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NHL 10 X360
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Xbox 360
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That title sounds like hyperbole, but it's true from my perspective. I love sports video games and hockey most of all, and I thought NHL 09 was the best hockey game ever...until NHL 10 came around. I have probably played hundreds of hours of NHL 09 over the past year, and this game does an excellent job of taking everything that was good about that game and making it even better. I don't see myself getting sick of it anytime soon.
As a caveat, I do not play online. This is a review based on my single-player experience, which is my preferred way to play.
While the changes in NHL 10 are in large part subtle refinements of NHL 09, this isn't just a roster update. The "Be a GM" mode - formerly franchise mode - has been completely overhauled to give you GM-specific challenges and rewards as you play through the seasons. A few other new game modes - single playoff and single season modes, basically - have been added as well.
The main improvements in my opinion are found in the on-ice gameplay, which has been enriched by the ability to control the aim on passes, board play, the new fighting engine, scuffles after the whistle, better goalie animations, and better AI. The game experience is completely customizable and there are slider pre-sets for arcade-like, simulation-like, and intermediate gameplay (intermediate is the default).
Professional reviews will be able to tell you a lot more about this game than I will, so let me just say that everything you love about NHL 09 has only been improved. It's rare to see an EA Sports development team that really delivers and works hard year-after-year, and this team does exactly that. You can tell that there is a real passion and desire among the developers to make the best hockey game possible. They did it last year, and they did it again.
I have not encountered the AI problems that the other reviewer did in playing this game in single-player mode. Perhaps I am just used to the way the game plays, or perhaps that reviewer needs to explore the create a play option to get better performance from his AI teammates.
If you like hockey, buy this game. If you love sports games (and don't HATE hockey), buy this game. I've been let down by EA Sports many, many times in the past (most recently with Madden 10). This game is nothing short of triumphant.
As a caveat, I do not play online. This is a review based on my single-player experience, which is my preferred way to play.
While the changes in NHL 10 are in large part subtle refinements of NHL 09, this isn't just a roster update. The "Be a GM" mode - formerly franchise mode - has been completely overhauled to give you GM-specific challenges and rewards as you play through the seasons. A few other new game modes - single playoff and single season modes, basically - have been added as well.
The main improvements in my opinion are found in the on-ice gameplay, which has been enriched by the ability to control the aim on passes, board play, the new fighting engine, scuffles after the whistle, better goalie animations, and better AI. The game experience is completely customizable and there are slider pre-sets for arcade-like, simulation-like, and intermediate gameplay (intermediate is the default).
Professional reviews will be able to tell you a lot more about this game than I will, so let me just say that everything you love about NHL 09 has only been improved. It's rare to see an EA Sports development team that really delivers and works hard year-after-year, and this team does exactly that. You can tell that there is a real passion and desire among the developers to make the best hockey game possible. They did it last year, and they did it again.
I have not encountered the AI problems that the other reviewer did in playing this game in single-player mode. Perhaps I am just used to the way the game plays, or perhaps that reviewer needs to explore the create a play option to get better performance from his AI teammates.
If you like hockey, buy this game. If you love sports games (and don't HATE hockey), buy this game. I've been let down by EA Sports many, many times in the past (most recently with Madden 10). This game is nothing short of triumphant.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Xbox 360
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nothing in this game has changed to much..only real different game play is fighting along the boards for the puck, (which you dont use to to much) and an actual fighting system which had many people scratching there heads in NHL 09 on how to fight. other then that gameplays seems about the same, i noticed shots from the point give more realistic chances for rebound goals then in 09.
another really great upgrade is the GM mode. wow...this almost gets complex. players have trade values, buyouts, teams have rumors of whos on the chopping block, you can put 3 players you want traded into the rumor mill, you can tell other teams what your looking for ex. offensive defense athelitic or draft picks.
its such an upgrade over last years, your general manager actually has a reputation,
anyway this is a good game, my review kinda rambled and went on longer then i wanted but if your a fan of the NHL EA series i would suggest buying this, no turn offs that i can see nothing drastic has changed. enjoy
another really great upgrade is the GM mode. wow...this almost gets complex. players have trade values, buyouts, teams have rumors of whos on the chopping block, you can put 3 players you want traded into the rumor mill, you can tell other teams what your looking for ex. offensive defense athelitic or draft picks.
