NHL 15

 PlayStation 4
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3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 317 Ratings

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  1. DragonKingSoup
    Sep 9, 2014
    4
    No OTP at launch and no time table for co-op game play at all. This is a major disappoint after the years of normally well designed online experiences. Do not buy this game until EA brings back the features that made this game franchise better than all the other sport **** that EA markets.
  2. wellspokenman
    Sep 9, 2014
    2
    A great tech demo with loads of promise and fabulous gameplay. Unfortunately that's all that's there. You can't sim your BAP shifts. You can't draft in GM mode. No access to your AHL team in GM mode either. Online is 1v1 only, no online team play and no clubs. HUT mode is of course largely intact - so you still have the option of paying EA to play the game you already paid for. So unlessA great tech demo with loads of promise and fabulous gameplay. Unfortunately that's all that's there. You can't sim your BAP shifts. You can't draft in GM mode. No access to your AHL team in GM mode either. Online is 1v1 only, no online team play and no clubs. HUT mode is of course largely intact - so you still have the option of paying EA to play the game you already paid for. So unless all you like to do with a sports sim is play exhibition or 1v1 online this thing is a pretty tech demo. I had more game modes in my 1993 hockey sims.… Expand
  3. mondoguitar
    Sep 9, 2014
    1
    This game is a skeleton game. EASHL... gone. OTP... gone. GM Connected...gone. Online Shootouts... gone. Even the couple modes they did put into this game have crucial features missing. You can't invite friends to play HUT and you can't play more than 1 player in versus, a feature they've had for many years! Even changing strategies button conflicts with the poke check button.This game is a skeleton game. EASHL... gone. OTP... gone. GM Connected...gone. Online Shootouts... gone. Even the couple modes they did put into this game have crucial features missing. You can't invite friends to play HUT and you can't play more than 1 player in versus, a feature they've had for many years! Even changing strategies button conflicts with the poke check button. Total disappointment from EA Sports!… Expand
  4. FTProtocal
    Sep 9, 2014
    1
    Point in case about this game, I'm upset at myself for being so ignorant as to not read about the game in its entirety before purchasing. But on the flip side, I just assumed that the core gameplay and modes would remain intact, silly me.

    This is going to be short, sweet and blunt. Don't waste your money on this title, it's unfinished! 1) The game is beautiful, and feels and plays    Point in case about this game, I'm upset at myself for being so ignorant as to not read about the game in its entirety before purchasing. But on the flip side, I just assumed that the core gameplay and modes would remain intact, silly me.

    This is going to be short, sweet and blunt. Don't waste your money on this title, it's unfinished!

    1) The game is beautiful, and feels and plays better than any other hockey release, but that was to be expected.

    2) http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/10163004.page

    That sums it up perfectly. I'm blown away that people are giving this game anything above a 5, which is why I'm balancing it by giving it a 1.

    I've been playing, and purchasing NHL games since 1994! Never have been this disappointed in an NHL release. It's shameful, it's robbery, it's unethical, it's a total scam. Full price for a game that's maybe 20% content complete.

    Also, why in the HELL should I have to be a Playstatin Plus member to customize my online matchmaking? That's beyond my grasp of reason.

    http://help.ea.com/ca/refund/ ... Everyone should be using this. Horrible, EA, absolutely horrible. Shame on you.    … Expand
  5. kpower
    Sep 9, 2014
    2
    I buy this game every year, and I really wanted to love this game, but EA has sold me a shell of a game. I would be bummed if this was 2004.
    Gameplay and graphics are good, but just as everyone has said there are no decent game modes. Oh, and I just love having to sit on the bench between shifts with no option to sim to next shift. It would have been nice if they took a page from the 2k    I buy this game every year, and I really wanted to love this game, but EA has sold me a shell of a game. I would be bummed if this was 2004.
    Gameplay and graphics are good, but just as everyone has said there are no decent game modes. Oh, and I just love having to sit on the bench between shifts with no option to sim to next shift. It would have been nice if they took a page from the 2k book and made a career mode with a little personality.
    Gamefly worthy but thats it. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. Paying full price for a tech demo is insane.    … Expand
  6. Hi_Im_Game
    Sep 9, 2014
    0
    An incomplete game deserves no more than a 0. They promise that more modes will be added by October which is when this game should of have been released. Emphasis on HUT to ensure they get as much money as they can. I can't say I'm surprised when your parent company is EA. 2 years to work with the new engine and we get this stripped down tech demo with no OTP, no GM connected, no draftingAn incomplete game deserves no more than a 0. They promise that more modes will be added by October which is when this game should of have been released. Emphasis on HUT to ensure they get as much money as they can. I can't say I'm surprised when your parent company is EA. 2 years to work with the new engine and we get this stripped down tech demo with no OTP, no GM connected, no drafting players in GM, and the biggest for me, EASHL. Please explain to me why I should spend $60 on your game? All sports games are rated based on their last iteration and this one is by far the worst game in the series in a long time which is sad since I've been playing since NHL 08.… Expand
  7. gypsygib
    Sep 11, 2014
    0
    The game is useless for me without Club. I waited two years for this and they remove the best mode. Even the graphics are blurry for some reason. Unbelievable.
  8. Feenspear
    Sep 10, 2014
    4
    Honestly, they need 2 companies working on this game at once as bad as i hate to say it, like Call of Duty does.

    They don't have enough time to produce good things anymore. They lost their edge and i haven't got a hockey game since NHL 2010 because its the same **** recycled every year.. like seriously.. if Developer A released NHL 15, 17,19 and Developer B released NHL 16, 18, 20 and    Honestly, they need 2 companies working on this game at once as bad as i hate to say it, like Call of Duty does.

    They don't have enough time to produce good things anymore. They lost their edge and i haven't got a hockey game since NHL 2010 because its the same **** recycled every year.. like seriously.. if Developer A released NHL 15, 17,19 and Developer B released NHL 16, 18, 20 and so on they would be in much better position. because this is just retarded    … Expand
  9. satoacess
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    Let me say to start I absolutely love the NHL series. I have bought every one since NHL94. Last year when I was an early adopter of the PS4 I was incredibly disappointed to not have a version of NHL to play on it. But i was ok because they said it was so next year we could have a great version that lived up to the fans expectations. Flash forward to the present and we as fans received

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  10. madgodrules
    Sep 11, 2014
    0
    EA drops the ball yet again. This company seems to be doing everything it can to alienate and eliminate part of it's most loyal original fan base. The continued destruction of classic franchise modes and the stripping of features should not be tolerated. I will never buy an EA game again.
  11. mgftp
    Sep 17, 2014
    0
    I think the overall gameplay is for the most part improved, skating, stick handling, and collisions all feel better to me. My one complaint about the gameplay is there seems to be no collision detection for the stick of the puck carrier. As the puck carrier you can take your stick with puck attached and bring it right through the sticks, legs, and skates of the opposition like you areI think the overall gameplay is for the most part improved, skating, stick handling, and collisions all feel better to me. My one complaint about the gameplay is there seems to be no collision detection for the stick of the puck carrier. As the puck carrier you can take your stick with puck attached and bring it right through the sticks, legs, and skates of the opposition like you are constantly doing a magic trick. This is a huge flaw to me and wasn't an issue in 14. If it wasn't for this I would be raving about the new gameplay engine.

