Madden NFL 17 polishes the long neglected ground game with a smarter defensive decision system. The coaching presentation stays pleasant and the NFL simulation hits its last truly fine vintage on 360 before the full move to the new generation.
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Category
Sports4 players3+
Description
Official American football simulation by EA Sports, August 2016. NFL teams compete with improved running mechanics, enriched Ball Carrier Special Moves and modernised Franchise mode. Twenty-seventh Madden NFL franchise entry.
Madden NFL 17 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Rebuilt running and ball-carrier special moves in tow, this edition of EA Sports' NFL simulation deepens the moment you commit to a franchise. Chained seasons, recruiting, online challenges and card collecting stretch engagement far beyond a single game. A solid set of mechanics that justifies the long nights American football fans put in.