NHL 2K7 for Xbox 360 Reviews by Gamers

The 2K series for hockey has been the better of the two out there since it began. So when 2K7 was released, I was really looking forward to the improvements.

The perspective change threw me for a little bit, but the new graphics are nicely done. The game flows well and there are a ton of customizations you can utilize to make the experience what you want it to be...mostly.

The problems I have are ones that have plagued the 2K series from the getgo. Goalie stats are completely messed up. If you play anything less than 20 minute periods, the stats calculator extrapolates whatever time your using and averages it over 20 minutes, so if your GAA is 3 using 5 minute periods, your reported GAA will be listed as 9 in the stats column. If you opt for more than 5 minute periods, your goalie will be absolutely shelled and still give up a ton of goals.

If you can engineer decent one timers, you'll score. A lot. Fortunately, I was also able to crash the net and pick up some garbage goals, which was something lacking previously in the series.

If you're too far ahead? Don't worry, the computer will decide it's time to score a goal or three and you won't be able to hit its players with any oomph or intercept a pass with positional hockey. And you won't have time for a line change either when your guys fatigue.

The computer will also commit interference with impunity. And so do your guys. So if you turn up the sensitivity for that penalty, you'll be seeing your guys marching to the box as much as the computer. Judicious clearing out of the front of the net is the only way to keep the shots on goal down. And, I don't know if this is true for everybody, but it seems that if my team is overachieving, here come the major injuries that keep your major guys out for weeks.

Still, overall, it is an enjoyable game if you don't mind some of the caveats listed above. Definitely worth a try.

This year 2K sports beat EA sports, last year was way different, EA Sports NHL 06 beat NHL 2k6, this year the tables turned. I recommened renting this game before deciding to buy it. NHL 07 is garbage, dont bother evening looking at the game.