NHL 2004

 PlayStation 2
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 54
  3. Negative: 11 out of 54
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  1. DannyR.
    Sep 21, 2003
    7
    This is a pretty good hockey game but just doesnt seem to come close to ESPN NHL hockey.
  2. ZiggyStardust
    Sep 23, 2003
    7
    Dynasty Mode is a dream come true, a lot of customization, really great. Lots of teams, Leagues, cool. One major flaw: the gameplay is mediocre, really mediocre. The camera angles are weak, this ain't hockey, its roller-derby. With patience one could adjust all the sliders to make the game tolerable. Then again, the GM simulation part is pure genius! Gameplay bad. If what you are Dynasty Mode is a dream come true, a lot of customization, really great. Lots of teams, Leagues, cool. One major flaw: the gameplay is mediocre, really mediocre. The camera angles are weak, this ain't hockey, its roller-derby. With patience one could adjust all the sliders to make the game tolerable. Then again, the GM simulation part is pure genius! Gameplay bad. If what you are looking for is to play hockey against your friends, you might be disapointed. However, if what you dig is beeing a GM and running a franchise, your dream came true. I have NHL 2004 and ESPN Hockey on the PS2. ESPN has excellent gameplay and a weaker franchise mode compared to NHL 2004's Dynasty mode. But NHL 2004's gameplay and graphics aren't in the same league as Sega's.… Expand
  3. SethM.
    Sep 24, 2003
    7
    I own NHL 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 for the PS2. Although NHL 2004 is a huge uprade over 2003 in every way; it is just to damn hard to do anything!!! The commentary is definitely the worst i have ever heard. It makes no effort to show any emotion what so ever and is very boring. Another thing that really turned me off was the first game of 2004 that i played, MY GOALIES GOT INTO A I own NHL 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 for the PS2. Although NHL 2004 is a huge uprade over 2003 in every way; it is just to damn hard to do anything!!! The commentary is definitely the worst i have ever heard. It makes no effort to show any emotion what so ever and is very boring. Another thing that really turned me off was the first game of 2004 that i played, MY GOALIES GOT INTO A FIGHT!!!! Honestly how often does that happen in the NHL? Why is it I break the glass at least 2 times evey game? NHL 2004 was a good attempt at real hockey for EA but, with all of the stupid "Hitz" like features and plays, ESPN is definitely the winner of the cup this year in every aspect.… Expand
  4. JoeS.
    Sep 24, 2003
    7
    NHL 2004 is not as arcade oriented as 2003. It is more of a "real life" hockey simulation. If you're a hard core hockey fan then this game is for you. I highly recommend it!

Awards & Rankings

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#29 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#41 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Game Revolution
    83
    Does a fantastic job for the hardcore hockey fan with endless hours of play in Dynasty mode, but it can’t quite match the competition when it comes to delivery and mechanics... Despite its small faults, NHL 2004 is still one hell of a hockey game.
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  2. 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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  3. GamePro
    80
    Some of its ideas are brilliant innovations, some are wisely appropriated standards, and some just flop - but the overall result is fun, action-oriented, authentic hockey with a few troubling flaws.
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