NHL 15

 PlayStation 4
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3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 317 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 56 out of 317
  2. Mixed: 74 out of 317
  3. Negative: 187 out of 317
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  1. FlaminGreen
    Sep 10, 2014
    6
    It was exciting playing this game for the first time, then you realize it's not much different then before with less options. Where is my Hats on the ice when I get a hat trick? Where is my 3 stars of the game? I should be able to at least look around the so called 9000 individual in the rink from my view when i'm in the bench or in the penalty box. Suppose to be an experience that addsIt was exciting playing this game for the first time, then you realize it's not much different then before with less options. Where is my Hats on the ice when I get a hat trick? Where is my 3 stars of the game? I should be able to at least look around the so called 9000 individual in the rink from my view when i'm in the bench or in the penalty box. Suppose to be an experience that adds some authenticity to the game.… Expand
  2. maquegyver
    Sep 9, 2014
    5
    This is the first NHL game since the days of 2k that I will skip. The gameplay is exactly the same. The only difference is a bunch of fluff presentation and slow menu's. The actual gamemodes have been gutted. No draft!?! What? No online modes aside from 1v1. If you like games that cost the same but only deliver the basics this is your game. If you expect game's to meet and exceed pastThis is the first NHL game since the days of 2k that I will skip. The gameplay is exactly the same. The only difference is a bunch of fluff presentation and slow menu's. The actual gamemodes have been gutted. No draft!?! What? No online modes aside from 1v1. If you like games that cost the same but only deliver the basics this is your game. If you expect game's to meet and exceed past experiences this game is not for you. The engine is EXACTLY the same with a few new animations. All the same goals are there. All the same hits are there. Its basically NHL 14 with a new camera mode, two new bland announcers, grainy player textures (I guess the crowd was more important), and half the gamemodes. If that sounds like $60 dollars to you I feel so sorry for you.… Expand
  3. cubanboy31
    Sep 9, 2014
    6
    I have liked NHL games, since the Super Nintendo days and when 1997 came out it blow my mind. That being said NHL 15 is ok, not Great, not terrible. (as a general warning if a game does not have official reviews until Launch Day the Game is not worth buying)

    The Graphics are looking very nice but we seemed to have suffered so much because of them as we learned that Good Graphics are    I have liked NHL games, since the Super Nintendo days and when 1997 came out it blow my mind. That being said NHL 15 is ok, not Great, not terrible. (as a general warning if a game does not have official reviews until Launch Day the Game is not worth buying)

    The Graphics are looking very nice but we seemed to have suffered so much because of them as we learned that Good Graphics are meaning less if game play and the futures we want are not there. PS4/Xbox1 versions are missing a lot of content that is in the 360/ps3 around online play.

    One of the biggest glaring omissions the lack of players allowed within an online match.
    The AI will dump the Puck into the net on itself.
    Pratice is limited at one on Goalie.

    If you only care about playing an offline standard hockey game, without much of anything else this NHL 15 will meet that, but truth be told if you want a robust online game experience, WAIT and skip Ps4/Xbox1 versions until next year altogether.    … Expand
  4. Chack
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Look, anyone who gave this game a 0 or a 10 is insane. It's nowhere near perfect because it's missing key features and game-play, but to give it a 0 is just as ludicrous. If you want a unbiased review here it is. The game-play is gorgeous, the best I have ever played from this franchise. NHL is the only video game I play anymore, so the fact that they took away certain game modes isLook, anyone who gave this game a 0 or a 10 is insane. It's nowhere near perfect because it's missing key features and game-play, but to give it a 0 is just as ludicrous. If you want a unbiased review here it is. The game-play is gorgeous, the best I have ever played from this franchise. NHL is the only video game I play anymore, so the fact that they took away certain game modes is really disappointing. If EA comes out with an update that brings the same game modes and features back that were in NHL 14 there is no doubt in my mind users who rated this game a zero would change their review of this game to a 9 or 10. If you don't think the gameplay is amazing than clearly you haven't played this franchise in the past. It's unlike anything I have ever played and is the closest thing to realism in a hockey video game. Just give us back our EASHL, HUT offline, GM connected, and for God's sake let me edit Anthony Mantha's stats to be 95 overall before I launch "Be a GM".… Expand
  5. captobvious75
    Sep 10, 2014
    6
    Gameplay 8/10:
    From a pure gameplay perspective, it is not much different than previous NHLs. Basically, if you played NHL 14 and enjoyed it, then you will enjoy this as well.
    Visual Presentation 8/10: From a pure graphics standpoint, the game looks great. The arenas look really detailed for the most part and the players look great. With a leap in technology from the PS3 to the PS4,    Gameplay 8/10:
    From a pure gameplay perspective, it is not much different than previous NHLs. Basically, if you played NHL 14 and enjoyed it, then you will enjoy this as well.

