NHL 2005

 GameCube
User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
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  1. YiyiY.
    Sep 11, 2004
    9
    It rocks.
  2. GeorgeS.
    Dec 11, 2004
    9
    Great dynasty mode, only thing missing is create a player mode.
  3. 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 been making NHL since the days of sega. How can they get it soooo wrong?
  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, Denmark, which can be used in the world tournament.

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. AceGamez
    80
    People who are looking for a fast sports game can't go wrong with this, but those wanting to upgrade might want to rent it first to see if it's worth their hard earned pennies.
  2. games(TM)
    60
    This is EA’s take on NHL action as it’s always been, rejigged with improved animations and new moves so it’s inevitably the best version yet. [Nov 2004, p.119]
  3. Game Informer
    85
    For the second year running, "NHL" best encapsulates the play and and authenticity of the sport. [Sept 2004, p.103]
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