NHL 2K8

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17
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  1. AndyC.
    Sep 20, 2007
    0
    This game is horrible! It plays like a PS2 game. The speed burst is ridiculously fast, button schemes aren't logical. The special moves are nice, but they aren't very controllable, thus making you do the same moves over and over. Goalie AI lets in softies and have generally bad positions. I'm returning this baby.
  2. JeffA.
    Sep 30, 2007
    1
    2K's version uses triggers to shoot. It's a hockey game not a shooting game. EA's version is better again this year. Using triggers to shoot is just bizarre and feels unnatural. Maybe next year 2K.

Awards & Rankings

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#83 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#88 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 43
  3. Negative: 2 out of 43
  1. 1UP
    40
    From 2K8's tricky new controls to the number of gameplay hiccups, we simply can't recommend this skater over EA's for this hockey season.
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  2. Game Informer
    78
    It may not deliver the entire package this year, but NHL 2K8 is a fun game that offers a fast-paced arcade feel.
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  3. IGN
    85
    The game looks and -- eventually -- feels great on the ice and features smooth animations, a robust online option or leagues and tournaments, a replay-editing tool called 2K Reelmaker, unlockable uniforms and more. It sucks that the interface is clunky.
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