8.6 out of 10 based on 161 reviews

NHL 12

 

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  • User Score (111)
    7.8 7.8 from 111 reviewers
  • Expert Score (35)
    8.3 8.3 from 35 reviewers
  • Value for money (2)
    7.7 7.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Gameplay (11)
    9.6 9.6 from 11 reviewers
  • Graphics (10)
    9.0 9.0 from 10 reviewers
  • Sound (5)
    8.7 8.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Storyline (4)
    8.5 8.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Lifespan (2)
    8.3 8.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Audio & image quality (4)
    9.6 9.6 from 4 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

Experts:
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(17)
7-8
(16)
5-6
(0)
3-4
(1)
1-2
(1)
Users:
9-10
(56)
7-8
(24)
5-6
(8)
3-4
(10)
1-2
(13)
  • Expert Reviews

  1. GameSpot

    8.0/10
    26 September 2011

    The third and final notable addition this year is the 2011 Winter Classic pitting the Washington Capitals against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Just like the real outdoor game held every New Year's Day somewhere in the northeast US, this doesn't mean much. It presents you with a pretty place to play a single game, but that's it. Heinz Field looks great with the snow coming down in the dark, and player uniforms pick up interesting reflections from the big stadium lights. Read more

    • Accurate simulation of real NHL hockey, Subtly improved defensive zone coverage and anticipatory AI, Expanded CHL play lets you really get into your Major Junior caree...
    • Very few major differences from NHL 11, Some of the new defensive AI exposes problems with the offense, Inelegant incorporation of the new Winnipeg Jets.
  2. Web Wombat

    Web Wombat
    8.0/10
    3 November 2011

    So it's not surprising that the 'non-ice-hockey' guy after every goal kept chanting "Quack" like an idiot. For the more diehard fans of Ice Hockey this game will not disappoint. It’s fast, it's fun and it's pretty cool. Quack. Read more

  3. Futuregamez.net

    8.6/10
    12 October 2011

    For anyone with a passing interest in ice hockey and who doesn’t own NHL 11 this comes highly recommended. Read more

  4. Mighty Ape

    Mighty Ape
    8 June 2011

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