    Onto the missing modes, 90% of the game modes we know from previous NHL games are gone including what I think was the most fun, EASHL. This is beyond unbelievable to me considering the popularity of the mode. I played EASHL with many guys regularly, and the majority these guys who would always poke fun at me for not playing the new game every year right at midnight are passing on NHL15 altogether. Leaving out EASHL is again, an unbelievable blunder. Be A Pro and Be A GM are there but so stripped down they are unplayable IMO. All of these missing game modes are simply inexcusable, and an indication to me that EA is choosing not to fund the development of the NHL franchise properly.

    As a guy has spent thousands of hours playing EA NHL games for years now I must say after this installment I am dying for 2KSports to come back to hockey. It's clear EA doesn't care about producing a quality product, they are simply taking the money of poor fans who have no other choice of a hockey game at this point.

    After debate I just have to give this game a 0. Although as I mentioned the overall engine of the game on the next gen systems is much improved and the highlight of this game, even that is flawed to the point of nearly being unplayable with no collision detection for the puck carrier. The game is literally missing 90% of what every fan of this series was expecting to see as far as franchise game modes and features, there is no excuse for that and it's beyond unacceptable. To top it off I recently found EA NHL Forums in which I thought would be a good place to criticize the game and maybe EA could take some feedback and learn for next year. EA treats their forums like Hitler's Germany, deleting every post containing criticism, they even banned me for doing nothing more than saying the truth about what the game is missing! Essentially I view this as them covering up the type of product they have, scamming the unfortunate potential buyers, and refusing to listen to their consumer base. Sad on so many levels...... 2KSports, I beg you to come save us helpless hockey fans! I'll buy 5 copies of NHL2K6, just save me from EA!    … Expand
  12. BadLarryBird
    Sep 10, 2014
    4
    I have been playing the EA NHL games for over a decade. I purchase it every year and most of the time that is on launch day. I was so excited to pick this game up but I had no idea about how they stripped the game to it's underpants.

    Look, the game looks and feels great. I really like the gameplay and I am a fan of online 1 vs 1 so I can luckily get some enjoyment from that, but not    I have been playing the EA NHL games for over a decade. I purchase it every year and most of the time that is on launch day. I was so excited to pick this game up but I had no idea about how they stripped the game to it's underpants.

    Look, the game looks and feels great. I really like the gameplay and I am a fan of online 1 vs 1 so I can luckily get some enjoyment from that, but not everyone is me. There are some people who ONLY play EASHL. There are some who like to just turn it on to play some quick online shootouts. There are some people who like to keep it old school and play season mode. The fact that these modes are excluded is a freaking joke. I myself play about 80% EASHL and 20% 1 vs 1. That means that 80% of my NHL gaming experience has been taken away from me.

    There was a game released on PSN a few weeks ago called THE GOLF CLUB. It is a barebones, stripped down version of Tiger Woods golf, in a sense. There are no PGA players, no real courses, no career mode, etc. But the thing is... THEY ONLY CHARGED $35! Half price for half a game. That's realistic. NHL 15 should be half price for this same reason.

    I give a 4 because of the graphics and gameplay. It loses 5 or even 6 points for having removed most of the game modes.    … Expand
  13. UrsusArctos
    Sep 11, 2014
    3
    The gameplay of the game itself is good, the graphics are nice.

    But the game is still in a beta state: there are many many bugs, the menus are slow, the servers are not working properly and many many modes and features are missing. Another unfinished product by EA... hope they fix it.
  14. Sell_com
    Sep 11, 2014
    0
    Repeat after me: I will NOT buy another EA game on pre-order.
    Seriously, how can they keep doing this to their customers?
    Graphics are improved, largely thanks to the new console hardware. But many features have been removed. And, the "designers" failed failed in their one task: improving processes that people are using. HUT is now largely unusable. They even failed at the initial    Repeat after me: I will NOT buy another EA game on pre-order.
    Seriously, how can they keep doing this to their customers?
    Graphics are improved, largely thanks to the new console hardware. But many features have been removed. And, the "designers" failed failed in their one task: improving processes that people are using. HUT is now largely unusable. They even failed at the initial install process: we were locked into hospitality mode, probably because we played the demo, until we played the entire intro game. REALLY?    … Expand
  15. NHL15isSHlT
    Sep 28, 2014
    0
    Worst game of the series by far.

    The most expensive release to date at $70, but has by far the least to do of any NHL game that I have played since 96.

    Pathetic.
  16. aspentitan
    Sep 10, 2014
    2
    Wow. Ok I want to start off positive because there is some good stuff. The graphics and the new arenas and commentating are outstanding. Unfortunately it ends there. I bought this game just for HUT and so I am biased upwards in my review since I am not really affected by the content that was not included from previous years. That said I expected HUT to be fixed....and it is the same olWow. Ok I want to start off positive because there is some good stuff. The graphics and the new arenas and commentating are outstanding. Unfortunately it ends there. I bought this game just for HUT and so I am biased upwards in my review since I am not really affected by the content that was not included from previous years. That said I expected HUT to be fixed....and it is the same ol garbage. How do you build a game from the ground up and then just cut and paste last years software again. How is that building from the ground up. What a lie. Here is the scoop, the HUT mode is still fixed to make players feel confused about their players (Tilt is players not playing according to their expected stats) so they change them up and buy more. What is this? Yes momentum and Tilt are built into this game from the ground up. Just played the typical HUT cheesers and yes they can still get away with spamming pokechecks and doing the fairy moves all day long. Want to score a goal you can be anywhere on the ice as long as you move your stick quickly left-right-shoot its a goal. Tilt by far is the worse feature again as it ruins the legit nature of trying to make a team based on stats....throw it out the window if tilt exists the stats mean zero which is the foundation of HUT. If you build a game on stats then add tilt you break every aspect of the game that was intended and thus a score of 2 is fair....ok, on top of that menus for players and adding contracts are not intuitive and a nightmare and tedious. I was also dashboarded in one of my six online games. By my tenth game lost connection to the EA servers. Strategy menus are also terrible to toggle mid game...they are so inaccessible while game play is on...and also you would think after a game it would save the strategies you did change during the last game but no...do it again, every game start....on top of this i could not call a time out when normally id be able to. Again there is added momentum in the dying moments of periods to punish you for dramatic effect only. Again if someone owns a Datsyk your defense will part and make room all by itself. My personal favorite is trying to play the game with the score display in your face. Goal mouth scrambles you have to play through the scoreboard because it doesn't ghost out very well. No wait I change my mind. My favorite is the game disconnects you and when you log back in you find out it was so that they could update you with your daily reward. LOL sweet. Ruin my current online season every day with a randomized disconnection loss. Another favorite of mine is how I already played people with better teams than at the end of last year so the 20000 people playing are pretty much all scammers thats all that is left HUT addicts no normal people to play. Ok so my call is this game looks awesome and the players physics do seem a lot better however the rest of the implemenation negates all these improvements. The game is a huge joke and is only good for an evening to confirm how broken it is. Every untidy feature from previous years has been included-from the ground up. I really enjoy that saying because they remove stuff and put it back and call it ground up. Its comical. Well, to conclude HUT Is still fun on occasion but it is garbage without question all because of tilt and that fake exageration derived from it. One bonus though is they did manage to hinder puck farming by giving reward packs out instead. At least they got one thing correct in time for launch. Its too bad EA cannot build a game anywhere past mostly acceptable I guess having money on the brain does that....and to think I'm biased upward in my review because I never played the other modes not incuded this year… Expand
  17. Zegu
    Sep 11, 2014
    1
    I don't know if EA decided to massively under fund EA Canada or whatever the reason for this failure of a game is, but they screwed up.
    They made a big show about hiring a CERN physicist to work on the game physics, and it worked really well for the puck, and that's about it. The puck bounces randomly, but not overly so, I was afraid that 1 out of every 10 dump ins was going to deflect to    I don't know if EA decided to massively under fund EA Canada or whatever the reason for this failure of a game is, but they screwed up.
    They made a big show about hiring a CERN physicist to work on the game physics, and it worked really well for the puck, and that's about it. The puck bounces randomly, but not overly so, I was afraid that 1 out of every 10 dump ins was going to deflect to the middle of the ice, but thankfully that is not the case. Collision detection however seems to be worse. A lot of times I see a stick going through someones body.
    They overdid the "jersey wiggling". Just because you can add something doesn't mean you should and although it is cool it is pretty annoying and watch a game, real players jerseys move, but they don't constantly wiggle back and forth.
    The massive amount of missing content is awful and EA should be shamed for not being up front about this. It's not a situation where they just ran out of time, they knew this was going to be bad months ago and decided not to tell anyone, but keep the price sticker the same. The game modes that are present are incomplete and this is a massive step back.
    I bought nhl 99 when it was released for $30. The game for it's features seemed alright and I played a lot of it. For roughly the same features as the game they released 15 years ago, with updated graphics they are charging $70. This is a complete ripoff and I can only hope that this influences 2K to get back into NHL games, EA has suddenly created quite a large market for solid competition.    … Expand
  18. purplehaze4554
    Sep 10, 2014
    1
    Let me say to start I absolutely love the NHL series. I have bought every one since NHL94. Last year when I was an early adopter of the PS4 I was incredibly disappointed to not have a version of NHL to play on it. But i was ok because they said it was so next year we could have a great version that lived up to the fans expectations. Flash forward to the present and we as fans receivedLet me say to start I absolutely love the NHL series. I have bought every one since NHL94. Last year when I was an early adopter of the PS4 I was incredibly disappointed to not have a version of NHL to play on it. But i was ok because they said it was so next year we could have a great version that lived up to the fans expectations. Flash forward to the present and we as fans received half a game that the developers were supposed to have worked on for 2 years. I have come to find out that they did not actually work on the game for 2 years and did not start until the completion of NHL 14. I find this unacceptable. If this game had came out last year for the PS4 and was missing all the modes it would have been understandable. But to postpone the release and still not deliver even half the product everyone has come to expect cannot be forgiven.

