NHL 2000

by Playstation

Product Features

• 1-8 Players
• Multi Tap Adaptable
• Analog Control
• Vibration Function
• Button Mashing Fights

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002R28K
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 21, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,809 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation

Editorial Review

Electronic Arts continues its hard-hitting hockey series with NHL 2000--a game that skates back to the Sega Genesis roots of the franchise for some key elements of gameplay. Serious sports fans can take advantage of options that set up all the true NHL rules for each game, but the default settings make it easy for all gamers to hop right in and skate to victory.

The skating is silky smooth and the graphics are extremely fast, including a motion-blurred puck during high-speed shots. There's nothing more satisfying than knocking the wind out of another team's lead scorer with the dedicated big-hit button, and the incredibly responsive controls make finesse shots possible. Icon passing makes sure players get the puck to the correct man, and those who wish to leave nothing to chance can take control of their goalkeepers in midplay. With the help of Multi-Tap adapters, up to eight people can play this king of hockey games. --Jeff Young

Pros:

• Options and AI opponent strength scale to all skill levels of gamers
• Big hits, slap shots, one-timers, and other hockey maneuvers are easy to execute

Cons:

• The game is much better when played against human opponents

Product Description

Only the Physical will Survive. Faster gameplay. More ways to score. Music featuring Garbage, and Uberzone.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost (but not quite) like NFL Blitz for the NHL., November 10, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 2000 (Video Game)

For fans of the previous EA NHL games, this one is a departure. The slapshots sound like small explosions! The skaters are faster than any previous EA NHL game, and the hits are harder. Famed color commentator Bill Clement provides much of the dialogue during gameplay, and there are many phrases used in quite obscure situations that makes this game a sheer joy to play. The fighting is still rather lame if you're used to fighter games, but fighting isn't point, is it? It's bash your opponent through the glass, check 'em until you hear that ACL tear, and slap that puck like a missile into the back of the net. This is a VERY fun game, and I'd say it's the best overall hockey game I have EVER played. (And that's going way back to the Atari days.) If you are a fan of hockey video games, this one is THE ONE!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bottom line, it's just a fun game to play, March 9, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 2000 (Video Game)

I've been getting the EA Sports hockey titles since the Sega Genesis and usually I'm pretty satisfied. There's always one or two (or three) annoying things about the game that could be fixed and NHL 2000 is no different. But the bottom line for me is the game is just a lot of fun to play. Yes the AI could be better and the game may move too fast and the big checks are a little ridiculous, and normally I'm more for the simulation aspect of a game....but I can't stop playing it. The franchise mode, while not as deep as MAdden football gives this game tremendous replayability. I bought the game at the start of the NHL season and I'm still playing it regularly. I can't say that for any other games I've purchased.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT Game!, February 23, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 2000 (Video Game)

EA couldnt possibly do any better. Just the option to pick 1 team and stay with that team is enough for me. I hated having to scroll through the schedule and mark games for my team. The gameplay is considerably faster than previos versions, plus there doesnt seem to be the "hot Spot" from which you can score against any goalie.

The main feature I liked was the career mode. Losing players through free agency and retirement and having to sign/draft replacements. My only complaint is the free agents declare after the draft, leaving you to scramble to sign a replacement for a player you hadnt planned on losing

I also wish the Stanley Cup celebration was better, but all in all the best hockey game i've ever played.

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