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Madden NFL '07 - Great game for the price
We bought Madden NFL '07 for the Wii recently for my 8-yr old son, after he had rented and tried the '07, 08, and '09 editions. He preferred '07 because the movement for "stripping the ball" using the Wii remote was easier than the later versions. These Madden NFL games are similar to one another in how you select and implement plays, and feature optional tips from Madden in selecting plays. The others do have some nice features that '07 doesn't have such as easy play (one or more players can play without a nunchuk) and 5 on 5 mode, in the case of '09. But for people like us who are neither hard-core football fans nor experienced gamers, it is a fun game and a great way to learn more about the game of football. The only reason I would not give it a "5" is because there have been some nice improvements and additions made to the later versions, as you would expect. But being an older game, you can get a good deal on this one. And gettting the Wii version is a plus because well-timed movements of the nunchuk/remote give you bonuses to your movements, so you feel more like you are in the game.Read full review...
The Wii controls make this game ... exercise
I've tried to play Madden with a game controller on a PC and failed miserably. The Wii controller is a much better way to play the game for the uninitiated. Hiking the ball, passing, running, kicking, are all pretty intuitive. I still make dumb errors, but the game is very fun to play.
The graphics are fine on the Wii ... not stellar but that is not why we have a Wii. The music is the same old, tired Madden rock score. I just turn that way down.
My biggest complaint is navigating into things like the Franchise mode, where there is no explanation and I am left wondering how to get started. I can't start training camp because I lack a full roster. But I can't figure out how to fill the roster. So for now, I am not using franchise mode.
All of this is probably very obvious to Madden old-timers, but I am a newbie and I can't figure it out. The manual is no help.
The game is much easier to play in offensive mode than defense. I can't seem to do much yet on defense. The computer's AI makes most of my tackles. Gradually, I am sure I can learn more. Right now I play a defensive end and I try to rush the passer to no effect.
On offense, though, I am getting the hang of running the ball, calling audibles and finding open receivers. There is a steep learning curve, but it is learnable and a nice experience.
In summary, the Wii version is newbie friendly. And I think the 2007 game, which is the first using the Wii controllers, is a great choice given the cheap price you can find on eBay. Much more fun for your dollar than the later versions.Read full review...
Madden 07 Wii
Wii motion control makes Madden not only simpler to control, but also a blast. Madden 07 for Wii is a very solid first effort. The game includes all the options as the other console versions including lead blocking, create-a-player/team/fan, hall of fame, tons of training sessions including two minute drill and NFL network, and a full-blown franchise mode just to name a few, and throws in an intuitive learn madden tutorial, multilayer competitions including the amazingly addictive 2-on-2 and Y.A.C. Attack, as well as tons of motion control specifically built for the Wii-mote and nunchuk. There are still a few issues with kicking and big hits that could be a bit more polished, and the general stigma around Wii is that some people will love it or hate it simply because it offers new game play over improved graphics, but the game is simply awesome despite the countless naysayers out there.Read full review...
Madden NFL 07
From the moment you boot up a game in Madden 07, you'll find a heaping helping of tutorials showing you the basics of the game's controls through some of the familiar minicamp games. In fact, all throughout Madden you'll find little tutorials about individual actions. Once you jump into a full-on game for the first time, before each and every play, a new tutorial icon pops up in the upper right corner, and by pressing a button, it'll bring you to a screen where it demonstrates a new action and lets you try it out. It's a phenomenal system, especially since anyone who has ever played a standard football game will need some adjustment to this new control scheme.
In most cases, the movements you make to perform an action in the game are completely intuitive. To snap the ball, you flip the Wii Remote upward with a quick snap. To pass, you simply press the button of the desired receiver, and flip the remote forward in a passing motion. When you're carrying the ball, the Nunchuk acts as your body, while the remote acts as your arms. What this means is that by tilting the Nunchuk from side to side, you'll juke in the appropriate direction, and by tilting the remote from side to side, you'll perform a right or left stiff arm. Basic tackles are handled by simply running into other players, but you can level them with big hits by holding down the Z button and pushing both the remote and the Nunchuk forward. Kicks are handled by simply swinging the remote upward after pressing the A button to start a kick.
These are just the basics, mind you. There are tons of motion-control moves to be found here, including moves for lead blocking, catching, swiping at the ball, and pulling off various presnap offensive and defensive moves. It's a complex system, but many of the moves are so easy to use that it becomes second nature after a couple of games. For instance, even though it might seem counterintuitive to use the D pad for receiver assignments, it's just as easy as it ever was with the normal button assignments in other versions of Madden. The running moves are fantastic and feel completely natural. The timing's a bit tricky in the early goings, but once you get a feel for it, it works like a dream. Even better, the game actually brings up icons to signify when you're doing something right or wrong with the running controls. If you're too late for a stiff arm, it tells you. It also occasionally pulls off a "smart" move for you when it thinks it feels a tilt but you haven't necessarily moved the controller over far enough to pull it off right.Read full review...
Madden NFL 07 4 the Wii isn't just a quick & dirty port
Madden NFL 07 for the Wii isn't just a quick-and-dirty port. It's an excellent use of the Wii's motion-sensing capabilities that revitalizes Madden in a number of ways.
