Washington Post Review

NHL 08 just feels more like real hockey, even if NHL 2K8 boasts better visuals. NHL 07, which featured Washington Capital Alexander Ovechkin on the cover, took an innovative leap in hockey gaming by using the two analog sticks of the controller to maneuver the upper and lower body of the players. EA Sports has fine-tuned the controls this year and slowed the pace to a more realistic feel. Hockey is a fast sport, but the game's players skate, glide and even perform crossovers more like they do in real life. The controls open up a new world of finesse on both sides of the puck and bring hockey to life in a way that even non-puck-heads can enjoy.

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About the Game

• Manufacturer: EA Sports
• Rating: E10 (Everyone (10+))
• Price: $30-$60
• Year Released: 2007
• Platform(s): PC, Sony Playstation 2, Sony Playstation 3, Xbox 360