Has anyone gone back to NHL 08 after playing NHL 09?

[18 eighty 5]

Just interested because I can't help but feel that 08 is the better game. I traded 09 away and am thinking about getting 08 again because it is so cheap now. I really wanted to give 09 a shot but it is just too dissapointing this year. Anyone else consider going back?

[wyldechylde77]

I'll be honest. At 1st, I had thought about it. NHL 09 was getting very frustrating for a while there, even after the patch. But, I kept on chuggin along and pretty much learned things better and accepted the fact that it is what it is, and you're not gonna be 100% on your game 100% of the time. Sometimes, the lesser teams beat you in games that (on paper) you SHOULD win. For example, lets say LA Kings at Detroit. On paper, everyone would say "Oh, the Wings got that one". Then you go in and you have a helluva game and you lose in a SO 4-3. (By the way, this is offline play) Games like that keep NHL 09 exciting for me, and keep it much more challenging than NHL 08. Trust me, I LOVE NHL 08 and have no problem going back and playing it w/ friends that do not have 09 or can't seem to get 09 figured out. But in my opinion, if you take your time and learn everything in 09 from the correct positioning to how to move the puck to create those tiny little openings to spring your offense, NHL 09 is a MUCH more rewarding experience.

[savoie2006]

No, NHL 09 is definately the better game, once you get use to it.

[ianlast]

NHL 09 is a better game overall. I played a couple of games of 08 back home (my younger brothers have it for 360), and I found it way too one-timer happy. I also didn't like having to contend with those 'suction hip-checks'.

The only plus about 08? Not having goalies that sprawl around like a peewee house league tender.

[muktownballer33]

Just picked this game up today. After a first period of frustration with the controls I was honestly wondering if I had made the right decision upgrading from 08. Then I started to get the hang of it and had a come from behind win with my Avalanche. This game certainly if tougher then 08 but that isn't always a bad thing.

Great game. Actually having a challenging yet smart sports game is refreshing after trying to play madden the last few months. Worth the money.

[Dep335]

THE AI IN THIS GAME SUCKS!!!

[ianlast]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dep335

THE AI IN THIS GAME SUCKS!!!

Compared to 08? I'd say the AI is alot better in 09, except for goaltending.

Not sure if you're trying to hijack this thread or what.

[gbx34]

Nope, 09 seems better in everyway.