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- Take-Two Interactive
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- Take-Two Interactive
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- Take-Two Interactive
- E10+
- Take-Two Interactive
NHL 2K9
Released On: Sep 8, 2008
69
User Score
Available after 4 ratings
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 33 Critic Reviews
69
33% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
64% Mixed
21 Reviews
21 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 33 Critic Reviews
69
33% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
64% Mixed
21 Reviews
21 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
The best online addition this year is the Team-Up feature, something all sports games should have going forward.
Controls are responsive and players did what they were told to do without a hitch. Lack of fighting direction hurts this score.
I expect there are a lot of former 2K Hockey fans running to their local used game store to turn NHL 2K9 in for EA's NHL 09... well, in Canada anyway. 2K had such a great product. How could they have possibly made such a huge mess of such a great series?
If you're looking for a full on sim of the sport then you might be better off with EA's latest iteration but if you're looking for a fast-paced, pick-up-and-play hockey game then this is right up your rink.
Lacks the epic feel and skills of "NHL 09" but does offer lots of goals. [Christmas 2008, p.62]
I spent time with both hockey games this season, hoping that 2K could at least be considered a decent hockey simulation for those who still haven’t gone over to the EA side. Sadly, 2K can’t even hold its own against older versions of its own franchise, let alone a game as technically sound as NHL 09.
A misguided effort to streamline the experience and create gameplay where realism comes before responsiveness.
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Summary Fans asked and 2K Sports answered with easy-to-learn controls that still provide depth for the season veteran. With 2K Sports' classic default controls, a player’s first game will be as enjoyable as their one-thousandth, while the new and intuitive hybrid controls will provide the depth experienced vets are looking for. Enhanced Gameplay...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox 360
- Wii
Initial Release Date: Sep 8, 2008
Developer:
- Visual Concepts
Publisher: Take-Two Interactive
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