NHL 08

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 6 out of 25
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  1. gvghchefdwfdw
    Sep 15, 2007
    2
    This is the hardest nhl game ever! i played 6 games in one night and i lost 5, i played nhl since 2003 and i enjoyed those games, but these new controls are TERRIBLE. it is a lot harder when you check, it is like you didnt even check him at all. i would rather prefer nhl 2004, alot more than 2008. i played this game for 2 days and i got very frustrated. if you were to buy nhl 08, then This is the hardest nhl game ever! i played 6 games in one night and i lost 5, i played nhl since 2003 and i enjoyed those games, but these new controls are TERRIBLE. it is a lot harder when you check, it is like you didnt even check him at all. i would rather prefer nhl 2004, alot more than 2008. i played this game for 2 days and i got very frustrated. if you were to buy nhl 08, then switch to classic controls or try the impossible controls. rating this game 2 would be the best decision for me.… Expand
  2. AdamT.
    Sep 27, 2007
    2
    Honestly, I cannot comprehend how all these other sites are rating this game above 80. The graphics on replays are great. Everything else is a disaster. By my baseline of comparison--last year's outstanding NHL 2K7--this game stinks. The camera angle options are horrendous. The passing controls are imprecise. (One-timers are outrageously difficult). And the slap-shots are not nearly Honestly, I cannot comprehend how all these other sites are rating this game above 80. The graphics on replays are great. Everything else is a disaster. By my baseline of comparison--last year's outstanding NHL 2K7--this game stinks. The camera angle options are horrendous. The passing controls are imprecise. (One-timers are outrageously difficult). And the slap-shots are not nearly as fluid as they should be. Worst of all, on those rare times the puck actually hits the back of the net, the event is, well, completely uneventful. Unfortunately, this year's NHL 2K8 is a step backwards as well. That's why I gave the EA game a shot. Unfortunately, they both stink and I'm back playing a fifth season on last year's 2K7 installment. Do not be fooled by all the hype for the new games.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#53 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007
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#55 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    92
    08 is the best hockey game in years. [Oct 2007, p.87]
  2. IGN
    86
    EA finally chucked its desire to marry arcade fun with its simulation and finally got hockey right. NHL 08 has a few nagging flaws -- occasionally suspect team AI, clipping issues, and a lack of ESPN flavor -- but it has nailed the gameplay.
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  3. GameZone
    89
    This is not only a challenging game, but a whole lot of fun to play.
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