Madden NFL 07 for Xbox 360 Reviews by Gamers

Hello all

Madden 2007 (Next Gen) is a great football game if you exclude previous knowledge of other Madden's. It has everything gameplay wise, but some of it's other features were left out of the 360's version. I.E, Editing a players ratings, Owners mode to name the main two.

The new running stick and lead blocking features are sweet, but the lack of a passing cone makes it a lot easier to pass then to run. You have the option to turn it on( and get bonuses for it), but it is not mandatory.

The various glitches have been fixed, ranging from FG blocking to fumbiling on punt returns. Weather DOES affect fumbles now so be careful running the ball in the snow of Denver or New England.

Madden's gameplay is unmatched by any other game out there, but it lacks that powerful punch it once had.

Madden 07- Phoned in by a lazy old man that doesn't seem to care anymore. I love Madden. It has been great to us for years, but this version is just dull, and uninspired. The graphics wont melt your eyes, but are improved. Most noticeably in character, stadium, crowd and turf models. But nothing to get all excited about. The new feature allowing you to control your lead blocker to set up your run, and easily select back to control your back to slip the gaps is pretty cool, and a nice touch. Franchise mode is more robust, you can run practice drills to prepare for your next game. On line play seems to have fewer bugs than 06. But The game flat out cheats with the Stealers. Hines Ward cannot catch every pass while in triple coverage. From now on I suggest as well that to spare our beloved MVP NFL stars, that Johnny is put on all future covers. I wish no harm, I just don't want to hear about this seemingly uncanny curse anymore. Look folks it the only game in town, and we have no choice and that is shameful on EA Sports. It has made them lazy, and boring. But what can you do? The game works, its fun, and it is fundamentally sound as a football sim. To you guys calling it a perfect 10, but also noting flaws, you are a little nutty. 10 is perfection without flaws. Be consistent, not stupid.
All that said Madden 07 just barely slips in at a 7 marginally better than 06. Anyone looking for a good traditional fair game on X Box Live, no 4th down freaks, look me up for a classy game, and fun. See me- "Atom Heart Mthr" and if you know what that means, you get a prize. No not a million dollars just a sincere appreciation for the effort. So see you all on line and let try an have more fun with this game than they designed it for. Oh I almost forgot. Why is it so painfully un user friendly to simply change the clock for quarter length? Another bummer, menus are broken and hard to understand and navigate.