I really hoped EA would make this game great, I've always loved the Madden games for Xbox (years 2004-2006) and when I saw the previews of Madden 07 I thought "finally, EA is going to bring the good Madden to the 360 instead of that fiasco known as Madden 06 for 360", turns out I was wrong. This game takes everything that made Madden great and either breaks it or unnecessarily changes it for the worse. This game is supposed to be the pinnacle of Madden (after all, it is the "next gen" version) but instead for whatever reason is missing standard items for a sports game. No owner mode, no fantasy draft, not even alternate jerseys. Pathetic. It doesn't even have John Madden in it! How can EA expect anyone to take this game seriously? It has a terrible menu system, that while it was a good idea, doesn't work. Also, why did EA decide to change the controls? They made these unnecessary little changes that make the game harder to play (like moving the D-Line moves (spin and power) to the LB and RB instead of the triggers like in the Xbox version. Its almost like EA hates the 360. As for the gameplay, it is extremely weak. The AI sucks majorly, especially when on defense, which allows you to exploit them. The best example of this is their inability to cover the long pass. Also there are many collision detection issues, with players "pinballing" and gliding usually every other play or so. Finally, for whatever reason, EA decided Madden needs a new play selection interface, which is great for singleplayer, but for offline multiplayer, the defense can clearly see which play the offense selects, giving the defense an unfair advantage. Finally, there is a rediculously high number of turnovers, I've averaged about 5-6 per game, with one multiplayer game with my friend getting to, 13 turnovers (9 interceptions, 4, fumbles), and we both control D-linemen so it isn't our amazing defensive skills causing them.
Seriously, this is the worst game in the Madden series I have ever played and one of the worst sports games, someone tell EA "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", because I would rather have the same Madden game from the good ol' days of Xbox 2004-2006 rehashed than the pathetic 360 versions.
By daring_sharp | Review Date: Aug 22, 2006 | X360
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