9.0 out of 10

NHL 2K8

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  • User Score (20)
    7.4 *******
  • Expert Score (26)
    8.0 ********
  • Gameplay (5)
    8.3 ********
  • Graphics (10)
    7.9 ********
  • Sound (9)
    8.4 ********
  • Control (4)
    8.8 *********
  • Addiction (3)
    9.6 **********

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Review Summary

NHL 07 is a PS 3 game about hockey. It is feature with the skill stick. It has a great star play mechanic which works nicely. While NHL 08 is an improvement of NHL 07. AI is improves making the game looks like a real life sport event. There are also new online modes, defensive controls, offensive controls, improvement on both the skill stick and the dynasty mode. Therefore, NHL 08 is much more exciting and challenging game than NHL 07. The speed burst mechanic in the game has a part to do with skating. Hence, the energy of the skaters as they lift up and down the ice it feels more natural and less overblown, and the pacing of the game is much more realistic. There are also some dopey moments. The advantages of this game are that skill stick is useful, online modes include team play and league, great graphics, and audio system and also a good create-a-play feature. While the disadvantages are a few controllers are foible, the goalie controls are malfunction and the frame rate is not that stable either. Players like the AI which has been greatly improved. But some viewers really didn’t find the online play that functional because it has connection problems.

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  1. NHL 2K8

    Reviewer: gamesfrenzy.co.uk
    14 November 2007

    The top rated NHL franchise returns with an entirely new NHL experience featuring revolutionary right stick controls, all-new goaltending, a ground breaking face-off system, and stunning, next-gen visuals highlighting redesigned player models and animations. Read more

  2. NHL 2K8

    Reviewer: gametart.uk
    17 October 2007

    The top rated NHL franchise returns with an entirely new NHL experience featuring revolutionary right stick controls, all-new goaltending, a ground breaking face-off system, and stunning, next-gen visuals highlighting redesigned player models and animations. Read more

  3. NHL 08

    Reviewer: uk.gamespot.com
    13 September 2007
    Overall 9
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    One of the big complaints about NHL 07 was that it was a barren wasteland for game modes. It didn't have much of a dynasty mode, and online play was just laggy head-to-head play. Both areas of the game have significantly improved this year. Dynasty mode finally features a realistic negotiation system for signing players, as well as more helpful rookie info and better coaching and management options. The negotiation system addition is a big one, since you can no longer... Read more

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  1. Mass Effect Assassins Creed & Orange Box for swap

    forum.gameshare.co.uk: 28 November 2007 Read more

  2. In dire need of an Ice Hockey game

    Anyone have either NHL 08 or NHL 2K8 for swap? I'm willing to swap either Fifa 08, Bishock Limited Edition, Lego Star Wars TCS or GH 3(And Bioshock) for either Hockey game. Cheers.

    forum.gameshare.co.uk: 10 January 2008 Read more

  3. Guitar Hero 3 (Game Only) up for swap

    Anyone want a text book condition copy of Guitar Hero 3? (Game Only). I'm after 1 of the following - Madden 08 The Simpsons Game NHL 2K8 NHL 08 (EA) NBA 2K8 Fifa 2008 Ace Combat Viva Pinata: Party Animals I don't care what the condition is of the games aslong as they work it's all good. Feel free to make other offers. Thank you.

    forum.gameshare.co.uk: 13 December 2007 Read more

  4. Diamondgeezers' Swap Thread *Updated*[29-01-08]

    ...D 4 Lost Odyssey Frontline Fuel Of War Fifa Street 3 ------------------------------- Accessories - Live Camera Baby Blue 360 controller ----------------------------- On their way from Gameshare - ------------------------------ Wants - The Simpsons NHL 08 NHL 2K8 Fight Night Round 3 Cabela's Alaskan Adventures Cabela's Safari NBA Street Home Court Avatar Racing Games for the 360 Open to other offers. ------------------------------ Pre-Ordered games - GTA 4 Band Of Brothers: Hells Highway Army Of Two Frontlines: Fue...

    forum.gameshare.co.uk: 29 January 2008 Read more

  5. The - ON TOPIC - PS3 Thread

    Oh right, I didn't get that far as I... erm... died a few times and only had 15 minutes to try it before work. I'll check it out in more depth later on. There are also demos of Conan and NHL 2K8 on the US PS Store too but they appear to be identical to the 360 versions. I could have sworn I saw some tearing in Conan though, which I never noticed in the 360 demo. The PS3 Stuntman Ignition demo also had tearing too whereas the 360 game doesn't as I...

    forum.oxm.co.uk: 12 October 2007 Read more

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