So, at first glance the menus and interface work for me much more than last year. I find things easier, and the whole user interface is much more friendly and crisp. (Side note: I have been a web & graphic designer for UI for the past seven years, and own my own business. So I know a bit more than the average joe about UI) It can always be better, but definitly a step up from last year crapy interface. Gameplay: I like the gameplay so far. The open ice is a good feature. Now, the gameplay is not amazing compared to last year, but a bit better than last year. Dynasty: Much better than last year because of the UI, but no comparison with Madden dynasty mode. No All Star Game, that is BS. Maybe, they will listen to us for NHL2340 and include the all star competition. Biggest Issue with the game... LACK OF CUSTIMIZATION. The create a team is lame, nothing compared to Madden or the old FIfa games. No CAP. No way to edit players. There is so much that fans have asked for that is not in the game regarding custimization. So, at the end, the game is not bad, but I feel that because of the lack of customization, I will get bored with it after two to three weeks.
where did EA go wrong? simply: because the gameplay shattered this game, only 2 or 3 things really killed NHL 2005, but they were big things.... first off; the difficulty is not right... I literally just bet Canada playi... Read Full Review
NHL 2005 also delivers all the action of the World Cup of Hockey, with International Teams and venues from North America and Europe. In addition to all 30 NHL teams, NHL 2005 includes 39 teams from the Swedish, Finnish a... Read Full Review
