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2004 PCPlayStationXbox

A classic EA Sports hockey game featuring Open Ice Control for passing plays and a Dynasty mode with GM and owner management elements. It also includes international World Cup of Hockey teams.

What defines NHL 2005:

  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for NHL 2005 are Pro Evolution Soccer 2009, FIFA Soccer 2005 and NBA Live 08. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NHL 2005 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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FIFA Soccer 2005

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A classic football sim with over 350 official licenses and an expanded Career mode. Off the Ball Control lets you direct teammates' runs and call in tackles while you command the pitch.

NBA Live 08

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An EA Sports basketball simulation featuring licensed NBA teams and players from the 2007-08 season. It was the first NBA Live on all three next-gen consoles and the last one released on PC.

NBA Live 2003

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A basketball simulation featuring the 2002-03 NBA rosters, improved player faces, new motion-captured rebound animations and smooth 60 fps play. A fantasy draft and multiplayer support round out the package.

FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer

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A late-90s football simulation with licensed teams and leagues, built for quick matches alone or with friends on the same machine. The seventh main FIFA entry reflects the early 3D era of the genre.

FIFA Soccer 10

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A realistic football simulation featuring the new 360-degree dribbling system for precise control. Improved AI, set pieces and goalkeepers make for an authentic match, especially in head-to-head play against friends.

NBA Live 07

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An EA Sports basketball simulation with the NBA license, featuring the 2006-07 season teams and players, offering quick arcade-leaning games and head-to-head matches against friends.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

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Konami's football simulation known for its realistic feel and tactical passing play. Leagues and cups are fun, but the real draw is head-to-head matches against friends and online.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2014

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A Konami football simulation built on a new engine with realistic ball physics. The M.A.S.S. system makes tackles and player movement feel more believable, suiting both league play and head-to-head matches against friends.

FIFA Soccer 96

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An early 3D football entry in the FIFA series on PlayStation, featuring licensed teams and players. It is often seen as the first truly successful FIFA and set the stage for the annual sequels.

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