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SynopsisNew hockey thrills are waiting for you in the next exciting season of NHL action. NHL 09 features the all-new Be A Pro mode, which lets you take the ice and play an entire career as yourself or as a favorite pro player. A dynamic camera angle puts you at the heart of the action, and new tutorial videos arm you with the knowledge you need to destroy the opposing team when you hit the ice. Show off your skills and dominate the competition as you ascend to the top of the hockey world.All eyes are on you in Be A Pro mode, and instant in-game feedback helps you hone your game to precision by alerting you about where you're excelling and where you need to improve. Challenge top players even as a rookie with a new two-button control system that lets you hit, pass, shoot and score with ease and accuracy, and master the Skill Stick to improve your stick handling, passing and shooting and take your skills to the All-Star level. Complete with detailed player likenesses, ice spray and realistic sounds, NHL 09 immerses you in a stunningly true-to-life hockey experience.
Features
Play out an entire career as yourself or as your favorite NHL player in Be A Pro mode
View new tutorial videos to learn important tips to help you skate, shoot and deke with power and precision
Take your game to the next level with the Skill Stick, which delivers improved stick handling, passing and shooting accuracy
Conquer the rest of the hockey world by playing out multiple seasons in the official Swedish, Finnish, Czech and German Leagues or playing a season in the Russian Super League
Get everyone in the game thanks to the simplified two-button control system
Become immersed in the true NHL experience with detailed player likenesses, alternate team sweaters, ice spray and authentic sounds when crashing off the boards
For 1 to 4 players
Other
Number of Players
1-4
Media Count
1
Platform
Playstation 2
UPC
014633190588
Customer reviews
3.7
Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews
(3 customer reviews)
67%
would recommend to a friend
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Cons mentioned:
Be a pro mode, Defensive skill stick
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Worst EA game ever
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Hello,
I have to say that I am very disappointed. From all the advertising on the EA website I was very excited to play this years version that won 7 video game awards. I turned the game on only to find out it does not have any of the features I was expecting. The website made me think as though there were going to be one handed dekes. I was okay with the fact that there were no dekes, I was still excited to play the Be A Pro mode. However as soon as I start playing that, I realize you cannot create a goalie, and there is no AHL! I created a defenseman and had him be on the Boston Bruins and in the first game of the year he replaces Zdeno Chara on the starting line!? Also, what was all the hype about the defensive skill stick? It is the same as last year. I suppose now I will go out and buy a Playstation 3 and see if that version of the game actually has the features advertised. After I wasted $30 on this one that is just updated rosters from last year. Save your money for a playstation 3!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pretty Good
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
the be a pro mode is really fun. some of the only bad things are that rookie mode changes the controls, big time. O is shoot and check, there is 3 buttons for speed burst. i haven't tried veteran mode. it is a very fun game though. the graphics are great for a ps2 game. i saw patrick kane on screen and it looked exactly like him. Great buy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Online tournaments
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cant Wait
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
im yet to get nhl09 for the ps2 because it is on backorder:-(. the game has some awsome features such as tournaments where you can play online build up a team. u can also create a player and start him in a low level and build him up to the nhl. i already have nhl2k9for the wii and if nhl09 is supposed to be a lot better, i just cant wait.