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ESPN NHL 2K5 (Europe)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2004
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ESPN-label ice hockey simulation using the 2K engine. Authentic and well-calibrated gameplay for the era. The most complete and accomplished NHL simulation on PS2 before the ESPN Sports label ended. A benchmark for hockey fans on the console.

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Category
Sports 4 players 3+
Description
A Visual Concepts ice hockey game released by Sega in 2004 under ESPN license. Distinct wrist-shot and slap-shot systems, polished goalie animations and more credible puck physics than the competition, all wrapped in the 2K franchise's signature TV-style presentation.

ESPN NHL 2K5 review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾2,5 GB 📅14/09/2004
Published by Sega

ESPN NHL 2K5 (PS2) price, value & rarity

Common
Q1 loose
 $5 Q6 complete
 $7 Q10 new
 $40 !
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ESPN NHL 2K5
USA / Canada
14/09/2004
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Is ESPN NHL 2K5 still worth playing in 2026?

An ice hockey simulation from Visual Concepts, ESPN NHL 2K5 offers a realistic game engine, an ESPN flavoured television presentation and a complete franchise mode, all at a reduced price. The fluidity of the matches, the puck physics and the authentic rink atmosphere appeal to sports simulation fans. The rosters frozen on the period season limit the current interest. A good simulation for fans of hockey and realistic retro sport in multiplayer on PS2.

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