    I will also say I have not bought the game. But have spent countless hours over the past day playing on a friends copy and I will not be buying my own copy for the first time as I said since 94. I also will not be buying a copy for PS3 because I do not want to give EA my money when they screwed up the version I truly wanted.

    Heres to hoping that next year NHL 16 returns the franchise to greatness and we can all enjoy some EASHL, GM, Full Be A Pro, Etc. Whichever mode that you enjoy.    … Expand
  19. BuriedBetween
    Sep 30, 2014
    2
    Oh my, oh my, where to begin, where to begin. This might be a long one, but bare with me (yes let’s get naked).

    First things first, I bought this game for only 10 bucks, and I still feel that I didn’t get my money’s worth. I bought this for the PlayStation 4 (so excitingly waiting NEXT GEN HOCKEY!!), but soon found out the only upside is that the base of the game is a good starting    Oh my, oh my, where to begin, where to begin. This might be a long one, but bare with me (yes let’s get naked).

    First things first, I bought this game for only 10 bucks, and I still feel that I didn’t get my money’s worth. I bought this for the PlayStation 4 (so excitingly waiting NEXT GEN HOCKEY!!), but soon found out the only upside is that the base of the game is a good starting point….. that’s it. Meaning, the graphics are an improvement, the physics (while being unbelievable at times) are better, that’s it. It’s just a tech demo, with the ability to do a few things here and there (if they actually work) and change the teams. WOOHOO!!

    My goodness this is the most incomplete NHL they’ve ever pushed on us. That’s pretty bad considering NHL 07 was very similar; being that it was the first NHL game on the next gen console (Xbox to Xbox 360) that was stripped down completely for next gen purposes to show off what it can look like, so I guess I understand that’s probably what’s happening here. We now have the technology to push modes and updates to the console digitally, blah, blah, blah, is what EA keeps giving us. If you can’t give us a finished game, why release it? I know why, are ready for it?....... MONEY!!!! It’s pretty funny how one of the only modes thrown in and had time put into it is HUT, a game mode that is a micro-transaction, pay to win, money sucker. No wonder EA is voted worst company year after year in North America.

    Look, I love hockey with all my heart, and I buy every years addition (the only sports game I do so for) to play with friends via online shootouts, just standard versus, and EAHSL, but none of that is there. I stopped playing primarily offline years ago. I fell in love with only creating my player, turning him into this RPG style leveling up quest, which gave it so much more replay value to me. ANYWAY here’s a list of my opinion of PRO’s to CON’s.

    PRO’s:
    Graphics (but that should be expected on next gen)
    Solid core they can build up from (I mean there sure as heck nothing else there)
    And it’s hockey I guess….

    CON’s:
    Hardly any games modes
    Same sticks, faces, character design, equipment, goalie helmets that they’ve had for 10 years it seems. Really? Come on.
    GLITCHES, my goodness, pucks wrapping around the boards for goals, players getting stuck on bench, humping the boards, getting lagged out of online matches resulting in a loss. Created a goalie Be a Pro, and couldn’t even see the pads he was wearing because it showed him as a skater…
    Borderline retarded A.I. at least when they are on your team.
    Online is clearly connection biased. One game I can destroy the play (I’m fairly good at the game), the next the other player is un-hittable, un-pokecheckable, A.I. plays the body and puck perfectly, passing for them is amazing and the other player skates around like Forsberg in his prime on crack.

    In the end it's just an incomplete game, but hey you can see the hot-dog vender in the 140 section! WHO CARES?!    … Expand
  20. sinisterrevenge
    Sep 14, 2014
    2
    No season mode... 1/2 of last year features missing. Sadly there are no other choices on the market for a NHL game.

    Actual game play is decent, not great, or groundbreaking... but decent.
  21. Bernanke
    Oct 24, 2014
    0
    I'm shocked that EA can release a game this bad. The AI is much worse than NHL 14. There are so many glitches and bugs in this game and it's almost November. The team working on this game must either be grossly understaffed or incompetent. I regret buying this game. If anyone is thinking about getting this for themselves or someone else, just don't. EA Sports don't care about theirI'm shocked that EA can release a game this bad. The AI is much worse than NHL 14. There are so many glitches and bugs in this game and it's almost November. The team working on this game must either be grossly understaffed or incompetent. I regret buying this game. If anyone is thinking about getting this for themselves or someone else, just don't. EA Sports don't care about their customers. If they did, they wouldn't release this game.

    You have been warned. Basic features are missing.    … Expand
  22. ikereview
    Nov 2, 2014
    0
    this game is a incomplete game they say they will add more but its the same game as last year very unorginal and boring gameplay is repitive like real life sports
  23. rudytoots
    Nov 7, 2014
    0
    Terrible. So disappointing. Nhl 09 is better and had a LOT more game modes. So many game modes taken out, it's really only play now and HUT. If on the fence, DO. NOT. BUY.
  24. tvmonster19
    Aug 13, 2015
    3
    Every time I put NHL 15 into my PS4 I try to tell myself that I'm going to have a good time. Being a Canadian and a big fan of hockey, I just want a little fun a relaxation playing a NHL game. NHL 15 is rage fuel, you can be the biggest guy on the ice with the puck and as soon as he gets touched he falls over. when the AI gets it, the puck is glued to their sticks. The hitting makes noEvery time I put NHL 15 into my PS4 I try to tell myself that I'm going to have a good time. Being a Canadian and a big fan of hockey, I just want a little fun a relaxation playing a NHL game. NHL 15 is rage fuel, you can be the biggest guy on the ice with the puck and as soon as he gets touched he falls over. when the AI gets it, the puck is glued to their sticks. The hitting makes no sense, and the way the computer can score whenever they touch the puck makes me rage quit the game just about every time I play it. Other than the amazing graphics, NHL 15 is lacking about every feature from previous games. I have played NHL 16 already, it feels good, but I don't want to get my hopes up after EA's last mess.… Expand
  25. yondaimee24
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    Does this look like fun to you?.

