ESPN NHL Hockey

Summary

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
Developer(s)Kush Games
Publisher(s)Sega
Platform(s)PlayStation 2, Xbox
Release
  • NA: September 9, 2003
  • EU: November 28, 2003
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

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.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "ESPN NHL Hockey". Metacritic.
  2. ^ "ESPN NHL Hockey". Metacritic.
  3. ^ "ESPN NHL Hockey Critic Reviews for PlayStation 2 - GameSpot". www.gamespot.com.
  4. ^ "ESPN NHL Hockey Critic Reviews for Xbox - GameSpot". www.gamespot.com.
  5. ^ "IGN Review". www.ign.com. 9 September 2003.
  6. ^ "2004 Awards Category Details Console Sports Simulation Game of the Year". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 24 August 2023.