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NHL Rivals 2004
Xbox
Released On: Nov 18, 2003
65
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 39 Critic Reviews
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38% Positive
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15 Reviews
51% Mixed
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4 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 39 Critic Reviews
65
38% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
51% Mixed
20 Reviews
20 Reviews
10% Negative
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
Impresses with smooth, realistic game play and rib-cage-crushing intensity.
Part of a very stable genre, Rivals has no glaring flaws. It's only what other titles have in additional teams, game modes and animations that might be the difference.
If you think you will play on-line, then it is worth getting.
The biggest fault in Rivals is the A.I. - your teammates seem terminally lost, neglecting to chase loose pucks or go after rebounds. [Dec 2003, p.106]
The only major advantage that Rivals holds over the other Xbox hockey titles is XSN support, but even that can’t make up for the lackluster gameplay, absence of depth, and mediocre visuals.
Kudos to Microsoft for trying something new, but if you are to continue this franchise next year, trying focusing on beating out the competition in options and just plain fun.
The physics are off, the referee makes questionable calls, the line changes are ridiculous, and the gameplay is too sluggish to be fun. [Jan 2004, p.63]
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Summary NHL Rivals 2004 is a dramatic hockey simulation that immerses gamers into a realistic and exciting hockey experience. With more than 700 motion-captured animations, you can take one-timers, blast slap shots, and dish out the big body checks just like real NHL superstars. You also can settle your hockey grudge matches and create their own...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Xbox
Initial Release Date: Nov 18, 2003
Developer:
- Microsoft Game Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
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