Madden NFL 07

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• For the first time ever, 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
• In NFL Superstar - Hall of Fame Mode, your actions on and off the field determine your impact on the game
• Use the all-new Highlight Stick to evade defenders with new jukes, cutbacks, and power moves

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FDMV54
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches ; 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 22, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,011 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #19 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Sports > Football

Product Description

In Madden NFL 07, you'll 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. Smaller backs escape and break tackles, while bigger runners bowl over defenders in the open field Scout collegiate prospects with the all-new NFL Draft Scouting System and during the College All-Star Game Watch players impact their teams with the new Franchise Player Roles feature Team-Specific Defensive Playbooks - For the first time, use actual plays from your favorite team's defensive playbook to shut down the running game, pressure the quarterback, or force key turnovers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Radical Improvements over 2006 : BUT Corrupt Memory Card, August 27, 2006

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Ray Salemi (Framingham, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 07 (Video Game)

Note: The Madden 07 Wikipedia entry says that Madden can corrupt your entire memory card. I didn't believe this was possible, but it just happened to me. Our franchises and superstar mode files are gone along with files from my daughter's game. It turns out that the internet is full of confirmations of this bug.

Very disappointing. EA does not seem to have a solution to this problem.

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Madden 2007 makes the most radical improvements to gameplay that I've seen in the series. It is absolutely worth the upgrade.

You are now freed from being only the QB or RB in the game. This opens new dimensions that were never possible before. Specifically, you can be any of the players on the offensive side of the ball. Now, instead of being the RB on a running play, I like playing fullback and blowing up a linebacker to let my RB gain big yardage.

My son and I have played on the same team in two-player mode for years. He was QB and I was RB. This meant that the running game was boring for him since he'd just hand the ball off and let me go. Now, he can play the FB on an I-Formation and we can run down the field together. What a dramatic difference in fun and teamwork!

This freedem extends to the superstar mode. In the past, if you were a WR, you would watch your guy play his games. Now, you can actually play as the WR, TE, or any position on the field.

Madden 2007 is the most innovative upgrade in years and I highly recommend it!

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars FREEZE - FREEZE - FREEZE!!!, August 27, 2006

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Jack (Florida) - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 07 (Video Game)

I like to play franchise mode with the fantasy draft. I completed my draft and moved on to training camp. After completing the first quarterback challenge, the game froze. I turned the system off, tried again several times - the result? Nothing but game freeze. Did a Google search and this seems to be a BIG problem for the Xbox 360 and PSP as well as the PS2 (which I own).

I tried emailing EA, but they want you to create a user account or else you can't reach them - why? I found a link to EA's warranty site and they want you to send them back the game and a check for $20 to get a repair/replacement. Are they nuts!?! To top it off, during my search of "Madden 07 freeze", I found message board postings indicating that when people did email EA, the response from EA has it trying to blame the game system, not the EA product. I then did a "Madden 07 bug" search and discovered EA KNOWINGLY distributed the game with major bugs! If you don't believe me, do the Google search yourself.

I printed off the Google search results, went back to the store where I bought Madden, explained the problem and got a full refund. It looks like an exclusive license with the NFL has made EA soft and this game worthless.

I would not recommend this game. As a big believer in customer service/companies that stand behind their product, I will NEVER buy another EA title again.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Another trip to the well., August 23, 2006

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T. Davis (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 07 (Video Game)

Waiting in line to buy the new Madden every year is like waiting in line to buy a new calendar. Sure, there are enough differences to technically call it "new". There might be newer or prettier pictures but it's still just a calendar, just like the year before - same stuff only with slight changes. I know all the Maddenphiles and football fans say that there really are additions and changes that justify another $50/$60 drop. I think they tell themselves that just so they don't feel ripped off. Now that online play is a regular part of console gaming, EA should just have yearly download updates and charge $15 or so. Oh but wait, there's no money in not screwing over the consumer.