Madden NFL 17

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. Players can control individual athletes during matches, directing passing, rushing, tackling, and kicking. Offensive and defensive plays are selected from extensive playbooks, with audibles and adjustments available to react to opponents. Player attributes such as speed, awareness, and stamina directly affect in-game performance, while difficulty settings allow adjustments to AI strength and behavior.

Madden NFL 17 introduces notable changes to game mechanics. 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.

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.