- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Sep 14, 2018
- Also On: Xbox One
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Sep 26, 2018Besides some of the same nagging issues with the franchise, the portions that got upgraded truly shine. RPM Technology is no joke as the results are seen on the ice. Gameplay is fast and fun and the AI helps complete the experience. CEHL is extremely fun with a good bit of variety, but could use some more depth when compared to The ONE in NBA Live 19. The unified progression system that is here is quick and allows styles to be easily adjusted. Having 200 NHL Legends is fantastic if they were included in other ways outside of Ultimate Team. All the nitpicking gets thrown out the window once you hop on the ice, though, as NHL 19 is fun and exciting in action.
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Sep 24, 2018With newly added modes like World of CHEL and the inclusion of Real Player Motion, NHL 19 adds a new layer of polish onto last year's advancements in stick control and shooting. The end result is one of the best hockey games ever.
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Sep 21, 2018With every passing year, I’m consistently impressed how EA are able to improve on an already winning formula, making each new release of NHL a must own title, rather than a glorified roster update.
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Sep 13, 2018Virtually everything about NHL 19 is a genuine step forward in quality. While some modes received the lion’s share of the attention, it feels like damn near everything received SOME love. If you have been on the fence, now is the time to lace up and hit the ice. We’ll see you between the pipes.
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Sep 13, 2018NHL 19 continues to refine its beloved sports title to a sheen. Game play feels fluid and responsive with next to nothing getting in its own way. NHL 19 sets a standard that most sports titles could learn from: fundamentals before flair.
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Sep 13, 2018You will find yourself fully immersed in your gameplay.
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Sep 14, 2018NHL 19 has something for everyone, packing tons of quality into its many fun and diverse modes.
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CD-ActionFeb 13, 2019Kaleidoscope of available modes guarantees that everyone interested in hockey will easily find a way to enjoy NHL 19, whether they crave 15 minutes of accessible fun or prefer to dig into statistics and play whole seasons. Learning basics is easy, but if you want more (e.g. success in online modes) you will need patience and a lot of practice, as controls are deep and some tricks require uncommon skill. [12/2018, p.72]
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Oct 4, 2018For one of the first times in recent years, the NHL series feels much more improved, with the World of CHEL mode proving to be a resounding success.
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Oct 1, 2018With all the new additions and expansions this year's version is one of the best in the entire series. It's even more than you've come to expect. This could very well become the ultimate ice hockey franchise next year if EA improves the dull commentary and ups the ante in the graphics department.
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Sep 17, 2018NHL 19 still has its share of legacy issues that need attention, but the vastly improved skating and physics make this the best playing hockey game of the generation. The scouting system gives franchise mode a much-needed makeover, and while World of Chel feels like a half-built theme park right now, I’m excited about its future prospects. If you haven’t played an NHL game in a while, this is the year to jump back over the boards.
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Sep 17, 2018In sum, another year and another solid NHL release; it might not have enough to stir series veterans, although the inclusion of the World of CHEL and the Legends is certainly cool. Furthermore, the investment EA Canada has made to those who have long sat out on the series or always wanted to give it a shot is quite strong, so if you’re in that boat, NHL 19 may be what you’ve been waiting for.
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Sep 13, 2018By revamping its multiplayer efforts and focusing it in a hub that promotes creative expression (both cosmetically and through gameplay preferences), NHL 19 marks the best representation of simulation hockey video games this generation.
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Sep 27, 2018NHL 19 is a great new chapter in the already glorious history of the EA IP. It succeeds in reinvigorating the gameplay on the ice, but something more could have been done off the rink (gameplay modes, matchmaking).
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Sep 25, 2018NHL 19 is not a perfect game - but for hockey fans it is pretty darned close.
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Sep 25, 2018NHL 19 is no longer a party for a small audience, but a big event for all fans of hockey.
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Sep 24, 2018Generous content is the great strength of NHL 19. Unfortunately, it's not sufficient to overcome the lack of new gameplay mechanics or the graphic render and animation system, that would gain a lot from a switch to the Frostbite engine.
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Sep 24, 2018Its inclusion of a myriad of different modes and customization add a depth that past installments were missing.
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Sep 13, 2018There are still things that need addressing, but NHL 19 is the best hockey experience I’ve had with the NHL franchise in the PS4 era.
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Sep 23, 2018Ice with style. NHL 19 is actually a very good sports game, but the microtransactions for the HUT mode are a scandal.
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Sep 27, 2018If you haven’t picked up an NHL game in years or play mainly for the online experience, you will really like NHL 19.
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Sep 24, 2018NHL 19 offers an enjoyable offline hockey simulation, with highly customizable franchise and offbeat modes. Online, the new World of CHEL tilts the ice to the casual side of things, which not everyone will appreciate. Various technical issues also linger, so this year's edition is best suited for fans of single player.
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Oct 15, 2018EA Vancouver increased the realistic motion effect experience in NHL 19, and implemented a diversity of changes in the game modes.
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Oct 1, 2018At its core this is first class hockey. But the virtual standstill in almost all areas while focusing more on arcade aspects makes me go back to last years’ version.
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Sep 28, 2018NHL 19 is vastly better than its predecessors in terms of value and pushing the franchise forward, but it still falls short of a significant upgrade in many areas. If you haven't purchased an NHL title in a while, this is a good year to jump back in and experience one of the better NHL games in recent memory.
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Sep 25, 2018The single player-experience might still be lacking, but improved on-ice-physics and decent new game-modes make for a solid addition to the NHL franchise.
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Sep 18, 2018NHL 19 is a good hockey game and the Chel mode is fun, but the game fails to make changes that separate it enough from its predecessors, something especially noticable when the graphics engine has been the same for so many years in a row now.
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Sep 13, 2018NHL 19 takes some interesting risks with World of Chel while bringing badly-needed improvements to the gameplay. Its modes are customarily solid, but the faster, tighter action on the ice is what makes it possible to recommend NHL 19 to newcomers and lapsed hockey fans alike.
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Sep 24, 2018Don’t let NHL 19's slick menus and new skating animations fool you: the same NHL game you’ve been playing for five years is still here. If you already know the series well, this is unquestionably the best iteration of the title, but it comes with the added caveat that it’s hindered by many of the same problems from years past. The reduced significance of poke check, and smaller changes like new skating animations, definitely help elevate the general presentation of the title – but it could and should be so much better than it is.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 48 out of 120
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Mixed: 23 out of 120
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Negative: 49 out of 120
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