NHL 2005

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75

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5.6

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  • Summary: Capture all the speed, finesse, and action of professional hockey with NHL 2005. The game's new EA Sports Open Ice Control lets you execute offensive plays, such as a give-and-go and a breakaway pass, and you can also call for defensive double-teams. Dynasty mode has been enhanced with moreCapture all the speed, finesse, and action of professional hockey with NHL 2005. The game's new EA Sports Open Ice Control lets you execute offensive plays, such as a give-and-go and a breakaway pass, and you can also call for defensive double-teams. Dynasty mode has been enhanced with more interactive GM/owner relationships, including a new e-mail system. NHL 2005 also delivers all the action of the World Cup of Hockey with International Teams and venues from North America and Europe. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Game Informer
    85
    For the second year running, "NHL" best encapsulates the play and and authenticity of the sport. [Sept 2004, p.103]
  2. GameZone
    84
    Add silky smooth animations and an addictive pick-up-and-play gameplay style and you end up with NHL 2005.
  3. PGNx Media
    83
    The actual gameplay is pretty solid throughout, the visuals are excellent and the rest of the presentation isn’t too shabby. That said, it doesn’t do anything principally different.
  4. Game Revolution
    75
    While the control tweaks get props, the defensive A.I. has been cranked up a shade too much.
  5. GameSpy
    70
    The new Open Ice mechanics allow for smoother, wide-open play than previous versions, and the Dynasty Mode is as deep and realistic as any I've ever seen.
  6. Gaming Age
    67
    The ease of play, with the challenge of a good A.I. creates the perfect balance that not only makes for a realistic competition, but an enjoyable one as well.
  7. G4 TV
    60
    The bar has been set higher by "ESPN NHL 2K5," whose presentation, sense of realism, and play modes simply outclass, outshine, and outperform those found in NHL 2005.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. GeorgeS.
    Dec 11, 2004
    9
    Great dynasty mode, only thing missing is create a player mode.
  2. YiyiY.
    Sep 11, 2004
    9
    It rocks.
  4. Kyle_Katarn92
    Nov 15, 2016
    7
    The dynasty mode was a lot of fun, the lack of the 'create a player' feature really hurts the game dough. EA included a new national team,The dynasty mode was a lot of fun, the lack of the 'create a player' feature really hurts the game dough. EA included a new national team, Denmark, which can be used in the world tournament.… Expand
  5. JodyO.
    Sep 26, 2004
    2
    Add chainsaws to this game and call it mutant league returns. First time i ever preordered a game and the last time as well. They've Add chainsaws to this game and call it mutant league returns. First time i ever preordered a game and the last time as well. They've been making NHL since the days of sega. How can they get it soooo wrong? … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#33 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#53 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004