NHL 10

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 74
  3. Negative: 10 out of 74
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  1. ChrisW
    Jan 12, 2010
    2
    Horrendously frustrating. Looks great, plays atrociously. Feels like it was programmed and playtested by soulless automatons. Oh yeah, we are talking about EA, so it makes sense.
  2. CraigS
    Oct 13, 2009
    4
    Every aspect of this game is flawed. Major issues that existed in NHL09 are still present in NHL10. This is by far, one of the worst NHL releases by EA to date.
  3. BradT
    Dec 13, 2009
    0
    Sure it's fun for Hockey fans, but for the rest of the gaming community, no dice!
  4. VinnyJ
    Dec 21, 2009
    3
    A ton of flaws. The only way to score is to glitch and the AI basically will play much better for the weaker team. It influences who wins and loses and it makes it dependent on computers instead of humans to find the result. There hasn't been updates since October and their updates made it worse.. very disappointed. 09 was great.
  5. Tom
    Sep 18, 2009
    9
    The best sports game, gets just a little better. I love the series and I love NHL09. The game was near perfect so all the minor but great enhancements just make the game better. If they did nothing more than tweek the AI this year it still would have been worth $60 for me.
  6. AndyK
    Nov 29, 2009
    10
    By far the best Ice Hockey sim ever made on the Xbox 360 and any console for that matter.
  7. Dan
    Sep 17, 2009
    5
    This game is on par with NHL 09 in the sense that it is annoying, because of stupid bugs that EA will most likely never fix. I've played 3 games, and it is nice that they fixed the problems of 09 finally- too bad they added so many others.
  8. TaylorB
    Sep 30, 2009
    10
    The authenticity this game carriesis unsurpassed. The new play on the boards really stands out. My favorite hockey game so far.
  9. JacksonF.
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    How is this game getting an 89?? This is by far the BEST hockey game ever made and it's a clear cut to be in the 90's... this is outrageous! EA deserves all the credit in the world on this title, they have made something outstanding. HATS OFF TO YOU EA!!!
  10. RyanI
    Oct 23, 2009
    10
    NHL 10 is hands down the best hockey game I've played. Once you put it in it's hard to stop playing. I played hockey for 9 years as a goaltender and the Be a Pro mode is outstanding as are the goaltender controls...almost feel like I'm back in the net again! Don't wait...pick up this game and you will definitely not be disappointed!
  11. JasonD
    Dec 23, 2009
    7
    its still a good game but for me 1 its still to easy to score im on pro and 2 create a play mode is garbages you cant even make your play. and if anyone knows how to create your play teach me and ill change my grade but until thien it stays
  12. JustinD
    Sep 18, 2009
    10
    When it comes down to it, this is THE best hockey game of all time. NHL 09 kicked off Be a Pro mode, a well tuned skill stick, online leagues and many more features that made it the best hockey game last year. NHL 10 fine tunes every detail that was lacking to make it far better to any hockey fan. The game is significantly more "bad ass" than previous editions of the game. Forechecking When it comes down to it, this is THE best hockey game of all time. NHL 09 kicked off Be a Pro mode, a well tuned skill stick, online leagues and many more features that made it the best hockey game last year. NHL 10 fine tunes every detail that was lacking to make it far better to any hockey fan. The game is significantly more "bad ass" than previous editions of the game. Forechecking wears down opponents. Fights will give the winning team a boost and get the crowd more excited. You can start scrums and fights after the play and be a real "NHL tough guy" which is the games more friendly version of "enforcer". Face wash an opponent to get under there skin and intimidate them. Passing has been updated so it feels like you have more control than just pressing a button. The bottom line is that if you want the best hockey game on the market, it's NHL 10. Don't go anywhere else with your money.… Expand
  13. Review9
    Aug 23, 2010
    8
    For some reason i had much more fun playing 09 but still this game was a good one. Goalie mode was by far the upside of this game and because nhl games seem to get better every year i give this a 7.8
  14. DualRadius
    Aug 28, 2010
    9
    Outside of the default settings resulting in a game with too much offense, it's the best hockey game ever made - bar none.

    Great feel to the game - skating, passing, shooting... even the checking feels pretty solid.
  15. TamantaX
    Sep 16, 2010
    9
    I've never played NHL 09, but when I got my hands on this game I fell in love with it. It's one of the best sports games I've ever played, and way better then NHL 2K10.
  16. JoeMtW
    Apr 24, 2011
    9
    I've found myself playing this game a ton in the past few months. It's really enjoyable and doesn't really get too boring. The "Be A Pro" mode isn't very realistic. It starts you off at the beginning of games as well as at the end of intermissions as the first line out there. Which doesn't really make sense, neither does the expectations to stay on a NHL team at the beginning. But Be a proI've found myself playing this game a ton in the past few months. It's really enjoyable and doesn't really get too boring. The "Be A Pro" mode isn't very realistic. It starts you off at the beginning of games as well as at the end of intermissions as the first line out there. Which doesn't really make sense, neither does the expectations to stay on a NHL team at the beginning. But Be a pro is still really fun and enjoyable. Playing it with friends is always a fun time and overall the game is really good.… Expand
  17. Austin36Ween
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    I bought this game two weeks ago at a retro video game store. Best 3 Bucks of my life. Coming from a person whose first NHL Game was NHL 08, I was blown away. I don't know if It's the nostalgia from NHL 08 and 09, or the Roster of greats from my childhood, but it was an amazing decision to buy this game.

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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#61 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. MS Xbox World
    90
    It’s good. It’s really good. Fans of the NHL games will not be disappointed and newcomers to the series will find one of the deepest, enjoyable, and most engaging hockey game EA has ever put out to date.
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  2. Gamervision
    100
    A nearly flawless title; only the most cynical and jaded gamers will take issue with any of the game’s extremely minor problems.
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  3. GameZone
    90
    A game that builds on its critically-lauded predecessor with fine new features, NHL 10 is a great follow-up sports title that other franchises should take a hint from.
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