The Skill stick is the greatest thing since sliced bread when it comes to hockey games.
Slashings, fake shots and supermoves were removed for no apparent reason. Also it´s too easy. Winning 18-0 with shots 36-2 on hardes level just isn´t my idea of fun.
So I got NHL07 for the Xbox360....and BOY what a difference!
Graphics: Wow. Looks simply amazing. Some very minor framerateissues but I must have gotten used to them or they were very minor because I don´t react to it anymore.
Sounds: Why can´t they make NHL07 for the PC sound like this?? I have a freaking X-fi card just waiting to pump out these incredible soundfx and stuff.
Different commentary than on the pc-version, and it´s great! Sounds more like an actual NHL-game.
Gameplay: Skill stick is haaaaard! I would strongly recommend playing around 20 shootout-contests before playing an actual game, to get the shooting right. When you do, it´s so darn rewarding and amazing you´ll be watching the replay of your goals over and over again. No speed burst eliminates the crazy Sami Kapanen-types of breakaways that makes a player just fly past defenders. No "sure-goals" is a big leap forward.
Overall: As the gamespot review said, not much in the features-department. Shootout, world tournament, "Play now" (exhibition), and a dynasty mode. I somewhat miss a free for all to practice my skill stick-skills instead of having to play through shootouts.
Great great game that I strongly recommend to any sports fan out there.