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Quote: Originally Posted by tinpanalley

I far prefer 2K8 graphically, for its exhaustive stat tracking in season mode, for its classic teams, for the commentary and for its controls, the best in any hockey game ever in my opinion. The menus are ugly but I can ignore that. Butone thing that is very very hard to balance is the sliders that become very frustrating pushing you in opposite extremes from either low scoring affairs or unreasonable blowouts for you or the CPU. Once you get it right, it works great. But it can take days to get the sliders right. And starting from another set doesn't help, it just has to be right for you.

100% on the controls. They really are deep. Once you get the hang, quite intuitive. Still trying to get to grips with them as I'm still in 2K10 mode.
I know I've mentioned it already but I love the intense contact and the tangible effect it has on players composure along with big hits. The fighting is good as well. A step up from 2K10.
So glad we get to play these games. I wish I'd known about 2K8 years ago