its such an upgrade over last years, your general manager actually has a reputation,
anyway this is a good game, my review kinda rambled and went on longer then i wanted but if your a fan of the NHL EA series i would suggest buying this, no turn offs that i can see nothing drastic has changed. enjoy
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Amazon Verified Purchase
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NHL 10 is a fantastic game, and it's amazing to see how far hockey games have come over the years. The gameplay and controls take a bit of time to get used to, but once you do the NHL10 experience really is a lot of fun. The graphics are great, there are tons of teams to choose from, and the whole experience is a decent step forward from NHL 09.
One of the major gameplay upgrades I've noticed is that in NHL 09 interference penalties in front of your opponent's net were very common. Since 'check' and 'shoot' are both mapped to the right analog stick, if you were positioned in front of your opponent's goal trying to jam the puck in - you would often end up getting an interference penalty for shoving a guy off the puck. This was VERY frustrating, but thankfully the problem is solved in NHL 10.
I play a decent amount of games online with one of my buddies, and it works great except for one situation. When we play in person, we like to play with the two of us against one CPU-controlled team. Unfortunately this isn't possible online. You can play against each other, or against another team of humans - but there is no way to team up cooperatively against a CPU-controlled team. This is pretty much my biggest problem with an otherwise fantastic game.
One of the major gameplay upgrades I've noticed is that in NHL 09 interference penalties in front of your opponent's net were very common. Since 'check' and 'shoot' are both mapped to the right analog stick, if you were positioned in front of your opponent's goal trying to jam the puck in - you would often end up getting an interference penalty for shoving a guy off the puck. This was VERY frustrating, but thankfully the problem is solved in NHL 10.
I play a decent amount of games online with one of my buddies, and it works great except for one situation. When we play in person, we like to play with the two of us against one CPU-controlled team. Unfortunately this isn't possible online. You can play against each other, or against another team of humans - but there is no way to team up cooperatively against a CPU-controlled team. This is pretty much my biggest problem with an otherwise fantastic game.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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I am usually a big fan of these games but when i got this one it wouldn't even work! UGH!! This is truly awful if i could make this work it would be fun but the game doesn't COME... Read more
Published 2 months ago
The Best Game I Had Ever Played (until I got NHL 11)
Simply the best game I had ever played (until my wife got me NHL 2K11 for Christmas). Your teammates actually do intelligent things. They don't wander offsides and stay there! Read more
Published 4 months ago by John Keitz
Best NHL video game; continues to make improvements every year
Unlike the other EA Sports franchise(madden), NHL 10 continues to not just add a simple roster update, but gives you new features and detail. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Danny Yu
Best Hockey Game I've Played yet...
Big hits, challenging to play, and realistic (95%) of the time. Really the only grudge I have against this game (other than the typical merry go round of the same sayings over and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tylan Miller
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This is a great video game. I was playing NHL 09 but wanted more current rosters so I picked this up for a pretty cheap price. It's a lot easier to start fights.
Published 9 months ago by Vincent Huang
Amazing Graphics
I received this game recently and the graphics are amazing. This game not only has the NHL but multiple other leagues as well and is quite fun to play. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Keith Mills
Action Packed Fun!!
My 17 year old son and I have been having a blast watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs! I surprised him when this game came in the mail and I said, "LETS GO HAVE SOME NHL... Read more
Published 11 months ago by coachdright
Best Sports Game Ever!
This game is so fun to play! Once you start playing it, it's going to be the only thing you wanna do. This game is by far the best sports game I've ever played. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ruppert92
Great game...
Great simulation of the real thing. If your a hockey fan it's a must have, if your not it's a must have. This is a great game, and fun for all ages.
Published 13 months ago by B. Chickery
An excellent hockey game for the price
NHL '10 was my first venture into hockey games for the xbox360, and I am happy to say that the venture was successful. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jpc
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