NHL 2K11 (Wii)
common sense media says
Decent hockey title includes fighting, needs some polish.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a straightforward simulation of the National Hockey League. Players can choose one of the league's teams and guide them to Stanley Cup glory. They can also participate in a series of other casual game modes and other mini-games. Players can engage in fights during games, but none of the brawls are graphic. The game is playable online with open chat, a feature Common Sense Media does not recommend to children under the age of 12. We suggest using the parental controls that are built into the game console to disable online communication features.
Educational value:
The game is great way to introduce players to the sport of hockey and its rules and strategies.
Positive role models:
Players can usually start fights with opponents at any point during games.
Ease of play:
Players can hop onto the virtual ice using either the classic controller and Wii remote/nunchuk. With motion controls, players flick the remote up to shoot and press the "A" button to pass. The nunchuk is used for player movement and actions such as dekes or body checks. Players comfortable with the classic controller will likely find this easier to use, but the motion control combo -- while tricky -- is easy to use with some practice.
Violence:
Players can start fights against others during games. Players can throw punches and tug on jerseys until the referee breaks up the brawl. However, the game doesn't show blood or anything particularly graphic.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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DPNorman
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Very good, definitely worth your time.
I have this game for the iPad and I honestly think it's pretty good. It's easy to play as you use a virtual joystick to move your players and a few virtual buttons you have to push in order to shoot and move and speed up. Now the iPad version does not involve any sort of fighting but as I've heard from other reviewers there is fighting in the actual console versions of this game. The game is fun and I like the abundance of modes such as season mode, winter classic mode, and others. I really can't complain about this game. I really enjoyed it.
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