THE GOOD:-Unprecidented A.I. both on offense and defense.
-Graphic leap in player models and presentation from last year is tremendous.
-Skybox feature is a hockey fans dream come true.
THE BAD:
-No league support for XBOX Live.
-No online support for multiple console games for season mode and exhibition like the upcoming "Rivals" game.
SUMMARY:
This game is truly a labor of love that has been pulled off with near flawless execution. If this years game does not convince hockey fans to put their money on SEGA, nothing will. Clearly the other BIG contendor this year has once again been outclassed by SEGA. Sega football game may only hold its own, but this year's ESPN Hockey is a clear cut above the rest.
Firstly The Gameplay has been refined tremendously. This is hockey simulation, not arcade, but that definitely does not mean its not fun. I personally have not enjoyed playing hockey...