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ESPN NHL 2K5 - Xbox
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- Deepest Franchise Mode ever - Establish a hockey dynasty with worldwide scouting, enhanced minor league management and full coaching staff control
- Full stick control for all players on the ice - Execute sliding poke checks, swipe at loose pucks and more
- Dream Team Challenge pits players against a ladder system made of the NHL Elite -- test your skills against hockey's very best
- More expansive Skybox with over 150 unlockables, including more retro jerseys, remote outdoor locations and more
- New fighting engine for full-movement fights -- grappling, dodge, grab, and multiple punch moves
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Computer Platform | Xbox |
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ASIN | B0002IQCUW |
Release date | August 31, 2004 |
Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #110,968 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #282 in Sports Fan Video Games & Accessories #1,136 in Xbox Games |
Product Dimensions | 7.75 x 5.5 x 0.75 inches; 0.8 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Everyone |
Item model number | XBSEGA 710425296130 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
Manufacturer | 2K Sports |
Date First Available | July 22, 2004 |
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ESPN NHL 2K5 continues the ESPN NHL series by introducing a bevy of new features. The gameplay, presentation, and graphics from last year's installment have been enhanced in the sequel. This time, you can use improved checks and defensive maneuvers to get even more physical with your hockey players. An enhanced ESPN presentation introduces cutscenes from the locker room and includes statistic-laden overlays, crowd chants, and more. You can also take on your friends in the all-new Party mode, and you can compete in online tournaments.
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the graphics in this game, though not nearly as good as the cybermapped faces of EA's game, are very good. the whole espn presentation makes me feel like im controlling a real life game. i've had people walk in while i was playing think i was watching espn classic. the movements and animations of the characters, though goofy, flow perfectly.
the speed of this game is perfect as well. right out of the box it's perfect. you dont have to mess with any of the games many, and I mean many, sliders. your team reacts so well to everything going on on the ice, and your defense and goalies will not let in 20835729087359 goals a game. which brings up another point, the goalies.
the goalies in this game are amazing. neither team will let in a mass amount of goals, every game is a reasonable score, unless you are playing finland against belarus. anyway, the animations of the goalies is flawless. in EA's game, the goalies seem to flop around hasek style, and they tend to not play like their real life nhl brothers. in ESPN, each goalie plays similarly to his own style, and the goalies are rated very well, and play as well as they are rated. you won't have a goalie with a rating of 49 shutting out a team with a goalie of 95 10-0.
the coup de grase of this game is its franchise mode. it is beyond words. you control almost everything. hiring coaches, scouts, trainers, minor league staff. and it all affects your team. i couldnt believe the offseason either. the scouting in this game is amazing. you can actually play games and go through skills competitions with players before you draft them. there's so much more that i just dont have the time or space to talk about.
when all is said and done, for 20 bucks, you are getting a game that is worth 50. this game hip checks EA right over the boards and into the opposing bench. this is a true hockey simulation with a million different modes that i forgot to mention. party mode, shootout, skills comp, franchise (the best i have ever seen), pond hockey, mini rink mode, international, playoffs, tournament, no helmet, even the heritage classic. this game is loaded with hours and hours and hours of fun.
I made the switch over from EA Sports to ESPN NHL Hockey (2k4) last year. This year, with the $19.99 price, there was no question! I was staying with 2k5. DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE!Please heed this warning and review this situation for yourself before making the decision to purchase this game. ESPN won me over in 2k4, but I'm going back to EA Sports after this. I'd rather pay $50 for a game that I can play than $20 for one that freezes. I haven't played my 2k5 for months now.
Last years 2k4 took great steps to incorporate real hockey presentation with smooth game play. The effort was more than noteworthy but something was lacking. This year the 2k series seems to have picked up steam and has made necessary changes while adding new features that make this game more than enjoyable.
IT'S ONLY $20!
First off, for the causal hockey fan, this game does everything it can to keep things simple. You have your speed burst, poke check, shoot, slap shot, and check buttons when playing. The difficulty has been started of at almost too easy but never worry, there are many settings you can tweak to adjust to your level of play.
IT'S ONLY $20!
The advance users can use a more advanced control scheme. From pinning your opponent to the boards, catching air borne pucks, dumping the puck - you name it, this game's got it. You can even switch to a player not controlling the puck and call for the pass!
IT'S ONLY $20!
Game play this year seems the same pace it was last year with only a few gripes to voice. First the face off animations are awesome but right after dropping the puck the game seems to move in slow motion for second - and not on purpose. Goalie animations are mediocre at best. Come on, butterfly means putting your pads where u can see the whole face, not at an angle. Either motion capture is in experienced or animation department is a little off. Either way, there are just not enough save animations for the netminders. Other than these two nit-picks, the game is smooth as butter, or cream, or your favorite drink...you get the picture. Player animations are awesome, fighting is a lot more realistic with the new fighting engine, and scoring goals top-shelf never felt better.
IT'S ONLY $20!
Modes of play have changed allowing users to participate in mini party games which are just a blast! Exhibition, Franchise -which now has minor league teams with scouting, Tournament, Quick Game, and Live play will also keep you glued to your TV for hours. Even if you don't feel like playing any games there is always the more than welcome Skills Competition.
So hey - if you ever buy just one hockey game this year or any year please make it ESPN NHL 2K5. After all it's just twenty dollars. That's it. And, at this price tag, it's more than a steal - but don't feel guilty, this game just rocks.
P.S. I pray for the NHL season this year. They better come to an agreement. I NEED my hockey.