I know everyone doesn't like this because this game is exactly like NHL 07 which was exactly like NHL 06 but i liked those games. NHL 08 has new jerseys for Buffalo,Boston,Carolina,Columbus,a new logo for San Jose,and Washington. I don't know if they're actually different.Okay, if you got NHL 07 and did the shootout then you might think that 08 has improved on the shootout a bit. The puck doesn't just drop from the sky or anything it just appears on the ground. The music is just like the trak from 07 just with different songs. The gameplay is kind of the same. The different is the defensemen are a lot harder to deke out.Oh yeah, the one on one skill stick doesn't even come on PC 08.Also the goalies for 08 are a lot harder to beat.In 06 because of the skill stick I would win 10-2.In 07 I would win 6-3.In 08 now I win 4-1, 3-2.You get the picture.The graphics are about the same. the coaches look better.Oh and if you pay attention to the AHL. Good news for ya.You can play as an AHL team in dynasty mode or season mode. Well don't pay attention to Gamespot's review. Well sorta what they are saying is true but still, NHL 08 is a great game.If you have not got 06 or 07.
I didn't know that NHL 08 for PC was not the same as the NHL 08 release on the PS3 and XBox 360. So all those good looking graphics, game play options and new features shown on the web site ARE NOT on the PC version of t... Read Full Review
If you own nhl 07 or 06 dont buy this nothing new . Skill Stick works only under season but its nothing interesting , AHL cant be played during dinasty ... nothing new the graphic engine is too old now . The Console seri... Read Full Review
