NHL 06

 GameCube
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    73
    I like that in 06's franchise mode each NHL team has its own objectives - be the Wings and anything short of Canada's Holy Grail is a disappointment. [Oct 2005, p.114]
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  2. Nintendojo
    70
    In fairness to EA, hockey may be the most difficult sport to translate to a video game. But if you are looking for an accurate hockey experience, I suggest season tickets.
  3. Game Informer
    70
    A complete turnaround from last season, and a direction that I hope EA steers clear of in the future. The user should always have control over the most basic gameplay functions. [Sept 2005, p.96]
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  5. Maxim Online
    70
    Improvements in puck physics means that hard shots can bruise your opponents, while last year's overly aggressive defense has been scaled back to realistic levels.
  6. 1UP
    65
    The hyper-speed of this game makes it feel like more of an arcade experience than a real hockey simulator. It's still a huge step in the right direction, though.
  7. G4 TV
    60
    It's a different style of game than previous versions, one that dumps some of the innovations from earlier titles in favor of crowd-pleasing simplicity.
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Awards & Rankings

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#20 Best GameCube Game of 2005
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#68 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. CodyTheGuy
    May 28, 2022
    10
    Out of all of the 3D games in the EA NHL series, NHL 06 still remains to this day the magnum opus of them. It's a timeless classic that makesOut of all of the 3D games in the EA NHL series, NHL 06 still remains to this day the magnum opus of them. It's a timeless classic that makes you really think about how it still remains so good compared to the modern games. For it's time the graphics were brilliant, the gameplay is fun for everyone even if you've never played a hockey video game in your life, the soundtrack is top notch just like all of the NHL games around this time, the game modes are still fun to play, and while Jim Hughson's commentary gets kind of repetitive, it's still pretty solid considering the time period this was made in. If you ever go back to a GameCube, this is the one hockey game that is a must buy/play.… Full Review »
  2. DallasP.
    Dec 28, 2007
    9
    Finally, an EA hockey game that is fun again. Takes over NHL 2K3's spot as best hockey game on the Gamecube. Graphics (except for crowd Finally, an EA hockey game that is fun again. Takes over NHL 2K3's spot as best hockey game on the Gamecube. Graphics (except for crowd faces) are great. Appears to be no slow down during gameplay. It's not easy on medium level which is nice. They handle speed bursts nicely in that the burst speed and resulting fatigue are adjustable which means you can eliminate someone just pressing speed burst all the time. Definitely worth checking out if you are a hockey fan.… Full Review »
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