This is by far the best EA NHL game to date. It has all the checking and game play of the Pro's to date.

User Rating: 9.1 | NHL 2005 PC
By drmorgus | Review Date:
I've played the EA Sports NHL Hockey series since it's debut in the early 90's, and if you enjoy hockey like you see on in the Pro's, then this is the PC game for the hockey entheustist. It's got all the checking, hard play, action, and game play like the pros. Of course, you have adjusters to customize the game play to your level of play. Don't beleive the wimps that gave this game a low review for they couldn't play at this level and, obviously, don't understand the sport of hockey. Besides NHL leagues, you can play various other European leagues, which add a distinctive twist to game play.
If EA Sports would combine the game play of 2005 with the excellent graphics of 2006, then we would have hockey niavana!!!
NHL 2006 is the best graphics to date, but game play is all about scoring at any level. Goalies slide flat to stop obvious saves, shoot high and you score every time, players rarely check no matter what difficulty level you choose. This is not the case in 2005. The easy level is tough with the default settings and game play gets tougher from there.
Again, if you enjoy hockey with all it's flair and defense as a priority and not as a wimp console game that's all about scoring, then this is the game for you. Previously, NHL 2002 was a good representive of pro hockey, but I avoided NHK 2003 and 2004 due to the reviews. Obviously, the reviewers don't understand tough gameplay.

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