NHL Slapshot Bundle

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• Deke, check, and shoot with the all-new NHL Slapshot Hockey Stick game accessory, included with NHL Slapshot. Simply plug the Wii Remote and Nunchuk into the hockey stick and take over any game like a true NHL All-Star.
• In Peewee to Pros Mode, start your hockey career as a Peewee on the neighborhood rink playing 3 on 3, and work your way through Bantam and Junior leagues, to 5 on 5 in the NHL.
• Play as NHL legend Wayne Gretzky and take to the ice as the Great One in Peewee to Pros mode, or in Play Now mode at any level. Gretzky also provides game day tips and coaching advice.
• Whether it?s 3 on 3, or 5 on 5 games, play with or against all the real players and teams from the CHL, AHL, and NHL. Play through a full NHL Season and Playoffs, for your chance to hoist the Stanley Cup!
• Practice deking and shooting in a fun, split-screen minigame for players of every skill level. Take shots on net to beat the goalie, or use your Nunchuk and Wii Remote as your glove and blocker to defend the net!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003U9VI6S
• Item Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 7, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,763 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #2 in Video Games > Wii > Sports > Hockey
  • #18 in Sports & Outdoors > Fan Shop > Video Games & Accessories

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Level up your skills

Get exclusive game-day tip

Synopsis

You started out like all the pros do: wobbly on the ice, playing three-on-three in the neighborhood rink. All that has changed now. You've trained and drilled until your blades dulled, and you've earned your spot on the NHL roster. Now the pressure is on: it's the championship game and the Stanley Cup is within your grasp. There's one minute to go and you hurl yourself toward the puck, feel it nestle against your stick and bolt into a breakaway. You hear the scraping of your opponents' blades close behind you. Your muscles tire but you hold your stick firmly in your hands. The goal is just feet away and the moment is yours for the taking: will you make the championship-winning Slapshot and become a hockey legend?

All of the realistic, exhilarating action is in your own two hands when you pick up the NHL Slapshot hockey stick accessory - skillfully deke, check and shoot with the stick and watch your moves translate into real-time action on your screen. When you control every move, it's up to you to make all of your hockey dreams come true. Start as a peewee and work your way up to play with all of your NHL heroes in a demanding career mode. Do you want to achieve the ultimate level of hockey greatness? Seize the opportunity to take the ice as "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky, and experience what it's like to be a living legend. Whether you're riveting your eyes to the prize or just shooting the net with friends in fun mini games, you'll never want to unlace your skates and step away from NHL Slapshot.

Key Features:

• From the makers of NHL 10, winner of 12 "Sports Game of the Year" awards
• Features an all-new, accessible and intuitive NHL Slapshot hockey stick game accessory that attaches to your Wii Remote and Nunchuk to put every pass, shot, check and deke into your hands (Wii Remote and Nunchuk not included)
• Become an NHL All-Star by beginning at the peewee level and working your way through junior and bantam leagues to five-on-five in the NHL
• Have fun playing three-on-three in the neighborhood rink or feel the pressure of five-on-five NHL play
• Level up your skills and attributes as you learn hockey fundamentals during your journey to the pros
• Take to the ice in jersey #99 as "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky, so you can live out your ultimate hockey dream
• Get exclusive game-day tips and coaching advice from "The Great One" himself
• Play with or against all the real players and teams from the CHL, AHL and NHL
• Play through a full NHL season and playoffs for your chance to hoist the Stanley Cup
• Split-screen shootout mini game is a fun way to practice and perfect your skills: take shots on the net to beat the goalie or use your Nunchuk and Wii Remote as glove and blocker to guard the goal
• Four over-the-the top multiplayer games let you share the fun with friends and family, from the mayhem of Free 4 All to the pressure of Classic Shootout, the fun of two-on-two and the competition of Shooter vs. Goalie
• For 1 to 4 players

Product Description

The makers of NHL 10, are proud to deliver NHL Slapshot. With gameplay centered on you, fulfill the ultimate dream of becoming an NHL All-Star by beginning a career at the Peewee level before working your way to the Pros, or take to the ice as ‘The Great One’, Wayne Gretzky, and play out the ultimate Hockey career. NHL Slapshot, putting the game of hockey right in your hands.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the NHL2K franchise - Hardcore Gamer or Family Fun Friendly, January 1, 2011

By 

Liangatang (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL Slapshot Bundle (Video Game)

To be perfectly honest, when I first saw this game at Best Buy I was quite excited - I've been an addict of NHL2K10 for the last year and liked the Wii's play controls, but was always annoyed with how stiff it felt. To see a game with an actual hockey stick seemed perfect.

Then I went home and read the reviews from different gaming site - and everyone gave it solid marks (B-A-) but constantly mentioned that it wasn't for hardcore gamers - that scoring 7+ goals was common and that things weren't realistic enough. Disappointed, I checked it off my "things I want for Christmas" list.

