For its fourth appearance on Xbox 360, the NHL 2K series introduces a new control scheme designed to simplify the complicated moves associated with previous installments. Other changes include several refinements to the presentation, with new crowd animations, pre-game introductions, game summaries, user-controlled celebrations, and yes, playoff beards. Randy Hahn and Drew Remenda handle the new play-by-play and color commentary, respectively, and the on-ice action incorporates over 1,400 animations for more lifelike displays of athleticism.

Exclusive to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions is a feature entitled "Reel Maker." Fans can record clips of their favorite dekes, checks, and goals, edit them, and upload the results online for the community to review. For a whimsical break from the main game, you can partake in a Zamboni driving challenge that involves quickly cleaning a series of rinks before time expires. The 2K Beats soundtrack features such artists as Pennywise, Bad Religion, the Offspring, NOFX, the Ramones, Inner Circle, Mastodon, Operation Ivy, and High on Fire. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide

NHL 2K9 (X360)

GENRE/STYLE:

Sports/Hockey
RELEASE DATE:

09/SEP/08
TOP TRAITS:

On ice, Simulation, Everyone
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NHL 2K9 (X360) by: Patar

“Good graphics. Gameplay feels super-real. Awesome little intros and cutscenes. But the controls are a bitch. There's no official main/title menu, and there's a crapload of different button/controller configurations which I still don't get. But gg.”

created 27/APR/2009

Patar played NHL 2K9 on 25/APR/09

“I did the training/tutorial things, it was wierd... but the game seemed fun. I was pretty interested in it, but i won't consider it a favorite.”

created 27/APR/2009

NHL 2K9 (X360) by: Dabaens

“The best sport.”

created 19/JAN/2009

sseagle played NHL 2K9 on 26/DEC/08

“Would have been a better night if the brother-in-law didnt steal BOTH games of trivia on the last question...”

created 27/DEC/2008

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NHL 2K9 Review

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