Underplayed Gems

NHL 2K8 (2007)

NHL 2K8 cover
Developer
Kush Games, Visual Concepts
Publisher
2K Sports
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2
Genres
Sport
Rating
3.1 of 5, 5 player ratings

How it feels

A competent hockey simulation that feels familiar and approachable, rewarding players who learn its stick-control systems while keeping the action moving at a steady, crowd-pleasing pace.

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About

NHL 2K8 is an ice hockey video game made by 2K Sports, and published on the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 consoles. It features Ottawa Senators centre Jason Spezza on its cover. Bob Cole and Harry Neale return from NHL 2K6 and NHL 2K7 to provide commentary. New features in the game include an all-new faceoff system, an all new ProStick system involving the right skill stick to deke, take faceoffs and puck handle, and an all new system called Superstar Combo moves, which mimics real-life dekes and fakes by actual NHL players to use in the game with the push of a button. Also, the game included an all-new goaltending system, with all-new graphics and movement. NHL 2K8 introduced the new Reebok Edge jerseys through the use of a code found on the 2K Sports website.

Screenshots

NHL 2K8 screenshot 1

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