NHL 06

 GameCube
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
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  1. 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 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 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.… Expand
  2. 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 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 notchOut 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.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. games(TM)
    80
    As the greatest and most enjoyable recreation of the sport since the 16-bit era, NHL 06 deserves to sit alongside the likes of "Pro Evo" as a sporting highlight that any gamer can enjoy. [Nov 2005, p.111]
  2. PGNx Media
    87
    The addition of some gameplay moves, the fast-paced gameplay and stellar presentation assure that fans of the series won't be disappointed.
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  3. IGN
    85
    EA's NHL title has certainly been improved over last year's offering and may actually be their finest work since "NHL 94." However, it feels like there have been more fixes than any truly groundbreaking additions to the game.
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