Best nhl game for wii

See how we said that 2K was hot on the heels of EA Sports in hockey games? It fixed the gameplay issues from the previous entry, and the presentation was a huge step up. Along with that, this one featured the most extensive franchise mode in a hockey game to that point. That included staff hiring, contracts, scouting, and more. This was also the first game to feature the ability to play the outdoor game, the Heritage Classic. There are times when a game is so rough that it sets a series way back.

For hockey, that game was NHL Faceoff Sony's Faceoff franchise had been running since the days of the original PlayStation console in the 90s. That was never more clear than with NHL Faceoff It only had a Season mode when most games offered Dynasty modes.

The character models looked frightening, and the AI was flat out dumb. There was never another installment released. They are the top dogs in the hockey video game world for a reason. But for our money, NHL 09 was the cream of the crop for the past decade or so.

A few additions made it so. First, there was Be-A-Pro mode. It allowed gamers to create their own players and control their careers from the minors to the Stanley Cup. There was also the defensive Skill Stick, which added a whole new layer to the defensive side of the puck. That's not something a lot of games focused on, and it made this one special.

I mean, you get points for trying, don't you? Released on the PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and Windows, it made for the oddest combination of consoles you could imagine. To be fair, it looked good on paper. The locker room to the rink set up for the menus was unique. That's about where the positives ended though. The game was a mess on the ice in terms of graphics, gameplay, and camera angles. Add in a control system that kind of made no sense, and it's easy to see why NHL Powerplay '96 struggled.

Ask almost anyone who has played hockey video games for the past few decades, and they'll tell you what the best is. Some even go as far as to call it the greatest sports game ever made, period.

Everything about it was seemingly perfect, and it remains that way to this day. Slick controls, stellar gameplay, and a delightful shootout mode were all shining examples of what made this game special.

Most reviews were more than positive. A lot of places even gave it a perfect rating. This game is so loved that it was included in NHL 14 to celebrate the anniversary. Share Share Tweet Email. Kevin Pantoja 38 Articles Published. NHL Slapshot is a game that any sports loving fan who owns a Wii should try. All this publication's reviews Read full review. Gaming Age. I was really just expecting a Wii version of the NHL Arcade game released on the XBLA and PSN last year, but to see that EA put a lot of love and care into this game and made it a game all on its own, without feeling like a dumbed down version of the and PS3 games was very welcome indeed.

An impressive and fun hockey experiment for Wii owners. Even the truly die-hard hockey fans will enjoy this immersive stick-in-the-hand experience, even if they're playing the "real" NHL 11 on the HD consoles. Sharp controls and an ingenious hockey-stick peripheral make NHL Slapshot a great arcade hockey game. Digital Chumps. It combines a solid core game with a unique controller that works pretty well for itself.

The result is a hockey experience that isn't bad if you're looking for something a little different and a little more casual. The game can entertain kids as well as devoted NHL fans. But be sure to play it with others. Nintendo Power. If you can pony up for the extra sticks the game comes with just one , NHL Slapshot is best enjoyed by a group of friends who don't take their hockey too seriously.

Hardcore fans of the sport will be better served by NHL 2K All this publication's reviews. User Reviews. Write a Review. Positive: 1 out of 2.

Mixed: 1 out of 2. Negative: 0 out of 2. I owned this game way back in the past and I had remembered how fun it was. But I sold my Nintendo Wii and I traded this game in as well and I owned this game way back in the past and I had remembered how fun it was.

But I sold my Nintendo Wii and I traded this game in as well and never looked back. I had bought a Wii U but it sat in storage for almost 5 years in Calgary because I was hoping to move back there someday thinking the oil and gas bust was temporary but it never did improve out there. I finally went and got all my stuff Even though some sports games like NHL number titles are just updated rosters with very little gameplay difference.. A game has to be fun. Sure I own all the latest nhl titles and threes and ones are a blast to play with friends.

But when it comes to beer or whatever..