NHL 12

 Xbox 360
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
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  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 20, 2011
    70
    Better is good, but it isn't great. [Nov 2011, p.110]
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#23 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#74 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 76
  3. Negative: 13 out of 76
  1. METALBOOZESOLID
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    This is an incredible hockey game. As with all the critic reviews, the Be A Legend mode is a silly addition that isn't all that special. TheThis is an incredible hockey game. As with all the critic reviews, the Be A Legend mode is a silly addition that isn't all that special. The AI in the game seems to have improved a ton with this release, which makes the Be A Pro mode a lot more fun. The only thing that can be frustrating is with the new goalie interaction, AI goalies are much more likely to run away from the crease without contact just to get a new penalty. This is a very minor complaint to a near-perfect hockey game.… Full Review »
  2. barren_sky
    Oct 16, 2011
    3
    A very disappointing release. The game continues to be riddled with bugs and terrible design and interface decisions. It seems like EA SportsA very disappointing release. The game continues to be riddled with bugs and terrible design and interface decisions. It seems like EA Sports has whittled the NHL developer down to about 4 people who's only job is to program in a couple new features. This game has all of the exact same animations, celebrations, and commentary as NHL 10. Career mode is still completely random and arbitrary. The servers were a mess at launch (an EA staple). EA, maybe next year have your 4-man team work all year fixing this game before spending any more time on meaningless bullet-points for the back of the package.… Full Review »
  3. Richie
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    The long standing undisputed KING of online hockey, there isn't any sports game out there that can touch the EA NHL series. NHL 12 is bothThe long standing undisputed KING of online hockey, there isn't any sports game out there that can touch the EA NHL series. NHL 12 is both incredibly rewarding and incredibly addicting, pretty much the same as NHL 11 with just a few tweaks, but that's a really good thing. Playing the best online sports experience, leveling up your online pro, customizing your attributes and unlocked gear, competing against some great players, it's all here and it's all good.… Full Review »
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