NHL 2K6 Xbox 360
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Metascore
75 out of 100

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6.0 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Summary: ProControl - Play like the pros with our revolutionary icon-based passing system. All-new combo passing and shooting controls let you queue up give-and-go attacks, tic-tac-toe passing, puck cycling, behind the net plays and more. PureMotion Animations - Hundreds of new NHL-caliber animations to feast your eyes on including spectacular saves in goal by Marty Turco. On-The-Fly Coaching - Play your style of hockey at both ends of the ice by calling team strategy during the action. Crash the net, screen the goalie and pinch defensemen on offense. Then, counter the attack by clearing the crease, clearing the zone, or setting up a break out for an offensive rush. Enforcer System - Throw opponents off their game by bringing out your checking line. Now, bigger and more aggressive players weigh into the outcome of a game as much as your leading goal scorers, as physical play will lower opponents’ performance ratings. Maximum Goaltending - Take matters into your own hands by utilizing your right analog stick to make quick, intuitive saves when it counts the most. [2K Games]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. AceGamez
    90
    The lack of a good range of game achievements, the occasional lag and the only slightly above average graphics is about all that I could complain about, but when you put that next to clever AI (that can skate backwards, by the way), icon-based passing, Enforcer players, goalkeeper perspective and commentary better than I've ever heard in a sports title and the complaints are pretty trivial in comparison.
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  2. PGNx Media
    85
    A solid game for the Xbox 360. It was an incredibly solid game for the original Xbox. Just keep in mind that you’re not getting a huge update from the game since the graphics are marginally better than the Xbox version.
  3. Game Informer
    85
    The gameplay is alll that really matters. [Jan 2006, p.147]
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  4. Xbox World Australia
    73
    NHL 2K6 seems more like a game made for the original Xbox. While the game play is still fantastic, the new features brought to the table by the Xbox 360 version in my opinion, do not warrant the extra 30 dollars.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 7 out of 14
  1. GenocideZ
    10
    This game should only be played for the easy 750 and Pain in the ass 1000. You can get NHL 10 for the same price, or slightly more expensive. Everything about is dated the game also freezes a lot, that it would probably be **** to play when the game was released.… Expand
  2. LoganW.
    6
    This is a great game. The new "Crease Control" feature is an amazing addition, the only problem with it is the AI doesn't shoot enough. They wait for one-timers, so your save percentage will always be 80-90%. It's hard to have higher when they only shoot 12-18 shots in every game.… Expand
  3. BruinsFan247
    4
    I only it gave it a four because its only a online game. Thats right, you heard me. If you start a franchise mode, somwhere down the line it will corrupt on you and stop you from pregressing any futher. After a franchise game, between the post game and the franchise menu the loading screen freezes, everytime! They refuse to fix this problem or even acknowledge it. I will never buy another Take-Two title again.… Expand
  4. LateZ.
    4
    Nice graphics, and player look to behave just like in real life, BUT: I'm not very fanatic hockey game player, but still I won my second ever match 11-6 in the hardest difficulty with Capitals! I don't have to use the 90% sure shot to the top of the goal, but I just wanted to try how much I can score with a cheap trick.… Expand

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