Review: Madden NFL 07
Posted by Sean Fallon on August 26, 2006
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The 17th installment of the Madden franchise is finally here. Is the 07 version a true next gen release, or will it fall short of greatness for the second year in a row?
Reviews:
IGN: (8.5 out of 10)“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. Forget the curse, I’m headed to the Hall, one block, one IQ test, and two athletic parents at a time. This is the Madden gamers have come to know and love. Welcome back. Only next time, remember to bring Owner mode.”
GamePro: (5 out of 5) “Room for improvement exists for any game, though there isn’t too much here. The clever new minigames utilize unusual button arrangements and can be tough to control, while the in-game commentary tends to feel sparse and bare-boned, especially when compared to the constant broadcast chatter of NCAA. Rarely do a new platform’s first generation titles live up to their potential and hype–but with Madden NFL 07, the second- and third-generation entries in this stellar series are going to have some mighty big cleats to fill.”
1UP: (7 out of 10) “Those with HDTV can’t be blamed for wanting the 360 version on the strengths of its presentation alone. And with friends playing on Live and accomplishments, there’s ample added incentive for those intending to play mostly online. But those who plan on spending most of their time offline in solo play will want to take a long look at the arguably more polished and superior current-gen versions before committing to one or the other.”
Screenshots and Videos:
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Bottom Line: If you’re a fan of the series, and I know you are, Madden 07 is worth picking up. There are problems (no co-op play for instance), but it is light years ahead of the 06 version - and let’s not forget that it’s the only game in town.
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