Players who grimaced at NHL 2003s humorous approach to color commentary will be pleased to hear that Don Taylor has been replaced with ex-NHL player Craig Simpson, who offers a more traditional take on analysis. To help maintain its position as the best-selling hockey series, NHL 2004 fixes a number of presentation issues and promises a more realistic experience with computer players individually reacting to in-game situations rather than preset strategies. The collisions that often lead to fights have also been juiced up with more dramatic camera angles and new motion-captured animation. Players will be able to chain moves from a grappling position, offering more strategic possibilities during encounters instead of rewarding those with quick reflexes. Complementing the superb rink detail and authentic player representations are convincing new motion-capture animations (players bodies now skate and maneuver much more realistically) and some terrific new 3D crowd renderings that react and celebrate just like their real-life counterparts.īudding General Managers can help upgrade their teams rink, practice facilities, coaching staff, and front office with experience points earned by winning games.Īs players spend more and more points on upgrades, the team will gradually increase its attributes and will be more likely to attract other free agents and draft picks to the city.Īnother enhanced feature is the fighting engine, which is no longer a button-mashing substitute for boxing.

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