    Visual Presentation 8/10:
    From a pure graphics standpoint, the game looks great. The arenas look really detailed for the most part and the players look great. With a leap in technology from the PS3 to the PS4, this was to be expected. What wasn't expected however was the lack of cleanliness in the menu screens you use to select your game mode. It's a far cry from the previous simple-to-use menu options found in previous NHLs.

    Sound 7/10:
    Overall, the sound from the game is good, but not great. The goal horns from the games i've played have sounded authetic, however there is work going around that some horns are non- existant or completely different than the official goal horns. If that is the case, it's an inexcusable omission as the sound capture for these horns involves little work. The sound quality of the announcers though are very good. The sound track of the game is very weak which hits the score hard. Last year's NHL didn't have a high number of sound tracks, but worked better with the game. Whereas this version's soundtrack puts you to sleep. Very disappointing.

    Depth 5/10:
    And that's being generous. Everyone knows by now the amount of game modes missing, so I won't list them. I personally really enjoyed Be a Pro in previous NHLs, and the inability to sim to your next shift is puzzling considering how much time is added to each game. Additionally, you can't start out in the minors and build your player up which then makes the Be a Pro mode even less appealing. HUT is still there (becuz EA and $$$) and standard online play is still there, but the volume of modes missing is head- scratching to say the least.

    Overall 6/10:

    I bought this game as more of a social thing. I play against friends who have moved far away which allows time to catchup with them. Because of that, I knew what I was getting and it satisfied my needs for the most part. However, demanding full- price for a game with half the game options is concerning. Let's hope NHL16 has all the modes back, or else EA will lose even more hockey fans than they have this time around.    … Expand
  6. Peeto
    Sep 12, 2014
    5
    I feel really cheated. The game is empty. They did not finish it. If I play Be a Pro, it feels like beta unfinished mode. Someone like graphics, but I do not like it. For PS4 standards, its really bad. No HD for movies, no HD for gameplay. So no excuse for me. This is SCAM. Avoid at all cost. I believe, they can not fix it with upcomming patches, because its so much work in front. BetterI feel really cheated. The game is empty. They did not finish it. If I play Be a Pro, it feels like beta unfinished mode. Someone like graphics, but I do not like it. For PS4 standards, its really bad. No HD for movies, no HD for gameplay. So no excuse for me. This is SCAM. Avoid at all cost. I believe, they can not fix it with upcomming patches, because its so much work in front. Better to wait for NHL 16 and forget about NHL 15 at all. Its sad, how they hazard with us - customers. I bought the game yesterday and I have no reason or taste to play it again after 1 day. This never happend with any NHL to me before. One positive is, I like quite gameplay, but for what is it, if I feel like playing demo and I do not have the whole taste, that I am really playing whole game, whole campaign, seasson whatsoever. This game should be postponed for 1 year and finish/improve/add all modes to actualy enjoy that improved gameplay. Now, you cant enjoy it.… Expand
  7. Choo
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    Don't buy all these 0-3 scores. They aren't commentary on the game, but commentary on this missing modes. The gameplay is better than ever. The pucks move randomly and realistically and if you play on hardcore mode it's quite authentic. Yes, full modes would be great, but it's not like the game is broken.

