Lazy EA made NHL 09 kinda worse than NHL 08. A NOT so Solid hockey game.

User Rating: 7 | NHL 09 PC
By wavex_sync | Review Date:
If you already have NHL 08, it would be a waste of money ($40)to get this.

Start with the good stuff.
-They added better music
-The goal tending has gotten better -The mode "Be a Pro" is somewhat enjoyable. (The difficulty for this is Just Right)

Now with the bad stuff.
-The game won't blow your mind away (as always)
-Artificial intelligence is awful (The moves are EXACTLY the same as 08. Teammates will never pass when there's a two on one)
-The head coach on the bench is some random guy you've never seen before (Last year actually had a real coach)
-In be a pro mode, the crowd will get in your way when you're behind your own net

I really can't believe how EA hasn't even attempted to make the NHL series look even A BIT better. Since they promised to make next year's game next gen, they better make it better next year .

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