Difficulty:

Just Right

Time Spent:

10 to 20 Hours

The Bottom Line:

"Grows on you"

You will play your first game, and probably get beaten. That stick control seems quite tricky and you are considering changing to the old button controls. But wait, not so fast. The new skill stick will take a few good long games to master, but once you have the hang of it, there is nothing better than racing down the ice on a one-on-one, and flicking that puck in off the post. Please people, "persevere". Good things come to those who wait as they say. Top rate graphics, some dodgy framerate niggles on replays and cutscenes, but hey, its all about the action surely? Hard, satisftying hitting engine, you really feel the impact, and great satisfaction when scoring goals. Be a pro is awesome, get yourself out there on the ice, get to the first line of your dream nhl team! Fancy that. Create a team is awesome beyond words.Create your own team, give them a name, totally and i mean completely customise their gear, and take to the ice. Create a play, yes you create plays. I have pulled one off and its ace. Ace as they come. You will love it. Play it and see. Jamie