Then, ironically, my wife gave it to me as a present - she saw how much I loved the 2K10 game - so I put on tentative smile and thanked her. I was hoping, if anything, that since Slapshot was more arcade like, we could actually play it together unlike 2K10 which is a bit complex at times.

I popped the disc in later that night and started playing the PeeWee to Pro mode (where you create your own player and start off as a little dude in the outside rinks and have to move your way up through the leagues). The arcadeness came out right away - checking and shooting was definitely fun - just move the stick as you would instinctively - but the scores were often double digits and checking sent the little guys flying across the ice. I must say my wife found it adorable to see lil baby Kane and Toews running around the ice - it has a cute factor to it.

So I upped the difficulty level to "superstar" - and now the game became very intense to play - quite competitive and fun - yet still double digit scores. It was like playing NBA Jam but for hockey.

However, then I came to see where so many reviewer went wrong. It's the core difference of actually playing a game for an extended period of time or just going for an extended "test drive".

After playing for a week, I finished the season (actually in 5th place) and my player had good enough stats to move to the next league. Now the players were a little bigger - teenagers playing in outdoor rinks - and things were a little tougher. Checks didn't send people flying across the ice - players actually kept their balance and you couldn't just push them around. Scores were still in the 4-9 goal range, but it had a completely different, and more challenging feel.

Now I've made it through that age level, and my player recently got drafted into the CHL (Canadian Hockey League). I'm from Chicago and honestly know nothing about it - but it appears to have all the real teams and stadiums. Let me tell you - it's a whole new league! First, the whole concept of playing your role on the team comes into play - in the peewee and teenage league, you just dominate the ice, go anywhere you want, and have the players pass it to. In the CHL - it's a full 6v6 and as a RW I need to play my position. This isn't a game where you control whoever has the puck - you just control your player. Try to take the puck the length of the ice and score? Forget it - you'll have two guys double team you and lose the puck 9/10 times. Try to not play defense? No hope of winning - your unmarked guy will put it in. Want to go check crazy? Well penalties now exist - so if you get called for tripping, YOU go into the penalty box and can do nothing but scream at the TV while your goalie gets pounded during the opposing team's powerplay. It's absolutely fantastic.

Plus - at the CHL there are announcers calling the game - and you can set it to use a name of a pro player similar to yours. So when you get the puck, score, etc, you actually hear "your" name being called. Let me tell you - I could get used to it.

Finally - the scores? Tight matches with usually less than 5 goals a game. I've had countless 2-3 or 2-1 games. It's completely realistic.

All in all - I honestly was in the playoff in my NHL2K10 game when my wife game me Slapshot - and I haven't put 2K10 back in my Wii since. Between the graphics, gameplay (having an actual stick), realism, personalization, etc - Slapshot is 50 times better than the 2K franchise. Unless you really care about contracts and trades and etc - go with Slapshot - the game is one of the best on the Wii to date.

PROS:
-Starts arcade style - evolves to realistic sim in pro leagues
-Peewee to Pro Game Mode well developed and immersive
-Peewee mode SUPER friendly for family fun; Easy controls
-Pro level involves playing your position
-Pro level penalty means your actually have to sit in the penalty box
-Pro level includes customized player name announcing
-Hockey stick play control better than any wii-remote + nunchuck setup

CONS:
-No online multiplayer
-Hockey stick control has a learning curve for advanced levels

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a good mix of arcade and sim style hockey with great functionality!, September 14, 2010

By 

indiefan74 (New York) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL Slapshot Bundle (Video Game)

NHL Slapshot is a great hockey experience on the Wii. Definitely more of an arcade experience than a simulation like the regular NHL series, Slapshot still offers a great combination of fun and skill and it gets you moving and involved with your hockey video game experience. Checking is the funnest part in the whole thing as it really feels substantial on the screen. Each hit feels huge and hits with guys that actually are big hitters, feels even better. Goal scoring is fun and you can still make some pretty great plays. The game feels great and is easy to play right off the bat (or stick as it may be...) my only complaint is that EA Sports didn't put out any additional hockey sticks to purchase on the release day of the game. but i won't bother putting a lower score for the game just because the company didn't fully understand that the game is best played with the hockey stick...

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars EA Scores, September 8, 2010

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Matt - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL Slapshot Bundle (Video Game)

NHL Slapshot is a good game that brings hockey to your living room. I was impressed with responsiveness of the hockey stick when using wrist shots, backhands or slapshots. I even found myself lowering my shoulder to get around defenders in traffic.

It definitely translated hockey well to the Wii and have no complaints so far. I would give this a higher mark, but have yet to get too far into a season and Pee Wee to Pros mode.

If you're looking for a more realistic hockey game, this may not be for you. But control wise it's tons of fun and does make you feel like you are part of the game.