    No GM Connected No Online Team Play No EA Sports Hockey League No EA Sports Arena No Online Shootouts No Live the Life No Be A Legend No Winter Classic No tournaments or Battle for the Cup No season mode (you can only play seasons in Be A GM, which is limited to NHL teams) No NHL 94 Anniversary mode No custom music support No create-a-play    Does this look like fun to you?.

    No GM Connected
    No Online Team Play
    No EA Sports Hockey League
    No EA Sports Arena
    No Online Shootouts
    No Live the Life
    No Be A Legend
    No Winter Classic
    No tournaments or Battle for the Cup
    No season mode (you can only play seasons in Be A GM, which is limited to NHL teams)
    No NHL 94 Anniversary mode
    No custom music support
    No create-a-play designer
    Cannot customize each team’s AI
    No create-a-team
    No way to edit individual players
    Practice mode is now limited to one skater vs. an AI goalie
    Gameplay
    No custom camera option
    No Action Tracker replay highlights
    No Top 3 Stars at the end of games.
    Be A GM
    Yearly draft is fully automated by the CPU
    Cannot play the AHL games for your chosen franchise
    Players sent down to the minors do not accumulate any season stats
    No fantasy draft option
    No preseason games
    Be A Pro
    No option to sim ahead to the next shift
    You only play in the NHL; you cannot play for minor league teams
    The Memorial Cup tryout period is gone. You now begin by picking an NHL team, or by letting a random CPU team draft you.
    No All-Star game
    Ultimate Team
    Cannot play against your friends
    No tournaments
    No mobile app

    Summary: This is worse then the Sim City disaster, this is a Game which was considered the pinnacle of greatness for Sports games, turned into the worst.    … Expand
  26. Subcutaneous
    Sep 9, 2014
    1
    The omission of the EASHL and OTP and a plethora of other features that have been a solid foundation of recent NHL series games is simply inexcusable. A barebones game gets a barebones score from me.
  27. JutiRillaa
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    Time well spent ea.. 2 years for this? You cant ask help from fifa people or something if it looks like things are not going well? You guys should have money to hire few people.. Absolutely disgusting.. Full price for this? Please. 3 weeks before the game should be out you guys tell us that there is no EASHL... 3 WEEKS!?!?!?! Are you serious? Didnt think thats something you should tell iTime well spent ea.. 2 years for this? You cant ask help from fifa people or something if it looks like things are not going well? You guys should have money to hire few people.. Absolutely disgusting.. Full price for this? Please. 3 weeks before the game should be out you guys tell us that there is no EASHL... 3 WEEKS!?!?!?! Are you serious? Didnt think thats something you should tell i dont know... few months before people pre order the game and buy new consoles? 0 is too good for this game.… Expand
  28. Zenn3k
    Sep 9, 2014
    0
    No OTP makes this game a drink coaster. The only mode they made any effort to finish was HUT and thats because its a money making tool. Charging $60 for 20% of the last years game is not acceptable.
  29. Purtuzzi
    Sep 9, 2014
    0
    Like others have so eloquently said, this is basically a tech demo... And not even that good of one. I pre- ordered during the E3 Best Buy sale and got this for $49.99. I'm selling it today and putting the money toward another game. This game is not even worth $49. All the content has been gutted; it's actually pathetic. Am I really going to go a full season without EA NHL??? Yup. FirstLike others have so eloquently said, this is basically a tech demo... And not even that good of one. I pre- ordered during the E3 Best Buy sale and got this for $49.99. I'm selling it today and putting the money toward another game. This game is not even worth $49. All the content has been gutted; it's actually pathetic. Am I really going to go a full season without EA NHL??? Yup. First time since '99!! Ninety ******* Nine.… Expand
  30. PainPita
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    Glitchy, missing key features, game is simply put incomplete, some say beta, I would dare say it is alpha. Currently trying to get reimbursed for it as I was scammed buying it thinking it would have all key features.

    The game is simply put useless in its current stage. The only reason I purchase this game is to play coop online, which I can't, I don't even understand how that feature    Glitchy, missing key features, game is simply put incomplete, some say beta, I would dare say it is alpha. Currently trying to get reimbursed for it as I was scammed buying it thinking it would have all key features.

    The game is simply put useless in its current stage.

    The only reason I purchase this game is to play coop online, which I can't, I don't even understand how that feature can be missing, I just can't comprehend that, it is to me the single most important feature.

    I hope some one fills a lawsuit so I can get a return ASAP.    … Expand
  31. looserdemon97
    Sep 9, 2014
    0
    DO NOT BUY!!! The cpu is **** the pass and gameplay is weird and retarded. The only thing good with this game is the graphics which look amazing but that is it!!!
  32. gamerfan
    Sep 9, 2014
    3
    As a HUGE fan of the NHL series, this game has taken a step back to NHL 08 in terms of modes, whether it is offline or online. It is a horrible step into the next gen world for the NHL series and one that has not come without anger from the NHL gaming community. EA left many of the fans out in the dark in terms of what would be included and what would not be included. The backlash fromAs a HUGE fan of the NHL series, this game has taken a step back to NHL 08 in terms of modes, whether it is offline or online. It is a horrible step into the next gen world for the NHL series and one that has not come without anger from the NHL gaming community. EA left many of the fans out in the dark in terms of what would be included and what would not be included. The backlash from fans has caused an uproar that has not been present in a EA sports game in quite some time. The same quality and detail that was put into previous games has not been applied to this one and it is a huge let down. With an updated gameplay and physics that has once again been promised, the game has taken the right direction in terms of gameplay and presentation. A new overhaul for the commentators has been something that has been asked about for years and EA delivered. The gameplay on the next gen feels smoother and more realistic. If you are a fan of the game and play offline only, and you wont miss the many other offline modes or lack of detail, this game is for you.

    Unfortunately as the new consoles have so much more ability to carry the online experience to new levels, EA took that out of the equation. Online team play which is heavily used on the NHL game is missing and will be patched in some time in October. EASHL which for those who missed it was so talked about it had a 200+ page thread and over 200,000 views getting EA to give answers was left out of the game with no intention of putting it in. This mode is one of the main reasons a casual gamer plays the game. The ability to create your own team, own player, customize the team and player as well as play with friends whether it is 2V2 or all the way to 6V6 is now gone. Online games, especially sports games bring fans together and allow for games like NHL to flourish in an ever growing online gaming world.

