| 100 |
Operation Sports
This is the best game of hockey that I have ever played.
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| 94 |
WHAM! Gaming
Whether you're starting a new franchise from scratch or simply playing a game of Dodge-the-Barrels, NHL 2K6 is a stunning addition to the world of sports games.
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| 91 |
Gaming Age
Sports gaming is on the brink of a new age with the coming of new consoles, so here's hoping the 2k series continues to raise the bar by producing the best game on the market, as they have – again – with NHL 2k6.
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| 90 |
DarkStation
Hockey season is back on, and 2K series continues with improved passing controls and fun enforcer feature, all for a low-low budget price.
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| 90 |
Inside Gamer Online
It's not perfect, but when you add up the rule changes, the vastly improved gameplay, the bug fixes, and the $20 price tag, it's impossible not to recommend this game to anyone who loves the sport of Hockey.
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| 90 |
GameZone
This is the most addictive and realistic hockey game this year. Sorry EA, but this one is clearly the winner this year.
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| 90 |
GameSpy
Last year, Take-Two won the Stanley Cup of NHL games hands down. With NHL 2k6, Take-Two is on its way to win the championship one more time.
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| 90 |
GamePro
Thanks to a wealth of sim-style features and topnotch gameplay, it narrowly establishes itself as this year's must-have hockey title.
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| 90 |
VGPub
The improvements on defense, passing, and goaltending, combined with the bargain price of $19.99 make it the one sports game to own this year, hockey or otherwise.
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| 89 |
Talk Xbox
ProControl and On-The-Fly Coaching are ground-breaking innovations. And as mentioned before, they’ve allowed for innovation without forcing you to break the bank to experience it.
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| 88 |
My Gamer
Its excellent gameplay distant it from the other hockey games and the great level of control over the players separates it from the past years of the series, and offers an immensely improved experience.
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| 87 |
IGN
This is an amazing hockey game at any price, but the new features, including momentum and icon passing, make it not only the best but most realistic game on the market.
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| 85 |
GameSpot
This franchise lives and dies by its gameplay, and on that front, it does not disappoint.
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| 85 |
Deeko
NHL2K6 blends all that is good about hockey, as well as bad, all into one board shattering title. Fans of the 2K series will be able to jump right onto the ice and take over where the last game left off.
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| 85 |
Game Over Online
With sharp gameplay, polished game modes, great presentation, and a price tag of only $20 USD, hardcore fans need look no further for their hockey fix.
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| 84 |
eToychest
Even without the ESPN presentation, the core gameplay continues to shine boldly through – and with the retail price of $20, the game is a steal for just about anybody. Every hockey fan should have it. Period.
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| 84 |
TeamXbox
This is a simple: if you’re a hockey fan, then NHL 2K6 is a must. At $19.99 its depth cannot be matched and although it is far from perfect, there is plenty to enjoy for both the hardcore and casual hockey nut.
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| 83 |
GameShark
Bugs and roster issues aside, for $20 this is a no-brainer for hockey fans – it's one of the best, if not the best, hockey games of all time and no fan of the sport should miss it.
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| 83 |
Da Gameboyz
I would class NHL 2K6 as more of an NHL 2K5.5, as this game does not improve on last year's version as much as I hoped.
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| 82 |
Xbox Solution
While it suffers a bit, it does allow players to have more realistic controls and shots that were not there before.
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| 80 |
Jolt Online Gaming UK
The downsides don’t trash what is basically a fun and frantic experience that manages to combine realism on the ice with arcade action.
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| 80 |
AceGamez
Rock legends such as Panthera and Jet Black Summer have made contributions to the soundtrack and many Brits will be familiar with the commentary of Bob Cole and Harry Neale.
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| 80 |
IC-Games
The controls are extensive, and do make a difference, taking NHL 2K6 away from the arcade style and into the big time of realism; and it is pretty realistic. The A.I. is solid too, and for hockey fans I’m sure there’s a lot to be cherished, from what is a very noble effort, and pleasurable addition to the series.
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| 80 |
G4 TV
A damn good game of hockey, and one that shows tremendous promise for the next few years.
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| 80 |
Extreme Gamer
NHL 2K6 isn't totally overhauled which is great. It has been nicely tweaked with a few new features that makes it worthy of a yearly upgrade.
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| 80 |
Cheat Code Central
2K6 is as strong as it ever was and while it might take vets awhile to get a grasp on the ProControl and other injections, it's still incredibly solid and has lost nothing from last years game.
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| 80 |
Game Informer
There's no question about it, when it comes to action on the ice, Kush's game delivers a lights-out blow to EA's. This is the hockey game to get this year. [Sept 2005, p.96]
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| 75 |
1UP
While 2K6 is an excellent game, it's not much different from 2K5, and EA's NHL series is rapidly gaining ground.
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| 70 |
GamerFeed
Let's note one real missing item from this year's product- the ESPN license. This was a crucial addition to the 2K Sports title last year, as it allowed for an exquisite TV-like presentation and some of the best announcing in the business.
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| 68 |
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Tune and tweak all you want, Demian, and 2K6's goalies will still be absolute sieves. And for that reason - plus 06's faster play and flashier offense - I'm giving the nod to EA's game. [Oct 2005, p.114]
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| 67 |
Official Xbox Magazine
The trouble starts as soon as you hit the ice - skating is downright abysmal. Players feel floaty, like they're just gliding effortlessly on the frozen surface. [Oct 2005, p.109]
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| 65 |
Worth Playing
The NHL 2K series which in my opinion had a stranglehold on NHL games for so long seems to have been done in by the loss of ESPN sponsorship as well as a completely inexplicable complacency in the department of upgrading and redesigning the game.
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