NHL 2004

 Xbox
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 11 out of 32
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  1. KyleM.
    Feb 10, 2004
    10
    The greatest f...ing hockey game of all time. Can't get any better than dynesty mode. Best game ever.
  2. MikeQ.
    May 1, 2004
    10
    The controls take some getting used to, but once you master checking and deking with the right thumbstick, you'll never again be able to play any other hockey game.
  3. BigHoser
    Sep 17, 2003
    10
    is this game even out yet?????? how can you rate it? i'm confused, BUT I KNOW IT'S GONNA KICK ASS!
  4. ShelbyC.
    Sep 17, 2003
    10
    Tuomas must work for ESPN NHL Hockey. I am sure he hasn't even seen EA's game. This game rocks.
  5. JarridR.
    Sep 19, 2003
    10
    The Dynasty Mode kicks butt, The on ice sounds kill ESPN, the comentary sounds better then ESPN. The custom team creation into the NHL and Dynaty is awesome. The game is just more fun...and that's the whole point to a game, right?
  6. EdJ.
    Sep 22, 2003
    10
    This game is very very very good and things.
  7. Wingsfan
    Jul 14, 2004
    8
    I think this is EA's best game yet, Realistic Skating, new Dynasty mode, and improved graphics, however it has its bad things, such as signing free agents easily by just making offers, takes the other teams out of the competition, thus I give it an 810.
  8. AlecM.
    Nov 21, 2003
    10
    This game kicks ass. It has so many different modes of play to enjoy. And on top you getto build on your EA sports bio.
  9. MarioG.
    Sep 14, 2003
    10
    The best hockey game in the world.
  10. V.V.
    Sep 16, 2003
    10
    Kewl.
  11. GorgeB.
    Sep 17, 2003
    10
    This game is superb. Truly crushes the competition in gameplay, presentation, and depth. This is the true hockey experience, don't be fooled. BUY THIS GAME!
  12. BillL.
    Sep 17, 2003
    10
    Anyone that says this game sucks does not know hockey, this is the real deal! its amazing! vast improvments on the previous years game... blows ESPN Hockey away in so many areas.
  13. ChaninderB.
    Sep 26, 2003
    10
    It's amazing...
  14. timsim26
    Jul 30, 2014
    10
    The most fun arcade hockey game ever created. Ahead of its time in terms of commentary and features in dynasty mode. Controlling the ticket prices, salary caps, staff and contracts was present in this game and led the way with the improvements for future games. The soundtrack was also killer and the game was presented in a way that was easy on the eye. Of course the game has not agedThe most fun arcade hockey game ever created. Ahead of its time in terms of commentary and features in dynasty mode. Controlling the ticket prices, salary caps, staff and contracts was present in this game and led the way with the improvements for future games. The soundtrack was also killer and the game was presented in a way that was easy on the eye. Of course the game has not aged particularly well, but this game is still fun to go back to and take on a friend.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

26
#26 Best Xbox Game of 2003
19
#19 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    80
    Pound for pound, it's gritty play - and experience points - propel NHL 2004 to a hard-fought win [over "ESPN NHL Hockey"]. [Oct/Nov 2003, p.97]
  2. Game Informer
    90
    Given how far this franchise has come, however, I've no doubt that the team behind NHL will keep this series out in front of the curve from now on. [Oct 2003, p.138]
  3. Cheat Code Central
    90
    Everything that has been revamped makes me look forward to next year's version and see if they can bring it all together.
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