    Without two of the biggest online modes in the game, along with a ton of other missing modes and features, this game comes out to a 3 out of 10. I urge you to go to the forums for NHL and read so many other passionate fans of this game and how they feel. I cannot express fully how disappointed I am as well as let down that EA botched a game, especially with the fact that the NHL is continuing to grow. This is a big step back in the series and will have fans, consumers and even EA shareholders alike all wondering what really happened over the course of a year and how this outcome actually happened.    … Expand
  33. Foreverinmotion
    Sep 9, 2014
    3
    EA you are pathetic, lots of game modes missing... Graphics are nice and all, but that doesn't make up for all that's missing. I can NOT recommend this game.
  34. MF36
    Sep 9, 2014
    2
    Saying that NHL15 takes a step back from NHL14 is a major understatement. Sure the presentation is definitely improved, but let's face it; every gamer is going to start skipping the intros with Emrick and Olczyk after a while. As for the gameplay, the AI being fixed is great, and the change in physics is good too (no over exaggerated puck bounces), but the modes that would've helped usSaying that NHL15 takes a step back from NHL14 is a major understatement. Sure the presentation is definitely improved, but let's face it; every gamer is going to start skipping the intros with Emrick and Olczyk after a while. As for the gameplay, the AI being fixed is great, and the change in physics is good too (no over exaggerated puck bounces), but the modes that would've helped us enjoy that is gone. Be A Pro is an absolute joke, Be A GM doesn't actually let you be a GM; with the simmed draft (what's the point in scouting?) and the fact that players in the minors don't accumulate stats (how do we know how players are developing?). The running joke with the NHL franchise is that it's a yearly $70 roster update. Well now its worse. It's a $70 downgrade.… Expand
  35. Diamondium
    Sep 9, 2014
    0
    They simply didn't finish the game. I'm not normally the type to give a 0 because I like to look at the positives of the game, which this game does indeed have. Gameplay I will admit is great, but the fact that every single game mode is unplayable or nonexistent means you will not enjoy yourself unless you play the play now mode or versus online. They had 2 years to make a decent next-genThey simply didn't finish the game. I'm not normally the type to give a 0 because I like to look at the positives of the game, which this game does indeed have. Gameplay I will admit is great, but the fact that every single game mode is unplayable or nonexistent means you will not enjoy yourself unless you play the play now mode or versus online. They had 2 years to make a decent next-gen game and they did not succeed.

    If they patch in the features missing like they say they will, the game will become tolerable, but for now, it simply is not.    … Expand
  36. tadasbub
    Sep 16, 2014
    0
    I must be of the few lucky ones, because I was able to return the game before opening it. I have pre-ordered NHL 15 with my friend and once it came in was able to test-drive it few times and it made me really sad to see such a great game franchise to drive its first next-gen release into the ground so hard. Every year fans expect improvement and this time visuals got better, obviously...I must be of the few lucky ones, because I was able to return the game before opening it. I have pre-ordered NHL 15 with my friend and once it came in was able to test-drive it few times and it made me really sad to see such a great game franchise to drive its first next-gen release into the ground so hard. Every year fans expect improvement and this time visuals got better, obviously... but removing features in "be a pro", "gm" modes and lack on 6vs6 online play is horrendous. It is not all lost however, visually game looks great. Why a 0 rating then?
    Because charging $70 CDN for a half (at best) completed game is a robbery. Because no company, and especially one that is so well established, should feel the need to release the game that is basically alpha/beta and sell it as a full release. It is like EA thinks that it should be somehow privileged to our money no matter what piece of garbage it releases under the title NHL. Returned the game and will sit out this year until NHL 16.    … Expand
  37. buffcorp
    Sep 9, 2014
    0
    I was so pumped when I heard NHL was coming to the "next" gen consoles. I promptly pre-ordered mine first thing. The more and more news that was coming out for the game (or lack of) made me start questioning my decision. After finding out everything that was removed from the game I could no longer justify purchasing this game. They should have delayed it instead of releasing a halfI was so pumped when I heard NHL was coming to the "next" gen consoles. I promptly pre-ordered mine first thing. The more and more news that was coming out for the game (or lack of) made me start questioning my decision. After finding out everything that was removed from the game I could no longer justify purchasing this game. They should have delayed it instead of releasing a half baked game. That and the fact that some glitch goals from 14 are still in there. They clearly worked on presentation instead of game play which to me is a big no no when you have to cut 70% of the game in order to make your release date. I am ashamed for you guys, incomplete game gets a 0 from me.… Expand
  38. Masamune91
    Sep 9, 2014
    1
    A shell of a game, missing key game modes like EASHL, Winter Classic, and Online Team Play. If you want a complete game, you might have to wait until NHL 16...or forever. In addition, do you like getting NBC logos punched into into your face every 30 seconds? I hope so, because that's how it feels playing this game. NHL15 is a joke. Don't buy it.
  39. idrankyourbeer
    Sep 9, 2014
    1
    Built from the ground up, but couldnt get off the ground. $70 price tag but unfinished. Maybe theyll add some more things whenever they feel like getting around to it, maybe they wont, but one thing is for sure. you gotta pay upfront for an incomplete product!

    its like paying full retail price for a car, only to find out that the windows, brakes, air conditioner, steering wheel, and    Built from the ground up, but couldnt get off the ground. $70 price tag but unfinished. Maybe theyll add some more things whenever they feel like getting around to it, maybe they wont, but one thing is for sure. you gotta pay upfront for an incomplete product!

    its like paying full retail price for a car, only to find out that the windows, brakes, air conditioner, steering wheel, and alternator, and pretty much every part of it havent yet been installed. "Hey give us full retail value now. We'll be sure to try to put some of that stuff you want in it later!"

    .......Or how about going to a movie theater to watch a movie, paying for admission, only to find out 10 minutes in that it was all they managed to finish, and thanks for your money! check back in a few months to see a bit more!

    You want to play online with a friend or set up some kind of an online tournament? Thats perfectly reasonable. Just have them fly across the country and sit on your couch. though im not exactly certain how that would work with HUT teams..

    Yeah this game deserves a 0 but i give it a 1 just because of the enjoyment i had with the last 6 versions. this year they slopped it all together and expected it to sell. rammer and the developers need to be fired, as releasing unfinished garbage like this is completely unacceptable, and so is all the lies and PR **** they had to tell just to try to sell this game

    Do not buy. incomplete garbage. stick with NHL 14, or the NHL 15 roster update on 360/PS3. At least those games are finished. .    … Expand
  40. Vaxkang
    Sep 9, 2014
    3
    Believe me when I say that you will get bored of NHL 15 very quickly. Why? Because there is no features left, they are all gone! No season mode?? Wow. Save yourself the money, the game is the worst I have ever seen it in the past 8 years. A terrible next-gen release, EA should be ashamed of themselves. So many issues with this game, the main thing is there is nothing left to doBelieve me when I say that you will get bored of NHL 15 very quickly. Why? Because there is no features left, they are all gone! No season mode?? Wow. Save yourself the money, the game is the worst I have ever seen it in the past 8 years. A terrible next-gen release, EA should be ashamed of themselves. So many issues with this game, the main thing is there is nothing left to do since 70% of features have been removed. Go buy Destiny instead and save your money, this years hockey game is a disgrace and an insult to all sports gamers. Do not buy.… Expand
  41. DeanKim
    Sep 10, 2014
    4
    Cancelled pre-order. but EA said they will patch it soon. that's why I bought it again...

    Graphic : 7 / 10. not 1080p. what the...

    Single Game Play : 1 / 10. new gene NHL. they maid it. but EA DELETED ALL MODES!
    Where is league? where is mode of life????

