The decade-long obsession begun by EA's Genesis-era hockey titles continues with NHL 2005. This year's enhancements include smarter and less scripted player AI, context-sensitive control features based more on the personalities of each real player (enforcers will have the power to level players, whereas more technical pros will have use more of finesse), easier player control for skating backwards and gliding after a sprint, Open Ice Control for coordinating players into better passing positions, and improvements to the robust Dynasty mode.
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When I previewed EA's NHL 2005 last week, you might remember that I said there were a few new additions to the game that I wasn't allowed to mention. Although I knew what they were, EA didn't want anything leaked before they announced them to the world at last Thursday's Hot Summer Nights event. At last, I can finally share my secrets with you, the hard-hitting, mullet-sporting fans of the virtual NHL. Read More »
Unless you're a hockey fan, you might be surprised to know that there is a good chance we won't be seeing any NHL action this year. Salaries and collective bargaining agreements and lock-outs are some of the keywords, but I'm not here to bore you with the details. I'm here to tell everyone that even if there isn't an NHL season, you'll still get to experience some great hockey in NHL 2005, the 13th game in EA's venerable franchise. Read More »
Also known as: NHL '05, NHL Hockey 2005, NHL Hockey '05
Release Region: United States
Release Date: September 22, 2004
Publisher: Electronic Arts
1 DVD
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