NHL 12

1. 3 News

   

   6.0/10
   27 October 2011

   At the end of the day I walk away knowing a bit more about NHL and my player spends less minutes in the penalty box (once I learnt what interference was and stopped hitting players without the puck) so it’s a win for me and a win for the game. Three stars. Read more

2. ButtonMasher

   21 August 2011

   I haven’t played a major franchise team sports game in a while; for someone with a casual-at-best interest in the sports themselves but a genuine interest in the games, it’s difficult to know when it’s time to get the next one, when they release a new one every year. Good lord how things have changed! Read more

3. GamingTrend

   8.5/10
   1 November 2011

   It seems like there are always two or three sports going on at the same time. Currently the baseball season is winding down, the football season is about a third … Read more

   • The AI has been improved, Be A Legend Mode has been added, Commentary flows well, Plenty of gameplay modes
   • No manual or control reference sheet, AI seems to go blank sometimes, The Online Pass system is instituted

4. GameSpot

   8.0/10
   20 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.

5. PALGN

   9.0/10
   14 September 2011

   Oh boy, it's that time of year again, when the market becomes flooded with annual updates to various different sports games. And who could it possibly be other than Electronic Arts to churn out these updates? They're masters of it, for better or worse. Read more

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