    Multiplay : 5 / 10. no connection problem in there anymore. but where is MODES??
    ONLY one and one???
  42. eldumloido
    Sep 22, 2014
    3
    They are selling a tech demo. Buy lastgen and wait for 3-4 years for them to add the missing content. If it was 15€/10$ it would be worth it. 3 points from graphics and physics.
  43. Swayzehorse
    Sep 9, 2014
    0
    I was in utter disbelief when i heard that EASHL was not in NHL 15. I thought, "There is no way they can be that clueless over their fan base." It turns out that they are, in fact, that clueless. What a travesty to sell a game at full price when it's missing essential game modes that have been included in the NHL series for years. No thanks. You've got a lot to do to win many fans over next year.
  44. Killerskillet
    Sep 18, 2014
    0
    EA leaves PC players in the dark for yet another year. The latest version PC gamers have access to has Dion Phaneuf on the cover... in a Flames jersey. Thanks for nothing.
  45. robfire
    Oct 11, 2014
    3
    So sad about this game... I excepted a lot and I'm very disapointed.
    I can't play online sometimes.
    The gameplay is cool but the other stuffs are poor.
  46. Ranger262015
    Nov 8, 2014
    0
    I played the demo and after 2 minutes immediately uninstalled it. Did a retard without arms create this game? This game had no creativity when it came to game play. I just...forget it. This game was so bad, that I don't even feel like typing anymore.
  47. cutcutpaste99
    Oct 14, 2014
    1
    I play 99% of my games online, head to head, so the missing features shouldn't bother me so much.
    What does bother me is paying $69 CDN (I pre-ordered) and getting such a limited, nearly broken game.
    While I play a ton of NBA 2k14 and Mario Kart 8 online and never experience lag, my NHL 15 games always turn into a laggy-mess by the third period, even after 2 periods of a flawless    I play 99% of my games online, head to head, so the missing features shouldn't bother me so much.
    What does bother me is paying $69 CDN (I pre-ordered) and getting such a limited, nearly broken game.

    While I play a ton of NBA 2k14 and Mario Kart 8 online and never experience lag, my NHL 15 games always turn into a laggy-mess by the third period, even after 2 periods of a flawless connection. There's nothing more frustrating then trying to centre a pass only to have the game lag right at the moment you're passing thus leaving you hitting both pass and pressing up to shoot and completely missing a golden opportunity to score.

    The net-code, or servers, or probably both stink. The lag issues only happen for me with this game. It's not worth $5 let alone $69. Hopefully 2K brings back NHL and even if their game sucks they will get my money. I'm also buying PES over Fifa 15 for the same reason. EA needs to die.    … Expand
  48. kirov13
    May 31, 2015
    3
    I bought this game before reading other reviews, should have know better. I have played this Franchise since NHL 09, and saw, for the most part, improvements made each year that made it worth the purchase.

    My review is about Be A Pro, not on-line play. This game is a couple of steps back. Many of the features we enjoyed in previous versions were not implemented. The announcers    I bought this game before reading other reviews, should have know better. I have played this Franchise since NHL 09, and saw, for the most part, improvements made each year that made it worth the purchase.

    My review is about Be A Pro, not on-line play.

    This game is a couple of steps back. Many of the features we enjoyed in previous versions were not implemented. The announcers might as well just be on a loop, as most of the time they repeat the exact same thing and usually at times when it makes no sense.

    There are a number of bugs, such as:
    1. If you get a minor penalty, but the AI opponent scores within a few seconds after, you may end up sitting in the penalty box for the remainder of the game. When looking at the box score, it will say you are a minor for xxxx (2 minute penalty), but the game will not show the power play clock and you will be stuck. (this is purely an error, as I am not referring to a game misconduct).

    2. Sometimes an AI player will be making the skating motion, but will not move. This usually goes away once the whistle is blown.

    3. If you are in the penalty box, and the opponent AI has the puck in their end, they may just stop moving, as your team's AI has offset their movement. Will start back up once your penalty is over and you move in.

    There are many other issues, some of which were also in the previous versions, so will not go into them here..

    This is a max a $10 title going for $60 still....    … Expand
  49. Zachhockey2
    Feb 4, 2015
    2
    Personally, I don't care that EA left out so many things, with the exception of drafting in be a GM. What really pisses me off is just how poor the movement of players and pucks are. Passing is incredibly inaccurate and players look heavily intoxicated. The menu system is slow beyond any reason. It's a next-gen game, no excuse for that.

    I regret buying this game. If you have NHL 14,    Personally, I don't care that EA left out so many things, with the exception of drafting in be a GM. What really pisses me off is just how poor the movement of players and pucks are. Passing is incredibly inaccurate and players look heavily intoxicated. The menu system is slow beyond any reason. It's a next-gen game, no excuse for that.

    I regret buying this game. If you have NHL 14, please, stick with that.    … Expand
  50. Hoover72
    Dec 18, 2014
    0
    Do not buy this game, if you want a hockey game buy NHL 14.
    Because NHL 15 is soo bad!
    Its like a beta, with so much content missing its not even funny.
    And the graphics look even worse than the NHL 14 version and thats on PS4??
    I will never do this misstake again and trust EA Sports...
  51. Hughish
    Sep 25, 2014
    4
    Boy did EA screw this one up. The positive takeaways are that the graphics are very nice however the player models are exactly the same as last gen and the lack of customization is a joke (no one has abeard. IN HOCKEY!) For as much as they thumped their chest over the graphic overhaul I would say player design is just a paint job. Crowds do look better but what good is 9000 characterBoy did EA screw this one up. The positive takeaways are that the graphics are very nice however the player models are exactly the same as last gen and the lack of customization is a joke (no one has abeard. IN HOCKEY!) For as much as they thumped their chest over the graphic overhaul I would say player design is just a paint job. Crowds do look better but what good is 9000 character models doing a handful of animations? So overall the graphics "overhaul" is a bit of a misnomer. Now the lack of modes is just unacceptable, I'm not an online guy so EASHL wasn't that big of a crime to me (though I do understand the rage) but no Fantasy Draft is just disappointing. I won't bother with next year I'll wait until 17 when (hopefully) they get it right.… Expand
  52. LTDan50
    Dec 3, 2014
    0
    Game is literally unplayable. Huge lag issues render the game useless! The only work around is to manipulate your router settings, but it only works temporarily then it lags again. EA is known for putting out badly broken games but this is the worst by far. How is this legal?
  53. FuriousFatality
    Feb 11, 2015
    4
    Electronic Arts should be ashamed of themselves for releasing an unfinished video game like NHL 15. The game has quite a few of bugs and glitches which may ruin the experience for many . Sometimes the game is just laughable. Goalies are absolutely horrible in this game. Not to mention that there are so many features missing in the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game. ThereElectronic Arts should be ashamed of themselves for releasing an unfinished video game like NHL 15. The game has quite a few of bugs and glitches which may ruin the experience for many . Sometimes the game is just laughable. Goalies are absolutely horrible in this game. Not to mention that there are so many features missing in the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game. There isn't even a feature to play with a friend online against another player. One thing I must say is that the game does have good graphics, but that is just about it. Very disappointed, I really did expect better.… Expand
  54. ravenclaw77
    Sep 17, 2014
    2
    Nothing to see here apart from the admittedly great graphics. Same glitchy auto goals, none of the best modes, those that survived are watered down. Disgusting state to release a game in.
  55. anichels
    Jan 1, 2016
    0
    Anybody who purchased this game should be given NHL 16 for free - that's the game we actually paid for.
    I quite literally played it for 2 hours, and I couldn't any more.
    I still feel heart broken 18 months later, after having written this review.
  56. maxtheduke99
    Sep 19, 2014
    4
    This is a big let down to the fan from EA. There's a BIG absence of mode in this. No more EASHL, no live the life, no online shootout and I didn't name it all. Not only the almost nothing to do, the majority of mode really suck. Like in GM mode, they take a step back from the 14 version and it's also the same with the Be a Pro mode. But, at least, the gameplay was pretty good and the newThis is a big let down to the fan from EA. There's a BIG absence of mode in this. No more EASHL, no live the life, no online shootout and I didn't name it all. Not only the almost nothing to do, the majority of mode really suck. Like in GM mode, they take a step back from the 14 version and it's also the same with the Be a Pro mode. But, at least, the gameplay was pretty good and the new deke are so sick.… Expand
  57. SoulsSurgeon
    Sep 22, 2014
    2
    It's a huge-huge fail from EA.
    This game have a great grafics and awesome gameplay,but don't have 70% of its content. I even can't play a season mode. It's feeling like i buy a pre-beta version and paid a full game price...
  58. O_Flanagan
    Apr 4, 2015
    1
    Every time I try to play this I want to troll about it... Tried making a GM today, but it won't even let me fix the CAP issues. CAP auto-correction simply changes the salary of players when starting a new career. Possibly the stupidest thing I've ever seen in a game. That means Chicago & LA have over 10 million in NEGATIVE CAP space that just magically disappears by lowering their playerEvery time I try to play this I want to troll about it... Tried making a GM today, but it won't even let me fix the CAP issues. CAP auto-correction simply changes the salary of players when starting a new career. Possibly the stupidest thing I've ever seen in a game. That means Chicago & LA have over 10 million in NEGATIVE CAP space that just magically disappears by lowering their player salaries. WTF?!?!?! Tried "hiding" star players in their minor teams, so that they'd have to make a trade or buyouts to use them, but the players just disappear. They're not in the minors or free agency.

