1. Richie

   10

   The long standing undisputed KING of online hockey, there isn't any sports game out there that can touch the EA NHL series. NHL 12 is both incredibly rewarding and incredibly addicting, pretty much the same as NHL 11 with just a few tweaks, but that's a really good thing. Playing the best online sports experience, leveling up your online pro, customizing your attributes and unlocked gear, competing against some great players, it's all here and it's all good.… Expand

   • Helpful? 3 of 3 users said Yes.
2. Mattyice

   8

   A very fine game. Very similar to NHL 11, which was already a great game though. Good gameplay, fine graphics, and a buy for regular hockey fans, who did not buy NHL 11.… Expand

   • Helpful? 0 of 0 users said Yes.
3. CarpeDiem

   5

   This game is average. The game shows great potential in certain areas. The season mode is greatly improved and the mechanics aren't completely frustrating. However, this game fails to deliver anything new or improved in most of the game's areas. 5 hole scoring is impossible and the goalies seem to be superhuman at times. The game fails to put the puck where you want it to be. Amongst this Be a pro is useless for players looking to be snipers and Defenders. Poke checking is best left to the AI and for Snipers one-timers are non-existent. You're left taking the puck up to the slot and hope your deeke is good enough to trip up the goalie. Also opposing defense-men can easily poke check or cross check you and completely obliterate any chance of scoring. I found myself scoring 15 goals in 30 games beginning my career with 4 goals in a single game. However due to the lack of assistance from teammates winning the ross art would require you to somehow have a 2 player career and ask a friend to constantly feed you the puck for one-timer goals. Also there is no hope for the AI i tried to find hope in giving my teamates the puck and then asking for it while i was in the slot. 2 things will happen. 1 they will fire the puck around the back of the net and screw you over. Or 2, they will try and take the shot for themselves ignoring the fact they can't shoot and ignoring your call for a pass. The team practice is not as one would hope playing a 4-4 3-3 skirmish. You have 3 chances to fire on the goalie if the puck is held by an opposing player you must restart and try to score again. The game showcases many amazing things but its nothing new. EA failed to deliver an interesting and fully functional game. If controlling a whole team by yourself is your cup of tea then purchase this game. If your looking forward to having a career your better off playing real hockey.… Expand

   • Helpful? 1 of 2 users said Yes.
4. barren_sky

   3

   A very disappointing release. The game continues to be riddled with bugs and terrible design and interface decisions. It seems like EA Sports has whittled the NHL developer down to about 4 people who's only job is to program in a couple new features. This game has all of the exact same animations, celebrations, and commentary as NHL 10. Career mode is still completely random and arbitrary. The servers were a mess at launch (an EA staple). EA, maybe next year have your 4-man team work all year fixing this game before spending any more time on meaningless bullet-points for the back of the package.… Expand

   • Helpful? 3 of 8 users said Yes.

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