NHL 12 for Xbox 360 Reviews by Gamers

well to start i got this game 4 days after buying nhl 11, i had a chance to practice the controls (right stick movement is the deke and shots along with checking) and get ready for the new game,i got my hands on NHL 12 and from the beginning it didn't disappoint, the game opens with the winter classic penguins vs the capitals and wow the graphics and system got an upgrade! after starting my be a pro career i had a chance to notice a few things,1- the battles in front of the net are better(you have to fight to stay in front of the net and the players size and strength matter) and 2- the game lets you skip ahead to your next shift instead of having to watch the whole game like the past versions(making a be a pro season finish-able in less than a month). the other game modes got slightly better but i won't lie the game like any other hockey/sports game has it's flaws not many like the computer trading during the season(they offer such weird trades and send star players down to the farm team for no reason). if your a stat cruncher then your going to love this game they updated the be a pro progression and added easy menu use,last but not least the legends, wow you have to unlock them one by one but they are great,Gordie Howe plays with no helmet,the great one has the trademark style and all the others,as a bonus when you tie or break a record you get a video clip with Gretzky talking about the record and other peoples records great stuff,plain and simple if your a hockey fan rent this game you will love it.

I really enjoyed this game and I say if you are even slightly a fan of the NHL you should definitely check this game out. I guarantee you that you will not be disappointed.