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sroz39 · 09-17-2009, 05:23 PM

I would give this game a 9.0 at least but that's just my opinion. I think the "tweaks" they made to the gameplay and the additions like board-pinning have completely changed the game. As a prime example, last year I used the Flames for most of my online games, which was frustrating at times because their "rough and tumble" style of hockey didn't translate well n 09. Played a couple of nights ago and it was unbelievable what all the tweaks and additions did to make the Flames a difficult team to play. I physically manhanded my opponents with a combination of dump and chase hockey, solid board play and timely body checks. It was one of the most satisfying games I've ever played online in any sports games.

For the authenticity alone, it deserves a 9.0. After making some slider tweaks, this game is close to "perfection". With a patch? The sky's the limit. Regardless, well thought out review and besides the rating I agree with most of what you said.

09-17-2009, 05:23 PM	#21
sroz39 The Man! OVR: 14 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,802	I would give this game a 9.0 at least but that's just my opinion. I think the "tweaks" they made to the gameplay and the additions like board-pinning have completely changed the game. As a prime example, last year I used the Flames for most of my online games, which was frustrating at times because their "rough and tumble" style of hockey didn't translate well n 09. Played a couple of nights ago and it was unbelievable what all the tweaks and additions did to make the Flames a difficult team to play. I physically manhanded my opponents with a combination of dump and chase hockey, solid board play and timely body checks. It was one of the most satisfying games I've ever played online in any sports games. For the authenticity alone, it deserves a 9.0. After making some slider tweaks, this game is close to "perfection". With a patch? The sky's the limit. Regardless, well thought out review and besides the rating I agree with most of what you said.