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Madden NFL 07
- Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Windows, PSP, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox
- Price: $49.99
- Genre: Sports
Common Sense Media says
Not much new, but sure to be a big hit with kids.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this game features controls that may be too complex for younger players. The gameplay is pretty much like real professional football; players control some hard tackles and they have the option to try illegal moves like holding, although they may have to face the penalties. The game has ads for real-life companies, a soundtrack with licensed songs, and it promotes the National Football League. Parents should be aware that the game has an online mode and that Common Sense doesn't recommend online play for anyone under 12.
What's it about?
Players who have tackled a Madden game before, such as the 05 or 04 versions, will find themselves on familiar ground. As in previous years, MADDEN NFL 07 does a nice job of translating the big, complex, and messy world of professional football: real players, real stadiums, big hits, injuries, commercial sponsorships, some showboating, and plenty of play-calling strategy. Although Madden 07 has a pick-up-and-play, single game option, for serious players the heart of the game will be one of the season-spanning modes, which have only minor tweaks over previous entries in the series.
Is it any good?
Despite some innovations and small changes that allow players a finer degree of control over maneuvers, Madden 07 still has some problems. Corporate sponsorship of things like drive summaries and player-of-the-game awards are familiar from real football, but come off as gratuitous in the game. Likewise, the EA-staple of a background soundtrack of punkish and hip-hop songs, complete with pop-ups identifying the song and artist, feels awkwardly tacked on.
Yet the biggest complaint many gamers might have is that they've seen the basic Madden football game before. This latest iteration will hold most appeal to football fans and those players eager to delve into the up-to-the-minute online community for contests against real humans.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what makes football interesting. Do flashy plays and show-business elements make the game exciting or is it the play-calling strategy? Families can also discuss the advertisements that are wrapped up in the game. Is this commercialism distracting -- or does it make gameplay more authentic? Finally, families should discuss proper online behavior.
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The Team
I love this game but every1 is over rated my teams are Carolina (Steve Smith, D. Foster, J. Peppers, Jake D., and the rest of thier Defense.)
Also my back-up team are the Chargers.(I have 2 letters for you LT, they also have Drew Brees, Shawn Merriamen he might have done steriods but who cares he came second for defense of player behind Jason Taylor of the Dolphins and the rest of thier defense.)
I'm from Indiana so I have to say the Colts.( Peyton, Reggie, Marvin, Addi.)
El Ronaldinho G. Kid #10
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i was disappointed
madden 07 on the new gaming systems xbox360 and ps3 was ultimately disappointing. first off the play calling is 3rd grade. i guess they liked blitz a lot to go back to something so old. this includes the little secret play to try an trick your opponent. second madden used to be a game where it took a lot of skill and mind power to play. to be considered one of the best you couldnt just pick up a controller you had to know how to read defenses and have an exceptional user. the user in the new system is horrible. to be good in this game all one has to do is pick a fast quarterback run around throw it and hope it s caught. whoever made these decisions to change madden set us back about 4 yrs. besides from the graphics the game is not that great. madden wont be the first game everyone goes and buys now. i guess i can always look forward to the new tiger woods.
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well
i have this for a lot of syestems so eny meny miny here is the review for gamecupe it rocks any age that is all the time i have also the graphics for it on ps3 rock bye
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A Realistic Portrayal Of The NFL
The latest installment of the very popular Madden series of football games is not much of an improvement of the previous titles in the series.
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football season is hear
Do you play madden 07 is an addicing. fun to play I like to play as patriots. They are a five stare time and they are my favorite team in NFL.I also like this game because I can pick a team I wont to play I like to pick one or two stare teams so it is easer. this game is fun for kids and adults. This game is rated e for everyone. If you like football I would recommend tis game.
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| Topics: | sports and martial arts |
| Platforms: | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Windows, PSP, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | Sports |
| Developer: | Electronic Arts |
| Release date: | August 28, 2006 |
| Price: | $49.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E |
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