Madden NFL 07 Hall of Fame Edition

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: B000GEDLME
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 22, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,942 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #19 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Sports > Football
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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 In Madden NFL 07 Hall Of Fame Edition, 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. Special Hall Of Fame Edition includes: Commemorative exterior packaging; Bonus DVD with a John Madden retrospective, the first season of "Madden Nation" (10 episodes), documentary on the Music of Madden, and instructional videos with Tiburon staff giving gameplay hints and tips. 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

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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best 360 Football Game, however some issue arise, August 22, 2006

By 

Ben C. - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 07 Hall of Fame Edition (Video Game)

Madden 07, Hall of Fame edition is a just the same Madden 07 with another Bonus DVD with Features. I will discuss that later.

For the game itself, some features include run to daylight which gives the player the ability to set up blocks using the FB/OL, etc. This is useful in game but the CPU RB sometimes makes poor decisions including running away from my block. However it can be remedied by switching really quickly from the blocker to the rb.

Overall, the gameplay itself is improved especially for the deep ball. Before any pump fake lob is easy catch but now it is remedied a bit. Even though, the lob is still prevalent the SS or FS goes over to cover. Running is more fun due to the RTD but running on the higher levels is still difficult.

Mini-games and Practice move back in for the 360 and are much important specifically for tournament players for the Madden Challenge. For any beginning player who wants to improve their skills, mini-games help.

Franchise gets a kick with Mel Kiper Juniors picks for the upcoming draft and the ability to mini-camp your players with the mini-games but to be honest its tough to add anything brand new to a mode like this.

Superstar Mode is in the 360 and for the people who ever wanted to figure out if they could have made it, the mode is challenging and fun. However, ratings seem to be a tad high and you are always the starter this can be remedied by editing the depth chart. The most important part is the camera angles a la ESPN NFL 2K4 First Player mode, you play as your superstar on the field in a first player angle only as that player. If you enjoy playing this mode in Madden 06, this version is much more interesting.

The Major issue with both of these modes is the HOF players unlocked during the game via MAdden Gamer Profile, these players occassionally pop up in franchise and superstar mode. This can be remedied by saving the first default roster and then entering the mode.

Now to get to the bonus DVD, it includes the first eight episodes of Madden Nation from ESPN which shows the best tourney players going head to head for 100,000.
A retrospective on John Madden coaching career which is very entertaining for anyone who has no clue about the coach John Madden.
A look at the music of Madden from MTV2, for the music fan at heart and madden fan.
Finally it includes a behind the scenes look at Madden 07 with ESPN's Trey Wingo which gives players some insight and tips on how to play the game.

Overall the money is a bit steep for the Hall of Fame edition but is well worth the value basing the knowledge that the regular game is only ten dollars less.

If you are a Madden Challenge player, I would suggest buying the game for teh XBOX since that is the current format.

Overall this is the best football game for the 360 and defintely worth the 70.00 including the bonus features.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Madden or 2K?, January 14, 2007

By 

beach lover (Lapel, Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Madden NFL 07 Hall of Fame Edition (Video Game)

First let me say I have always played the 2k football games, now sadly they are not available thanks to EA buying the rights to everything!!! So what choice do you have other then madden? The graphics are good but the play calling is pretty bad, hard format and all of the buttons are completely opposite of every football games i've ever played. All in all its not a bad game, but if I had my choice I wouldnt own it.
Also My son and I always play on the same team when we play 2k games, sadly madden will not allow you to do that unless there are more than 2 players, he is very dissapointed, so we just play 2k5 on the ps2

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A step in the wrong direction..., September 21, 2006

By 

D. Smith "DeeMeisterSmitt" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 07 Hall of Fame Edition (Video Game)

Boring commentary by radio broadcaster. No Madden or Michaels anymore. Convoluded and confusing menu navigation. Horrible soundtrack. Gameplay is fun however, and the highlight stick makes it seem more "hands on." The button configurations have become extremely advanced and have a hell of a learning curve to get used to. The buttons deviate from previous Maddens, making you have to break old habbits of button-pushing and learn these new configurations. Wonderful hall of fame archives with highlight reels from many Hall of Famers. The main concern is that Madden is no longer calling the game. I can't get over this fact and it is a sign of bad things to come, since now it looks like it is Madden in name only. He actually made the game interesting and comical, and it really sucks not having Madden's commentary. I really hope they bring Madden and Michaels back in '08, or I probably won't buy it again.