


It might not be the absolute best nor perfect experience in the realm of hockey video games, but it manages to hit all of the desired aspects without trying to revolutionize a formula that works. Its crisp controls, neat aesthetics, and overall fun gameplay give it that bit of charm and character that many games today lack. NHL 09, despite being one of the ‘earlier’ releases in the series, still holds up incredibly well by today’s standards and can easily be returned to time and time again.

However, that has not stopped developers from creating some of the most fun, interactive, and visceral hockey game experiences out there. Professional hockey in video games hasn’t quite been the juggernaut in the same way that other sports have been.
