Thoughts about Madden '07

[Tennione72]

Just wondering what the gamers thought about this year's version. I was disappointed that Hatcher wasn't on the roster. I want to put Ellis at OLB but there is not enough DE's on the roster.

[SupermanXx]

same as the year before and the year before that and the year before that

cartoonish graphics and unrealistic gameplay with a twist.

[Tennione72]

True.... that was my first reaction when I played it

[NextGenBoys]

Yeah I don't like Madden at all. THis is the first year ever that I simply cant get into it. The gameplay is terrible and with the potential the 360 holds, the graphics arent all that impressve. While Hatcher is in the game for the 360, Watkins is in the free agent pool, the ratings are terrble, WHICH YOU CANNOT EDIT. I wanted to switch Ellis to DE but you can't edit players ratings or positions. And Madden cannot rate players worth a shyt. Fabini is rated like a 90, Rivera a 90, and then the likes of TNew gets an 87, Crayton a 76, Ware an 86, James an 84, and others. There are just too many glaring holes in this years game for me to like it. I knew this would happen when they bought the rights to the NFL. EA was already a lazy company, and now with no competition, its even worse.

[Dcowboy84]

I have the XBOX 360 version, and hatcher is on the roster, the only draft picks not on the roster are watkins, mcquistan, and whitley. However, Watkins is on the free agent roster that you can sign guys from, which doesn't make since.

Only thing i don't like is you cannot edit the players like on other versions, like you can't change their position or even their jersey number.

[Givincer]

same as the year before and the year before that and the year before that

cartoonish graphics and unrealistic gameplay with a twist.

Exactly, the game really hasn't changed much at all the past 3 years. 05, 06, and 07 are nearly identical games.

[cowboys4life]

yeah a bit disappointed to the point where i wanna take it back and get money back for it...im playin on ps2 ive heard the 360 is better and i guess thats what they show on tv

[Tennione72]

I was thinking maybe they have an updated roster online I know as the year goes on they update it they always give TNew a low rating which is BS

[NextGenBoys]

yeah a bit disappointed to the point where i wanna take it back and get money back for it...im playin on ps2 ive heard the 360 is better and i guess thats what they show on tv

noooo dont do that the 360 sucks version sucks. i was actually going to get rid of it and get the xbox version of it since i can get into it at all. its boring.

[superpunk]

It's meh. I'm warming up, since I've got my unrealistic expetations under control.

If you want Ellis at OLB, put him in substitution packages for 3-4 over and strong. Otherwise, keep Carpenter or Singleton any time you even thnk you might be in pass defense.

Watkins is in the FA pool.

The blocking feature is ok, but getts old rapidly. And I can't stop anyone's pass game, which is unfortunate. I think there;s a glitch in the game that causes Anthony Henry to have perfect position when the pass is thrown, and then bail 5 yards back to the LOS as it approaches. It's maddening, and he blows in the game.

I haven't hooked the internet conection up yet. So, we'll se about that. Training camp is still the same old piece of crap.

But definitely, everyone do the substitutions. Bring OLBs like Burnett and Carpenter and Ware in on the nickel and dime pacages, as DEs.Greg Ellis and Spears or Feguson can play DT )which works better than Fergie and Stanley)

Isn't it weird that Stanley is in the game, but Hatcher is not?

[NextGenBoys]

It's meh. I'm warming up, since I've got my unrealistic expetations under control.

If you want Ellis at OLB, put him in substitution packages for 3-4 over and strong. Otherwise, keep Carpenter or Singleton any time you even thnk you might be in pass defense.

Watkins is in the FA pool.

The blocking feature is ok, but getts old rapidly. And I can't stop anyone's pass game, which is unfortunate. I think there;s a glitch in the game that causes Anthony Henry to have perfect position when the pass is thrown, and then bail 5 yards back to the LOS as it approaches. It's maddening, and he blows in the game.

I haven't hooked the internet conection up yet. So, we'll se about that. Training camp is still the same old piece of crap.

