I just bought Nhl 06 and I have to be honest...It sucks. I guess there's a reason it's so cheap. The first game I played I lost 9-8. What the hell is that? That was on medium. I hate to see how many goals I would score on easy. I have been playing the ea hockey series since 1993. The play control is choppy and slow. They have added some trick dekes with the left analog stick where you can deke between your legs (like anyone does that). I thought last years game was 10 times better. Sure it was a little tough, but it's hockey and it's supposed to be tough. I like the fact that they brought back the create a player but aside from that I think for the first time in my life I will trade in NHL 06 and go over to Sega's 2K series. Why do they feel they have to change the game sooooo much. Baby steps gentlemen cause you just ruined the game!
I love NHL 05...i mean 06. so little has changed since last year that i thought i was playing 05 alot of the time, which to me is not a bad thing. Though its gameplay is not as good as 2k6s is, it is still enjoyable. Th... Read Full Review
Gameplay: 7 Why: NHL games have been around for a long time. Having said that, you'd think by now companies could come out with a game that is true to hockey, in realism and design. Unfortunately, since the gaming compa... Read Full Review