Most fun playing hockey since the 93 and 94 NHL games!
Graphics: STRAIGHT SICK!!! Best player models out there for a sports game. Also, the animations are slick and fun to watch!
Gameplay: The shot stick is the most fun I have ever had with a sports video game. Watching my player rip a shot past the goalie is so awesome! it is one of the most gratifying thinigs ever! I also love watching the puck bounce around. It is so realistic! The D is a bit sketchy at times but I like the challenge.
Audio: Perfect sounds. From the puck hitting the pipes to the puck being caught, it's spot on! The crowd is awesome just like the other recent EA games. Just great sound period!
Value: Okay, so there is only dynasty, shootout mode, and quick play offline and then single players online. Boo hoo! I would like online leagues and the ability to do multiple user dynasties but otherwise I couldn't care less! The gameplay is so good that I could play the dynasty over and over again and be fine! Plus, playing with my bro is awesome! I can't wait to get four guys on it and go wild!
Overall, it's a sick game! It's better than any game I have ever played (hockey) which includes NHL 93 (when the players would bleed) and NHL 94 when they let you do one timers. I am amazed that Gamespot and IGN gave this game .1 and .2 less than 2K7 when 2K7 didn't even try anything new. It plays just like the game I owned three years ago and that's not next-gen to me, it's weak sauce is what it is! Get this game!