90
It’s good. It’s really good. Fans of the NHL games will not be disappointed and newcomers to the series will find one of the deepest, enjoyable, and most engaging hockey game EA has ever put out to date.
100
A nearly flawless title; only the most cynical and jaded gamers will take issue with any of the game’s extremely minor problems.
90
A game that builds on its critically-lauded predecessor with fine new features, NHL 10 is a great follow-up sports title that other franchises should take a hint from.
10
I bought this game two weeks ago at a retro video game store. Best 3 Bucks of my life. Coming from a person whose first NHL Game was NHL 08, I was blown away. I don't know if It's the nostalgia from NHL 08 and 09, or the Roster of greats from my childhood, but it was an amazing decision to buy this game.
9
I've found myself playing this game a ton in the past few months. It's really enjoyable and doesn't really get too boring. The "Be A Pro" mode isn't very realistic. It starts you off at the beginning of games as well as at the end of intermissions as the first line out there. Which doesn't really make sense, neither does the expectations to stay on a NHL team at the beginning. But Be a pro is still really fun and enjoyable. Playing it with friends is always a fun time and overall the game is really good.
9
I've never played NHL 09, but when I got my hands on this game I fell in love with it. It's one of the best sports games I've ever played, and way better then NHL 2K10.
NHL 10
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Sep 15, 2009
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Generally Favorable
88
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Generally Favorable
8.0
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If you like hockey, this is the game for you.
93
While the franchise mode has its faults, it’s still vastly improved over last year’s offering. Coupled with the other outstanding modes and the most polished gameplay in the sports genre, NHL 10 is still more than worth the price of admission.
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Mar 13, 2023
10
I bought this game two weeks ago at a retro video game store. Best 3 Bucks of my life. Coming from a person whose first NHL Game was NHL 08, I was blown away. I don't know if It's the nostalgia from NHL 08 and 09, or the Roster of greats from my childhood, but it was an amazing decision to buy this game.
Apr 24, 2011
9
I've found myself playing this game a ton in the past few months. It's really enjoyable and doesn't really get too boring. The "Be A Pro" mode isn't very realistic. It starts you off at the beginning of games as well as at the end of intermissions as the first line out there. Which doesn't really make sense, neither does the expectations to stay on a NHL team at the beginning. But Be a pro is still really fun and enjoyable. Playing it with friends is always a fun time and overall the game is really good.
90
From the veteran to the rookie sports fan, there is a massive amount to enjoy in this game. Any hockey fan should buy this game immediately, and be prepared to not let it out of their sights for a long time to come.
90
It’s good. It’s really good. Fans of the NHL games will not be disappointed and newcomers to the series will find one of the deepest, enjoyable, and most engaging hockey game EA has ever put out to date.
86
This is still the best NHL game on the market, but one that seems to be running out of ideas. It is still a hell of a lot of fun, especially if you can get a full club of people up and running online. For those that have yet to sample an NHL title or skipped last year's, then this should be an essential purchase. For the rest of us it may well be a rental at best.
82
The new features make it a better game than its predecessors, but just not enough to warrant a sure-fire, full-priced purchase. Unless you just can't bring yourself to wait, the shrewd move is to keep playing NHL 09 until you can pick up a copy on the cheap - although by then we'll probably be starring at a fresh new copy of NHL 11.
70
Best virtual ice hockey game on the market. Period. Same as FIFA 10 new NHL game makes next step toward realism and there is no other hockey game worth trying. [Oct 2009]
Sep 16, 2010
9
I've never played NHL 09, but when I got my hands on this game I fell in love with it. It's one of the best sports games I've ever played, and way better then NHL 2K10.
Aug 28, 2010
9
Outside of the default settings resulting in a game with too much offense, it's the best hockey game ever made - bar none. Great feel to the game - skating, passing, shooting... even the checking feels pretty solid.
Aug 23, 2010
8
For some reason i had much more fun playing 09 but still this game was a good one. Goalie mode was by far the upside of this game and because nhl games seem to get better every year i give this a 7.8
SummaryThe NHL franchise that has won 19 sports game of the year awards over the past two years begins a new era with gameplay innovations that promise to deliver a new standard of toughness, the emotion of playoff hockey on the ice and in the arena, and over 200 gameplay refinements that replicate the skill and finesse that every fan sees thro... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date:Sep 15, 2009
Developer:
- EA Canada
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