Decent update of NFL 06, but with far too many bugs.

User Rating: 7.8 | Madden NFL 07 PS2
I have to say that I like most of the innovations that 07 brings to the table: lead-blocking is satisfying when practiced, the new superstar camera feels far more natural, the new running controls are really just fun (bordering on cheap at times) and franchise mode still feels as deep as ever. However, this game has far too many bugs to live up to it's franchise's reputation.

Since I've owned it:
-the performance institute in Superstar has only worked half the time, freezes the rest
-it has locked up in-between the end of the game and the menu numerous times
-the college All-star games and the draft exercises have never worked, locking up as they attempt to return the game to the menu
-the ball still inexplicably flies through people's heads and is sucked into the receivers/defenders from as far as half a yard away (this I can perhaps forgive for being more aesthetic)
-the announcers rarely call plays right, interceptions for touchdowns are called great plays on offense and a testament to the QBs skill, the radio has even said that teams have beat themselves...

Seriously, this is a fun game and a decent update of the 06 version, but with so many bugs this ends up feeling like a rush job and I end up feeling screwed. Oh well, only paid $30 for it, so I guess I can forgive.