ESPN NHL Hockey
| ESPN NHL Hockey | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Kush Games |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, Xbox |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
ESPN NHL Hockey (also known as NHL 2K4) is a video game released by Sega in 2003. It was released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
The cover athlete is Jeremy Roenick, who was then on the Philadelphia Flyers
The game uses the ESPN presentation style using ESPN graphics, music, and is featuring ESPN on-air talent. Notably, the game's commentary features a superstar booth of ESPN's legendary voice of hockey Gary Thorne and Bill Clement, who deliver play-by-play and color commentary with situational analysis bringing a true ESPN scotch bonnet flavor.
ESPN NHL Hockey brings you authentic box scores, overlays, stats and more - fully capturing the atmosphere of an ESPN NHL broadcast. The game implements a groundbreaking graphics engine that uses hardware to new limits, player models and faces, environmental effects, arenas, cut-scenes, uniforms and more are meticulously detailed - raising realism to a new level. Put your skills to the test against the NHL's best as you compete for the title in all of the NHL's All-Star skills challenges. There are also mini-Games including "Mini-Rink," a fast-paced 2 on 2 intense hockey experience, Pond Hockey, and enhanced skills events.
Reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 90/100 (PS2)[4] 88/100 (Xbox)[5] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8.67/10 |
| Game Informer | 8.5/10 |
| GameRevolution | A- |
| GamesMaster | 8/10 |
| GameSpot | 9/10[6][7] |
| IGN | 9.3/10[8] |
| PlayStation Official Magazine – UK | 6/10 |
| Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine | 4.5/5 |
| Official Xbox Magazine (UK) | 8.2/10 |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | 8.9/10 |
| Play | A |
The game was released to positive reviews. During the 7th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated ESPN NHL Hockey for "Console Sports Simulation Game of the Year", which was ultimately awarded to Madden NFL 2004.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Bramwell, Tom (December 1, 2003). "What Was New?!". Eurogamer. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "ESPN NHL Hockey 2K4". Gameplanet. Archived from the original on November 16, 2003. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ IGN PS2 (October 1, 2003). "Game of the Month: September 2003". IGN. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "ESPN NHL Hockey". Metacritic.
- ^ "ESPN NHL Hockey". Metacritic.
- ^ "ESPN NHL Hockey Critic Reviews for PlayStation 2 - GameSpot". www.gamespot.com.
- ^ "ESPN NHL Hockey Critic Reviews for Xbox - GameSpot". www.gamespot.com.
- ^ "IGN Review". www.ign.com. 9 September 2003.
- ^ "2004 Awards Category Details Console Sports Simulation Game of the Year". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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