NHL 2005 is a great game. The graphics are good, physics seem to be realistic, the game doesn't seem to have all kinds of made up stuff thrown into it, and its challenging. I found World Championship mode to be very easy. I also found that multiplayer on this game is a great expierience, being very competitive, fun, challenging, and it keeps you on your feet wondering who is going to get the next goal. You need extreme focus to play multiplayer, as being distracted could cost you thatone goal you needed. Free for All mode seems to be pointless, and I really didn't enjoy it, although the "Big Heads" option was quite funny. I am in the process of Dynasty mode right now, and I'm finding it to be fun, and cool, because you control everything down to the ticket prices! This game is definetaly worth playing, whether your a hockey fan, sports lover, or somebody who likes sports games.
Comparing this game to NHL 2K5 is an insult to all that is hockey. NHL 2005 has some good points. However, it leaves some things unfixed and creates even more problems. It's basically a rehash of NHL 2004 without the in... Read Full Review
This hockey game is the best ea sports hockey game. It may not be as good as the others but is still fun to play. The graphics are excellent and it is easy to play. The sounds when you check somone into the boards is pre... Read Full Review
