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7.6 out of 10

NHL 2K9

First seen: 26 july 2008

Information found in: from 67 sources in 15 countries.

Best Price: 12.98 USD

  • User Score (12)
    7.3 7.3 from 12 reviewers
  • Expert Score (40)
    7.1 7.1 from 40 reviewers
  • Gameplay (14)
    8.1 8.1 from 14 reviewers
  • Graphics (19)
    8.2 8.2 from 19 reviewers
  • Sound (17)
    8.5 8.5 from 17 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    8.6 8.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (6)
    8.3 8.3 from 6 reviewers
  • Control (3)
    7.9 7.9 from 3 reviewers
  • Lifespan (2)
    8.6 8.6 from 2 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • ranked team, excellent character models, up breaking ground online, great with friends, simple button
  • overcomplicated controls, stripped features, inability to re, sign players mid, so presentation

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Reviews of NHL 2K9

  1. NHL 2K9

    Reviewer: GameTart UK
    31 August 2008

    Developed by award-winning Visual Concepts studios, NHL 2K9 brings a totally rebuilt NHL experience to life with an intuitive control scheme, hard-hitting action, an all-new Zamboni minigame and more! Complete with new commentary, a user-friendly Franchise Mode and upgraded online features, NHL 2K9 brings the fun back to your game console! Read more

  2. NHL 2K9

    Reviewer: Gamesmonster
    27 August 2008

    Developed by award-winning Visual Concepts studios, NHL 2K9 brings a totally rebuilt NHL experience to life with an intuitive control scheme, hard-hitting action, an all-new Zamboni minigame and more! Complete with new commentary, a user-friendly Franchise Mode and upgraded online features, NHL 2K9 brings the fun back to your game console! Read more

  3. NHL 2K9

    Reviewer: X360
    20 October 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    Only slightly worse than EA’s recent offering, but when there’s a choice of two, why would anyone plump for second place? Read more

  4. NHL 2K9

    Reviewer: GamesFrenzy
    19 August 2008

    Developed by award-winning Visual Concepts studios, NHL 2K9 brings a totally rebuilt NHL experience to life with an intuitive control scheme, hard-hitting action, an all-new Zamboni minigame and more! Complete with new commentary, a user-friendly Franchise Mode and upgraded online features, NHL 2K9 brings the fun back to your game console! Read more

  5. Good Fun Arcade Hockey

    Reviewer: Britxbox
    11 August 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    The last time I had to write about a 2K ice hockey title was back in 2006, when the last experience left me less than impressed as the title had a bizarre bug which meant the game froze every time I attempted to play the franchise mode. However in this instance I can confirm that said bug has gone! In fairness it probably had been cleared up in time for 2K7; but what this means is I was left with the joys of playing another franchise mode for as long as I could keep... Read more

  1. Reviewer: AnodaJay, GameFocus
    26 July 2008
    Overall 8
    7.8
     

    Fun, easy but... Read more

  2. Why did they switch makers?

    Reviewer: Amazon
    24 September 2009
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    I was very excited to buy this game after NHL2K8 got me back into the game of hockey. I used to be a big fan. I must say NHL2K9 made me hate hockey again. When they were with Kush games they made a great product. The game play is ok but the extras is what ticked me off. In the 08 version they would tell you who scored the damn goal. Not in the 09 version. In the 08 version they would tell you who got an assist, not in the 09 version. They do if an away team scores but... Read more

  3. NHL 2K9 (Xbox 360): It might help being an ice hockey fan in the first place....

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    8 June 2009

    Summary: A very good game for ice hockey fans, a decent game for the rest of us Read more

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