All in all, along with NHL 2K8, NHL 08 is also a fantastic hockey game.

User Rating: 8.5 | NHL 08 PS3
By dutch777 | Review Date:
Just by looking at the back of both NHL 2K8 and NHL 08 boxes, it's readily apparent that EA and 2K are back at war with one another. What with both games launching at nearly the same time, there are a lot of similarities between both games on the outside, as well as the inside - the inside being the gameplay. So what decision do you make when you've come down to making the daunting decision between picking up either NHL 08 or NHL 2K8? Well, that's actually something I can't answer, unfortunately, as both NHL titles are pretty spectacular titles, with their fair share of problems and issues here and there.
Of course the one thing that's made EA's NHL a standout is its Skill Stick feature - an aspect of the game that allows you to control puck handling, dekes, and shots with the right analog stick. It's back in NHL 08, and continues to deliver that precision and feel of authenticity that's made it such a success in the first place. Now the quirk with the Skill Stick is that it's not intuitive or user-friendly, and so it becomes very time consuming to master.
All in all, along with NHL 2K8, NHL 08 is also a fantastic hockey game. Each game has its ups and downs and trade-offs. Ultimately, I encourage you to play both. I'm not saying to buy them, it'd be crazy to spend $120 on two baseball games. But I highly suggest you spend a few bucks to rent both to decide and see which one suits your tastes more. Gameplay is just about equal between both, but if you're the type where visuals make or break a game for you, then you may want to sway towards NHL 08. Otherwise, run, don't walk, and check out both. You'll be happy that you did.

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