NHL Slapshot

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Common Sense Media says

Simple sim of pro hockey with special Wii hockey stick.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that NHL Slapshot is a simpler simulation of the National Hockey League than other hockey games. Players can guide a pro team through a full season, or compete in the career mode Peewee to the Pros. There is no fighting in this hockey game. IT can be played with friends.

  • This is a pro hockey title minus the fighting. It shows the fun of playing on a team.
  • Players learn how hard hockey athletes work, from pee-wee leagues to the pros.
  • The game comes with a hockey stick peripheral that houses the Wii remote and nunchuk. Players shoot the puck as they would with a real hockey stick, flicking forward for wrist shots and winding up and firing for harder slapshots. Players pass with the A button and use the thumbstick at the top of the peripheral to move and direct their shots. On defense, players hold the stick vertically and push out for poke checks, while grabbing the stick sideways and thrusting forward executes body checks. The game includes several tutorials including a Basic and Advanced training modes. It offers multiplayer.
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What's it about?

NHL SLAPSHOT is a simple simulation of pro hockey featuring a hockey stick peripheral. Once players master the stick controls, they can opt to play 3-on-3 or 5-on-5 hockey games, take an NHL team and guide them to a Stanley Cup in Season mode, or participate in a variety of simple mini-games. There's also Peewee to Pros mode, where players can create a star, start them out in Peewee leagues, then advance to Bantam and Junior leagues before heading to the pros.


Is it any good?

 

NHL Slapshot is a great game for players seeking a more casual yet fun hockey title. The motion controls feature enough tutorials to make them easy to learn, and using the hockey stick peripheral feels pretty comfortable. Also, the game offers plenty of options for players ranging from full season modes with NHL teams to lighter mini-games. Although the game might not offer as much depth for the hardcore hockey fan wanting a complete sports simulation, it's still exciting to play, particularly with friends.


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  • Families can talk about how this game compares to real-world professional hockey?

  • Unlike other versions of hockey games, this one doesn't have fighting. What do you think the impact of violence is on kids playing violent video games. Did you like this one better?


This review was written by Brett Molina
Teen, 14 years old
November 11, 2010
 
great for anyone who can play it
awsome for anyone who can figure out how to play. you start off a a peewee, then bantam, the Canadien Hockey league, the American Hockey league, then NHL. it is awsome. your player will actually get drafted in the game. hockey is a great sport and even more awsome playing for real or in a video game.

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Kid, 12 years old
November 21, 2010
 
MY BROTHER DID THIS ONE
AWESOME

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Kid, 12 years old
February 27, 2011
 
Great 4 Sport Lovers
This game is AWESOME! I play it pretty much every day. There are levels to play in like peewee, bantam, OHL and NHL You can play Canadian league, American League and the NHL. Great game overall.

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Kid, 11 years old
January 6, 2012
 
i am best at this video game and stuff
it is the best wii video game besides halo. it is fun i am the best

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This review was written by Brett Molina
Topics:sports and martial arts
Platforms:Nintendo Wii
Available online?Not available online
Genre:Sports
Developer:EA Sports
Release date:September 7, 2010
Price:$59.99
ESRB rating:E

This review was written by Brett Molina

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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