NHL 09, best hockey game since NHL 2002

User Rating: 9.5 | NHL 09 PS3
By ggguun | Review Date:
Year after year, NHL hockey games come out usually the same with a slight modification and a couple new features to keep the buyer interested in the franchise. Last year NHL 08 came out with its interesting new feature known as "skill-stick" which allows you to have total control over the way you choose to use the stick of the player you are controlling.

NHL 09 was released about a year after 08, and it sure exceeded expectations turning out to be an all new original hockey game by the electronic arts sport company. This game is exactly what a true hockey fan would look for with its "Be a Pro" mode which lets you create your own character to your style, then from there you play as your character starting in the AHL and working your way up to be an NHL superstar. The other game modes like dynasty are also cleaned up and the controls are improved using the same aspect as 08.

This game in my opinion is the best of the franchise, with the awesome be a pro mode to the immerse skill stick. Two thumbs way up

Other Helpful Reviews for NHL 09

  • Rating:9.5

    The Best Did Get Better

    By hockeygamer17 | Review Date: Aug 27, 2010 | PS3

    Last year I was a K2 player who converted to the EA ways for NHL 08. I was amazed by how realistic the game was, the amazing developments with the skill stick, and the hours and hours of game time I put it. Pretty much t... Read Full Review

    8 of 8 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5

    Great game,but it has some problems that EA need to fix NOW

    By tellthetruth | Review Date: Dec 14, 2008 | PS3

    I could not wait for this game to be released and i was not disappointed at first.The gameplay is perfect,the graphics i think is the best that i've seen in any game out there.The new feature(be a pro)was a great bonus a... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
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