NHL 2K9

2008

Overall rating: 2.5 out of 5

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Hockey. On a field, it's pretty girly really, isn't it? Somehow, however, stick a pair of skates on a player, shove him onto the ice and covering him head to toe in masses of padding and it becomes a testosterone-fuelled man's game. With NHL 2K9, 2K Sports has gone back to basics. Gone are control systems that are barely easier to master than that of the Starship Enterprise. In their place is an intuitive control scheme designed to make even total novices at home on the ice. Also updated, of course, is the list of superstar moves, blocked shots, stick-handling moves and hit-by-puck collisions on offer. The skating engine has had its share of enhancements, as has the all important fight engine! In keeping with the pick up and play approach, 2K Sports has thrown in a Zamboni (that's 'ice groomer' to non-Canadians) minigame, user-controlled Stanley Cup celebrations and play-off beards! If that doesn't sound exciting enough, how about a soundtrack featuring the likes of Pennywise, Bad Religion, The Offspring, NOFX, The Ramones, Inner Circle, Mastodon, Operation Ivy and High on Fire? PS3/360 only: You'll also be able to grab bragging rights by posting your highlights online. Go on, player - the status of toothless, tough-guy Canadian awaits!

NHL 2K9 details

Formats:	16 PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2
Players:	1-12
Genre:	Sport
Developers:	VISUAL CONCEPTS
Rental release:	12 Sep 2008

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NHL 2K9

By Steven622 (6 reviews) from Carrickfergus , 16 Apr 2009

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basically to sum this up.. it has a bad rating... does not reflect on the game ...

Gameplay is awesome .. very smooth... no glitches....

i cant complain .... the only reason the rating is down is likely people have rented it and they have been crap at the game...
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By SS13 (5 reviews) from Southampton , 11 May 2009

I think Providing you are an NHL fan you will have great fun on this game. for those that just fancy a game of Ice Hockey it doesn't offer you a lot to keep you interested.
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By Steven622 (6 reviews) from Carrickfergus , 16 Apr 2009

basically to sum this up.. it has a bad rating... does not reflect on the game ...

Gameplay is awesome .. very smooth... no glitches....

i cant complain .... the only reason the rating is down is likely people have rented it and they have been crap at the game...
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