NHL 12 (PS3)

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'As much as it looks like a souped-up NHL 09​, the improvements to the engine, the A.I., Be a Pro mode, and the overall presentation really add up, and that's aside from the fact that it was already a pretty darn good sports sim to begin with.'
Read more » GamePro
'NHL 12 is a very good hockey simulation offering a full year of up-to-date sports gaming. Certainly, there's nothing here to put anyone off the series. Lamentably, there's not anything to convert pro hockey simulation abstainers to the fold, either.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
'NHL 12 is a huge game completely jam-packed with modes and gameplay features.'
Read more » IGN
'Though the Be A GM mode needs a major overhaul and the new Legends feature falls flat, NHL 12 is still strongest where it counts – on the ice. Just like a well-rounded power forward who can dominate in all three zones, you can't deny the benefit this brings to the club.'
Read more » GameInformer
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'Player interaction has to be the best feature of actual gameplay.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'It appears that the development team refuses to say amazing is good enough. The new Be a Legend option is disappointing while the also-new 24/7 mode shines. The graphics stay the course, but the staggering depth that pervades the entire experience puts yet another championship season on ice.'
Read more » GameTrailers
'To be honest, I'm usually in the camp that skips every second NHL title because it's hard to justify what seems like a few enhancements and a roster update for the price of a AAA game, but this time they've done a fantastic job with improvements that are very hard to resist. Damn fine way to celebrate your 20th title.'
Read more » Gaming Excellence
'EA has seemingly done the impossible by revamping the game in a way that not only increases the realism, but also improves the gameplay.'
Read more » Cheat Code Central
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