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NHL 10
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 49 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EA Canada
Genre(s): Sports, Hockey
Players: 12
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
Release Date: September 15, 2009
Summary
The NHL franchise that has won 19 sports game of the year awards over the past two years begins a new era with gameplay innovations that promise to deliver a new standard of toughness, the emotion of playoff hockey on the ice and in the arena, and over 200 gameplay refinements that replicate the skill and finesse that every fan sees throughout the NHL playoffs. A new first-person fighting engine enables players to trade punches with an NHL tough guy. Feel what its like to be on the ice in the skates of an NHL player to throw and dodge punches. Grab and tug an opponent's jersey to land a punch that ignites the fans and sparks your team to victory. Challenge a skill player and an opposing team tough guy will step in to settle the score. On ice toughness and intimidation is taken to a new level in NHL 10 where winning one-on-one battles for possession of the puck along the boards becomes a test of will and skill. Utilizing an all-new board physics engine, players can use their body to shield the puck on the boards and then kick-pass it to teammates. Bigger, stronger players pin opponents to the boards while fanatical fans bang on the glass, just like real life. Fore-check defenders, pressure the puck and finish checks to intimidate your opponent into mistakes. Players fatigue, bobble passes, and avoid collisions under threat of constant physical pressure. Inspire teammates, ignite the fans and change the momentum of a game by instigating scrums, drawing penalties, and mixing it up - all after the referee blows the whistle! [Electronic Arts]
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Gamervision
A nearly flawless title; only the most cynical and jaded gamers will take issue with any of the game’s extremely minor problems.
Read Full Review >GamePro
It's now been four years of exceptional releases since the introduction of the skill-stick and every year has been made steadily better, adding more and more features and refining them to such a degree that it should come as no surprise that NHL 10 is by far the best hockey game put out, a clear cut game of the year contender, and possibly the best sports game ever released.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
So if you are a fan of the NHL or even just a casual fan of sports, you should do yourself a service and pick up a copy of NHL 10. In one word…Amazing!
Read Full Review >Game Chronicles
Hockey players and fans will be thrilled by this game, and even casual fans will find the game engaging, easy to pick up and play, and nearly impossible to put down.. NHL 10 is more of a simulation than a 'game' as such, but they know exactly what needed to be done and when and did it.
Read Full Review >Planet Xbox 360
EA deserves kudos for recognizing what worked well in the brilliant NHL 09 title, and making slight, smart tweaks and additions for the spectacular NHL 10. This one has the legs to keep you very busy until next year's inevitable NHL 11.
Read Full Review >GameTrailers
Not all of the additions make the game more fun or fair, but they're steps in the right direction towards making an already excellent sports game peerless.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
While the franchise mode has its faults, it’s still vastly improved over last year’s offering. Coupled with the other outstanding modes and the most polished gameplay in the sports genre, NHL 10 is still more than worth the price of admission.
Read Full Review >Digital Chumps
EA's hat trick that started with NHL 08 is complete now with another mightily impressive offering here with NHL 10. Long time hockey fan or newcomer, look no further for the top NHL experience than NHL 10.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
NHL 10 is one hell of a good hockey game. It nails playability, presentation, gameplay variety, online options, and realism. It also is one of the best local multiplayer sporting experiences available.
Read Full Review >GameFocus
NHL 10 continues to keep the long-running franchise a success and a delight to play. The additions to this year are certainly not as drastic as NHL 09 were, but the fine tuning does enough to make the overall product an enjoyable one.
Read Full Review >1UP
It's been great to put NHL 10 through its paces and I would love to go on and on about it, but to put it succinctly, if you thought NHL 09 was great, you'll love '10. And for the uninitiated hockey fan looking for a near-authentic experience on the ice, you can do little wrong by picking this up.
Read Full Review >GameZone
A game that builds on its critically-lauded predecessor with fine new features, NHL 10 is a great follow-up sports title that other franchises should take a hint from.
Read Full Review >MS Xbox World
It’s good. It’s really good. Fans of the NHL games will not be disappointed and newcomers to the series will find one of the deepest, enjoyable, and most engaging hockey game EA has ever put out to date.
