90
NHL 09 isn’t just a great hockey game, it’s one of the best sports games to be released in the last decade.
93
You don’t even have to be a psychotic hockey fan to enjoy NHL 09; just a fan of sports in general and of solid Xbox 360 software. Of course pick this one up if you live and breathe the NHL hockey season, but NHL 09 is also worth a look by those that are still searching for that killer, HD-era sports application.
90
NHL 09 is a great hockey title, offering some fantastic new features, a deep Be A Pro mode, and some awesome online features.
10
This is the best NHL game ever since they brought out the new shooting configuration with the right stick has made this game the bomb. Also love the way to be the goalie and customize his pads and how so many goalie companies sponsored this game like vaughn and rbk, so sick
8
I haven't really played a hockey game since ESPN National hockey night in like 94. I have played arcade style games though. This game really plays well. The mechanics and controls are near perfect. The graphics are pretty good. The game does have some glitches and it lacks the features that a lot of other Ea Sports games have.
8
This game is good,it really is but here comes the ****'s not nearly as good as espn hockey 2k4 and **** single player there should be a way to tweak the difficulty more.A game should be as easy as you want it or as hard and this game is hard even on easy in the single player mode.I can play hockey and I've went back to all the hockey games from ea and 2k and this game just isn't well **** is exciting,out of this world exciting especially when there has been no score for a while and then bam you **** has to do a lot with the commentary but also the game in ****'s great but ea still has a lot of work to **** 8 is a good score and what the game deserves.
NHL 09
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Sep 9, 2008
Metascore
Generally Favorable
88
User score
Mixed or Average
7.3
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100
EA Sports has been doing fine work on this series for the last few years, but everything until now only seems like groundwork for this years version. Small problems aside this is the best game of hockey ever made.
93
With its unparalleled controls, refined presentation, and unrivaled selection of game modes, NHL 09 is the best hockey game ever created.
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7.3
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May 30, 2013
10
This is the best NHL game ever since they brought out the new shooting configuration with the right stick has made this game the bomb. Also love the way to be the goalie and customize his pads and how so many goalie companies sponsored this game like vaughn and rbk, so sick
Mar 19, 2011
8
I haven't really played a hockey game since ESPN National hockey night in like 94. I have played arcade style games though. This game really plays well. The mechanics and controls are near perfect. The graphics are pretty good. The game does have some glitches and it lacks the features that a lot of other Ea Sports games have.
90
If you have sat a few years out on the franchise or even if your a regular NHL fan, NHL 09 is a game that all sports fans need to check out.
90
Last year's race between 2K Sports and EA Sports' hockey franchises was almost a dead heat. This year, EA's NHL 09 takes Lord Stanley's Cup, thanks to a combination of what worked well last year and some sweet new features.
86
Better controls, improved animations and full of cool new features. [Nov 2008, p.83]
80
Gamers who enjoy solid hockey games will definitely want to pick up NHL 09.
75
For the players who aren’t scared away by NHL 09’s realistic difficulty, they're whole seasons ahead for training custom characters and learning the stingy A.I..
Aug 29, 2010
8
This game is good,it really is but here comes the ****'s not nearly as good as espn hockey 2k4 and **** single player there should be a way to tweak the difficulty more.A game should be as easy as you want it or as hard and this game is hard even on easy in the single player mode.I can play hockey and I've went back to all the hockey games from ea and 2k and this game just isn't well **** is exciting,out of this world exciting especially when there has been no score for a while and then bam you **** has to do a lot with the commentary but also the game in ****'s great but ea still has a lot of work to **** 8 is a good score and what the game deserves.
SummaryNHL 09 builds on the momentum of last year, with innovative controls, added depth and new features designed to help newcomers jump into the series. The Skill Stick System evolves to bring an unparalleled level of control to the defensive side of the puck. The all new Defensive Skill Stick gives you the ability to sweep your stick to bloc... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 3
- PC
- PlayStation 2
- DS
- Wii
Initial Release Date:Sep 9, 2008
Developer:
- EA Canada
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