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NHL 2K9 Review

11:02 AM - September 12, 2008 by RaychelSnr

We have posted our review of NHL 2K9.

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	"Sequels to long-time franchises are inevitably compared to previous efforts, and with NHL 2K9, this is no exception. When I look back at the previous 2K hockey titles, I notice that up until NHL 2K7, 2K Sports had a tremendous lead on EA Sports� NHL titles. However, many argued that NHL 2K8 made some missteps that allowed NHL 08 to gain enough ground to exit the battle with a slight lead. But how does NHL 2K9 stack up to NHL 2K8? The simple answer is that NHL 2K9 takes a step in the right direction. NHL 2K9 is still not a perfect game, and not groundbreaking by any means, but it has made enough of an improvement to make up for last year�s less than stellar title."

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Game: NHL 2K9Reader Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS2 / PS3 / Wii / Xbox 360Votes for game: 15 - View All

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# 21 buzzguy @ 10/19/08 07:31 PM

Decent review! I have a couple friends who aren't hardcore hockey video game fans, so this title may be more fun for them.

# 22 original6 @ 10/19/08 10:47 PM

A very fair and objective review. I think the goalies in this game don't get the praise they should in reviews, especially when compared to NHL 09. It's 2k's "human" goalies that really make goal scoring satisfying and varied. I am surprised that the review fails to mention the issue with the cpu's offensive ai tendency to drive to the net without regard to the defense in front of it. Overall, I think a lot of details were left out of this review that should have been included such as the new skill moves.

# 23 MizzouRah @ 11/10/08 11:35 PM

I thought the review was spot on.

I bought both games, as I usually do.. liked them both and then settled on NHL 09.. or at least I did for about a month, but after many games, it just feels like 08 to me and I just can't get excited playing it as much as I did last year. They made some great strides, but something about 2k9 is bringing me back again.

# 24 MizzouRah @ 11/11/08 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottdau


	For me it is when I score a goal. It just feel amazing. Especially when the Sharks music plays and the crowd goes nuts. I swear it is like I am really there at the Tank.

I know what you mean.. and playing against the Sharks.. it really feels like I'm hopeless out there sometimes.

# 25 MizzouRah @ 11/11/08 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottdau


	Yeah they are good. I love this game still. Sure it has its issues, but to me it is pretty realistic.

Yep.. now all I'm waiting on is a roster update from 2k!

# 26 MizzouRah @ 11/12/08 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottdau


	Yeah me too. My friend bought the game yesterday for 39 dollars. He really likes it too. He is a big Sharks fan too.

You can get it used for $35.

Have you heard anything on the roster update? Seems like one should be out by now...

# 27 18 eighty 5 @ 11/15/08 01:03 AM

I love this game! I just can't play NHL 09 anymore except for the occassional BAP affair.

I have the PS3 version, can anyone tell me if it is possible to add custom music to the PS3 version? I doubt you can but I thought I'd ask.

# 28 buzzguy @ 11/24/08 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottdau


	Yeah me too. My friend bought the game yesterday for 39 dollars. He really likes it too. He is a big Sharks fan too.

I got mine this weekend for $40 cdn, too. Liking it so far. We just need a roster update ASAP!

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