Madden 07 Nothing suprising, but then again why would you be?
Lets start with the most important area gameplay. Madden has and at the same time has not changed in this area. The controls in my opinon were perfect in 2005 and is essentially the same exept for a few button layouts. Fourtunatley you can switch the controls. They need to decide what to do with the right anolog stick and keep it that way. Giving it a new name year after year isn't an improvment. Last year the inclusion of QB vision was really bad if you ask me but at least you could switch it on and off why not do that this year. The whole lead blocker thing is ok but who needs it. Running the ball is still dependent on you the ball carrier to tell the truth. Let the computer do the blocking and you get just as many yards. Superstar mode .....crap who cares its hollow and meaning less just like last year. I'm sure a lot of people just want to play football not role play but if you do its in there for you. The Kicking system is bitter sweet. I think they should have kept it simple like before but at least there will be less 55 yard field goals this year. The meat and potatoes here is the actual feel of the game despite some of the things I pointed out there is a slight difference and feel from last year namely in the running department. While it was easy to run last year this year it is insanley easy and fun to run at the same time. With the highlight stick there is a plethorea of moves at your command (truth be told they just took and improved the way you ran in NCAA 06 and tweaked it). It is nice to see all those new animations and in some ways the way you dodge and are tackled is cool to do and is a sight to behold. Yet is is so easy and simple its crazy. I really dont like the break tackle thing I hated it when 2K did it so why is Madden copying this. I can see the running glitches from 04 and 05 coming back. With a back like Tomilson or Alexander you could break a big one on any given play. Despite all these things the gameplay is solid glitches and AI aside. The Graphics haven't changed since 05 but hey who buys these games for that. To tell the truth the 360 version doesn't look all that hot. They all look like their on steroids. Anyway a couple of new animations here and there and "wal la" your good to go .......I Guess!? Same old sidelines, same old coach shots, same old sky box pics. Not a real big shocker in this area either. The Music and sound ---- WOW! what happened? Madden use to be the best in the biz at giving you new fresh music with aome hits sprinkled here and there. Remeber 03 when bone Xzybit was on there or 04 when Bone crusher had a remix of Never scared. The rock songs rocked the Rap was tight and some other music on there was outstanding now it seems with every passing year the music goes down hill. Who are these Rappers who are these alternative bands I have heard of none of them. Oh and the commentary is so repetetive lets not even discuss it. What happened?? Where are all the other additional features I use to brag about to 2K fans? The Madden 101 is gone. The tutorials that showed you how and then let you execute are gone. Even the previews of other games are weak. Hell there isnt even anyone saying "its in the game!" at the begining any more. When it comes to extras Madden 07 falls flat for sure. Madden is a mixed bag some good and some bad. I wouldnt dare say this is the best in series that was reserved for the 2005 when defense meant something and the teams where a little more well rounded. No regular team is rated below 80 overall this year thats crazy but ok. When it comes down to it if your a Madden Fan buy it. For casuals Rent it, and for 2K fans dont bother cause I know how those guys thought and this isn't going to impress any of them. Oh well its like we say in Miami about the Dolphins there is always next year right lol. PEACE OUT Yall. Oh and dont hate the truth hate the Game makers.