ESPN NHL 2K5

 Xbox
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Aug 30, 2004
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
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  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    Like a supermodel who's missing a leg - beautiful, but not entirely functional on the catwalk. [Oct 2004, p.94]
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Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best Xbox Game of 2004
55
#55 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004
66
#66 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2004

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Jobadkins
    Dec 4, 2011
    10
    A marvel answer to sport games or games in general.A game starts with a feeling,yes a feeling you have then it evolves to what is happeningA marvel answer to sport games or games in general.A game starts with a feeling,yes a feeling you have then it evolves to what is happening within the game.Game play,graphics,replay value,presentation,bla,bla,bla,bla.Ok true, but when you get the chills from a game like when you first fell in love then you know you have a gem in front of you,a diamond.A game that is so authentic of the sport of hockey that it will be in your xbox 2 generations of consoles from then.Xbox 360 then 720,whatever but you will remember what made you fall in love with the game of hockey,fan or not.Kid you not people,BRILLIANCE!… Full Review »
  2. ArnieG.
    Aug 22, 2005
    10
    My favorite sporting game as of right now, most people don't like it the first few times they play but fall in love with it afterMy favorite sporting game as of right now, most people don't like it the first few times they play but fall in love with it after repeated play, smoke a fat one and get ready for some speedy hockey action.… Full Review »
  3. FinnishFan
    Aug 9, 2005
    10
    As realistic as it can possibly be! This is hockey at it's best! ESPN NHL 2K5 beats EA's NHL 2005 hands down! Very enjoyable, very As realistic as it can possibly be! This is hockey at it's best! ESPN NHL 2K5 beats EA's NHL 2005 hands down! Very enjoyable, very playable, this is true hockey!… Full Review »
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