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User Rating: 8.3 | NCAA Football 07 X360
By EastsideMafia | Review Date:
First off, let just say that NCAA 07 is a welcome addition to the 360 library after the disaster that was Madden 06. With that being said, it still comes across as a great game that could have been the defining entry in the series. It has the graphics that you'd expect, the stadium atmosphere is welcome (although I still believe that it doesn't match the stadium atmosphere of 2006 Fifa WC, but I digress), The gameplay moves at a more realistic pace, and the animations have been improved over last years.
What keeps NCAA 07 from being close to perfect is the fact that so much of the new additions that were a welcome inclusion in previous versions are missing on the 360. No more college career mode (Big Man on Campus mode), no more formation subs (wasn't that a staple since the 98 version?), no more coaching up players and exploiting rattled and less talented players, no more multiple position awards, no more historic teams or create a school; basically, it feels like EA once again short changed the 360 version of one of their most successful franchises.
For those that want a simple game of college football, then NCAA 07 360 is a great game, however, if you're looking for the familiar strategic elements that you've gotten used to, along with the expected bells and whistles of a nexgen title, then you may be dissappointed. If you still own your PS2 or XBOX, buy that version instead. You may find that you actually get more value for your dollar.

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  • Rating:7.4

    A good game that should've been great

    By joeminus | Review Date: Jul 18, 2006 | X360

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  • Rating:9.2

    Great game, next year's should be much better.

    By geaux321 | Review Date: Jul 24, 2006 | X360

    Being the college football nut that I am I haven't missed this game since it first came out on the Xbox. Each year things change and well starting off on the 360 had a lot of high expectations, almost too high. I feel ... Read Full Review

    10 of 11 users found the following review helpful
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