NHL 15

 PlayStation 4
User Score
3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 317 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 317
  2. Mixed: 74 out of 317
  3. Negative: 187 out of 317
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. derrickb123
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Awesome hockey fun with next gen graphics. it's not perfect but not a bad start.as far as not having some of the features as the ps3 version; I would rather have these next gen graphics then ps3 graphics and a couple modes I would never use anyway. Fun game
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Pearce12321
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    I had no idea people cared so much about certain features of the NHL franchise until I read these reviews. NHL 15s missing off-ice features are a disappointment, however, the gameplay improvements (which are way more important, imo) like the NBC presentation, next-gen graphics, and the incredible puck & player physics, easily make up for it. This is truly a next-gen NHL game.

    Any fan of    I had no idea people cared so much about certain features of the NHL franchise until I read these reviews. NHL 15s missing off-ice features are a disappointment, however, the gameplay improvements (which are way more important, imo) like the NBC presentation, next-gen graphics, and the incredible puck & player physics, easily make up for it. This is truly a next-gen NHL game.

    Any fan of the franchise (unless you were a die hard for one of the missing features) won't be disappointed. 8/10    … Expand
  10. Defense14
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    I really don't care about the missing features - I understand the gripes of everyone out there who do but my personal preference is to get a group of buddies to come over and do a franchise. That's all I need to be happy. And this game feels way better than 14 in my opinion. The puck alone is a huge improvement - allowing for very awesome shots and easy take aways, something that NHL 14I really don't care about the missing features - I understand the gripes of everyone out there who do but my personal preference is to get a group of buddies to come over and do a franchise. That's all I need to be happy. And this game feels way better than 14 in my opinion. The puck alone is a huge improvement - allowing for very awesome shots and easy take aways, something that NHL 14 failed to do. Overall a great experience. I think once the game stops coming out for last gen we will see the true glory of NHL. As for now it is still the best hockey game ever made.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
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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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