Common Sense Media Review
By Brett Molina
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Simple hockey sim, best for newbies -- watch open chat.
Parents Need to Know
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NHL 2K10
What's It About?
NHL 2K10 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 Franchise Mode. Players can also create their own players and teams to use both offline and online. For those seeking a more casual approach, the game includes a handful of simple mini-games such as Pond Hockey and a Mini-Rink challenge.
Is It Any Good?
Although NHL 2K10 delivers a more accessible experience compared to its competitors, the game falls short in creating a truly authentic pro hockey experience. One of the major issues revolve around computer-controlled players, particularly defensemen. They're not very aggressive, leading to a fast-paced game filled with odd-man breakaways. For the novice, this is a great environment to adjust to the game. However, veteran players might find this frustrating. The game has made some strides graphically compared to last year, sporting players with greater physical details and loud, vibrant arenas.
Another way the game is welcoming to rookies is the inclusion of simple, casual challenges such as Pond Hockey and Mini-Rink. They're often high-scoring affairs that allow players to kick back and enjoy the sport. The game also attempts to incorporate a Pro Stick, where players can handle the puck using the right thumbstick. It's a solid addition but doesn't offer as much freedom as its main rival, EA's NHL 10. Overall, NHL 2K10 is a solid introduction to the world of video game hockey, and a good choice for players new to playing hockey video games.
Online interaction: Online games include open chat. These interactions can contain language that parents would prefer their kids not hear.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
How does hockey compare to other sports such as football or baseball? What makes it better or worse?
Did you learn anything about the real game of hockey by playing this game?
Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo Wii , PlayStation 2 , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : 2K Sports
- Release date : September 15, 2009
- Genre : Sports
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : August 31, 2016
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