Read Full Review >Official Xbox Magazine
For the hardcore hockey lovers who expect the significant improvements each year, NHL 10 is pure bliss. Everything you loved before is either back in full force or improved enough to warrant playing again. The core experience was already electric, but the enhanced realism, new player abilities, and gratifying sense of progression have us skating on smooth ice.
Read Full Review >ZTGameDomain
NHL 10 is the epitome of hockey games. Granted the changes are not as revolutionary as last year's game. What is here is the best experience a fan of the sport could ask for.
Read Full Review >Gamestyle
All in all the improvements make this game a very enjoyable all round experience. Whether you want to pick up and play, or get into the nitty gritty, this game has something for every gaming sports fan out there.
Read Full Review >Official Xbox Magazine UK
The best ice hockey game yet. [Nov 2009, p.96]
Worth Playing
Obviously, this title is highly recommended for anyone buying a hockey game this autumn, but if you've never played a hockey simulation, or it's been years and years since you've bothered, I can't think of a better place to start or return than NHL 10.
Read Full Review >Everyeye.it
Despite not yet perfect NHL 10 is the best hockey simulation ever made. This year EA Sports did not made a revolution but a little bit of tweaking, adding gameplay features that gave to the player a sense of realism never tried before.
Read Full Review >WonderwallWeb
As is usually the case each year, EA bring us an unmissable sports game with top action. Highly recommended.
Read Full Review >Gamer Limit
From the veteran to the rookie sports fan, there is a massive amount to enjoy in this game. Any hockey fan should buy this game immediately, and be prepared to not let it out of their sights for a long time to come.
Read Full Review >AceGamez
NHL 10 is a triumph, a game that sets the bar for any sports game that follows.
Read Full Review >XboxAddict
Overall, the changes made definitely add to the game. They haven't reinvented the franchise, but they allow players to be more engaged and offer that authentic feel in gameplay, team management and knocking each others heads off.
Read Full Review >DarkZero
While the new additions to the game vary in usefulness and value, NHL 10 achieves what some expected it couldn’t, and improves on NHL 09. However, it’s with lots of small touches, rather than revolutionary new features and modes.
Read Full Review >MondoXbox
Great gameplay, very good graphics and a flawless online side make of NHL 10 a great hockey simulation, recommend to every fan of this sport. Little problems with the defense line management and somewhat clumsy goalkeepers keep it from obtaining an even higher vote.
Read Full Review >Console Monster
or those who may have skipped a few years (in my case, about 10) then it is well worth picking up, especially for those who are new to the series as it is so easily to get back into the swing of things thanks to the nifty tutorial.
Read Full Review >TeamXbox
NHL 10 has a ton of gameplay modes, and the action is slick. Not perfect, but it does have a good flow and it’s fairly comprehensive in covering the sport.
Read Full Review >XGN
NHL 10 is a very good game, but it misses big innovations. For the people who don’t own a ice-hockey game, this game is definitely worth buying. But for the people that already own NHL 09, this is only a small upgrade and not really worth the money.
Read Full Review >GameCritics
NHL 10 could very well be one of best hockey video games since the immortal NHL 95, and that in my books is a great comparison.
Read Full Review >IGN
NHL 10 is a great hockey game, don’t get me wrong. Nothing is a bad or poor choice that even comes close to ruining the experience, but there could have been more done to expand the core gameplay and offering of modes.
Read Full Review >MEGamers
EA Sports is making a habit out of creating fantastic NHL titles. NHL 10 might not contain a ton of new features, but is still worth a run for sports fans.
Read Full Review >Talk Xbox
NHL 10 isn’t going to disappoint you, or for that matter, detract from your overall experience, but the miniscule changes to its gameplay and formula aren’t going to be reeling in any new fans.
Read Full Review >Gaming Target
NHL 10, like its predecessors, puts the emphasis on realism instead of trying to grow its base and provides a couple of physical improvements for existing fans. That said, while the series hasn’t advanced in the last 12 months as much as it did 24 months ago, that’s only because NHL 09 was that revolutionary.