    The GM mode is great. If you like hockey, getting this game is not a mistake.
  8. HockeyFan_17
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    Me being a huge hockey fan (hence the name) was stoked to get this game and play it. Played the NHL 15 demo on the PS4 when it was released and was overall impressed on what the game had shown. I didn't find out about the missing features until days before the game released. I was skeptical at first on whether or not i should pick up the game ($69.99 in Canada) realizing the game wouldMe being a huge hockey fan (hence the name) was stoked to get this game and play it. Played the NHL 15 demo on the PS4 when it was released and was overall impressed on what the game had shown. I didn't find out about the missing features until days before the game released. I was skeptical at first on whether or not i should pick up the game ($69.99 in Canada) realizing the game would miss most of its core game modes like seasons, EASHL but i took the chance regardless what it missed. For a new next-gen revamp, i actually enjoyed the realism and puck physics that it had to offer however i do realize most of the typical basic info like "3 star rating" wasn't even displayed in the game which i wonder how something so simple as that wasn't implemented in the game. I do realize the negative reviews that's shown here but really the game does not deserve a 0-3 rating if anything i would rate this game between a 6-7 (which seems more appropriate despite the missing game modes and features). Otherwise i do enjoy the game the way it is and with EA putting out updates for the game within the months, i plan to keep the game that was meant to play on a next gen console.… Expand
  9. peyton_manatee
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    People giving this a 2 or 0 because things are still being upgraded to the next gen platform is unfair. The graphics are a huge step up, they fixed problems with the AI and physics and the gameplay is great. I docked 3 points for the lack of depth but I feel a 6-7 score is most fair for this product.
  10. AcousticStyles
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    This game lacks a lot of modes but it's core is solid and game modes are easier patched than good game play. Yes, lack of modes affect the rating but once they get back in, this will be a truly amazing hockey game. If it contained all the features right off the bat, I would give it a 9 or 10. The presentation is good but not great.

    I understand that people are upset with the lack of    This game lacks a lot of modes but it's core is solid and game modes are easier patched than good game play. Yes, lack of modes affect the rating but once they get back in, this will be a truly amazing hockey game. If it contained all the features right off the bat, I would give it a 9 or 10. The presentation is good but not great.

    I understand that people are upset with the lack of features and they don't think EA should put out an unfinished game BUT if they put out NHL15 after hockey season starts, those same people would be crying and saying, they should have just put it out and then updated with patches so we could have it to play when hockey season starts. On the flip side, if they put out a game where the game play was poor but had a ton of features, you would still be crying. Fact is, it's easier to patch in the modes than patch in better core mechanics. I'm disappointed at the lack of content as well but i'm glad they put their focus on the core rather than the features. So take the solid game play and graphics until they patch in the modes.    … Expand
  11. Canadian365
    Sep 9, 2014
    6
    NHL15 on PS4 is graphically amazing! GM mode is included, and 94 control options! I personally like what the games offers. Purchased Ultimate Edition, and I think it's worth it. I just want to play hockey, draft my player, and win the Stanley Cup! I could care less about GM modes! If you love to play the game, then you with love NHL15 from EA Sports.
    I would have rated the game a 9,    NHL15 on PS4 is graphically amazing! GM mode is included, and 94 control options! I personally like what the games offers. Purchased Ultimate Edition, and I think it's worth it. I just want to play hockey, draft my player, and win the Stanley Cup! I could care less about GM modes! If you love to play the game, then you with love NHL15 from EA Sports.
    I would have rated the game a 9, if it allowed Budweiser Red Light Goal syncing! I never rate a game a 10, because no game is perfect!    … Expand
  12. Iggyshow4351
    Nov 24, 2017
    6
    Thumbs in the middle. Game was better onThumbs in the middle. Game was better on ps3.666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666… Expand
  13. Deonord
    Mar 26, 2015
    5
    Half finished game. HUT is really frustrating because players are using boosting cards too damn mutch. Graphics is amazing though, but is sad that national teams does not have real jerseys. Hope next year will be better.
  14. trickybuddha19
    Jan 18, 2015
    5
    PROS: the gameplay and graphics are excellent, crisp, slick and smooth. It's probably as realistic as you are going to get when it comes to playing hockey.

