NHL 2004

 GameCube
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
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  1. Uter
    Jul 8, 2004
    3
    I don't know quite how, but this series has been run into the ground with the last few entires. This ones another big disappointment. Note to EA: I don't want more pop fluff during the hockey game. I sometimes wonder what sort of people they hire to come up with their innovative ideas each year. Not actual hockey fans, that's for sure.
  2. neojotic
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    A groundbreaking entry in the series. NHL 2004 introduced GM mode which has changed how most single players play the game even today.

    The original GM mode in this game had more charm, your desk and office can be customized and you can invest in specific areas for your franchise. Game play is pretty standard for a 2000s NHL game and there are a lot of options for setting up your game    A groundbreaking entry in the series. NHL 2004 introduced GM mode which has changed how most single players play the game even today.

    The original GM mode in this game had more charm, your desk and office can be customized and you can invest in specific areas for your franchise.

    Game play is pretty standard for a 2000s NHL game and there are a lot of options for setting up your game modes that have since been removed.

    2004 doesn't have the charm that 2002 and 2003 had, it moves more towards simulation. 2004 is a classic for this reason. It was a step in the direction NHL games have now found themselves in.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

18
#18 Best GameCube Game of 2003
86
#86 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Game Informer
    90
    Dense with managerial options and overflowing with new gameplay features, NHL 2004 is a complete turnaround from last season's disastrous release and is this year's must-have hockey title. [Oct 2003, p.131]
  2. Cheat Code Central
    90
    NHL 2004 has gone the distance and has surpassed the 2003 version by leaps and bounds.
  3. IGN
    88
    Mimics the real thing more than ever and therefore the joys of the sport are found in big hits, near misses and brilliant scoring opportunities that barely miss lighting the lamp. If you can get over the fact that scoring is going to be reserved only for those that deserve it.
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