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7.7 out of 10

NHL 2K9

First seen: 22 may 2008

Information found in: from 67 sources in 13 countries.

Best Price: 12.98 USD

  • User Score (12)
    7.3 7.3 from 12 reviewers
  • Expert Score (41)
    7.1 7.1 from 41 reviewers
  • Gameplay (14)
    8.2 8.2 from 14 reviewers
  • Graphics (20)
    8.3 8.3 from 20 reviewers
  • Sound (18)
    8.7 8.7 from 18 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    8.7 8.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (7)
    8.6 8.6 from 7 reviewers
  • Control (3)
    8.1 8.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Lifespan (2)
    8.7 8.7 from 2 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • easier shooting, sharing videos, points for teamwork, excellent character models
  • manic menus, stripped features, overcomplicated controls, so so presentation

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  • Reviews of NHL 2K9

  1. NHL 2K9

    Reviewer: GameTart UK
    13 February 2009

    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
    24 February 2009

    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. Reviewer: Game People
    9 May 2009

    A friend of mine from Vancouver arrived last week for a month-long working holiday. Despite seeming pretty happy to have the opportunity to spend some time exploring the UK at his employer's expense and catching up with British friends, from the moment he arrived I detected an underlying sadness. You see dear sports game fan, Harry loves hockey - and when he says 'hockey' he doesn't mean what posh boys play at private school, he means the furious, brutal, on ice kind -... Read more

  5. NHL 2K9

    Reviewer: GamesFrenzy
    22 August 2009

    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

  1. Reviewer: AnodaJay, GameFocus
    25 August 2008
    Overall 8
    7.8
     

    Fun, easy but... Read more

  2. Why did they switch makers?

    Reviewer: Amazon
    24 September 2009 See Product at Amazon (18.95 USD)
    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

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