NHl 2005

[Pezz]

This Looks Like its gonna be agreat game.

EA SPORTS™ lights it upiin thei13th season of world championship hockey with EA SPORTS NHL® 2005. Delivering top shelf gameplay that captures theispeed, finesse, andihard-hitting action of pro hockey, NHL 2005 challenges gamers of all skill levelsito lace up their skates andicreate open ice.

New EA SPORTS Open Ice Control allows playersito execute offensive plays suchias Give-and-Go's andibreakaway passes or call foria defensive double team with theitouch ofia button. A completely overhauled skating engine captures both theiexplosive speed of offensive skating anditheisurgical precision of backwards defensive movement.

EA SPORTS Dynasty Mode™ goes even deeper withia new, easierito navigate interface, andimore interactive GM/owner relationships, includingia deep new e-mail system.

NHL 2005 also delivers all theiaction of theiWorld Cup of Hockey, with International Teams andivenues from North America andiEurope. In additionito all 30 NHL teams, NHL 2005 includes 39 teams from theiSwedish, Finnish andiGerman Elite Leagues,ias wellias 21 International teams.




Open Ice Control: Seamlessly switch between players with or without the puck, call for passes, set up a vicious one-timer, drive the net for a deflection, or call for a defensive double team on the fly with just the push of a button.
All-New Skating Engine: A new skating engine emphasizes gliding and accelerating, capturing the fast pace of hockey. A refined backwards skating system also allows for unprecedented defensive precision and control.
World Cup of Hockey: NHL 2005 features all the teams, all the venues, and all the action of this year's global tournament featuring the top eight hockey nations in the world.
Pick up and Play Action: Fast-paced gameplay captures the pacing and flow of pro hockey, providing seasoned players with deep, nuanced gameplay, while hockey rookies are able to quickly dive in with a rewarding, easy-to-learn experience.
Dynasty Mode™: Gamers take on the role of a GM managing every aspect of their team's operations, from setting ticket prices to calling up a prospect from the minors. A new PDA and email system streamlines communications and adds new depth to owner/GM relations.
Personality-Driven AI: All-new AI recreates the play styles and personalities of the biggest names in the game.
EA SPORTS™ Nation: Go online with the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system* and compete with the best players from around the country.

[umainebearman]

And for only 49.99 when you could have a better ESPN NHL 2K5 for 19.99! I gave up on EAs NHL a long time ago but was suckered into last years by promises of better this and better that. There last good NHL game was 97 or 98. Now if someone would just get some balls and make a college hockey game I'd be all over that, any chance to whip Boston College virtually or for real is money well spent.

[Pezz]

Originally Posted by umainebearman

And for only 49.99 when you could have a better ESPN NHL 2K5 for 19.99! I gave up on EAs NHL a long time ago but was suckered into last years by promises of better this and better that. There last good NHL game was 97 or 98. Now if someone would just get some balls and make a college hockey game I'd be all over that, any chance to whip Boston College virtually or for real is money well spent.

I Allready own the Espn NHL 2K5
and i really dont think it is that great?The Gameplay isnt as good.The graphics arnt as good.Espn has good fighting in game and has skills and party mode and all that but if you looking for gameplay and graphics you have to go with EA NHL.

[Sycowulf]

Originally Posted by Pezz

I Allready own the Espn NHL 2K5
and i really dont think it is that great?The Gameplay isnt as good.The graphics arnt as good.Espn has good fighting in game and has skills and party mode and all that but if you looking for gameplay and graphics you have to go with EA NHL.

Well, last years espn killed EA's hockey, and according to reviews it does the same this year... I wont touch NHL2005 with a 10ft pole this year, especially after hearing about their new wraparound move that scores almost all the time... And after seeing NHL2005 in motion at work today, Id also have to say ESPN also looks better.

[Ruined]

espn nhl 2k5 > ea nhl 2005

[MagicHat]

I am hoping to pick this up sometime soon

[Pezz]

Originally Posted by Sycowulf

Well, last years espn killed EA's hockey, and according to reviews it does the same this year... I wont touch NHL2005 with a 10ft pole this year, especially after hearing about their new wraparound move that scores almost all the time... And after seeing NHL2005 in motion at work today, Id also have to say ESPN also looks better.

What is the fun if you just do the wrap around for all the goals??Dont you want to play something challenging?

[mtcarmel00]

Pezz, use the search feature I started a thread about this game a while ago because I was so thrilled that Markus Naslund is on the cover. Here it is: Ea Nhl 2005.

But you should be comforted by the fact that people actually replied to your thread about the game, and not mine. GRRRR

I already purchased ESPN NHL 2K5 for my PS2, and I am really enjoying it. It's far better than any hockey game I've played by EA.

[Louie]

ESPN is a FAR, FAR superior game. I played NHL 2005 for about 20 minutes and after tinkering with the sliders even its still end to end hockey, I think it should be NHL 1985 if anything. The World Cup Mode is the only reason I'll be keeping the game, but other than that its not all that great.

ESPN's graphics I think are better in some respects and EA has a few nods in others. EA has been making this game for years and they don't have realistic arenas, there is no excuse for that espicially when the gameplay degrades, althought 04 was a step up and 05 was too, but not much.

ESPN plays and feels like real hockey. Cycling, rebounds etc., it just feels better, a big part is due to the controls. EA's are just too simple. Sega's are deep but allow for a great deal more.

If anyone is interested in ESPN checkout http://www.espnhockey.net/forums

They both have Pros and Cons and if you could combine both it would be awesome, but Sega is far superior. Even all the gaming websites have rated Sega much better than EA.

[Pezz]

If you can believe it i started off playing NHl 95 for the Sega!One Of the Best games ever!!!!!

[Sycowulf]

Originally Posted by Pezz

What is the fun if you just do the wrap around for all the goals??Dont you want to play something challenging?

uhm... thats exactly what i was saying

[Pezz]

Originally Posted by Sycowulf

uhm... thats exactly what i was saying

Thats how it should be challengeing cause other wise if you win every time by like 4 5 it gets boring and it makes me not want to play it anymore.

[Ruined]

Originally Posted by Pezz

Thats how it should be challengeing cause other wise if you win every time by like 4 5 it gets boring and it makes me not want to play it anymore.

ESPN NHL is far more challenging and realisting than EA NHL. If it wasn't you must have had the skill level on Rookie or were playing a different game.

[Pezz]

Originally Posted by Ruined

ESPN NHL is far more challenging and realisting than EA NHL. If it wasn't you must have had the skill level on Rookie or were playing a different game.

Im saying it sucks if you just do that wraparound move every time to score.

[Ruined]

Originally Posted by Pezz

Im saying it sucks if you just do that wraparound move every time to score.

I know ESPN NHL 2K3 was a bit wraparound happy, but 2K4 was definitely not. In fact if anything 2K4 might have been a bit too tough to score than it should have been. 2K5 is a good balance between the two.

[Pezz]

Originally Posted by Ruined

I know ESPN NHL 2K3 was a bit wraparound happy, but 2K4 was definitely not. In fact if anything 2K4 might have been a bit too tough to score than it should have been. 2K5 is a good balance between the two.

Ya your right about that!

[umainebearman]

Oh yeah and did I mention $19..99?

[Pezz]

Originally Posted by umainebearman

Oh yeah and did I mention $19..99?

Everyone allready knew that

[umainebearman]

Just making a point that the ESPN makers have both the quality in the game and the balls to see all there much better than EA games at a fantastic price point.

[Pezz]

Originally Posted by umainebearman

Just making a point that the ESPN makers have both the quality in the game and the balls to see all there much better than EA games at a fantastic price point.

Ok