Product Description

Madden NFL 2007 lets you control the running game like never before. For the first time ever, step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs. Between the tackles or in the open field, run to daylight with Madden NFL 07. Use actual plays from your favorite team's defensive playbook to shut down the running game, pressure the quarterback, or force key turnovers

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10192 in Video Games
• Brand: EA
• Released on: 2006-08-22
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: Windows XP
• Format: DVD-ROM
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .53" h x 5.75" w x 7.75" l, .30 pounds

Features

• Control the lead blocker on running plays - Throw the perfect block to create a running lane, then take control of the tailback and rip off the big gain
• Play your way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame by taking complete control of any position on the field
• All-new Highlight Stick evades defenders with new jukes, cutbacks, and power moves
• Scout collegiate prospects with the all-new NFL Draft Scouting System
• Watch players impact their teams with the new Franchise Player Roles feature

Customer Reviews

Another great Madden game
After playing this Madden, I am impressed with the improvements they made from last year. In the last years game, you probably remembered the gameplay being a bit unrealistic. For example in punting, none of your special teams players would block for you. This year the players do block for you and sometimes you can get some nice returns. However, I haven't been able to run it back for a touchdown yet. Also the pancake problem has been fixed. In last years game, all of your offensive lineman would rack up many pancakes and all of them would head to the pro bowl. This has been fixed and the game accurately depicts offensive lineman to their actual ability. Another improvement is the tackling animations. You can see recievers and runners carry their momentum for more yards and real life physics type tackles. The only drawback is the computer kicking. Many of the pro bowl kickers like Vinateri kicked for 55 yards and more sometimes. I know they are good, but 56 yard kicks don't happen all the time. Also the EA soundtrack is always going for more rap and rock, which I don't really care for. Some of the songs can be a bit annoying. I did enjoy the many songs from NFL classic music in the Madden 2006 version.

There is a key feature they always add for the Madden game. Since it is Shaun Alexander on the cover, they focus on the running game. Now you are able to control blockers and lead blockers toward defenders. This makes it easier to run the ball. Also I have noticed that you need to choose plays more carefully. Dime and quarter packages won't work for the run and could add up to a lot of yards for the offense. This has been a nice feature to add for the game, however I have noticed that the computer players would run for 40 carries and just abandon the pass game.

All of the features like the francise mode has been given more depth. Along with the usual features like storyline central and owner mode, there is better depth in the off season. Free agency is before the draft and you can actually have the rookies do workouts with the team. Also you can scout rookies in the All star game for rookies. Much more off season things make francise mode even better. The graphics mainly look the same except the grass is much more realistic looking.

A thing that I really don't like is the exclusive license in the Madden game. It doesn't make EA compete against other brands so they are not adding many new features which are extraordinary or amazing. The features in last years game and this year is pretty small compared to before the license. It is still a good Madden game and well worth a purchase though.

PC version is VERY good.
From what I gather with most reviews,the xbox 360 version is
subpar at best,and that's the version I really wanted. So I went
ahead and got the PC version,and am VERY happy with it.It has all
the things you want,editable players/roster,John and Al,fast load
times,and the graphics are awesome (with enough cpu and video power).
I'm running at 1600x1200,and all is bliss.

New to Madden NFL
Realy good graphics but I would only recommend it for newer computers. This is the first time I've purchased a football game and I was surprised how the game designers assume everyone buying this has been playing video football for a long time. . Slim on the instructions and I read where the game was designed with a specific Logitech controller in mind, (not the one I have and it didn't map that great). Probably any new controller would map fine.