Sega Sports Features NHL2K
Reviewed by Greatest One
After NFL2K, every Dreamcast owner started looking forward
to the other sports games for the system. I was looking
forward to NHL2K the most because hockey games are the most
fun of sports games. After the great products by EA for the
Playstation, I was looking for a hockey game to rival the
NHL series. I knew NHL2K would be far superior graphically
and I wasn't disappointed. The game looks great. But, there
are a few flaws that prevent it from reaching NFL2K status.
The lack of modes hurt this game. There is no way to
practice your skills because there is no practice mode.
Also, there are no multiple seasons. The season mode itself
isn't that great, because you can't customize the number of
games in the season. You have to play the full season every
time. Also statistics tracking is lacking. The commentary is
all right, but pretty soon you start to hear the same things
over and over again.
NHL2K has a lot going for it too. The graphics are great and
the look changes as the game goes on. The ice isn't as shiny
in the 3rd period as it was in the 1st period. Playcontrol
is very smooth and you can pull off some incredible plays.
This game isn't perfect, but it still is decent. Anyways, it
is the first hockey game on the Dreamcast and the best
looking hockey game yet.
Graphics: 9.
The best part about this game is the graphics. Every player
looks detailed and the arenas look cool. The action is very smooth.
Sound: 7.
Okay music, but the commentary is repititive. Sound effects
are pretty cool though as they are pretty realistic.
Gameplay: 5.
Controls are fine, but sometimes they feel strange. You have
to be accurate while passing and just passing in the general
direction won't always work. Also the penalties called
during the game are strange.
Replay value: 6.
Its pretty fun, but after you get tired of the graphics, you
still might want to go back to NHL 2000.
Overall: 7 out of 10
A decent effort by Sega Sports, although not near the class of NFL2K.
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