EGM-lehden arvostelijoiden kommentit ESPN:stä:
Demian:
The hockey series formely known as 2k may have a new name, but for the second consecutive year, it leaves the competition slack-jawed and two steps behind with its finesse game. Aside from being the best looking of the latest hockey titles, it's also the most realistic - skaters will kick the puck back up to their stick if a defender knocks it off and execute diving one-timers to reach rebounds. More casual fans might even find the realism a bit frustrating; defenders are so adept at stripping the puck that it can be tough to get the offense going. But like last year, you can tweakl almost every aspect of gameplay to suit your taste.
Of course, I' ve got some gripes. On defense, you can't always swicth to the player closest to the puck; slap shots hardly ever make it through traffic, let alonescore; and players regularly and inexplcably whiff easy one-timers. Sega's all-new Franchise mode isn't as comprehensive as NHL 2004's Dynasty mode, either.
When we tested it, online play for both versions was comparably smooth. So see you online, chummmmmm-p.
Greg S.
ESPN Hockey is one sweet game. Now that the checking's been toned down from last year, the game flows beutifully, and only smart play and legit skills will get you anywhere. About the only things that need to be improved are the chitzy Franchise modes and the eye-watering indicators under the players-it's kind of hard to tell who's got the puck. Oh, and they need to fix the online mode, 'cause Demian and Bryan were obviously cheating all those times they beat me.
Bryan: "Better graphics and more entertaining commentary" are all Greg requested after reviewing Sega's previous stint on the frozen pond (EGM#162). Ask and you shall recieve, Mr Stewart, Now, in addition to the rock-solid gameplay, you'll find models that look identical to their toothless real-life counterparts and broadcast duo that actually provides insightful pbservations. Also, the new skill challenge minigames are an addictive deviation from standard play-the accuracy shooting is my personal fave. Overall, puck fans can't go wrongwith ESPN.
Demian 8.5
Greg S. 9.0
Bryan 9.0
Itse taas pidän enemmän tuosta Xboxin ohjaimesta.. Ikinä oikeen tottunut tuohon pleikkarin ohjaimeen. 
