ESPN NHL 2K5

 Xbox
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Aug 30, 2004
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
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  1. LinoG.
    Oct 5, 2004
    4
    Do people just scramble to find good things to say about this game because of its accomodating price tag? Come on! Anybody who knows anything about hockey will quickly point out that this games physics, from checking to skating and everything else, are so unrealistic, it makes this game virtually unplayable. Sure, EA's game is $30 more, but you get what you pay for: a realistic, Do people just scramble to find good things to say about this game because of its accomodating price tag? Come on! Anybody who knows anything about hockey will quickly point out that this games physics, from checking to skating and everything else, are so unrealistic, it makes this game virtually unplayable. Sure, EA's game is $30 more, but you get what you pay for: a realistic, better looking, better playing hockey game. … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. Game Over Online
    87
    More of an evolutionary product than a revolutionary one in the series.
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  2. GameBiz
    85
    If you like the big hits, then you're going to love ESPN NHL 2K5 as it keeps it realistic, but still makes it incredibly fun as you line up your opponent and knock him out of the rink.
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  3. Extreme Gamer
    85
    The best virtual experience of hockey to date.
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