The Good: Tons of motion-controlled moves that are responsive and intuitive; the new minigames are a blast with four players; all the features found in the gamecube version are present here; awesome tutorial system that teaches you everything you need to know.
The Bad: Graphics engine is getting a bit long in the tooth; time to get some new commentators; superstar mode still has a number of annoying issues.Read full review...
most fun ive had with madden
ive always thought the madden games were pretty fun, but this is the first one i actually bothered buying. i couldnt pass up the quarterback controls. im deffinitely glad i gave this one a chance. all the controls work quickly and responsively. different teams from europe i hadn't heard of before were pretty interesting. EXTREMELY helpful and well put together tutorial. like all wii games, this will take some time to get used to. but if you're anything like me, after not too long, you'll wonder how you ever had fun with regular controls.Read full review...
**Madden NFL '07 Breakdown Review**
People know John Madden in one of three ways. First, there are the die-hard football fans who remember him as "Coach," from his days with the Raiders. Then there are the NFL fans who know John Madden by his commentary for all those years on Monday Night Football, and welcomed "John" into their homes. Then there is the videogame generation, who know him simply as "Madden." John Madden is a veritable institution, quite possibly the most recognized man associated with the greatest of all professional sports. (Please write in to correct me on this.) EA Sports has been churning out their yearly Madden games since 1990, and this latest game, just like all the others, is supposed to be the latest and greatest yet.
Shaun Alexander is on the cover of the game this year, following up on a record-breaking season. Last year was without question the year of the running back, and Madden NFL 07 follows suit, focusing the improvements in the game engine this year on enhancing the running game. The first upgrade is the highlight stick, which replaces the truck stick. The highlight stick enables those game-breaking moves that allow the top backs to evade tackles and break those huge runs. There are forty new broken tackle animations, allowing you to lower your shoulder and smash through a defender, spin your way around them, or perform one of a slew of other tricks to avoid being brought down.
The top running backs in the game have their own unique ways to avoid defenders, and this is taken into account, as the highlight stick enables context-sensitive moves based on your back's size, ability and tendencies. Bruising running backs like the Chiefs' Larry Johnson can knock aside linebackers like bowling pins, while wilier backs like the Steelers' Willie Parker are better at dancing, darting and slipping tackles before breaking big gains. The downside to using these flashy moves to get past defenders is that you increase your chances of fumbling the ball (which I found out all too often while challenging human opponents on Xbox Live).
These new animations are the visual highlight this year, as the character models and fields don't look much better than what we've seen on previous current-generation entries in the Madden series. This is a sharp-looking game, though, and the series has been for years. The grass in the middle of the field will deform and get muddier and worn as play goes on, for instance, and even on the regular old Xbox, it's hard to find fault with such great-looking character models, excellent use of reflective surfaces and some really well-designed stadiums.
The new gameplay features steal the show here, though, particularly the aforementioned highlight stick and the new lead blocker control. With lead blocking, you can take control of an offensive lineman, tight end or fullback, and lay down the lead block for your running back, clearing a path towards a big gain. Teams (and their corresponding halfbacks) with excellent fullbacks will probably benefit the most from this, like the Chargers and their stud blocker Lorenzo Neal, who runs point for Ladainian Tomlinson, serving as his eyes and leading the charge through the defensive line (no pun intended). The system works well, for the most part, and there's some strategy to deciding what kind of block to utilize based on your situation. You can cut block to take someone's legs out from under them, and you can even intentionally hold the defender.
Overall Rating: A 10 out of 10.Read full review...
Real review from a gamer
Ive been playing madden all my life from back in the day. The nintendo wii version is soo far the most fun and challenging. The NFL superstar mode is actually very challenging but has some features prevents you to play the way you want it to. If you are a quarterback, you can only be the quarterback on offense. Which makes sense but there should be an option so if you want to play the entire offense you could.
Overall its a enjoyable fun game. I cant wait till 08 comes out and see what improvements they would make on the Wii version.Read full review...
Madden 07 for Wii
I decided to buy this game because it is for the Nintendo Wii. There are few games out for this game system and since I have purchased several Madden games in past years for other game systems, I had to get this one for the Wii.
The Wii version is more simplistic since the number of controls are few. On the other hand, the Wii version is not as fun to play because of your limited control of the game.
All in all, I'd consider this version of Madden a GOOD game, not excellent , but just good.Read full review...
Madden NFL 07 Will Make a Fan Out Of You!
This is unquestionably the best version of Madden on any console ever. It is also one of the best games available for the Wii whether you are into the football/sports genre or not. This version of Madden features all the usual gameplay such as franchise, superstar, and hall of fame modes which are excellent. The real story here are the new Wii controls. Many of the wii games that use these controls do a poor job of incorporating the motion controls making the gameplay more frustrating than fun. That's not the case here. You want to juke: shake the nunchuck to the side. You want to stiff arm: shake the wii-mote to the side. Throwing a lob pass: make a slow throwing gesture. Big tackle: shove both arms forward. And so it goes. The controls are intuitive and responsive. Even if you haven't played football games previously, you owe it to yourself to check this game out. It is simply one of the best designed and most fun games currently available on the Wii.Read full review...