NHL 2K9 Review

[original6]

A very fair and objective review. I think the goalies in this game don't get the praise they should in reviews, especially when compared to NHL 09. It's 2k's "human" goalies that really make goal scoring satisfying and varied. I am surprised that the review fails to mention the issue with the cpu's offensive ai tendency to drive to the net without regard to the defense in front of it. Overall, I think a lot of details were left out of this review that should have been included such as the new skill moves.

[MizzouRah]

I thought the review was spot on.

I bought both games, as I usually do.. liked them both and then settled on NHL 09.. or at least I did for about a month, but after many games, it just feels like 08 to me and I just can't get excited playing it as much as I did last year. They made some great strides, but something about 2k9 is bringing me back again.

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I thought the review was spot on. I bought both games, as I usually do.. liked them both and then settled on NHL 09.. or at least I did for about a month, but after many games, it just feels like 08 to me and I just can't get excited playing it as much as I did last year. They made some great strides, but something about 2k9 is bringing me back again.

For me it is when I score a goal. It just feel amazing. Especially when the Sharks music plays and the crowd goes nuts. I swear it is like I am really there at the Tank.

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

For me it is when I score a goal. It just feel amazing. Especially when the Sharks music plays and the crowd goes nuts. I swear it is like I am really there at the Tank.

I know what you mean.. and playing against the Sharks.. it really feels like I'm hopeless out there sometimes.

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I know what you mean.. and playing against the Sharks.. it really feels like I'm hopeless out there sometimes.

Yeah they are good. I love this game still. Sure it has its issues, but to me it is pretty realistic.

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

Yeah they are good. I love this game still. Sure it has its issues, but to me it is pretty realistic.

Yep.. now all I'm waiting on is a roster update from 2k!

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Yep.. now all I'm waiting on is a roster update from 2k!

Yeah me too. My friend bought the game yesterday for 39 dollars. He really likes it too. He is a big Sharks fan too.

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

Yeah me too. My friend bought the game yesterday for 39 dollars. He really likes it too. He is a big Sharks fan too.

You can get it used for $35.

Have you heard anything on the roster update? Seems like one should be out by now...