I stepped into Madden expecting a very large improvement over last years shorted 360 version. And it definately is
I stepped into Madden expecting a very large improvement over last years shorted 360 version. And in many respects It is much better. The game modes are there, the depth is there, and I could instantly tell the graphical tweaks and effort put into the game. Madden 07 looks and sounds awesome. It really makes the HD TV and 5.1 surround sound seem worth it.
The game modes in 07 are very nicely done. I personally found superstar mode very addicting and a wonderful compliment to the regular franchise or season modes which are haven't really gained a whole lot in recent years. Superstar mode is an awesome idea and deserves at least 20 hours of play from any football or gaming fanatic. It is truly a step forward in football console games.
Now that I've been nice, I'll cover the weak points. As I've come accustomed to with EA I find a reoccuring lack of improvement in player physics and animations. Tackles look good then look terrible. Players run awkwardly at times and quarterback drops and throws look stiff an awkward as well. Superstar mode does suffer from bad use and lack of camera angles as well as a 40 yard dash that really needs tweaking so I dont develop carpel tunnel. I'm once again stuck with a game from EA that has enormous potential but hits a brick wall nearly 80% of the way through with the same nagging injuries. I really want to say that I would buy madden even if 2k sports put their version out, but certain things in madden lead me to believe that i would pay $80 for their version which, two years previously on an inferior system has more natural and fluid gameplay and physics. EA could do so much better and I hope they do.