NHL 2005 GameCube
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Metascore
75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critics What's this?

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5.3 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

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  • Summary: Capture all the speed, finesse, and action of professional hockey with NHL 2005. The game's new EA Sports Open Ice Control lets you execute offensive plays, such as a give-and-go and a breakaway pass, and you can also call for defensive double-teams. Dynasty mode has been enhanced with more interactive GM/owner relationships, including a new e-mail system. NHL 2005 also delivers all the action of the World Cup of Hockey with International Teams and venues from North America and Europe. … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Game Informer
    85
    For the second year running, "NHL" best encapsulates the play and and authenticity of the sport. [Sept 2004, p.103]
  2. Sports Gaming Network
    84
    NHL 2005 does have many things going for it, but it just is not as good as "ESPN NHL 2K5." There are no glaring problems with EA's game, but it just was not as fun as it had the potential to be.
  3. GameZone
    84
    Add silky smooth animations and an addictive pick-up-and-play gameplay style and you end up with NHL 2005.
  4. Nintendo Power
    74
    A great update of an established franchise. [Dec 2004, p.146]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. GeorgeS.
    9
    Great dynasty mode, only thing missing is create a player mode.
  2. YiyiY.
    9
    It rocks.
  3. JodyO.
    2
    Add chainsaws to this game and call it mutant league returns. First time i ever preordered a game and the last time as well. They've been making NHL since the days of sega. How can they get it soooo wrong? … Expand