NHL 09

 PC
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
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  1. Worth Playing
    89
    NHL 09 is as real of a hockey game as it can get. It looks great, sounds good (if repetitive), plays great and has an amazing set of features.
  2. Gamers.at
    89
    Whoever is not immediately enthralled by the graphic of the game will at latest be as soon as he tried the 6-vs.-6-online- or the “be a pro”-mode. EA never truly manages to release a proper sequel – but NHL09 should be counted among the top-3 sports games. [Issue # 16]
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  3. GameStar
    71
    It's still a good hockey game, but all in all it's the same game sold four years in a row anyway. While EA Sports polishes the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, it neglects the PC version, e.g. it's impossible to change the aspect ratio to 16:9 and the maximum resolution is 1280x1024. Time for 2K Sports to step in with it's NHL 2k- series. It worked for NBA 2k9.
  5. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    60
    The best old engine you can get. PC players can be happy, all new game modes are present but regardless of these improvements the computer version is just a shade of the console ones. [Dec 2008]
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  6. IGN
    55
    At a price of twenty-dollars this game would have been easier to recommend but at a steeper forty-dollars there's no way that people should invest in an experience that they could have gotten years ago.
  7. Play (Poland)
    40
    It's a disgrace that this crude port which wouldn't look out of place on PlayStation 2 is pushed on helpless hockey fans worldwide. [Feb 2009]
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User Score
4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 37
  3. Negative: 19 out of 37
  1. DominikCZE
    Nov 9, 2013
    6
    Honestly, me wanting to play a REAL NHL game is what made me buy a PS3 years ago. Basically NHL 03 with new rosters, doesn't even supportHonestly, me wanting to play a REAL NHL game is what made me buy a PS3 years ago. Basically NHL 03 with new rosters, doesn't even support proper multiplayer.… Full Review »
  2. 4ya5h1
    Jun 29, 2022
    8
    if we speak of it as a game of 2008 then its hecking gorgeous. last nhl game, and imho the best one. ofc sometimes it feels really old, thereif we speak of it as a game of 2008 then its hecking gorgeous. last nhl game, and imho the best one. ofc sometimes it feels really old, there are some bad things in gameplay, but overall there is nothing terrible.
    PS. LETS GO RANGERS    … Full Review »
  3. mohaczap
    Sep 4, 2020
    8
    I got this game in 2016 and have played it for hundreds of hours. It's a great game if it were from the PS2 era, however, it was made duringI got this game in 2016 and have played it for hundreds of hours. It's a great game if it were from the PS2 era, however, it was made during the 360/PS3 era and it's lacking in many aspects. It's a robust game and with mods, the updated rosters and jerseys made it a nice experience. Hopefully, the NHL series comes back on PC, but its EA so I have my doubts.… Full Review »
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