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NHL 09

EA Vancouver · Sep 9, 2008

PC · PS3 · Xbox 360

Everyone10+

About

EA Sports welcomes you to the future of sports gaming with NHL 09. Building on the title that won seven Sports Game of the Year awards, NHL 09 continues to evolve the NHL franchise with added depth, improved accessibility and a whole new way to play the game. The game brings Be A Pro to the ice, which allows gamers to step on the ice as themselves through a dynamic camera angle as they play their way through a career in the NHL. Expanding on an already impressive lineup of teams and leagues, NHL 09 will have full dynasty modes for several European countries reflecting the global appeal of the sport of hockey.

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Scores by platform

PC

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 6.5

PlayStation 3

Critic 8.9 (5 critics) · Gamer 8.5

8.3

Xbox 360

Critic 8.7 (6 critics) · Gamer 8.9

8.4

Critic reviews

  • Destructoid

    Samit Sarkar · Oct 06, 2008

    9.6
    The game is a vast improvement on what was already a fantastic product in NHL 08, which is due in great part to this year’s pioneering (and addictive) modes. I had high hopes for this game, but those expectations were exceeded by leaps and bounds with the phenomenal title that EA Canada has delivered. NHL 09 is the pinnacle of hockey gaming -- and it may very well be the best sports game I’ve ever had the sublime pleasure of playing.
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  • Game Trailers

    Game Trailers · Sep 17, 2008

    9.3
    NHL 09 is the pinnacle of the series in 3D. A solid foundation was laid long ago, and now the team is simply layering in the subtle nuances that make hockey the great sport it is. The be a pro mode is incredibly addictive, though progress can be a little slow, and the online league structure is the absolute high point for sports video games.

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