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Testseek.com have collected 28 expert reviews of the NHL 09 and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for NHL 09.
Award: Most Awarded September 2008
September 2008
 
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The editors liked

  • "Be a Pro" mode is an addictive blast
  • Online experience is greatly improved
  • Six-on-six play
  • Same great action as last year.
  • Best hockey game yet made
  • New emphasis on the defensive aspects of the game results in a superior game
  • Slightly slower than last years version
  • Be A Pro and EASHL modes are great additions
  • New European leagues
  • Ability to upload clips for online viewin...
  • Skill stick gives you great control on both sides of the puck
  • AI forces you to play realistic brand of hockey
  • Be a Pro mode is incredibly immersive
  • EA Sports Hockey League is a great innovation in online play.

The editors didn't like

  • Not many on-ice innovations
  • Occasional framerate hiccups
  • Online leagues can be troublesome for those of us without friends.
  • Some nagging AI issues
  • EASHL has some server issues
  • Online connection issues will hamper your dreams of glory
  • Poor frame rate in cutscenes and replays
  • Online interface is far from userfriendly.

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  Published: 2008-09-09, review by: cheatcc.com

  • Abstract:  If there is one hockey game to pick up this year, this is it. For the past several seasons, NHL fans have known which game offers the real-deal hockey simulation, and EA has taken their franchise to even bigger heights in NHL 09. Improving on an alrea...

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  Published: 2008-09-09, review by: gamezone.com

  • Abstract:  NHL 09 is a great hockey title, offering some fantastic new features, a deep Be A Pro mode, and some awesome online features. Hockey fans should definitely pick this one up.

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  Published: 2008-07-08, review by: ign.com

  • Abstract:  Being named IGNs Sports Game of the Year is tough for a series. It puts a lot of pressure on the next title to live up to its now celebrated name. To do that developers must think of new ideas that push gameplay beyond something that was considered to...

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  Published: 2008-10-01, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • The best version yet
  • AI issues, no Jim Hughson
  • Any fan of hockey owes it to themselves to grab a copy of this instant classic. ...

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  Published: 2008-10-15, review by: nzgamer.com

  • Abstract:  One of the main problems facing an annual videogame franchise is the need to constantly better itself and/or the opposition. After last year’s standout NHL title, many thought that it couldn’t be improved and were resigned to holding on to that copy of...

 
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  Published: 2008-10-03, review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • EA Sports has been doing fine work on this series for the last few years, but everything until now only seems like groundwork for this years version. Small problems aside NHL 09 is the best game of hockey ever made. Andrew Dagley ...

 
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  Published: 2008-09-17, review by: pocket-lint.com

  • Be A Pro mode is fantastic, brilliant online options, right stick control method even sweeter
  • A few dodgy hints of poor AI, defending still pretty dull, replays suffer from jerk-o-vision
  • The best hockey game available by a country mile, mainly thanks to the stunning online and career options...

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  Published: 2008-09-11, review by: nowgamer.com

  • The biggest surprise of EA’s 2009 American sports round-up, and the most likely to appeal to non-fans. 8.0/10Print this pageUser reviews (0)Share this pageNoticed something wrong? Report error/mistake.Add to my profile pageGame ScoresGraphics:7.5/10...

 
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  Published: 2008-09-09, review by: gamesradar.com

  • Great controls, "Be a pro" mode, Customize everything
  • Getting your face pummeled, Simple controls unfair in multi, Getting taunted after goals

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  Published: 2008-09-30, review by: hype.se

  • Abstract:  NHL-spelen har länge tillhört mina favoriter. Redan innan de hette NHL spenderade jag en massa tid med spelen. Nu har de gått länge sedan dess och det har hänt mycket. Nu kan man dribbla med hjälp av den analoga spaken, man kan lyfta upp klubban på sin...

 
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