GOOD The on-ice gameplay, realism, and atmosphere are all phenomenal.
BAD Haven’t we seen these modes before?
WTF The microtransactions and upsells practically shame users for not spending more.
Tag: hockey
NHL 23 Review
HIGH The visuals finally feel worthy of new console horsepower…
LOW …until the replays are seen up close.
WTF SNES hockey strategy shouldn’t work in 2022.
NHL 22 Review
A Sign Of Silliness To Come?
HIGH Next-gen polish brings new life to a tried-and-true formula.
LOW X-Factors feel meaningless in the heat of gameplay.
WTF The single-Be a Pro mode has become a complete afterthought
NHL 21 Review
The Chill Of Victory. The Agony Of Cold Feet.
HIGH The upgraded Be a Pro is a huge improvement.
LOW Player models are showing their age.
WTF The announcing in NHL Threes should be abandoned immediately.
NHL 18 Review
Slick On The Ice, But Stuck In A Rut
HIGH Franchise mode remains the primary reason to hit the ice
LOW Be a Pro is awkward, paling in comparison to career modes from other EA titles
WTF Did videogame hockey really peak in 1994?
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