Gretzky NHL 06

 PSP
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 4, 2005
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
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  1. Armchair Empire
    72
    This game might not be a hardcore hockey fan's portable dream game, but the less pickey gamers might want to give this game a shot.
  2. DarkStation
    60
    The Gretzky franchise gets an update in line with its recent PS2 counterpart, but still has a long way to go before dumping that 'rental-only' label.
  3. Extreme Gamer
    70
    The game is fast, and more suited for the on the go gamer who doesn't mind their sports games with that arcade feel.
  5. G4 TV
    60
    Unexpectedly, the best mode is Wayne on Wayne, in which most of the game's rules go out the window in favor of arcade matchups.
  6. Gamer's Hell
    70
    For players prepared to risk finger cramp, wrist lock, eye strain, and cracked patience in order to make the transitional skill demands laid down by the merciless gameplay, the experience is never anything less than rewarding.
  7. Gamers' Temple
    70
    A decent hockey game, but it falls short of being the great one.
  8. GameSpot
    63
    A fairly lackluster game of hockey that doesn't really need to be in your PSP collection.
  9. GameSpy
    70
    Gretzky '06 piles up some new features, does a better job of tracking franchise info, and has the AHL license for minor-league teams. It does not, however, come close to equaling the on-ice fun of "NHL 2k6" or "NHL '06."
  10. Gamezilla!
    70
    Gretzky NHL ’06, in just about every way, is a spitting image of its big brother counterpart on the PlayStation 2. It suffers the same flaws but it also has the same achievements, though the former outweighs the latter.
  11. GameZone
    72
    Despite the occasionally erratic opponent AI and the small framerate stutters here and there, this is still a solid game of hockey. The game modes are decent enough with 3 on 3 Countdown being one of the most enjoyable.
  12. Gaming Age
    50
    Gretzky NHL 06 still has some problems that prevent it from being the definitive portable hockey game - rock-solid framerate, create-a-player and downloadable rosters are still MIA – but it’s still a decent game for hockey fanatics, not to mention the only PSP hockey game this season.
  13. Gaming Target
    71
    Virtually anyone can pick up and play this game, as depending on your preference, you can focus on more of a simulation-type game or an arcade-type game.
  14. IGN
    70
    While it lacks common features like player creation or a franchise mode, it also has better (or less cheap, at least) AI than the console version.
  15. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    50
    A definite improvement over the first PSP Gretzky, but Gretzky NHL 06 still fails to thrill. [Jan 2006, p.105]
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  16. PSM Magazine
    65
    Decent overall and marginally better then its predecessor, it's not worth another $40 in the same calendar year. [Holiday 2005, p.100]
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#69 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. Kyle_Katarn92
    Jul 9, 2016
    8
    The 2nd instalment in the Gretzky NHL series improves on some of the shortcomings of its predecessor. The frame-rate and AI are improved. TheThe 2nd instalment in the Gretzky NHL series improves on some of the shortcomings of its predecessor. The frame-rate and AI are improved. The game introduces new modes for player to enjoy. 3 on 3 hockey is an NHL Hitz style mode with no offsides and big hits. The Wayne vs Wayne mode is an arcade style 5 on 5 hockey with simplified rules. In Wayne vs Wayne, the players collect something the game calls "the 99 Time". Throwing big hits, winning face-offs, one-timers, shots on goal and outplaying your opponent will add a set number of seconds on your clock. When you hit a certain number of seconds, you will be able to call Wayne Gretzky to play for your team, giving you a 6 on 5 power play. NHL's affiliate league, the American Hockey League is present in the game. Sadly the AHL teams aren't playable, still the full rosters are available, and the player may move the players from AHL to NHL and vice versa. The lack of the 'create a player' or create a team are a real bummer dough.… Full Review »
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