But definitely, everyone do the substitutions. Bring OLBs like Burnett and Carpenter and Ware in on the nickel and dime pacages, as DEs.Greg Ellis and Spears or Feguson can play DT )which works better than Fergie and Stanley)

Isn't it weird that Stanley is in the game, but Hatcher is not?

hmm good idea with the substitutions...although i really wish i could edit the players rankings.....can you edit them with the xbox or ps2?

[superpunk]

hmm good idea with the substitutions...although i really wish i could edit the players rankings.....can you edit them with the xbox or ps2?

Maybe, but I don't know how. The substitutons work well.My base 3-4 is Canty, Ferg, Spears - Ware, akin, Bradie, Carp

Then I sub in Greg for running plays for Carp. In the nickel I have Spears and Fergy inside, and Carp and Ware outside. Same for the dime. Sometimes I rotate in Burnett for Carp in the nickel. They both get significant ratings boosts when you play them at DE.

[Kilyin]

This is the best version of Madden yet, but I play on the PC (with a beefy computer) so I can use the 3rd party editors to change positions, etc.

[NextGenBoys]

This is the best version of Madden yet, but I play on the PC (with a beefy computer) so I can use the 3rd party editors to change positions, etc.

you lucky lol

[txlonghorn14]

i like the new RB controls with the highlight stick and the lead blocking control, but other than that, its the same exact game as last year with a few improvements. i think its gonna be time to upgrade to the xbox 360 next season.

[GTaylor]

Superstar feature is nice, but otherwise I agree with the crowd, same guy as the past few years

[NextGenBoys]

i like the new RB controls with the highlight stick and the lead blocking control, but other than that, its the same exact game as last year with a few improvements. i think its gonna be time to upgrade to the xbox 360 next season.

I'm telling you its not just the Xbox version that sucks, I have the 360 version and it isnt any good either. Overall the game just isnt very good. Plain and simple.

[jk5911]

I'm having a pretty good time with it (360 version). There will be a live update for the rosters before the season starts. Texas Stadium at 1pm looks incredible, the shadows are perfect. Night games don't look as good for some reason though. I don't know how people are saying its too hard to defend the pass. I had to turn do INT's to zero because Henry and Newman were getting way too many. The blocking feature is new and innovative. I don't think I could ever go back to current gen.

[dguinta1]

I beg to differ the nay sayers, I am really enjoying this game. Luv the blocking feature. So cool. Yes the game isn' perfect but for the only NFL game in town, I am really enjoying it. Though the damn star is too big on the side of the helmets. hehe :p:

(Former NFL2Ker)

[jk5911]

I thought the star might be a little too big. Also, our pants are grey at home instead of light blue. Everything else is pretty amazing though. TO runs and looks like TO. I can't run the ball because of my line but can light up the passing with Gleen, Witten, and company so it seems kinda realistic.

[txlonghorn14]

I beg to differ the nay sayers, I am really enjoying this game. Luv the blocking feature. So cool. Yes the game isn' perfect but for the only NFL game in town, I am really enjoying it. Though the damn star is too big on the side of the helmets. hehe :p:

(Former NFL2Ker)

i really wish they'd bring the 2K series back, because that game blew madden out of the water. i hate the monopoly EA sports is running.

[xplozno8]

i really wish they'd bring the 2K series back, because that game blew madden out of the water. i hate the monopoly EA sports is running.

I agree COMPLETELY! I loved the 2K series and I still even play ESPN 2K5.

[dguinta1]

I agree COMPLETELY! I loved the 2K series and I still even play ESPN 2K5.

