. A game this popular and that is this much of a money making machine should not have some of the problems that crop up every single year.
  7. G4 TV
    60
    Maybe next year will bring us that much closer to having a Madden game like never before. It’s still a good game, slightly above average, but not as great as it should be.
  8. ZTGD
    60
    Yes, there were great additions to this year, but the horrible AI, and multiplayer just really mess up the experience for me.

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
13
#13 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
66
#66 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 149 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 149
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 149
  3. Negative: 37 out of 149
  1. gavcobob
    Mar 13, 2018
    10
    A Master Piece. Its a shame that they made madden 09 instead of Madden 08 2 and that they made madden 18 instead of madden 08 10th anniversaryA Master Piece. Its a shame that they made madden 09 instead of Madden 08 2 and that they made madden 18 instead of madden 08 10th anniversary edition. madden 08 is truly the game that redefined the madden 08 genre. every other madden is for ****… Full Review »
  2. BioOrTom
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    A truly perfect game madden 08 is a work of genius in every way imaginable I wish EA made madden 08 2 instead of **** madden 09.
  3. Herbaberb
    Jul 1, 2019
    10
    Madden 08 is more than a game. It's an addiction. I once played this game at 3am and I nutted so hard. This game made me cry from the insaneMadden 08 is more than a game. It's an addiction. I once played this game at 3am and I nutted so hard. This game made me cry from the insane plot twist. If you wanna know anything more about this game, go on r/scottthewoz. This game is a step forward for society as a whole.… Full Review »
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