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Madden NFL 17 – reviews and rating

Madden NFL 17

Madden NFL 17 has an average rating of 78% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on August 23, 2016 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Players on RAWG rate the game 65%.

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What critics praise
„The perfect game doesn't exist in the NFL or in any given rendition of Madden. Even so, Madden 17 has a lot to enjoy.“
8,5/10 Game Informer
What critics criticize
„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.“

Game info

Release date
Aug 23, 2016
Platforms
Xbox One
Genres
Sports
Developer
EA Orlando
Publisher
EA Sports
Average playtime
14 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Madden NFL 17?

Madden NFL 17 has an average rating of 78% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5).

When was Madden NFL 17 released?

Madden NFL 17 was released on August 23, 2016.

What platforms is Madden NFL 17 available on?

Madden NFL 17 is available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat Madden NFL 17?

Players on RAWG spend on average 14 hours playing Madden NFL 17.

Is Madden NFL 17 worth playing?

Mostly yes. Madden NFL 17 has an average rating of 78% – it is a good game, but with some flaws.

What games are similar to Madden NFL 17?

Games similar to Madden NFL 17 are for example Madden NFL 16, NBA Live 16, Madden NFL 22, Madden NFL 24 and MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Slightly different opinions

Spread of ratings
15 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 7,5
Best rating
8,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #271 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 61 % of games
  • #31 of 58 games released in 2016 on Xbox One better than 42 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Our average2 reviews 78%
  • Players (RAWG)39 votes 65%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 3 %
  • Recommended 36 %
  • Meh 54 %
  • Skip 8 %

39 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3,5/5
HardcoreGamer 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. Hardcore fans will take kindly to the gameplay changes while newcomers will have a lot to learn in the tutorial sections as well. Regardless of your skill level, there’s something here for everyone. Football is a...

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