The gameplay itself is ok but it's missing many features that make Madden games fun
The gameplay is ok, not much else to say. Just the fun football game that you know but the A.I. is a little weak.
It's the lack of features that makes this game fail compared to it's predecessors. First of all, there is no create a team or even create a stadium anywhere. Seriously, why would you EVER take that out? It's one of the things that made Madden awesome! This brings down the replay value.....a lot.
Well, there is create a character, but it's terrible. Customizing your character is more limited than it should be, unlike previous Madden games. The worst part is the stats. Unlike before where you choose your player's stats, you are taken to the field and you "practice" running, passing, and weight lifting. Your player's stats all depend on how you do in the field. This is a problem because there's a huge chance that your player will suck and so he is useless to use all around. Your better off using the players already given to you, which is kind of boring.
All in all, gameplay is decent but without it's features, there's really not much to see here, at all. This game just does not live up to the already great series and if your looking for a football game for your 360, I say you might want to skip this one and get Madden 08, which is far superior.