NFL Head Coach 09

 Xbox 360
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. 1UP
    25
    Nothing says a simulator can't be fun. I love the idea of plotting out my draft board, targeting free agents, cutting dead weight, and juggling the salary cap. But Head Coach 09 just left me frustrated and angry.

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30
  1. TylerH.
    Nov 17, 2008
    8
    A very deep coaching experience. I really feel like I'm the coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers (my favorite team). Their are aspects of A very deep coaching experience. I really feel like I'm the coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers (my favorite team). Their are aspects of the game I like such as Health and Fatigue, Play Creator, Live auctions for players in the Free Agency, Contracts, Trades with other coaches, and the Draft. One of the features I enjoy in the Draft is Pick the Pick, A feature that allows you to pick the computer's pick to gain approval from the fans, media, owner, coaches, and players. The music also fits the game. The only aspect of the game I do not like is the actual games, They are very Defensive. The kickers cannot make a 30 yard kick, I'm talking about the most accurate kickers in football. I highly recommend this game.… Full Review »
  2. KeithWynn
    Sep 22, 2008
    6
    First Head Coach game for me. Interesting game play. Interface and menus load way too slow. No tutorial. Incredibly difficult to meet theFirst Head Coach game for me. Interesting game play. Interface and menus load way too slow. No tutorial. Incredibly difficult to meet the owners deadlines. During the game you are ask to make risky calls in situations where you would never take risks. This game is pretty boring after the first 8 hours. Meticulous & worrisome. However, there is a great simulation in there somewhere - it just may take 5 more releases to get there.… Full Review »
  3. dafdfa
    Sep 6, 2008
    10
    very fun and addictive, go to http://www.operationsports.com/forums/nfl-head-coach/ to see a list of the bugs and the workarounds to them.very fun and addictive, go to http://www.operationsports.com/forums/nfl-head-coach/ to see a list of the bugs and the workarounds to them. very rewarding to take the dolphins to the playoffs in year 2 and win the super bowl in year 5. only gripe for me is that the eagles, bucs, and colts always do good in year one, theyve always made at least the confrence championship in the 10-15 careers that ive done… Full Review »
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