    Sure I want to play with the CAP on, sure lets "fix" those CAP issues before we start. Oh wait, by fix you mean let the over CAP teams basically redo all their contracts??? Well that's super. Makes me want to be LA.

    P.S. I did actually like the game play at first, but Pro difficulty became a joke & All-Star makes my goalie a sieve for pucks. 40 shots against 8 and they're winning 5 to 2... And yes, those AI shots were good shots, b/c it's all they seem to take, but so were about 20 of mine.    … Expand
  59. FadedSpaZm
    Nov 27, 2014
    1
    This game is worth MAYBE 20 dollars... Most of the game modes are completely gone from the next gen versions. They don't even include the simple and basic "Season Mode" or ever give you the option to just screw around in a shoot out.. You also can NOT play with a friend on the same team.. Yeap that is right.. You can't even play with a friend once you spent your 60-70 dollars and take itThis game is worth MAYBE 20 dollars... Most of the game modes are completely gone from the next gen versions. They don't even include the simple and basic "Season Mode" or ever give you the option to just screw around in a shoot out.. You also can NOT play with a friend on the same team.. Yeap that is right.. You can't even play with a friend once you spent your 60-70 dollars and take it home and get it all set up just to play with your friend who just got the game JUST to find out the only thing you can do is go against eachother in ONE single game mode.. Not only that but the AI in the game is so brutally bad that it's not even funny.. So many times where i would pass the puck in the direction of an AI controlled character and it go in the exact opposite direction than where the puck was.. The AI is absolutely clueless when it comes to team mates at least. As far as the difficulty modes, there is no happy medium.. Pro had me yelling at game where rookie is just too easy. Also included of course is your bugs where a player just skates constantly into the boards and doesn't move in any other direction and the HORRIBLE penalty calls.. especially on goalie interference. This game was a disgrace for EA to even put on the market.. Where the previous gen versions are just total copy and pastes of everything from nhl 14 with the exception of rosters. I gave this game a solid 1 out of 10 and the only reason it got that good of a score is cause the graphics look great.. Other than that.. Brutally butchered and horrid hockey game and made me lose total faith in EA and this hockey franchise. Get your **** together EA and stop putting out games that are NOT done. Do NOOOTTTT buy this game!… Expand
  60. ratik88
    Dec 24, 2014
    0
    Incredibly unrealistic. Just about the only thing they got right is the physics and graphics. Scoring is almost entirely luck. Cross ice one-timers don't go in, lazy backhanders do. Defense is impossible, your AI will do nothing as your opponents hangout near your net, your players are consistently facing the wrong way and going in the wrong direction. It's almost impossible to bodycheckIncredibly unrealistic. Just about the only thing they got right is the physics and graphics. Scoring is almost entirely luck. Cross ice one-timers don't go in, lazy backhanders do. Defense is impossible, your AI will do nothing as your opponents hangout near your net, your players are consistently facing the wrong way and going in the wrong direction. It's almost impossible to bodycheck anybody who doesn't skate right into it, AI doesn't attempt to get loose pucks. Slapping the puck away is a much better option than collecting a loose puck on defense because you'll immediately get stick-checked and have it stolen. AI doesn't understand what off-sides is the way they skate as fast as they can into the offensive zone without the puck. HUT is addicting but honestly the best part about this entire game is collecting the cards. The added be a GM feature is laughable. If you want to run a hockey team play Franchise Hockey Manager. I'm very very sad that I spent $60 on this game, and then another 30 on HUT card packs.… Expand
  61. user321
    Jan 5, 2015
    0
    Very few features, and as a big fan of the sport, but a newbie to the game: very disappointed with the learning curve. Wouldn't mind if there were features you could add to the practice mode other than it being one player and the goalie. Getting my butt kicked a ton right from the get-go isn't fun, especially when the only way you learn all of the things you can do is through pausing theVery few features, and as a big fan of the sport, but a newbie to the game: very disappointed with the learning curve. Wouldn't mind if there were features you could add to the practice mode other than it being one player and the goalie. Getting my butt kicked a ton right from the get-go isn't fun, especially when the only way you learn all of the things you can do is through pausing the game or the occasional in-game pop-up.… Expand
  62. ctn1187
    Jan 28, 2015
    0
    This is what happens without any real competition. EA sports re-gifts a **** updated present, with better graphics and actually takes away some of the games most popular game modes. EA sports can S my D tbh. That being said, I love hockey and I love online team play and have buddies that I play with so of course if that feature is on NHL 16 I will probably hate-buy the game
  63. Curbstomp4
    Feb 5, 2015
    0
    The lack of OTP league and other game modes is a big minus. However, the biggest disappointment would have to be how sloppy the game play feels. While it does seem more realistic at times it also seems like a giant crap shoot at times. Case in point would be that you can skate into an opposing player and knock them down without getting a penalty for interference every time as long asThe lack of OTP league and other game modes is a big minus. However, the biggest disappointment would have to be how sloppy the game play feels. While it does seem more realistic at times it also seems like a giant crap shoot at times. Case in point would be that you can skate into an opposing player and knock them down without getting a penalty for interference every time as long as you don't touch the hit stick.

    Playing NHL 12 - 14 with other players allowed for some pretty good games where you actually saw legit offensive and defensive team play. With NHL 15 its just a giant crap shoot where either 1 player tries to cherry pick and go 1 on 1 with the goalie or a team enters the offensive zone and maybe completes 1-2 passes before taking a weak shot attempt. The puck basically flies all over the place with the updated stick/body puck collision system which is more realistic but also very annoying a times.

    Defense has gotten either simpler or more difficult depending on how you look at it. For instance, if you enjoy poke checking then you will love the poke checking system as you can pretty much separate your opponent from the puck at will ( even if you are clearly behind them by several feet you seem to magically be able to knock the puck off their stick). Hitting has become slightly more difficult but that's most likely due to the improved skating which offensive players are quick to take advantage of. Simply turning your back to the defender seems to negate a lot of hit attempts which really doesn't make a whole lot of sense. You simply bounce off or cancel the hit all together even though turning your back to a defender coming full speed would result in getting your clock cleaned pretty good.

