NHL 2K10
GameZone's Review
6.5
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 6.5 |
| Graphics | 8.5 |
| Sound | 8.5 |
| Difficulty | Med/Hard |
| Concept | 6.5 |
| Multiplayer | 7.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Reviewer: Natalie Romano
Review Date: 09/21/2009
Unfortunately, NHL 2K10 isn’t the strongest entry in the 2K Sports NHL franchise and, while it’s not a horrible hockey game, it just doesn’t come close to being as good as past entries
6.7
Interviews
2K holds conference call to chat about newest upgrades to
NHL franchise
“One of the things I think with sports is that it is open; nothing is scripted and so it’s never the same.”
News
2K Sports Hits the Ice with NHL 2K10
True-to-life hockey franchise pumps up the party for a thrilling NHL experience
2K Sports Unveils Features for NHL 2K10
NHL 2K10 redefines the sports gaming experience with a new emphasis on social gaming
2K Sports Signs NHL Superstar Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals as
Cover Athlete for NHL 2K10
“Ovi” and friends hold 2K Sports’ first-ever outdoor motion capture session tonight at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
Description
NHL 2K10 redefines the sports gaming experience with a new emphasis on social gaming. Whether you're a die-hard NHL fan or a casual player, NHL 2K10 's pick-up-and-play controls, true-to-life authenticity and variety of on- and off-line multiplayer modes promise hours of entertainment for any gamer.
Features
- New Gameplay Mechanics - Completely rewritten AI, enhanced defensive controls and stick lifts, stumble shots, a new defensive skating model and new incidental contact and small animation systems
- Enhanced Presentation - All-new rink intros for each arena, improved goal celebrations, enhanced visuals, and greatly improved, true-to-life character models, with San Jose Sharks commentators Randy Hahn and Drew Remenda returning with new broadcast commentary
- Improved Franchise Mode - NHL 2K10 features a new contract/free agency system, improved roster management, an updated financial model, dynamic player progression, and fantasy drafts
- New Franchise Co-op Play - Play a franchise season game with or against a friend on- or offline, or play a traditional game against the CPU
- Franchise Blog / 2KSports.com Integration - Publish your franchise stats and standings, and upload game highlights and screenshots to your personal page at 2KSports.com
- Enhanced Online Modes - New seamless online integration connects players in Team Up games, tracks your progress with My Player Card, and offers full league, leaderboard, tournament and 2K Share support
- Create Team Mode - Create a persistent team with friends by designing your uniforms, developing a unique team identity, and then competing against other created teams online, offline and in Franchise mode
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ESRB Rating
Mild Violence