Madden NFL 07 (Wii version)

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Common Sense Media says

Great new control scheme puts you in the game.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this game is in many ways the same game that was released earlier for other consoles. The same quality football is present, as are some of the negatives, including in-game ads, a soundtrack that promotes real bands, and the availability of some unsportsmanlike moves. However, this version puts the Wii remote controls to very good use. Young players and those not familiar with the series may be drawn to the ease of the new controls, but the game still features a complexity that may challenge those players.

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  • The NFL and its teams are (obviously) heavily promoted. A few companies such as Sprint and Motorola pop up in in-games ads. The soundtrack announces artist and song names.

What's it about?

MADDEN NFL 07 for the Nintendo Wii gives players the ability to control their representative on the football field by mimicking some of the real motions they might perform if they were playing football. Beyond the new controls, players will find a very similar game to the versions released earlier on all major consoles. The game sports the same modes: practice, single game, franchise, and a career mode focused on playing one position.


Is it any good?

 

The addition of the Wii remote controls to the Madden mix is one of the most exciting developments in sports games in some time. To be sure, some controls work better than others. Offense is a breeze, but defensive controls, which have never been a strong part of Madden games, can feel sloppy. Returning, too, are some annoying parts of the series, like a handful of unnecessary ads from companies like Sprint, and an intrusive soundtrack trumpeting real-life songs.

The only major feature lacking from the Wii version is an online mode; Madden veterans who have played other online versions may miss being able to challenge real people over the Internet. But Madden NFL 07 for the Wii does have a few brand-new multiplayer modes -- the standout is a stellar two-on-two game that many people may remember from the school yard. All considered, Madden NFL 07 for the Wii is a very impressive game.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about what makes a sports video game fun. Does moving your body help draw you into a game? What makes a football game interesting, the on-field play or details like real players and a focus on business elements of the game? Families may also wish to discuss the importance of good sportsmanship.


This review was written by Chris Jozefowicz
Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Excellent game for young to old football lovers
Wii controls are excellent. My 7 an 10 year old love the game and can operate it easily. Passing is very easy due to the Wii controller. Control scheme alone is worth upgrading. Very fun for football fans.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Good rating
E is a good rating football is a sport not like you are going around shooting people.

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Kid, 13 years old
June 3, 2009
 
the best madden yet for all ages
man this rocks so much just put tony romo starting qb and your all setand oppisoly apostle has no fun how dare he thinks madden sucks he sucks but if you do not like football and hate it you do not suck just do not listen to him man football rocks well so long

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Terrible, just like the other Madden games.
This game is just as bad as any other Madden game. The new controls don't do anything, and I wouldn't waste my money on this one. If you are looking for good sports games, look at the baseball and soccer games since those are fun. Nothing morally speaking except for cheerleaders are poorly dressed, and there is also the occasional beer bottle in a fan's hand.

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
wowsers good stuff
i think that madden 07 is a fi game

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Teen, 14 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Thanks to the Wii controls this game is on eof the Wii's best

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Kid, 12 years old
May 17, 2011
 
it is a fun game forfootball fans

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This review was written by Chris Jozefowicz
Topics:sports and martial arts
Platforms:Nintendo Wii
Available online?Not available online
Genre:Sports
Developer:EA Sports
Release date:November 16, 2006
Price:$49.99
ESRB rating:E

This review was written by Chris Jozefowicz

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