NHL 19

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
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  1. New Game Network
    Sep 24, 2018
    74
    NHL 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.
  2. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 15, 2018
    70
    EA Vancouver increased the realistic motion effect experience in NHL 19, and implemented a diversity of changes in the game modes.
  3. 4P.de
    Oct 1, 2018
    70
    At 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.
  5. Worth Playing
    Sep 28, 2018
    70
    NHL 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.
  6. M3
    Sep 25, 2018
    70
    The 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.
  7. Gamer.no
    Sep 18, 2018
    70
    NHL 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.
  8. USgamer
    Sep 13, 2018
    70
    NHL 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.
  9. Push Square
    Sep 24, 2018
    50
    Don’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.

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#64 Best PS4 Game of 2018
68
#68 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
63
#63 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 120 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 120
  3. Negative: 49 out of 120
  1. Nhl19pissedmeof
    Sep 21, 2018
    0
    I remember when I can pop in a disc and play a game, those days are long gone... I remember after i waited hours to install a game then a bitI remember when I can pop in a disc and play a game, those days are long gone... I remember after i waited hours to install a game then a bit longer from updates, I could jump into a (team) game. No I'm forced to play this offline sweater wearing hippie bull****! WTF happened man? Matchmaking is screwed 23 + 46 ways to sunday monday and saturday. Ive never considered it before, even with the horrendous debut of nhl 15 on xb1 / ps4. I didnt get this impulse to want to trade it in and lose $40. Fix, god please, fix team play matchmatching and forced tutorials chel so i can just ******** get my $60 worth. BRING BACK LOBBY'S YOU ******* PILE OF DONKEY **** SNIFFING *** ****** **** TARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Full Review »
  2. scotmachi
    Sep 22, 2018
    0
    November 2020 the est. release of ps5 and next xbox. So another 3 (2 if new gen release earlier) before EA Canada might start AI from scratchNovember 2020 the est. release of ps5 and next xbox. So another 3 (2 if new gen release earlier) before EA Canada might start AI from scratch introduce new overall gameplay mechanics and physics as the current one cheats too win, trolls the gamer, uses ice tilt (same as NHL 94). NHL22 (or 21? could be unfinished as NHL15). The game is too stressful, mediocre fun factor, unfair, unbalanced, pointless, mentally draining, frustrating and tedious. (eg Madden, Fifa). If your playing it right now, aren't you somewhat embarrassed (funding something that's broken and unrepairable) and exploiting you for your money.… Full Review »
  3. ShadowCaster
    Sep 22, 2018
    1
    Pretty much the same garbage it's been since 09 sold with some marketing lies - I hope you know that false advertizing is normally consideredPretty much the same garbage it's been since 09 sold with some marketing lies - I hope you know that false advertizing is normally considered illegal, but no-one cares about upholding the law in that regard when it's about video games companies scamming millions of people. Not worth a single cent if you have any EA NHL-game between 09-18, maybe 5 bucks if you don't.… Full Review »
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