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NHL 2005 (Europe)

GameCube
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Reviewed in
2004
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✪ Reviewed on August 28, 2025
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EA Sports ice hockey, 2005 edition. Updated NHL rosters, polished TV presentation, balanced sim-arcade gameplay, four-player multi. Console hockey benchmark, late GameCube release trails PS2/Xbox.

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Category
Sports 4 players 3+
Description
EA Sports NHL simulation for the 2004-2005 season. Published by EA Sports, released in October 2004. Licensed NHL roster, long-term dynasty mode, Open Ice Control mode and four-player local multiplayer. Available in Europe and North America.

NHL 2005 review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,1 GB 📅15/10/2004
Published by EA Sports

NHL 2005 (GameCube) price, value & rarity

Common
Q1 loose
 $7 Q6 complete
 $9 Q10 new
 $17 !
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NHL 2005
USA
28/09/2004
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Is NHL 2005 still worth playing in 2026?

With its Open Ice Control and long-haul dynasty, this entry aimed for depth and managed honourably for its day. But the skating lacks weight against modern hockey sims, and the presentation shows its age. The solid content is weighed down by rosters frozen in 2004. A defensible pick for anyone after a retro hockey session on GameCube, with little ambition beyond nostalgia.

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