wraggster
September 17th, 2006, 10:29
NHL starts next month, and with it comes the sport's video game counterparts on all major platforms that aren't made by Nintendo. So how does EA's NHL 07 stack up against 2K's NHL 2K7 on the 360? Here's what the critics are saying about each via MetaCritic:
NHL 07 - Average review score of 82
IGN 87% - "A great hockey game, pure and simple...NHL 07 represents the first truly next-generation gameplay innovation."
1UP 80 % - "It'll feel like you're learning videogames all over again, and the reward is scoring off a wicked slapshot after a series of quick, sharp passes. Ahh, the joy. Ultimately, the biggest praise that can be heaped on this game is this: It feels like hockey."
Gamespot 82% - "NHL 07's thrilling new skill stick makes up for its bare-bones package."
NHL 2K7 - Average review score of 77
IGN 89% - "Online, 2K Sports continues to lead the pack with online leagues and franchises and stat tracking. While NHL 07 features an excellent gameplay innovation with the skill stick, NHL 2K7 is the most complete, all-around hockey title on the 360."
1UP 65% - "EA's NHL effort is masterful, ballsy, and innovative. NHL 2K7 is stale, boring, and predictable."
Gamespot 83% - "The outstanding gameplay mechanics will be familiar to fans of the series, but NHL 2K7 makes important strides in the realm of presentation with this year's 360 offering."
NHL 07 - Average review score of 82
IGN 87% - "A great hockey game, pure and simple...NHL 07 represents the first truly next-generation gameplay innovation."
1UP 80 % - "It'll feel like you're learning videogames all over again, and the reward is scoring off a wicked slapshot after a series of quick, sharp passes. Ahh, the joy. Ultimately, the biggest praise that can be heaped on this game is this: It feels like hockey."
Gamespot 82% - "NHL 07's thrilling new skill stick makes up for its bare-bones package."
NHL 2K7 - Average review score of 77
IGN 89% - "Online, 2K Sports continues to lead the pack with online leagues and franchises and stat tracking. While NHL 07 features an excellent gameplay innovation with the skill stick, NHL 2K7 is the most complete, all-around hockey title on the 360."
1UP 65% - "EA's NHL effort is masterful, ballsy, and innovative. NHL 2K7 is stale, boring, and predictable."
Gamespot 83% - "The outstanding gameplay mechanics will be familiar to fans of the series, but NHL 2K7 makes important strides in the realm of presentation with this year's 360 offering."