now this is a cool game if you like unrealistic hockey. the checking is so not anywhere close to nhl 09 the graphics are as good as my atari. the gameplay with the controles are as good as me typing this sentence easy and stupid just pushing buttons. nhl 09 took there game to another level there custom player to online mode is insane there graphics are a top 10 and improve every year. the controls are as crisp and better layed out then 2k. the deke in 2k9 is so generic. nhl 09 has the better dekes shot hits blocks u name it nhl 09 is better. this game 2k does do a good job for goalie controls ill give them that but who payed edit bucks to stop a puck not me i payed for scoring goals and amazing graphics and gameplay thats y i choose to play 09 aka ea sports i bought both series for years and every year ea has put out the better game example always one step ahead 2k brought out the deke control in 2k7 lol ea brought that out in 2002 with mario lol ea is better and im #1 in the world i no
Overall rating
5/ 5
Gameplay
4/ 5
Graphics
4/ 5
Sound
5/ 5
Bravo6
NHL 2K9 Topples NHL09
PostedSeptember 11, 2008
I can tell you that generations have come and gone of EA's flagship NHL hockey series. I personally have purchased every iteration of the series with mixed feelings that I can say slowly led to more and more disappointment over time. Why you may ask? Because someone somewhere at EA made the decision to trade in quality for looks. EA used to boast the most features and graphics and play. While the graphics have grown with nifty features such as skill stick, I found that over time EA tragically when adding a feature would silently kill off another one. I tried to reach EA for comment regarding this matter several times, and I can tell you I received little to now answer, and eventually I was placated with a free T-Shirt. But to the point NHL 2K9 ( No T-Shirt needed here) has dethroned the king of hockey games and has moved itself into the number one slot. Jam-packed with features that would make any avid hockey fan drool, the 2K series finally received a much needed facelift. A risky venture to say the least that I can tell you has paid off and then some. Graphics, though not as nice as EA's come very close in quality, but what sets the title apart is the attention to the little things like play-off beards, injuries that mean something, fighting that is very much like the real thing. The ability to add your own custom music not only to the game, but to have the ability to set a specific song to play at certain events, as well as in specific arenas. The whole game by and large has all the NHL09 has to offer and much, much more. This is the game EA should have made long ago. Take my word for it, spend your dollars here and wave a fond farewell to EA.
Overall rating
4/ 5
Gameplay
4/ 5
Graphics
4/ 5
Sound
3/ 5
CptBoomstick
Does 2K pay you?
PostedSeptember 11, 2008
2K really needs to bring something to the table, they used to be the best sports simulation around and unfortunately have literally stuck with the same plan since the Dreamcast days (NHL2K): Good graphics but camera is too far away, simple controls, lame audio, and a presentation that is right out of the mid 90's. The series has gone stale after having to play the same game mechanics over and over. If you look at the reviews for this series at any game site, including 2K9, you will find a bunch of okay to decent reviews. I would recommend a rental or to download the demo. Is the game worth full price? Eh...not to me. Honestly, I am going to stick with EA's NHL 2008 as both hockey titles this year seem very ordinary to me.
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Overall rating
5/ 5
Gameplay
5/ 5
Graphics
5/ 5
Sound
4/ 5
Master Olympas
An honest review.
PostedSeptember 10, 2008
Ok first off, I have been playing hockey games since 99'. I have played almost every title on PC and consoles. In NHL 2001 and 02' I was the #1 ranked player in the world. So ya, I know hockey games. This game is without a doubt the best that I have came across. I have also tried EA's 2009 this year, both of these are on XBOX 360 btw. Without going into detail about EA 09 this year I will just tell you that while it's an average hockey game it can't even be compared to 2k9 this year. The game play this year is simply amazing, from the physics to the new animations. I swear this game feels like the closest thing to real hockey that I have played. The online mode has a great multiplayer team setup this year where you can play up to 6v6 ONLINE, not just LAN links! The stats they track are much more detailed now. The after game replay system is very good this year. The online ratings system, online avatars and many new online modes are so cool. I could go on and on but trust me, this is the apex of hockey games.
