Now that the NHL has finally returned to action after a year of labor disputes, it’s not only time to watch some great hockey action; it’s also time to play some great hockey on the PS2, via NHL 06. NHL 06 not only captures the essence of the new rules in this year’s hockey season, but also improves on an already solid hockey experience with more options, better graphics and great control. The first thing that catches one off guard when they play NHL 06 is the presentation. The game plays and sounds phenomenal; throwing tons of stats during every play stoppage with great play by play and color commentary. EA Canada did a great job of making this game a hockey fan’s dream come true by adding things like crowd screams after every hit, save and penalty call, giving players the kind of atmosphere that only induces the game to be played more. The graphics in NHL 06 are truly what set the game apart from NHL 2K6. While 2k6 is using the same player models from 2k5 with minor improvements, NHL 06 has brand new player models, animations and a custom create-a-player mode that is deeper than any other in any hockey game ever created. You almost have to look a little bit harder at NHL 06 to believe it’s a video game. Players argue calls, take hits and perform with uncanny realism. Graphic fanatics should without a doubt feel satisfied by how NHL 06 looks. If playing great and looking gorgeous wasn’t enough NHL 06 has a bevy of options to keep any die-hard hockey fan satisfied. NHL 06 has over 60 teams to choose from, including teams from all over Europe. NHL 2006 also has an extremely deep season mode and a host of mini-games for those who are just looking for a casual gaming experience. Overall while NHL 06 doesn’t have the raw realism that has made the NHL 2k series a household name, it does have better control, better graphics and is much more fun to play, making it worth the $ 29.99 purchase price and then some. Hockey has finally returned, it’s now time to loosen your belt and enjoy it on the couch like most of America and Canada does.
NHL '06. I haven't had so much fun with a hockey game since NHL Faceoff '99 on PS1. The game is just pure fun like a video game should be. From the way the AI matches up against you, not too hard, not too easy; the fast ... Read Full Review
first of all i got to say this game is pretty decent no matter wat other ppl say about it. I thought ea didn't step up to the plate, even tho they tried but trip on the way to the plate. Gameplay- that owners mode is... Read Full Review
