NHL 08

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• The Skill Stick gave you the power to deke the goalie in NHL 07 - now you can own the 1-on-1 matchup and undress opposing defenseman with complete control Use your stick to push the puck into space and walk around your defender. Once you're all alone in front, improved stick handling and shooting accuracy will give you the toolset to beat your goaltender for that decisive goal.
• AI adjusts to your every move both on offense and defense, promising to challenge even the most skilled hockey players. The intelligent CPU scouts your tendencies like a coach and makes the necessary adjustments to shut down your money plays, forcing you to adjust your style of play
• Take any team into practice mode and train them to run custom rush and in-zone plays in game. Do you want your team to run cycle plays down low? Or feed the point for a one-timer? Record the exact movements of each player in practice mode and watch as your team's AI executes them in gameplay
• New analog speed control of the left stick gives you the variance you need to glide into the zone with control or get a burst of speed to step up on a defender. With new skating animations and responsiveness, you have the control to perform crossovers to maintain speed or carve tight turns for an immediate change in direction
• 29 AHL teams - the top developmental league for the NHL - are exclusively featured and fully playable. Develop your talent with their minor affiliate until you are ready to call them up for the show. Be the GM and manage your team from the ground up while staying under the salary cap.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000QAVV5C
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 11, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,474 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #4 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Sports > Hockey

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

Product InformationWith new features EA-Sports NHL 08 is your virtual world into hockey - almost asreal as the game itself. But you're no longer a spectator. You're inside.Whether you're managing or playing you're choices reap benefits andconsequences. Who'll be the winners or losersw in NHL 08? It's up to you. Withvirtually real images action and visuals and new gameplay features move up tothe top with NHL 08! Take on the hardest job in sports and seize control of yourgoaltender with a new 3rd person camera. Stack the pads butterfly and makeglove saves with your entire team depending on you From player likeness to thesignature jersey tucks and sock preferences - each athlete is rendered with ameticulous attention to detail to create a truly authentic on-ice experience.Product Features The Skill Stick gave you the power to deke the goalie in NHL 07 - now you can own the 1-on-1 matchup and undress opposing defenseman with complete control Use your stick to push the puck into space and walk around your defender. Once you're all alone in front improved stick handling and shooting accuracy will give you the toolset to beat your goaltender for that decisive goal. AI adjusts to your every move both on offense and defense promising to challenge even the most skilled hockey players. The intelligent CPU scouts your tendencies like a coach and makes the necessary adjustments to shut down your money plays forcing you to adjust your style of play Take any team into practice mode and train them to run custom rush and in-zone plays in game. Do you want your team to run cycle plays down low? Or feed the point for a one-timer? Record the exact movements of each player in practice mode and watch as your team's AI executes them in gameplay New analog speed control of the left stick g

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much Improved Over 06 and 07, September 14, 2007

By 

M. Buck (Brooklyn, N.Y. United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 08 (Video Game)

EA Sports NHL 08 is far better than the past two seasons efforts. One of the first things you will notice is that it does present itself a lot like 06 and 07 in terms of graphics and audio. However, the players move much more realistic and true to how certain players act and play the game. Goalies are MUCH improved as is the overall gameplay. Playing on the difficuly level is actually challenging and fun. Those wanting a more hockey sim from EA Sports will be rather pleased with this game (I have played 10 minute periods on difficult and average scores like 4-1, 3-2; with under 40 shots on goal for and under 20 against. Amazing saves and body checks that are totally realistic--not a hitting frenzy as in the past).

There are a few problems which shouldn't really hurt the game overall. Rosters on the NHL teams are a little old (i.e.Ranger fans will still see Cullen and Ortmeyer on the team). However, major signings and deals over the summer are in this game. Missing a rookie or two from your lineup? That may not be a problem. NHL 08 packs a full AHL league and rosters as you can call up anyone (and I mean anyone) and place them on your active roster (if your rookie played at least one game in the AHL last season, then you will find him on the AHL team). The only other issue with this years hockey release is that the game tends to lag and bog down when there is too much action in front of the net at one time--it's a noticable, but a minor flaw.

The rest of the game will feel familiar as most of the new programming went to the next generation systems. Menu options have been simplified greatly and the music is more enjoyable to listen to.

Overall, you will notice that even though the look and sounds of this game haven't changed much, just wait until the opening face-off and you will see a new game with the EA Sports NHL 08. From the way players act, skate and control, and the vastly improved goalies (90% save percentage actually will happen in this years game) all make this game a much improved product over NHL 06 and 07.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just a shame..., January 2, 2008

By 

Josh Edwards (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 08 (Video Game)

NHL 08

It was the most excited I had been for a game in a really long time. They were finally adding the AHL and you could develop a minor league system. I had read a lot of reviews and they all said basically the same thing: This game is the best hockey game they had ever played. The perfect amalgamation between a hockey sim and an arcade game. The movement was ultra realistic and the puck physics were incredible. It was the ultimate hockey game.
I got the game delivered at work and had to wait until I got home to play. I felt like I was 15 years old, counting the train stops until I got to my stop. The first thing I was going to do was play a game, as the Flyers, and annihilate the Rangers. Then I was going to start a dynasty and just play around with the minor leagues, call people up, reassign others. Then I got home and opened the game. When I got to the main menu I was a little surprised. I thought I had read that you could start a user profile, but couldn't find the option anywhere. Well, no big deal. A little weird though. So I played a game. It seemed a lot like I was playing 07 (or even 06). Shooting with the stick was kind of cool, I guess, but other than that, the game didn't seem that different. Certainly not the greatest hockey game ever. But I figured it would be ok, since the thing I was most excited about was the minor league system and the ability to develop players within a dynasty. So I started my dynasty. As soon as I got to the player management, I found I only had three people on my minor league team. That can't be right. So I got out of the dynasty and went to the roster manager in the main menu. After what seemed like an hour of searching I found the minor league teams. However, there is no link between the NHL and the AHL in the PS2 version of the game. The one aspect of the game that I was actually excited for was not accessible in my game. Massively disappointed. And to top it off, as of January 2, the PS2 version of the game has not had a single roster update.
The point I'm trying to make is that this is the most disappointing game I have ever purchased. It's not a bad game. I enjoyed the last two versions of it very much. I just don't know why I had to buy a stripped down version of what I hear is a fantastic game.
If you are thinking of buying this game, save your money. This is apparently just the beginning of what EA is planning on doing with all the non-next gen versions of the game.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Game except announcing, August 24, 2008

A Kid's Review

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 08 (Video Game)

This game is very good. This game has newer rosters and new controls, which can make playing easier or harder depending on your skill.
Pros... gammeplay and graphics are very good. good multiplayer game. Great dynsasty mode.
Cons... sometimes when you are in the middle of a game it will slow down or skip. The people who announce are horrible, they announce things ten seconds afer it happens, and when they are in the middle of saying things and someone gets a penalty, they forget what they were going to say. This last one isn't really a con, but whats bad for me is that Eric Stall is on the cover. I live in Colorado, COME BACK JOE!!

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