Even when it isn't at its best, it still typically does enough to be solid, except for NHL The issue might have been trying to exist on two different generations of consoles. The graphics were comical at times, the game was buggy, and the action felt sluggish.
It definitely wouldn't be found on any list of the best sports games of the decade. Maybe you don't want to play a realistic simulation of an NHL game. It was meant to be a fun, wacky version of the hockey we all love. By opting for a 3-on-3 style instead of the traditional 5-on-5, players had plenty of room for a wide-open game. It became popular enough that versions were made available on later installments.
The game used big head versions of real NHL players and put them in an environment involving powerups and special moves. One would think that having the license to officially use ESPN and their presentation would make a game special. Combine that with this being made by Sony, and it felt like a recipe for success. Unfortunately, it missed the mark. While it was different, a lot of the gameplay elements were sloppy. It came across as an attempt to be unique at the cost of making something competent.
Honestly, any installment of the NHL Hitz franchise could have made this list. There were only three, but each was very good. It was an exaggerated take on the sport, and that's always welcome with something as wild as hockey. The edition was the second entry, and it seemed to perfect things by improving on an already strong game. Boasting a striking similarity to the real-life counterpart, this is a feature heavy title that brought back some classic modes like Season Mode and a customizable Ultimate Hockey Team that makes this a really fun game to explore.
Add in some satisfyingly responsive controls, an upgraded tutorial mode that helps transition new players to the game, this is a fun way to experience hockey if you can get past the lackluster online that is just better off unmentioned. Ah, this is the EA that has garnered that negative stigma from the video game community and alienates their fans by making terrible decisions that are easily avoidable.
This game was severely lacking as it removed modes like Season Mode, GM Mode, and overall showed a lack of effort on the part of the developers as the game played like a slow-motion version of a real game.
Of course, this game did look like it was made in , but even some dazzling graphics could not hold back gamers from giving the developers a piece of their mind as they infamously reversed their decision with NHL 16 and returned the series to the roots that have made the franchise popular.
NHL 15 was a step down of quality and gamers knew it, which may be one of the missteps that made EA wake up to their mistakes. Taking a wise side step from a number of games that were attempting their best at making a simulation game in a time where graphics were not up to speed with how the presentation of major hockey leagues, this game made a bold decision and drew respect from the player as a truly unique title.
Offering monster-type creature teams and allowing for special abilities completely changed the way hockey was played. It was able to draw in gamers that were not familiar with the sport with the colorful graphics and easy-to-learn controls but never alienating fans of the sport by providing a truly fun immersion into this alternate world of hockey.
While there may be some other notable Sega Genesis hockey games, this offbeat release still stands the test of time for many gamers. ESPN should really stick to what they know, and that is presenting sports and not attempting to cash in on making second-rate titles that rarely satisfy gamers despite the attempts at a realistic simulation. Otherwise simple tasks like merely keeping the players in camera become a pain for gamers, and the best part of this game was just turning it off.
Fun, arcade-like, and debated as the better game between passionate gamers as better than the classic NHL This Sega Genesis title was as smooth as it was iconic for many impressionable fans and while the latter holds its place as an iconic title, NHLPA 93 probably holds the title for best in-game fighting engine in a hockey video game. Sign up for free! What do you need help on? Cancel X. Topic Archived. Sign Up for free or Log In if you already have an account to be able to post messages, change how messages are displayed, and view media in posts.
I always wait for people to post this question, because my favourite PS2 game of all-time is a hockey game, and I've played many PS2 games. Nothing else comes close. Just trust me The game also featured the inclusion of a Stanley Cup victory celebration in which players skated around with the Stanley Cup hoisted over their head. The biggest reason that this game is one of the best of all-time is because of the PC version of the game.
To this day, there are NHL league games that continue within a certain gaming community. There are even modded versions of the game online that allow it to rival more recent versions of the EA franchise. NHL '09 was another game that introduced some new changes. The defensive "Skill Stick" was added, defensive styles were added to the game and zone strategies, like forechecking and dump-and-chase, were included in the game. This game was very well received and it received multiple "Best of the Year" awards from respected gaming outlets.
All in all, NHL '09 is one of the greatest games of all-time, and one that many still play today. EA's NHL was an abomination of a video game, and the franchise had to bounce back with a winner in The release of NHL introduced fans to career mode, an emotion meter that gauged the crowd's activity throughout the game and some various presentation features like a camera that honed in on breakaways and big hits.
The game also featured a trading card element that was a precursor to the H. NHL Blades of Steel '99 was a game that broke new ground for hockey video gaming. It was the first hockey game released on the N64, and it was one of the first games to utilize colorful graphics and analog stick controls, which made the game very realistic and fun to play. This game is a classic hit amongst people who still own an N64, and it is a game that will definitely help keep your mind off of the lockout.
The big addition to this game was a career mode, which would turn into a franchise mode, which really set the foundation for what is now EA's "Be-A-Pro" mode. When you look at this game, it is a game that was a building block for future things to come.
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