Common Sense Media Review
By Brett Molina
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
The best, most authentic (has fights) hockey game available.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
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NHL 11
What's It About?
NHL 11 is a simulation of the National Hockey League. Players can guide one of the league's team through a series of seasons toward Stanley Cup glory, or create their own hockey star and lead him to a Hall of Fame career. For those seeking the thrill of competing for a Stanley Cup, the game includes a mode where players can participate in the seven-game championship series. New to the franchise is Hockey Ultimate Team, a card-based franchise mode where players build their team using minor league players and training them to be superstars.
Is It Any Good?
NHL 11 adds another incredible, authentic pro hockey experience to the franchise's history. The game largely sticks to a very successful gameplay, but adds some tweaks to make the game feel more realistic. Faceoffs have been changed to emphasize more skill and timing, while players can break sticks and must strategically find a way to get to the bench to grab another. Hockey Ultimate Team is a fun, clever mode that adds even more depth to an already robust hockey experience. Fans of pro hockey will find NHL 11 is the best experience on any console.
Online interaction: Players can engage in games and join leagues online, complete with open chat.
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Game Details
- Platforms : PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : EA Sports
- Release date : September 7, 2010
- Genre : Sports
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : August 30, 2016
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