Madden NFL 07 (PS2)

In Madden NFL 07, 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. 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:

AMAZING GAME!! until...
I started playing the Superstar mode and it is FANTASTIC!! Now, you get full control of YOUR player moving him along the field and not the old way where you only controlled the ball carrier. This game is a more hands-on approach to your preferred position and helps you get INTO the game.

UNTIL

I turned my PS2 off, went to eat, and tried to load the game. Guess what? FILE CORRUPTED!! I dont know what the heck happened... So i had to start all over again, and delete the corrupted file. I dont know if it will harm other files but BEWARE!!!
--2006-12-18

Best madden yet!
When i bought this game i thought it would be like the other maddens, just ok, fun for awile. But when i got this game i played for hours. The new blocking skills and the running moves make it amazing. I always like the gameplay on the Superstar Mode aswell. The only downfall about this game is that it lags alot. Its worth the money! Get this and you will like!!!!:)
--2006-12-16

About as good as a ps2 game can get
This is a great game, and i would recommend it to anyone with a ps2 and anyone who loves football. The superstar mode is significantly great, and the franchise mode is deep. There is nothing better than looking in the newspaper and seeing all the news that you made. YOU. But, with the next-gen period vastly approaching, it's gonna be hard for ps2 to keep up with this graphical processing pace. Anyways, the best thing about the game is the animations are very realistic. Graphics overall are good.
--2006-12-15

Great simulation
This game is great if you're like me and prefer to run the team and call the plays. I never buy sports games to play against the computer because eventually you beat them with any team....but the coaching mode in this game is very good. I have called the plays and controlled the roster on my team through 6 weeks and have found the stats to be very realistic and the games are tense and hard fought to the end. I can't write a review on the game play because I prefer being the coach. Game looks very similar to last year's graphics wise. My main complaint is that training camp is still the same, would it kill the developers to have some new drills after 4 years of the same thing?? I'm sick of "pocket presence" already. Overall great game though, from roster control all the way to field action.
--2006-11-26

No better than '06
While this is a great game, there are no real advantages or great upgrades over the previous year's game. I actually think the SuperStar mode is less fun because of the new perspective during the plays, and the annoying "role picking" before each drive. I would just as soon go back and play the '06 version for much less money, after updating the rosters. Overall a great game, as you would expect from the Madden series, but if you are looking to buy this for yourself save the money and purchase an '06 for less.
I have also had memory card problems with this game (as other reviwers have noted) where it has corrupted for no apparent reason, losing the entire season.
--2006-11-24

- Electronic Arts