NHL 2K11

{{Infobox video game

|title = NHL 2K11

|image = NHL 2K11 cover.jpg

|caption =

|developer = Visual Concepts (Wii), 2K China (App Store)

|publisher = 2K

|series = NHL 2K

|released = Wii & iPhone
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|genre = Sports (ice hockey)

|modes = Single-player, Multiplayer, Online multiplayer

|platforms = Wii, iOS

}}

NHL 2K11 is an ice hockey sports video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.

The game was announced on March 3, 2010, as a Wii-exclusive game.{{cite web |last=Bailey |first=Kat |url=http://www.1up.com/news/nhl-2k11-announced-wii-exclusive |title=NHL 2K11 Announced as a Wii Exclusive |website=1UP.com |date=March 3, 2010 |accessdate=March 14, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106170205/http://www.1up.com/news/nhl-2k11-announced-wii-exclusive |archive-date=November 6, 2012 |url-status=dead }} It was the first game in the NHL 2K series since NHL 2K7 not to be released on the PlayStation 3, the first since NHL 2K6 not to be released on the Xbox 360, the first since NHL 2K3 to not be released on the PlayStation 2, and the last game in the NHL 2K series to be released on the Wii, as the next entry in the series is released only on iOS and Android devices.Installments section on NHL 2K Take-Two chairman Strauss Zelnick said that "As far as NHL, we're taking a year off on PS3 and Xbox 360 to refine, redesign and re-think". This was the last game for the NHL 2K series on consoles.

Then-Vancouver Canucks forward Ryan Kesler is the cover athlete for NHL 2K11.{{cite web |last=Fletcher |first=JC |url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/ryan-kesler-is-nhl-2k11-cover-athlete/ |title=Ryan Kesler is the NHL 2K11 cover athlete |publisher=Engadget (Joystiq) |date=March 9, 2010 |accessdate=July 21, 2015 |archive-date=August 9, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150809103437/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/ryan-kesler-is-nhl-2k11-cover-athlete/ |url-status=live }}

Features

The game introduced an all-new "Road to the Cup" mode, featuring Miis. The mode also includes mini-games, trivia challenges and skills competitions. NHL 2K11 also included things like broken sticks, more responsive skating, improved artificial intelligence and enhanced graphics. The Winter Classic was also added as a mode.

Reception

{{Video game reviews

| iOS = true

| WII = true

| na = true

| 1UP_WII = C−{{cite web |last=Bailey |first=Kat |url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/nhl-2k11-review |title=NHL 2K11 Review (Wii) |website=1UP.com |date=September 10, 2010 |accessdate=July 21, 2015 |archive-date=January 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130154040/http://www.1up.com/reviews/nhl-2k11-review |url-status=live }}

| GI_WII = 6/10{{cite magazine |last=Kato |first=Matthew |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/nhl_2k11/b/wii/archive/2010/08/26/nhl-2k11-review.aspx |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123185316/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/nhl_2k11/b/wii/archive/2010/08/26/nhl-2k11-review.aspx |url-status=live |archive-date=January 23, 2013 |title=NHL 2K11 (Wii): Slipping On The Ice |magazine=Game Informer |date=August 26, 2010 |access-date=July 21, 2015}}

| GameRev_WII = C+{{cite web |last=Bryant |first=Mike |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/nhl-2k11 |title=NHL 2K11 Review (Wii) |publisher=Game Revolution |date=October 6, 2010 |accessdate=July 21, 2015 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924050303/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/nhl-2k11 |url-status=live }}

| GSpot_WII = 5.5/10{{cite web |last=Todd |first=Brett |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nhl-2k11-review/1900-6274796/ |title=NHL 2K11 Review (Wii) |website=GameSpot |date=August 31, 2010 |accessdate=July 21, 2015 |archive-date=February 5, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205032530/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nhl-2k11-review/1900-6274796/ |url-status=live }}

| GRadar_WII = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web |last=Grisham |first=Richard |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/nhl-2k11-review/ |title=NHL 2K11 review (Wii) |publisher=GamesRadar |date=August 26, 2010 |accessdate=July 21, 2015 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924130202/http://www.gamesradar.com/nhl-2k11-review/ |url-status=live }}

| GameZone_WII = 6/10{{cite web |last=Hopper |first=Steven |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/nhl_2k11_review |title=NHL 2K11 review (Wii) |publisher=GameZone |date=August 29, 2010 |accessdate=July 21, 2015 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924063152/http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/nhl_2k11_review |url-status=live }}

| IGN_iOS = 7.5/10{{cite web |last=Ahearn |first=Nate |url=http://wireless.ign.com/articles/111/1116939p1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100902122622/http://wireless.ign.com/articles/111/1116939p1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 2, 2010 |title=NHL 2K11 Review (iPhone) |website=IGN |date=August 30, 2010 |accessdate=July 21, 2015 |df=mdy-all }}

| IGN_WII = 6.5/10{{cite web |last=Ahearn |first=Nate |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/111/1116324p1.html |title=NHL 2K11 Review (Wii) |website=IGN |date=August 26, 2010 |accessdate=July 21, 2015 |archivedate=August 30, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100830192009/http://wii.ign.com/articles/111/1116324p1.html}}

| MC_iOS = 77/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nhl-2k11/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad |title=2K Sports NHL 2K11 for iPhone/iPad Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=July 21, 2015 |archive-date=November 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151111220921/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/2k-sports-nhl-2k11 |url-status=live }}

| MC_WII = 62/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nhl-2k11/critic-reviews/?platform=wii |title=NHL 2K11 for Wii Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=July 21, 2015 |archive-date=November 27, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151127032031/http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/nhl-2k11 |url-status=live }}

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The iPhone version received "generally favorable reviews", while the Wii version received "mixed" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.