Madden NFL 17
About the Game
Madden NFL 17 is a single-player and multiplayer American football simulation game. The game continues the long-running Madden series by allowing players to control National Football League teams in full seasons, exhibition matches, or career-style modes. Players take on the role of coaches, managers, and athletes, making both on-field and off-field decisions to lead their teams to victory in the Super Bowl. Core gameplay follows the structure of televised football, with four quarters of play, downs-based progression, and realistic rulesets.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Players can control individual athletes during matches, directing passing, rushing, tackling, and kicking. Player attributes such as speed, awareness, and stamina directly affect in-game performance, while difficulty settings allow adjustments to AI strength and behavior. Special teams receive expanded controls, including a new kick meter for more precise field goals, punts, and kickoffs. Running gameplay is enhanced with improved ball carrier mechanics, giving players access to a tiered system of moves such as spins, jukes, and stiff arms, scaled by the skill ratings of the runner. Defensive AI is refined to better react to these moves, creating a more balanced challenge between offense and defense.
Standout Features
- Franchise mode allows players to manage an NFL organization over multiple seasons, controlling scouting, drafting, and free agency in addition to weekly matches.
- Player characters can develop through training and game performance, while injuries, trades, and contracts require careful long-term planning.
- Madden Ultimate Team returns, combining collectible card-based team building with online play against other users.
- Online head-to-head matches, leaderboards, and community challenges provide competitive multiplayer experiences.
