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Mixed or average reviews- based on 142 Ratings

  • Summary: With the exclusive video game license of the NFL and its players, and currently in its 17th installment, Madden NFL 07 puts you in control the running game like never before. For the first time ever, step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, and then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs. [Electronic Arts] Expand
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  1. Positive: 44 out of 54
  2. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. A lineman-sized improvement over last season...The brisk, refined on-the-field play and assortment of playing modes overpower the somewhat choppy online play, the pesky kicking meter and the handful of other nits.
  2. Everything we hoped 06 to be and more.
  3. A significant leap from last years version.
  4. Playing Madden NFL 07 on Xbox 360 is like playing "Madden NFL 2002" with next-gen graphics. The drive falls well short of a touchdown, even now!

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 99
  2. Negative: 39 out of 99
  1. SteveS.
    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 any other Madden that has been made. Great buy. Expand
  2. JamalW.
    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 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
  3. MattFarrow
    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 does. It gets played on rainy days. Expand
  4. JohnG.
    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 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

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