Is Madden 07 (360) really this bad?

[Foddzy]

The cut scenes replacing the walk-up to the line is really terrible, this is arcade ball pure and simple.

Whoosh BOOM!

[Cyclonus]

I dont think so, i think this is the best madden ive played so far. The only year i didnt really play madden was in 04.

I also had NCAA for the 360 and i think Madden is much better than that. The collision detection was worse it that game than in madden.

I do see what most people are talking about, the stuttering during the cutscenes, when the camera pans the Defense standing there right after a play.

[Chitown1211]

Basically you just have to press any button way earlier than you would think you have to to make a player do what you want.

yes, The control is there. Its just not timed right IMO.

[Pared]

Problems with "laggy controls" seem like it's more of a problem with your HDTV setup. I have noticed some tv's don't seem to have "instantaneous" response times to controller inputs.

DLP/LCD tv's suffer from moreso than others...

[Dork]

Quote: Originally Posted by tuch94

I dont know what you are talking about, its a great game compared to last year and I enjoy the game so much more than the current gen, just get used to the changes...

I wasnt talking about the changes nor was i talking about the current gen version. The game last year on the 360 was a complete pile of trash...i played it, read reviews...garbage...decided not to get the 360. Waited on Madden 07 - played it at friends - still, same old trash. YOU have got to ne kidding me with this...this is the 2nd effort and it looks and plays like they picked up a bunch of homeless guys off the streets to create these games. UNACCEPTABLE.

i feel bad for the blind madden lovers who will buy and play the game regardless of how crappy. It's a real joke...ill be playing current gen NCAA 07 and NFL2k (the best football game to date)

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by cjonesfan921

Gameplay is great, don't know what you are talking about. I can play safety or corner and swat the ball when I want. "Crap"? This game is one of the best football games ever made, gameplay wise. There is no doubt in my mind about that.

Ditto. How anyone can say the gameplay is bad is beyond me. Borders on "Agenda", IMO. Most fun I've had in a FB game in quite some time.

[modelboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dork

After playing this game at a friends house for a few hours i really have nothing good to say about it. I know Madden 06 for the 360 was bad, but this game seems to be just as bad. Is it just me? because i honestly could not believe i was playing a football game on a next gen system. 2nd off, I enjoy EA's attempt at college football...those college football games are great and i have and do play NCAA 07 all the time for current gen xbox. some irritating things i found about this game: 1. Choppiness - WTF? why is this game so choppy? does this have to do with my friends 60" tv? When a play is over and they start scanning the stadium, the scenes are so choppy and irregular it just seems 'crappy'. 2. Gameplay? Give me a break...HORRID. WOW, you literally cannot do anything. You cant play safety and attempt to swat or intercept a pass because the controlls are so delayed. You make any attempt at a ball in the air you'll miss 90% of the time and then its a free TD for the opposing team. There is much more - Herky jerky movements, horrible clipping issues, same animations over and over (esp. when QB is walking to the line of scrimmage). 3. Online - wow, so delayed and unplayable..i was able to go for it on 4th and 15..i was able to launch Hail Marrys and score TD's 5 times...no offense but it was a joke. Without going into too much detail i just found this game to be overall dissapointing and literally unplayable. I have no desire to go back to my friends and to challenge him to a Madden battle nor do i have the desire to pick up a 360 anymore. Can all of the above be attributed to poor performance due to the 62" TV my friend has or is this game just 'that bad'?? If this is true then all i can say is wow, look at the crap that is sold to consumers when there is no competition - i really hope something happens (i.e. other companies start making generic football games) because the next gen madden football is just extremely sad and a joke of a game.

Couldnt have said it better myself, me an my boys fired this ish up the day it came out, played for an hour and took it back for the xbox version.. ITS THAT BAD, imean sim b/c it plays a slow game of football? lol x10.. this game is garbage.. just one mans opinion.

[Chitown1211]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyboxer

Ditto. How anyone can say the gameplay is bad is beyond me. Borders on "Agenda", IMO. Most fun I've had in a FB game in quite some time.

I feel the same for anyone who thinks its "great" or the "best ever". Although Im not really sure what the "agenda" is. I mean I would think we all have the same "agenda". A great football game.


It simply plays a good game of football. Nothing more. Nothing less. Lack of fatigue and the ancient collision detection engine alone keep it miles away from great IMO.