Any true hockey fan can honestly say that this is not an amazing game. It is really that good. The skating animations are phenomenal,, skill stick amazing, and new to 08 is the one on one play and create a play. Also this year your D are actually where they are supposed to be and this allows the player to have an effective powerplay and more importantly a well rounded offense. The AI is incrediably smart as they switch thier stratagey to your style of play. I could go on but I let you discover the game for yourself. Forget 2k8 worn out gameplay and buy this game. EA is officaly back on top where they belong!
Each year, hockey seasons come and go, leaving hockey fans with memories of exhilarating, heart-pounding on-ice action. Hockey video games follow the same path as their real-life counterparts as new renditions are relea... Read Full Review
If somehow NHL 08 and NHL 2k8 could be combined we could have ourselves a perfect hockey game. The shot stick feature is still as slick as last year and the addition of the left bumper as the one on one move improves on ... Read Full Review