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- Take-Two Interactive
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- Take-Two Interactive
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- Take-Two Interactive
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- Take-Two Interactive
NHL 2K8
Released On: Sep 10, 2007
71
User Score
Available after 4 ratings
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 43 Critic Reviews
71
60% Positive
26 Reviews
26 Reviews
35% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
5% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 43 Critic Reviews
71
60% Positive
26 Reviews
26 Reviews
35% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
5% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
The most realistic hockey game both on and off the ice. However, controls are pretty complicated, so NHL 2K8 is not a game for beginners. [Dec 2007]
It’s still an arcade game, no question about it; this is not a pure simulation of the sport, because of the over the top hitting and offensive AI, but as arcade hockey games go, this one’s a winner.
While NHL 2K8 has evolved over last year's version of the game, the changes really are evolutionary rather than revolutionary. The new control scheme doesn't seem to add enough to the game to justify the need to relearn the controls.
While we certainly give 2K and Visual Concepts/Kush an “A” for effort with NHL 2K8, the bottom line score is a bit less. While NHL 2K8 still has the heart of a champion and features its rivals can’t touch, the competition has finally figured this video hockey thing out for the most part.
Despite all that's good with the game, NHL 2K8's innovations are a few years behind the times, making it feel like a cheap rehash of what's already available.
Keen to push forwards and revolutionise control, NHL 2K8 bafflingly manages to take a step backwards over previous incarnations. It’s still fun enough but it’s a shame, as with a little more time to perfect its core ideas, this could have been great. The franchise isn’t going anywhere though, so it’s still one to watch out for a few more years yet.
From 2K8's tricky new controls to the number of gameplay hiccups, we simply can't recommend this skater over EA's for this hockey season.
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Summary Fully redesigned next-gen player models with accurate equipment and updated player faces brings you realistic hockey. Goaltending has been completely overhauled with instinctive AI, entirely new animations, and situation specific behaviors. Goaltenders now come out and challenge, guard the post, perform spectacular butterfly saves, and m...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 3
Initial Release Date: Sep 10, 2007
Developer:
- Kush Games
Publisher: Take-Two Interactive
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