NHL 07

 Xbox 360
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
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  1. Game Informer
    73
    The only area where the game fires shots on net is in the individual battle between a streaking skater and the goalie. The remainder of the game skates on thin ice. [Oct. 2006, p.102]
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  2. GamerFeed
    70
    Some will enjoy this new method of play, while others will struggle as they go from offensive to defensive moves in frustrating transition.
  3. Operation Sports
    70
    While I’d still like to see more options on and off the ice, such as being able to increase the playing time by individual minutes rather than increments of five, the series appears to finally be heading in the right direction.
  5. The Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    The action can be hard to follow, but fans will appreciate the realism.
  6. Eurogamer
    70
    The most impressive feature of NHL 07 is the Skill Stick control, but it's not enough to save a game that is light on content and slack in other areas.
  7. Firing Squad
    68
    The interface is atrocious, it is so bad that I honestly think whoever pushed it through during development owes me a personal apology delivered at my door.
  8. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    60
    NHL 07's dual-stick control opens a new world of tactics, but "NHL 2K7" plays for pure fun and speed. [Nov 2006, p.98]
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  9. G4 TV
    60
    If the developers can make playing defense as fun as the offense, tightening up the computer AI in the process, then future installments of the NHL series are sure to turn heads.
  10. Game Revolution
    50
    I was very close to loving NHL 07 but I think I’ll save my money for a year when I can hold onto the puck.

Awards & Rankings

30
#30 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
13
#13 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
71
#71 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 170 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 170
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 170
  3. Negative: 74 out of 170
  1. JoeMtW
    Apr 24, 2011
    7
    Since this game obviously is horrible compared to the newer games, I will review this for the time it came out. It was a fun game and I foundSince this game obviously is horrible compared to the newer games, I will review this for the time it came out. It was a fun game and I found myself playing it a lot. It was a turning point for the better games, and it doesn't really offer a lot. It's O.K. but far from great.… Full Review »
  2. A.B.
    Dec 31, 2007
    8
    I used too play hockey and I could never skate for long with the puck. You have to constantly pass it around and this game allows you to do I used too play hockey and I could never skate for long with the puck. You have to constantly pass it around and this game allows you to do that with pin point accuracy. But it is hard to get the puck off the AI. But I found a trick to doing it. All you have to do when they are coming down , You land a huge hit on the guy and one of your guys comes along and takes and bang, You are back on offense.… Full Review »
  3. BradH.
    Aug 15, 2007
    6
    The graphics and look of the game are good, the game just feels kind of cheesy or cheap... Too many weird things happen, I've played The graphics and look of the game are good, the game just feels kind of cheesy or cheap... Too many weird things happen, I've played hockey since i was 4, and i know it cant be perfect... but there are weak goals that the goalies score on themselves... the line rating system is weird... players have to do big circles to get back in to the play on defense.. its hard to hit people... there are only a few moves you can do.. its got potential but right now i dont understand a lot of the stuff that happens in this game.… Full Review »
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