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.
| 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 |
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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