NHL Faceoff 2001 has all of the features you'd expect from a top-notch hockey game: all of the real teams, stadiums, and players, as well as modes of play like Exhibition and a full-fledged 82-game Season. There are three new modes in NHL Faceoff 2001: Tournament, Shoot-Out, and Practice. Mike Emerick and Darren Pang handle the announcing duties, giving you that authentic NHL feel. If you've played any of the games in this series before, you'll instantly recognize the stellar gameplay of NHL Faceoff 2001. Once you actually get on the ice and start moving the puck around, you'll find that the game's controls are smooth and precise, and you'll find plenty of hockey moves that are easily executed. You can either pass the puck using the standard "push the d-pad in the direction you want the pass to go," or you can choose to use the more reliable and predictable icon passing. Mike Emerick and Darren Pang handle the announcing duties, giving you the authentic in-the-game feel. You can also go at it with up to eight human players via the multitap.
