NHL 06 (PS2) Review

[RobRich]

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What’s really apparent from the first time that you play NHL 06 is that the game has really strong grasp on the control schematic that’s just perfect for NHL hockey. All the offensive moves, including slapshots, wrist shots, shot targeting, dekes and skill stick functions that can be the difference in scoring a goal or having the puck swept away by a defenseman, are generally fluid and give gamers a chance to operate a well-functioning offensive attack. Defensively, NHL 06 has a plethora of moves, including dives and checks that are able to be used to your team’s advantage, although the checking game doesn’t always seem as effective knocking players off the puck as it should. Go ahead, try and muscle a Peter Forsberg off the puck. It will typically be a lesson in not only futility but frustration as well.

Source: The Armchair Empire

[cryptoguy]

I remember in one of the previous NHL games, if you tackled a player from behind, he would be knocked out for like a minute!

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The weakest controls in NHL 06 appear in its least important aspect, the fights between players (it’s up to you if you even want to engage in fights, so you could avoid them altogether if you really wanted to).

Awww.... Who doesn't want fights??? Tell me, who??

[GiPilot12]

Heh one of my friends helped develope that game. I'm getting it for free.