    Overall EA dropped the puck pretty badly on this one. I use to love playing this game but now I put it in and play maybe 1 OTP match then say screw it not worth my time. Almost worth hooking the ps3 up again just to play NHL 15 on that system which offers an OTP league and more consistent game play. Seems as if all the idiots who refuse to play as a team were quick to grab this game for PS4 while all the team players stayed with the PS3 version.

    Lastly, fighting is out of control in OTP because there really is no penalty for the players involved in the fight. They just lose one of their controllable characters and remain on the ice with the next guy.    … Expand
  64. cady
    Feb 18, 2015
    3
    This game makes me want to RIPP MY HAIR OUT!!! I have played the franchise since NHL1994 on my Super Nintendo... and this is the worst copy I have played.
    -Poke checks do nothing.
    -Body checks are lame. -Ice is too slippery. Players and puck go **** everywhere. -Ultimate Team is the only thing to play. And it **** sucks so bad. I have never seen such a horrible excuse for an offered    This game makes me want to RIPP MY HAIR OUT!!! I have played the franchise since NHL1994 on my Super Nintendo... and this is the worst copy I have played.
    -Poke checks do nothing.
    -Body checks are lame.
    -Ice is too slippery. Players and puck go **** everywhere.
    -Ultimate Team is the only thing to play. And it **** sucks so bad. I have never seen such a horrible excuse for an offered game mode. Pretty much they give you WHL/AHL players, and make you play against people with full all-star rosters. Then these douche bags are laughing their asses off when they beat you 1-0 just because their ultimate team is **** over powered.

    I have never been so **** angry at a game in my life. No game has ever pissed me off this much from something so **** small.    … Expand
  65. xbeefsupreme27x
    Mar 16, 2015
    4
    A very bare bones iteration of a great sports title. I can't in good conscience recommend spending more than $20 on this game. Go for the last gen version if you absolutely need a hockey fix.
  66. MachineGunniner
    Mar 27, 2015
    0
    Such a disappointment of a game. As a fan whose been playing since NHL 95, this is honestly the worst AI I've ever seen in any NHL game, or any game period.
    I've laughed pretty hard many times as I watch my own teammate skate half way across the ice to hit me off the puck and both fall down, just silly gameplay, and ridiculous AI.
    The passing is a joke. I don't know any other way to    Such a disappointment of a game. As a fan whose been playing since NHL 95, this is honestly the worst AI I've ever seen in any NHL game, or any game period.
    I've laughed pretty hard many times as I watch my own teammate skate half way across the ice to hit me off the puck and both fall down, just silly gameplay, and ridiculous AI.
    The passing is a joke. I don't know any other way to describe it. Many times I've been hold up on my analog and my pass goes 100% behind me, completely against what I'm pressing.
    Switching between teammates is completely random and horrible. I have to press R2 about 4 times before I can finally switch to someone whose relevant to the play, always switching between teammates that I can't even see on the screen and way out of the play. Completely random.
    The goalies are the worst I've seen since 95! And the only reason is because in NHL 95 you could do a wrap around and the goalie would get stuck behind the night, and the goalies in NHL 15 are literally just as bad. Jumping up to the hash marks during every breakaway or penalty shot, causing a laughably easy goal. Or simple shots hitting the goalie and bouncing over his head, spinning sround looking for it. The goalies are a comeplete game breaker and definitely one of the worst things about this cash grab game.
    The missing game modes and huge lack of content isn't as much a big deal for me, but easily understandably important for most gamers, so there's that.
    All I can say is if you haven't already gotten this game, the please save yourself the money and don't feed EA's pockets on this one. Do not buy this game! You WILL be disappointed.
    This is coming from a guy whose spent many many hours playing NHL 15 and is high ranked in HUT, so I'm just saying that I do know this game very well. I've yet to play a game where many, if not all, of these problems have occurred. Just a friendly warning about this game    … Expand
  67. Shako
    May 5, 2015
    1
    I will not recommend it, keep your hold version, the graphics and the new arenas and commentating are good. But this is stop there. Coop play do not really existed. Missing the shootout action.
  68. Nel
    Jan 23, 2017
    1
    Another year another disappointment. The gameplay mechanics has significantly worsen, and the way the be a pro works is just awful. Also, you will not get the full game, as several modes will be locked.
  69. LandenWolf
    Jul 13, 2015
    0
    An absolute disgrace to NHL game series fans (like me) The game is like purchasing a BEAUTIFUL sports car, on every level it is pure eye candy, but when you get into the car there is nothing to see. no radio, no speedometer, no stick shift, no seats no ANYTHING. and more insulting than that this car has NO engine! so all you bought was something to sit around, and not use. EA sportsAn absolute disgrace to NHL game series fans (like me) The game is like purchasing a BEAUTIFUL sports car, on every level it is pure eye candy, but when you get into the car there is nothing to see. no radio, no speedometer, no stick shift, no seats no ANYTHING. and more insulting than that this car has NO engine! so all you bought was something to sit around, and not use. EA sports stripped every game mode that made the previous titles fun. No shootout, no season mode, and no fun! the game modes that ARE left are bare boned as well! GM mode is completely ruined, practice mode no longer lets you play with teammates, draw up plays, and plan an attack, YOU CAN'T EVEN PLAY AS A GOALIE ANYMORE IN PRACTICE!!! WTF!!! I cant stand what EA has done with this peice of crap. Its truly SAD.… Expand
  70. KukistajA
    Nov 11, 2015
    2
    This is one of the games which is pretty much only playable while having a beer or ten with your friends, which brings us straight to the main point: you can't do it. Yep, no co-op at all, thanks EA. I've played this maybe twice. I wanted to play this with my friends maybe hundred times.
  71. rumplyskooter
    Feb 3, 2016
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME NO MATTER HOW CHEAP IT IS IT IS NOT WORTH IT. mechanics of this game suck so bad. I have never been so infuriated at a game in my life. I literally tore this game in half it was so bad. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME
  72. DavidBondy
    Aug 10, 2023
    1
    The game's graphics and gameplay were slightly improved at the cost of removing literally all content present in NHL 14 besides HUT (the mode with loot boxes.) I don't know or care if the game has improved since its release, its release state was nothing short of a scam.
  73. TCK498
    Jan 23, 2022
    3
    Has the the worst or one of the worst NHL games, the game has no music soundtrack, bland menu's, lack of content, no tutorial just a free skate mode and a bland career mode which just takes you to each game without any rpg elements or story.

    The only pro of this game is the graphics and animations and a lot of my matches throughout the game my team players either in career mode or quick    Has the the worst or one of the worst NHL games, the game has no music soundtrack, bland menu's, lack of content, no tutorial just a free skate mode and a bland career mode which just takes you to each game without any rpg elements or story.

    The only pro of this game is the graphics and animations and a lot of my matches throughout the game my team players either in career mode or quick play are in a fight nearly every single match which ruins the excitement of a hockey fight.

    I got it for $4.00 at my local game store, at the time I was playing something in time for the release of NHL 22 which is a superior hockey game.    … Expand

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#32 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 13, 2014
    70
    New engine’s impact on game’s quality is noticeable, but still rather small. [Dec 2014, p.73]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Nov 28, 2014
    55
    Gameplay-wise, marginally better and prettier than the last. Content-wise, the worst example in recent memory of the tight-fisted annual sports game model. [Christmas 2014, p79]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 16, 2014
    50
    A game that screams 'contractual agreement' rather than 'passionate creative endeavor.' [Dec 2014, p.83]
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