Madden NFL 08 (Xbox 360, 2007)

The highly anticipated Madden 08 is a big disappointment.

Very frustrating gameplay even at the Pro level. Never again will you score 45 pts in a game due to High turnovers (I had 6 in my 1st game played), passing is basically not an option. Even if your receiver is wide open, the miraculous cb or s will get over and almost pick it with a laser beam throw. Even running is an issue, you highlight stick is not a factor and good luck trying to get a run over 20 yards. I've played 7 games and have had 1 20 yd run, and 1 40 yd pass. That's if your reciever doesn't drop the pass which is nearly 1/2 the time.
The only thing you could do to counter this is learn your hot routes. This seems to be the only way to throw off the defenses.

Even the plays setup screen has drastically changed from last year, and finding your go to plays is a ridiculous search.

The only positive is the "weapons" attributes given to your star players, which could change an outcome of a game, as in real life situation.

I think I'm going to stay w/ Madden 07' and play All Pro Football 2k8, then I will save money on the controllers I may break playing Madden 08'!!!!