Game Review (written by Chrissi) Added on: 11/21/2007
NHL Open Ice 2 on 2 Challenge is a great arcade hockey game. The game is quite fast paced compared to many makes of hockey games. The game includes a lot of aspects that are included in a good hockey game. The game does have a lot of realistic aspects in the design of it. There is a lot of action and amazing goals that you would normally see in the great game. The only difference with the game compared to an actual game is that you will only have two hockey players and a goalie on your team. You will have four players on your team available to utilize. During the game you will be able to control one of the players at a time, but the computerized player is still capable of making a pass, shooting for a goal and even checking. This makes it that you are not playing alone and will have some assistance during the game.
The game has placed an amazing line up of hockey players that you are able to use in the game. Some of these players would consist of Mario Lemieux and Jarmor Jagr. There have been so many great legendary players put into this game it makes it even more popular than it was already. There are a few hidden players in the game, but you will have to play to find out whom they are!
NHL Open is a game that many people would sit and play for long periods of time at once. With the great game play and special features, there is no doubt why this game is a fantastic addition to the NHL gaming world. The game does have a selection of twenty-six NHL teams that you are able to pick from. There are also great coaching tips that you will get between each round. With the assistance from a coach like in a regular hockey game you are able to progress positively in the game.
The game does also have a few added features that the player can choose to have going. One of these features is having your players be baby sized but with huge heads or visa versa. Most of the added features are listed in the manual to have the capability of using them.
The graphics in the game have been done in the old-fashioned arcade style. This doesn’t make the game any less enjoyable since most arcade games are usually the best games you will ever play, just like this one. Even the difficulty level isn’t too harsh either. You could be a beginner playing against a pro and still beat them. With the easiness on making a goal, the game can go either way just with a little luck of the draw.
NHL Open Ice 2 on 2 Challenge is a great fast paced NHL hockey arcade game. With all the great features and the simple graphics the game will not feel like it’s been over done in any way. If you love sports and really enjoy playing them as a game then this is a game you should attempt. There is no possible way you won’t enjoy this game and keep playing it for years to come.
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