NHL 10
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- PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- $59.99
- 2009
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A lot or a little?
The parents' guide to what's in this game.
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a straightforward simulation of professional hockey. With that, of course, comes some physical play such as checking players into boards or even starting brawls. When a fight occurs, the camera shifts into a first-person perspective, making it feel more immersive. However, the game doesn't show blood. The game is also playable online with open chat, which can expose gamers to unmoderated play.
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What's it about?
NFL 10 is a simulation of the National Hockey League, with multiple approaches to playing. Players can guide any one of the NHL teams throughout a season or career in Be A GM Mode. Players can also create their own player and lead them to superstar status through the individual Be a Pro mode or in online hockey leagues. If you want the exhiliaration of a Stanley Cup playoff series, there's a mode for that as well.
Is it any good?
NHL 10 is perhaps the best, most realistic representation of pro hockey available. This year's game adds only a couple new but key features to an already fantastic experience. The most notable change is the fighting, which feels far more immersive from a first-person perspective. Initiating fights is also easier, but just like the real sport, there's a penalty for choosing to start a brawl.
Fighting isn't the only key change. Players can now pin opponents more easily against the boards to trap the puck better, while passing feels slightly more precise. Developers have also done more to make the game accessible to novices. Not only can they set the difficulty and simplify the controls, but they can change the play style ranging from a casual, fast-paced game to a more authentic experience. The new modes, such as Battle for the Stanley Cup, help to add a bit more variety to what is an already astounding franchise.
Online interaction: Players are able to chat with each other online during games. These interactions can contain language that parents would prefer their kids not hear. Players can also create their own player for use in online hockey leagues.
Talk to your kids about ...
How does hockey compare to some of the other professional sports, such as football or baseball? What makes it better, or worse?
The game uses fighting sometimes as a motivator for your team. What do you think of that method of encouragement?
Game details
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Price: $59.99
- Available online? Available online
- Developer: Electronic Arts
- Release date: September 15, 2009
- Genre: Sports
- Topics: Sports and Martial Arts
- ESRB rating: E10+ for Mild Violence
- Last updated: August 31, 2016
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