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Madden NFL 07 (Wii version)

(2006, Video Games - Sports, Rated E, Play it on: Nintendo Wii)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Great new control scheme puts you in the game.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Gamers will surely learn something about the game of football.
  • Messages:

    Fouls are not always penalized and can help a play.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    It's football, complete with some hard hits and illegal tackles and blocks.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    The NFL and its teams are (obviously) heavily promoted. A few companies such as Sprint and Motorola pop up in in-games ads. The soundtrack announces artist and song names.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Madden NFL 07 (Wii version) was written by Chris Jozefowicz

Parents need to know that this game is in many ways the same game that was released earlier for other consoles. The same quality football is present, as are some of the negatives, including in-game ads, a soundtrack that promotes real bands, and the availability of some unsportsmanlike moves. However, this version puts the Wii remote controls to very good use. Young players and those not familiar with the series may be drawn to the ease of the new controls, but the game still features a complexity that may challenge those players.

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What’s the Story?

MADDEN NFL 07 for the Nintendo Wii gives players the ability to control their representative on the football field by mimicking some of the real motions they might perform if they were playing football. Beyond the new controls, players will find a very similar game to the versions released earlier on all major consoles. The game sports the same modes: practice, single game, franchise, and a career mode focused on playing one position. Close

Is It Any Good?

The addition of the Wii remote controls to the Madden mix is one of the most exciting developments in sports games in some time. To be sure, some controls work better than others. Offense is a breeze, but defensive controls, which have never been a strong part of Madden games, can feel sloppy. Returning, too, are some annoying parts of the series, like a handful of unnecessary ads from companies like Sprint, and an intrusive soundtrack trumpeting real-life songs.

The only major feature lacking from the Wii version is an online mode; Madden veterans who have played other online versions may miss being able to challenge real people over the Internet. But Madden NFL 07 for the Wii does have a few brand-new multiplayer modes -- the standout is a stellar two-on-two game that many people may remember from the school yard. All considered, Madden NFL 07 for the Wii is a very impressive game.

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Publisher’s Details

Released on 11/16/2006, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    the best madden yet for all ages

    man this rocks so much just put tony romo starting qb and your all setand oppisoly apostle has no fun how dare he thinks madden sucks he sucks but if you do not like football and hate it you do not suck just do not listen to him man football rocks well so long

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    the best madden yet for all ages

    man this rocks so much just put tony romo starting qb and your all setand oppisoly apostle has no fun how dare he thinks madden sucks he sucks but if you do not like football and hate it you do not suck just do not listen to him man football rocks well so long

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Thanks to the Wii controls this game is on eof the Wii's best

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Terrible, just like the other Madden games.

    This game is just as bad as any other Madden game. The new controls don't do anything, and I wouldn't waste my money on this one. If you are looking for good sports games, look at the baseball and soccer games since those are fun. Nothing morally speaking except for cheerleaders are poorly dressed, and there is also the occasional beer bottle in a fan's hand.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Good rating

    E is a good rating football is a sport not like you are going around shooting people.

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