NHL Slapshot

1. CLEARNET

   
   30 August 2010

   Closing Comments I don't think that NHL Slapshot will ever replace the real-world standard controller hockey of NHL 11 or its 2K11 competitor, but EA Sports produced an impressive and fun hockey experiment for Wii owners. Even the truly die-hard hockey fans will enjoy this immersive stick-in-the-hand experience, even if they're playing the "real" NHL 11 on the HD consoles. Read more

2. clearnet.co.nz

   
   30 August 2010

   As soon as EA Sports revealed the Wii-exclusive extension of its NHL franchise – and the fact that it uses a specially bundled "assemble it yourself" plastic hockey stick peripheral – I was immediately skeptical that this game would be worth the plastic it'll bundle. Apart from Nintendo's own Wii Sports franchise, designers have yet to nail Wii remote/nunchuk motion for an immersive experience, and EA Sports' solution – docking a Wii remote and nunchuk in a hockey stick... Read more

3. GamingTrend

   8.2/10
   10 December 2011

   When it comes to motion controls and the Wii, sometimes less is better. The technology isn From there you can launch right into a tutorial that explains exactly how to … Read more

   • The Slapshot stick peripheral works as advertised, Body checking with a real stick is fun, Peewee to Pro Mode is a nice addition, Arcade style makes the game more fun ...
   • The Slapshot stick peripheral works as advertised, Body checking with a real stick is fun, Peewee to Pro Mode is a nice addition, Arcade style makes the game more fun ...

4. GameSpot

   8.0/10
   7 September 2010

   That might sound awkward and even a little complicated, but it's not. The controls feel totally natural after no more than five minutes of play. All of the controls are also incredibly responsive. When you want to shoot, you shoot. When you want to hit somebody, you hit somebody. Manual deking is a touch finicky because it's too easy to accidentally take a wrist shot when trying to just slip past a defender. Read more

   • Miniature hockey stick peripheral makes for great controls, Loose, fun arcade hockey gameplay, Excellent Peewee to Pro career mode, Attractive visuals and atmospheric ...
   • Too arcade oriented for hockey fans looking for a rigorous simulation, Limited modes of play, and no online support at all.

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