Customer Reviews

Madden NFL 07

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

After playing this title on other platforms, I had little hope for a challenging experience on a portable platform. I was wrong. With updated stats that reflect the NFL teams for 2006, including a strong Saints team, Madden NFL 2007 DS is a game that draws you in with the need to keep playing.

The game controls move over seamlessly from the console environment. After three games I was ready for franchise mode. I have changed game length from 5 minutes to 15 minutes and traded several players on my Saints team. While the graphics are not the best, they definitely do the job. You must remember that you are pushing the boundaries of portable hardware with so many individual AI players. Replay mode is feature rich with forward,reverse, camera angle and more.

I enjoy the cards feature because it gives you the ability to apply as many cards as you want for the next game. With cards giving you more crowd noise and a 5 yard first down, you can cheat your way to a win for the next game... if you want to.


Update:

I played an entire season in Franchise Mode, this update is a way to share my experiences with the game. AI mode was set to All Madden. Since NFL 2006 rosters are available,
I was able to use the New Orleans Saints and find some good plays for Reggie Bush. Reggie is not a starter
by default. You must use the setup menu and choose Offense substitutions for the particular play you want
to use. Remember, I am discussing my tactics for playing with the Saints. Your play could differ for another
team.


Offense:
I Formation 3 WR is my play of choice. I had hoped that the AI would develop a game plan against this, but that
never happened. I primarily pass to the TE (Tight End). A fast player is needed for this type of passing.
The player can get 5 yards beyond the line of
scrimmage quickly and the pass can then be completed without the quarterback being sacked. Stanima plays
a large role in offense production. If your quarterback has less than 50%, he will throw bad passes more often.
S. Mire is a great substitution late in the game for Reggie Bush. He can break tackles has decent speed.


Defense:
3-4 Exchange Formation is my play of choice.
The advantage of this formation in Madden 07 is that the outside blitz seems to develop quickly
hurrying the quarterback, namely the OLB position. I routinely get at least six sacks a game. The sacks tire out the quarterback
causing his throwing accuracy to drop. I sometimes use 3-4 Man Under Formation on 3rd down. The formation provides
a little more pass coverage, at the sacrifice of the blitz that Exchange offers. I did get twelve sacks in one
game on the QB (All Madden AI), however the QB was not injured.

Pros:
1) Soundtrack, menus have rock playing in the background!
2) In depth statistics.
3) Top screen shows play positions.
4) Franchise mode is infinitely configurable, including game lengths.
5) Playing cards seamlessly add the "cheat" element to the game.
6) Stylus only used for kicking.

Cons:
1) Kicking with the stylus.
2) To little commentary.


Note: For best viewing, consider a DS Lite. The screen is brighter and colors look better when playing Madden.

My son loves this game! The only problem is that it periodically shuts down and goes black while he is playing it. We knew it was a used game when buying it, so due to the age of the game we are not surprised. We love Amazon and will continue to purchase from it.

I love this game because you can pick your own teams and how many mins. there are per quarter. I reccommended this game for people who like to play football games and able to pick there own teams and how many mins. there are per quarter. I love this game so I think if you like what I like. You will like this game.

This was a gift for my grandson. He had asked for this game. He really enjoys it! Great customer service! Thanks.

I've been playing Madden since Madden '97 game for PS1, and while I didn't expect it to be as good as the console version, it was more disappointing than I thought it would be. The graphics would have been great 10 years ago, but they are well below the quality that I would expect from a DS. The worst part of the game is the kicking mechanic; you use the touch screen and stylus for field goals, punts, and kickoffs. IT DOESN'T WORK! All of my kickoffs are only about 40 yards long, and any kick except for an extra point is no good. I e-mailed EA Sports to see what I was doing wrong and instead of giving me a sensible answer, those nitwits told me to check the message boards at IGN! What was I thinking? They only made the game, why did I expect them to know anything about it?

My 10 year old is a football fanatic and has NFL 2007 for PS2 but finds this game a lot more fun. In fact, I had to start limiting his time because he would play all night if I would let him.

I know it might sound not too convincing - since I don't know much about Nintendo games, but my husband does and he loves it. I got that game for him. So far, the only complain I heard was that he had troubles kicking the ball - though he didn't read the instructions :-).

This game is not worth anything at all! I bought this game thinking it was gonna look somewhat like PSP's version but it stinks! The graphics are so bad the players look like a bunch of sticks with hard to see numbers on them. There are only about 8 plays to choose from. And the soundtrack.... There is only one song playing, and that song is "revelations" by audioslave. It plays on forever! If you like this game, than u need professional help. I wasted 3 months allowance on this, and I can't get it returned because it was opened. I gave it two stars because I feel sorry for the people who made the game. Get it for PSP, PS2, PS3, XBox or Xbox 360, not for DS.

I have not even seen the game, but I ordered for my grandson's birthday, and it must have been a good choice, because he raved about it when I spoke with him on the phone, and every time I call he tells me how much he loves it. Any game that rates points with my grandkid has got to be great.

I just purchased a DS and am a die-hard Madden fan. I thought that being in 2006 we would see a fantastic offering for the DS sports category.....dead wrong. This game would get 5 stars for the GBA, but considering the upgraded hardware, it falls way short. I guess that I was yearning for a console version that I could play on a portable, but ultimately got dragged back into the late 90's with this game. The graphics are okay, but the gameplay is seriously lacking. I firmly believe that this is not EA's fault...it's the DS. Plays run so fast that you never really have a chance to let them develop and the touch screen kicking motion is a joke.

The expanded menu options and the season mode are enticing, but without sustainable gameplay I've lost the motivation to continue playing.