A few problems, but overall a solid hockey game.

User Rating: 9.1 | NHL 2K7 X360
By Scorch799 | Review Date:
2K Sports released 2007's version of NHL 2K in the second year of the 360 and the PS3's inaugural year, and they created a pretty good game. NHL 2K7 features the same control layout as the previous years with only a few new introductions designed to make gameplay both simple enough for new players and advanced enough for those with experience. The game is fun both online and offline, and like any other sports game features the ability to play through a whole season as one's favorite team.
The graphics have improved from last year, although there is slowdown at points in the game, and everynow and then the game does lock up on you, which can be annoying. The players talk, the fans chant, and locker room discussions are seen in between periods.
The only real problem with this game is inconsistent online play. Far too many games come down to a matter of the CPU controlled goalie being able to stop shots. One can literally out shoot and opponent by more than 15 shots and get blown out because of a horrible goalie. Yes that happens in real life, but its annoying to lose a game because of that. The online play can still be amazingly fun though, with leagues and ranks to experience. Overall, NHL 2K7 is still an amazing hockey experience that anyone can enjoy, whether they're an NHL fan or not.

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