Metascore
84 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 29
  2. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. It's Madden like you've never played it before and that's something we haven't said in a long time.
  2. It’s so polished and refined. For the first time ever the series incorporates some of my favorite features from "NFL Street" (such as tapping the X button to escape a tackle). That function goes way back to the days of arcade sports titles like "NFL Blitz."
  3. It sounds like work, but putting blitzing linebackers on their rumps as your halfback flashes by is beyond satisfying.
  4. 90
    It shows depth, talent, and imagination. Everything any winning team needs.
  5. The current-gen versions of Superstar has the best cameras of the bunch. Next-gen is too close and too claustrophobic.
  6. A very occasional lack of realism aside, this is one of the most comprehensive yet accessible sports games ever to grace PS2. [Oct 2006, p.93]
  7. Lead Blocker - the new Madden feature that, unlike last year's passing cone, actually revolutionizes gameplay. [Sept 2006, p.82]
  8. The Lead Blocking adds an all new dimension to the game, the Superstar mode lets you live the life of a NFL player, and the countless number of options and features add up to hours upon hours of enjoyment.
  9. A terrific chapter in the franchise’s sometimes-rocky history.
  10. Madden NFL 07 delivers a good, enjoyable game of football and if you can look past the current-gen graphics you’ll find that it can be more fun than the sexier Xbox 360 version.
  11. It isn’t revolutionary, but the game still delivers a mean game of football.
User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. WilliamB.
    8
    It could be a 10 but the poor fantasy draft mode where position runs make it easy to plan who to draft when. Also they need to add a hall of fame for the franchise mode. Full Review »
  2. TJL.
    9
    Superstar mode is the best part of this game, but the graphics have changed much since 2004! Its still a great game!
  3. JoeH.
    10
    New lead block controls are too much in the gameplay. Otherwise the game is funner than ever! Graphics are slightly better and the new superstar mode improved a lot! Madden steped up after buying out all other football franchises. Full Review »