Gretzky NHL 06

Publisher: SCEA

Developer: Page 44 Studios / SCEA San Diego

Category: Sports

Release Dates

N Amer - 10/11/2005

Official Game Website

Also available on:
• PS2

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Prepare for fast-paced, arcade-style action where gamers have a chance to activate Wayne Gretzky and play with or face him over the course of a heated game.

Once again lacing up his skates, the Great One returns to action in Gretzky™ NHL® 2006.  Officially licensed by the NHL, NHLPA, and the AHL, Gretzky NHL 2006  features fast-paced skating, precision passing, and bone-jarring checks

Gretzky NHL 2006 incorporates an all-new Wayne vs. Wayne mode where gamers earn “99 Time” and can temporarily activate Gretzky to go six-on-five against opponents or alternately defend against him when an opponent activates “99.”  Play a quick game in either Quick Start or Exhibition Mode, act as owners in Season Mode, or compete against friends or other hockey fans in head-to-head play via Ad Hoc connectivity and Infrastructure Mode.  With new gameplay modes, features, and audio commentary, Gretzky NHL2006  blends the look, feel, and passion of hockey with hard-hitting and intense arcade-style gameplay.

KEY FEATURES

Modes of Play
• All New Wayne vs. Wayne Mode – Prepare for fast-paced, arcade-style action where gamers have a chance to activate Wayne Gretzky and play with or face him over the course of a heated game.  Achieve “99 Time” and Gretzky will become a temporary playable teammate.  Players can add him for a six-on-five offensive attack or attempt to defend against him in the same formation.  For the ultimate line-up, gamers who activate Gretzky five times in one game are able to have five playable Gretzkys on the ice at the same time.
• Quick Game – Artificial Intelligence (AI) picks evenly matched teams at random for a quick game on the go.
• Exhibition – Gamers can select their favorite team and face off in a variety of classic rivalries.  Choose from any of the NHL and AHL teams and even set up matches for teams from both leagues to face off.
• Season Mode – Assume the role of GM and the responsibility of franchise ownership including the ability to draft, sign and trading players including players from NHL and AHL teams and play the regular 82 game season.
• Online Mode – Gamers can compete against friends or other hockey fans in head-to-head play via wireless multiplayer connectivity.
• Ad Hoc Mode – Allows two or more PlayStation Portable systems to communicate directly with each other via Wi-Fi connectivity for regional/local multiplayer gameplay.
• Infrastructure Mode – Gamers can link to a network through a wireless local area network (WLAN) access point for multiplayer gameplay nationwide.
• Gretzky Challenge – Through successful gameplay, gamers can earn points by breaking Gretzky’s actual NHL records and utilize those points to unlock hidden items including jerseys, teams, and playable Gretzkys from his days as a member of the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, and New York Rangers.
• All-New Audio Commentary – In-depth action and intensity is highlighted through game commentary delivered by the great Mike Emrick and Darren Pang.
• Innovative NHL Gameplay – Utilize the shot aiming option to guide the puck past the tenacious goaltender.  Set up a perfect one-timer with the give and go and load up the slap shot meter to beat the goalie with ultimate shot. 
• NHL, NHLPA, & AHL Licensed – Play as or against all NHL and AHL teams with access to all players and arenas. 

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