NHL 08

A new generation of hockey games.

First off, this game is the main reason I bought a 360, since it wasn't made for the original xbox. The stick controls introduced in 07 were refined, and made the game immensely enjoyable. Online play was awesome (though only 3 players per team), and the graphics were great. Not an easy completion at the time, but just plain fun to play. This game for me marked the beginning of EA getting back to making great hockey games, after making games with players who could stop/turn on a dime, and zig zag like water bugs. Realistic player movements, goalie actions, and full NHL teams and rosters made this the best hockey game ever at the time.
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