Same here. Unfortunately we have no choice but to play Madden since the only NFL video game around. :(

[the kid 05]

I thought the star might be a little too big. Also, our pants are grey at home instead of light blue. Everything else is pretty amazing though. TO runs and looks like TO. I can't run the ball because of my line but can light up the passing with Gleen, Witten, and company so it seems kinda realistic.

glenn...i did that for so long lol

plus on a side note i did create a player...got my self a 94 over all QB :D of course i did it on the 49ers and then just released my self into the FA

[NextGenBoys]

Theres just way too many things you can't control in this game. No package substitutions, no individual defensive adjustments, no player editing, no create a player rankings and so on. Depending on the level you play on, there's just way to much bullchit that goes on. It's rediculous. I play on All-Pro and sometimes All Madden and I swear every other play I'm checking the replay asking "why/how did that just happen" because I can't believe of how un-realistic it is. I'm strongly contemplating taking the game back and trading it in. And this is coming from a person who has bought and loved every Madden since '98!!!!

[Payton34Smith22]

I miss 2k. I would have LOVED to see what these guys came up with. Madden seems to put out the Same game every year, with only a few tweaks in it lol. The people at Madden know everyone will still buy the same game year after year, so knowing this and having no competition, why make a better game. Don't want to start a argument, just MO. I miss 2k...

[Garland powerplay]

I won't buy it. What is upsetting ;EA can't make MLB games where they ruled w/ MVP. The 2k series baseball is really bad.NFL 2k5 still rules.

[dguinta1]

I began playing NCAA07 for the 360 again. Atomosphere and fun level is better then Madden. I like both so will just switch back and fourth, whenever.

[txlonghorn14]

I began playing NCAA07 for the 360 again. Atomosphere and fun level is better then Madden. I like both so will just switch back and fourth, whenever.

NCAA 07 is a far better game than Madden 07. I'm a little disapointed with this year's Madden.

[GhettoxCowboy]

i like the new RB controls with the highlight stick and the lead blocking control, but other than that, its the same exact game as last year with a few improvements. i think its gonna be time to upgrade to the xbox 360 next season.

actually if i were u i would not do that. i have both the regular xbox and the 360. i had reserved madden 07 for my 360. when it came out i was really dissapointed when i was playing it for the 360 its just plain horrible man. the only thing thats good is the grafix thats about it. they made madden 07 for 360 way 2 easy.. and also on the 360 version they dont hva emichaels or madden on it for some wierd reason, when i was playing it i was falling asleep the guy on there is plain boring..

bottom line what i did was go back 2 game stop and just get it for the original xbox instead. its the same as last years but its much better if u play with it on your xbox live like i always do. and the xbox live for the 360 madden 07 is just horribe man the forums are crap and they are way 2 slow.

[GhettoxCowboy]

NCAA 07 is a far better game than Madden 07. I'm a little disapointed with this year's Madden.

NCAA07 = is madden 07 ;)

[bewareofdware]

the whole steelers team isoverrated and so are the redskins

[Kilyin]

No package substitutions,

There are package substitutions. I use them alot.

no individual defensive adjustments,

Again, yes there are.

no player editing,

Actually you can edit players in the game now, and even if you couldn't, there are editors that allow you to do it.

[coogrfan]

There are package substitutions. I use them alot.



Again, yes there are.



Actually you can edit players in the game now, and even if you couldn't, there are editors that allow you to do it.

NGB was refering to the 360 version of the game. All of his statements were accurate.

Nonetheless, I'm enjoying the hell out of Madden 07 (360). It's not perfect, but it's pretty damn good.

[coogrfan]

I began playing NCAA07 for the 360 again. Atomosphere and fun level is better then Madden. I like both so will just switch back and fourth, whenever.

I agree that NCAA has the edge in pure fun, but Madden 07 is a more polished overall product. The biggest difference is the collision detection, NCAA's is borderline awful(as anyone who has played the game and seen their qb sacked by a defender 1-2 yds away will testify).

[tomson75]

I agree that NCAA has the edge in pure fun, but Madden 07 is a more polished overall product. The biggest difference is the collision detection, NCAA's is borderline awful(as anyone who has played the game and seen their qb sacked by a defender 1-2 yds away will testify).


Madden's(360) isnt all that either. bugs the hell out of me when i get a sack with Ware and Ferg (who's 4 yards away) gets the credit.