Well, this game has not only killed 360's, but it has also killed itself. How, you ask? After EVERY game, be it Franchise or ANYTHING, the game sticks at the loading screen. Since the new update, EVERY COPY OF THE GAME WILL DO THIS. I just bought it for the achievements, and I got a good 650 points, but the last achievement isn't even worth trying for, even though it's 350 points. Getting a penalty shot is impossible, and yes, I know hockey, so I know you have to be on a breakaway and get fouled to get it. The game rarely, if ever, gives them, even when you set penalty shots up to max. The achievements are the only reason to get this game, and still, that's not enough. I'm not playing this game anymore for fear of my 360 breaking. It gets a 3 because I like Crease Control, even if it freezes after I finish the game I'm using it in. And because I like ESPN NHL 2K5, since this is essentially that game. Even the commentary is recycled, except with new, bland commentators! I implore you -DO NOT GET THIS GAME. IT WILL GLITCH ON YOU. EVERY COPY IS GLITCHED. Get ESPN NHL 2K5 if you want a cheap hockey game. It's backwards compatible. And no, I'm not hating on 2K, I have 2K8 reserved, and I'm very excited about it. Again, I don't hate EA either, I have NHL 07 for PSP and I love it. This is a completely unbiased review, and I swear on my life that I'm telling the truth when I tell you not to buy this game.
Introduction Even though its 2008 I am going to try to review this game as if it was new and not to compare it to later releases only previous ones. While this is a hockey game and certain game aspects will always be t... Read Full Review
Gameplay: If you've played NHL 2K5 or 2K6 for Xbox or PS2, NHL 2K6 for Xbox 360 is hardly any different. This is the same incredible gameplay as the previous versions, except with one new feature. Crease Control allows t... Read Full Review