    CONS: Considering how good the gameplay, is it is a damn shame that everything else about the game absolutely sucks. From the repetitive and outright stupid commentary to the activity feed to the injuries to the way a season carries    PROS: the gameplay and graphics are excellent, crisp, slick and smooth. It's probably as realistic as you are going to get when it comes to playing hockey.

    CONS: Considering how good the gameplay, is it is a damn shame that everything else about the game absolutely sucks. From the repetitive and outright stupid commentary to the activity feed to the injuries to the way a season carries itself out in Be a Pro ... it is all sub-par at best. The game is also littered with bugs. For example, Ray Ferraro, who is annoying at the best of times, will often repeat the same bloody line over and over again at every stop in play. It's enough to make you break your TV. Some of the lines spit out by Mike Emrick and Eddie O are ridiculous. If EA put as much effort into everything that surrounds the excellent gameplay, this game would be a winner overall. The EA NHL team should learn from NBA2K15 about how to make a *complete* and compelling sports game. I hope they will make major changes to next year's edition.    … Expand
  15. slauka_omsk
    Jan 13, 2015
    6
    Я уже писал отзыв версии для PS3. Но в итоге я сыграл продолжительное число матчей 1 на 1 и на PS4. Могу сказать, что эта версия ничем не лучше старого поколения. Я начал играть с нхл 2003 до 09 на пк. Потом купил 14-ую и 15-ю. И отличий на ps4 увидел совсем мало, ну добавили из захвата движения нырок, добавили физику одежды. Остальное никому не нужные заставки. Пора кардинально менятьЯ уже писал отзыв версии для PS3. Но в итоге я сыграл продолжительное число матчей 1 на 1 и на PS4. Могу сказать, что эта версия ничем не лучше старого поколения. Я начал играть с нхл 2003 до 09 на пк. Потом купил 14-ую и 15-ю. И отличий на ps4 увидел совсем мало, ну добавили из захвата движения нырок, добавили физику одежды. Остальное никому не нужные заставки. Пора кардинально менять движок на что-то новое. Это в своё время и стало причиной, что я забросил ФиГу (футбол) после 08 или 09. Вообще Hockey Ultimate Team затягивала на долгие месяцы, я понял, что такое зависимость от игровых автоматов. Но потом понял, что чем выше доходишь, там уже играют одни донатеры, либо задроты. Пробиться наверх тяжело. Да и вообще появляется жуткий дисбаланс, проигрываешь 10 игр подряд, хотя по игре играешь лучше, а тебе влетают какие-то мусорные шайбы. Жалею, что просадил там столько времени. Но для новых игроков, или тех, кто редко играет могу всё-же посоветовать, но насчёт HUT предупредил. EASHL 6 на 6 на ps4 походу нет. Часто вижу пользователей, у которых есть PS4, но они всё-равно проводят время в этом режиме на ps3. Там действительно весело играть, еще и с комментариями в микрофоне.… Expand
  16. TiGSwoopster
    Oct 21, 2014
    6
    The team that said this game was ready to be released should be punched. HARD. It was incomplete and lacked modes that the previous game had. Then when releasing "updates" with the game modes fans asked for, the game modes themselves are broken. The most recent being OTP a "Version" of the beloved EASHL that locks you into a position, but not with a custom character like before, this timeThe team that said this game was ready to be released should be punched. HARD. It was incomplete and lacked modes that the previous game had. Then when releasing "updates" with the game modes fans asked for, the game modes themselves are broken. The most recent being OTP a "Version" of the beloved EASHL that locks you into a position, but not with a custom character like before, this time you play as an actual player. The mode resets at will, has horrid AI if a player drops out, and at times can't even be completed. EA didn't just drop the ball, they slashed with with a butcher knife and kicked it into a bottomless pit....HUT is it's only saving grace but the constant updates to make it "better" seem to only cause more problems.
    I love hockey, NHL 14 was a fave game of mine, I feel that with NHL 15 EA stole my money and gave me HALF a game to play....    … Expand
  17. Jollukka1
    Jan 18, 2015
    5
    NHL 15 is ice-hockey simulation video game from EA Canada.
    I buy this game every year and this year game was incomplete.
    Graphics 8/10
    Realistic: 7/10
    Game modes: 4/10
    New improvements: 4/10
    Game was little dissappointed... 5/10
  18. tornetz
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    The graphics are good, but there are too many bugs especially at the goalkeeper. When you play against the computer on Rookie than its too easy, but if you play on Pro its too hard. When you like Hockey you can like this game and you can have fun.
  19. vicbrusal
    Nov 18, 2014
    5
    For an unknown reason, EA Sports left many important game modes out of NHL 15. Even though the first game of the NHL series to be released for the new generation has realistic graphics and physics, we can't simply ignore that NHL 15 feels more like a demo of a game that may only be released next year.
  20. machinedog14
    Dec 2, 2014
    7
    Yes the game is lacking content, they have patched and added some of the missing features, but perhaps not enough for some. However, gameplay is the best it's been in the series. The puck is alive and bounces realistic, the skill stick has been reworked, which does take some getting used to, but I think is an improvement. Passing feel better and shots feel heavier. Bottom line is if youYes the game is lacking content, they have patched and added some of the missing features, but perhaps not enough for some. However, gameplay is the best it's been in the series. The puck is alive and bounces realistic, the skill stick has been reworked, which does take some getting used to, but I think is an improvement. Passing feel better and shots feel heavier. Bottom line is if you love hockey and mainly play online versus or be a gm it's a no brainer, pick it up. If EASHL was your primary game mode, skip this entry.… Expand
  21. Fair-Reviews
    Dec 10, 2014
    6
    Long time NHL fan. Been a serious player since about 2001 (does anyone else miss the big hit button?) While this game isn't perfect. It's a great way to show us what's in stock for the future of next-gen hockey. Graphically, it's great. The game-play is the best it's been minus a couple of flaws. HUT is as good as it's always been, and doesn't force you to spend money this year, as tons ofLong time NHL fan. Been a serious player since about 2001 (does anyone else miss the big hit button?) While this game isn't perfect. It's a great way to show us what's in stock for the future of next-gen hockey. Graphically, it's great. The game-play is the best it's been minus a couple of flaws. HUT is as good as it's always been, and doesn't force you to spend money this year, as tons of 88s, 89s can be bought within 6-7 games. Playoff mode was very welcomed as well.

