Madden NFL 17 Reviews

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10 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2017

13 days. What could you do in 13 days, friends? As a teacher who is wrapping up a summer of yard work, house projects, movies, and more I feel that in 13 days I could accomplish almost anything. But the 13 is not just an obscure number thrown out to get you thinking; instead, it is the amount of time I have put into Madden 17 on the Xbox One alone. I tend not to play online, except for the multiplayer achievements in the game, as I prefer the franchise mode. Here I get to build up a dynasty in the image I would want–a tough defense, a good running back, a team that limits turnovers, plays fast in all their phases (offense, defense, and special teams), and has the best defensive and offensive lines in the league. In my opinion, teams like this can’t lose.

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games™ Team
Top Critic
9 / 10
Oct 28, 2016

Best combo of ideas and execution NFL has seen

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 3, 2016

This year, EA Tiburon has made many improvements to the on-field gameplay along with adding some new features as usual.

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8.8 / 10.0
Oct 3, 2016

Even when the franchise has a long way to go, Madden NFL 17 is, without a doubt, a step in the right direction as the game presents us with one of the most complex and diverse sports games out there.

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9 / 10
Sep 26, 2016

While Madden 17 isn’t a huge leap for the franchise, it does a fantastic job of continuing to move it forward. With stellar graphics, vibrant commentary and intuitive gameplay it is certainly amongst the finest games in the series and, at this point, it’s difficult to see where the next dramatic improvement for Madden can come from.

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AR12Gaming
Ryan
Top Critic
9 / 10
Sep 19, 2016

Madden 17 brings the best of the NFL world to console with new and refined styles of gameplay which add an element of dynamism that is sure to impact the outcome of each and every down. By stirring this up with stunning graphics and life-like sounds, Madden 17 does not disappoint.

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4 / 5.0
Sep 17, 2016

Whether a seasoned pro or a first time player, Madden will guide you in the right direction to fun.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2016

Refinement brings excitement, for newcomers and pros alike. Madden NFL 17 has the stride and the force - it's just a few minor quibbles that stop it becoming legendary.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2016

It's icky at times, but Madden 17 is definitely a step up. If you skipped a year, now is probably the time to come back around. Coming back around? Kind of like the Ravens, who have an open path to the playoffs again with a healthy Flacco. You heard it here first, folks.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2016

Good gameplay improvements and a much needed change in commentary have made the in-game experience feel fresh, but the offline game modes have largely been ignored with the same boring options except for the minor inclusion of game planning that is generally determined by the CPU anyways. Madden is fun, but running game improvements aren't enough to suggest that this is worthy of another $60 purchase.

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Sep 9, 2016

EA’s seminal franchise is back with new guides for newbies, trickier special teams, glitzy graphics and a fantasy-football cash-in that’s safely ignored

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VG247
Top Critic
Sep 9, 2016

EA Tiburon has done a great job of rehabilitating the fading Madden brand, with Madden 17 being the culmination of their efforts. Everything they've tried to accomplish over the past couple years is on display, from the revamped blocking to the smarter franchise mode. There are certainly plenty of issues left to address; but for now, Madden NFL 17 is a very solid football game.

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Sep 7, 2016

Madden NFL 17 is the perfect blend of technical yet accessible game play that a game like this needs. It's technical enough to keep the die hard players satisfied, yet keeps those same mechanics simple for newer or not so advanced players coming back for more. While I'd still keep away from the random online match ups in things like Madden Ultimate Teams due to that being fore the more hardcore crowd, I'd happily give playing the Franchise mode a go with my friends once again.

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Sep 7, 2016

Since the excellent Madden NFL 15 corrected a wobble in EA’

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2016

Madden is back for another NFL season, continuing its impressive run to over 30 years, the majority have been decent games. Even though we have had some great Madden titles in the past, there’s a few that stand out and Madden 17 is one of them.

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3.5 / 5.0
Sep 1, 2016

Madden NFL 17 isn’t leaps and bounds ahead of what EA Tiburon was able to accomplish last year, but it builds on a very solid foundation with only a few hiccups and annoyances to speak of.

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ThisGenGaming
ThisGenGaming
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Sep 1, 2016

Overall, the game is very fun and has a lot of positives, but it's clear that the developers tried a little too hard in some areas and made things a tiny bit worse. Overall, very solid game, but I still can't say it's "great" or the "best Madden ever" because it isn't. It will go down as one of the most game changing Madden games I'm sure though for its additions of updated commentary and defensive play making. Madden 2005 was easily the best Madden game to come out in the history of the franchise and it's not even close. I'm still not sure why they aren't bringing a lot of that stuff back!

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9 / 10.0
Aug 31, 2016

Madden NFL 17 may still not convert certain players who think this is just the same old game they’ve been digging into for years, but I implore you to give it a look.

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Digitally Downloaded
Nick H.
Top Critic
Aug 31, 2016

Madden NFL 17 is not a perfect game. You still have a handful of oddball AI and animation moments, but they are far fewer between than in years past and this year's iteration delivers a much more authentic experience than any football game has to date. Is Madden NFL 17 worth upgrading to if you already own last year's version? I believe so as it is a step forward in just about every area and there were no discernible steps backwards.

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Aug 30, 2016

So at the end of the day, is Madden NFL 17 worth the upgrade from last year’s solid entry? The gameplay received just the right amount of polish, Franchise Mode has gone through some long-awaited construction, and the presentation has been enhanced tenfold, so I’d say yes.

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