Read Full Review >Xbox360Achievements
This is still the best NHL game on the market, but one that seems to be running out of ideas. It is still a hell of a lot of fun, especially if you can get a full club of people up and running online. For those that have yet to sample an NHL title or skipped last year's, then this should be an essential purchase. For the rest of us it may well be a rental at best.
Read Full Review >Extreme Gamer
Our expectations for NHL 10 might have been a little high given the success of NHL 09. This unfortunately sets up NHL 10 to be a minor let down even before it has left the bench. Well, NHL 10 isn’t a let down by any means, but its also not going to be placed in the same regard as last years skater.
Read Full Review >SpazioGames
NHL 10 is a great game. It's greatest problem is that NHL 09 is a great game too, and the two chapter are too similar to bring someone buying the new game. But if you can't live without a new hockey game, NHL 10 is the title you are searching for.
Read Full Review >GamerNode
NHL 10 is fantastic hockey videogame that fans of the sport would do well to check out. But its biggest problem is that it really doesn't make any major changes to from last year's tried-and-true formula.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
The bottom line with NHL 10 is that if you have NHL 09, you don't absolutely, positively need it. But there are enough new features and little adjustments and fixes both online and off that any self-respecting hockey fan should probably still go for it. EA Sports has once again done an absolutely tremendous job of simulating shinny.
Read Full Review >GameShark
All told it’s a compelling package that makes NHL 10 an outstanding upgrade over NHL 09 and it’s hard to ask for much more than that from a yearly sports release.
Read Full Review >Play.tm
The new features make it a better game than its predecessors, but just not enough to warrant a sure-fire, full-priced purchase. Unless you just can't bring yourself to wait, the shrewd move is to keep playing NHL 09 until you can pick up a copy on the cheap - although by then we'll probably be starring at a fresh new copy of NHL 11.
Read Full Review >Strategy Informer
More time was spent fiddling in the control settings menu than actually getting on with the on-ice action, which speaks volumes of a title that prides itself on such an innovative system.
Read Full Review >X360 Magazine UK
Master it, and you won't be disappointed. [Issue#51, p.91]
DarkStation
NHL 10 continues the extremely strong legacy of the series and proves to be yet another great hockey experience from EA.
Read Full Review >Level7.nu
The great success that was NHL 09 prompted EA to stay with the proven formula. What we get with NHL 10 is the same solid foundation of it's predecessor with minor tweaks to everything from gameplay to animations and AI. Passing and board play is now more realistic and when things don't go your way you can choose to let your fists do the talking. Despite some issues with framerate performance and AI intelligence we do feel that EA has taken the NHL franchise yet another step in the right direction.
Read Full Review >Gameplayer Sweden
NHL 10 delivers on all fronts, much like it's predecessor. In fact, this game is very much like last years edition, only with new rosters and a couple of new gameplay features. If you already own NHL 09 you're better of waiting for the price to drop a bit. Still thou, this is as close as you get to the perfect sports game.
Read Full Review >Boomtown
Regardless of how many awards it wins though, it’s a fantastic representation of the sport.
Read Full Review >LEVEL (Czech Republic)
Best virtual ice hockey game on the market. Period. Same as FIFA 10 new NHL game makes next step toward realism and there is no other hockey game worth trying. [Oct 2009]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.9 (out of 10) based on 40 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Justin D gave it a10:
When it comes down to it, this is THE best hockey game of all time. NHL 09 kicked off Be a Pro mode, a well tuned skill stick, online leagues and many more features that made it the best hockey game last year. NHL 10 fine tunes every detail that was lacking to make it far better to any hockey fan. The game is significantly more "bad ass" than previous editions of the game. Forechecking wears down opponents. Fights will give the winning team a boost and get the crowd more excited. You can start scrums and fights after the play and be a real "NHL tough guy" which is the games more friendly version of "enforcer". Face wash an opponent to get under there skin and intimidate them. Passing has been updated so it feels like you have more control than just pressing a button. The bottom line is that if you want the best hockey game on the market, it's NHL 10. Don't go anywhere else with your money.