    The bad is simple. We wanted EASHL and didn't get it. I also wanted GM Connected. It''s a major downer. The GM mode has always been my complaint about these games however. It's far too easy to make trades, there's very little depth, the rating system isn't very well done and the simming takes ages. Add that with the horrible menus and what you got is a great hockey game that only earns you a 6. Hardcores will love it.    … Expand
  22. gueli20
    Dec 21, 2014
    7
    The loss of the Winter Classic Game was a huge disappointment, but I do like the graphics. However, not much else different. Game modes are blah, although I had fun in the become a pro section.
  23. fieskmask
    May 11, 2015
    6
    This game and it's information was released pretty late, probably due to no EASHL, which was a dealbreaker for many. It's a good game, a new face for the series with many improvements, mainly physics and graphicswise and most important, controller wise. It's perfect for 1v1, online or on the couch with a few friends but It's the online part that really brings it down.

    Due to no EASHL, I    This game and it's information was released pretty late, probably due to no EASHL, which was a dealbreaker for many. It's a good game, a new face for the series with many improvements, mainly physics and graphicswise and most important, controller wise. It's perfect for 1v1, online or on the couch with a few friends but It's the online part that really brings it down.

    Due to no EASHL, I suppose many supporters got pretty disappointed, including me, therefor I didn't buy it for the PS4 but got it for PS3 instead and OTP which got patched into the game works pretty bad.

    I hope, for the sake of the series to live on, that EA fix EASHL for it, new features and updated tools for goalies, club management with more detailed player creation and everything else that the forums are requires, if they don't, the series will die pretty soon.

    But overall, a good experience 1v1, not so much OTP.    … Expand
  24. RTCWFAN
    Jun 21, 2023
    7
    It is fun for some hours and always a couch multiplayer banger. But it lacks content and gets boring pretty fast. Overall rating: 6.6.

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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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