NHL 22

 PlayStation 5
User Score
4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 62
  3. Negative: 34 out of 62
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  1. Gwimpon
    Nov 19, 2021
    5
    The game is a copy paste of NHL 21 which is a copy paste of NHL 20 and so on and so forth. You know exactly what you're buying with EA at this point. But if you're surprised that EA isn't innovating you probably get surprised when your alarm rings in the morning. There's no excuse for it and I still enjoy playing the game but if there was another NHL game and EA didnt hold a monopoly onThe game is a copy paste of NHL 21 which is a copy paste of NHL 20 and so on and so forth. You know exactly what you're buying with EA at this point. But if you're surprised that EA isn't innovating you probably get surprised when your alarm rings in the morning. There's no excuse for it and I still enjoy playing the game but if there was another NHL game and EA didnt hold a monopoly on sports games this game would not sell at all. I enjoy it because its hockey, I don't enjoy it because EA did anything right… Expand
  2. Jeppeto12
    Oct 14, 2021
    7
    I would say this game feels like NHL 21 if they would have made a next gen version last year. I do like how playing defense feels with this version. Be a pro seems to have a little more detail this year as well. Nothing revolutionary with this game, but still a fun game with minor tweaks and upgrades.
  3. lizardking420
    Nov 30, 2021
    5
    Another NHL game Another NHL game Another NHL game Another NHL game Another NHL game Another NHL game Another NHL game
  4. DrummBumm
    Oct 18, 2021
    7
    I actually really dig the new gameplay! The passing and player movement is much, much better than any other previous game. Some people will complain about it, but, personally I think the realism of having a backhand saucer pass being slower and more innacurate, is what this game needed. Not super accurate backhand laser passes up and down the ice when holding R2 for .2 seconds like inI actually really dig the new gameplay! The passing and player movement is much, much better than any other previous game. Some people will complain about it, but, personally I think the realism of having a backhand saucer pass being slower and more innacurate, is what this game needed. Not super accurate backhand laser passes up and down the ice when holding R2 for .2 seconds like in previous versions.
    The be a pro is still lacking, still very boring cut scenes/dialogue. I wish they would make be a pro like they did for the Fifa series where there is an actual storyline and other characters that play a role in your career.
    I'm sure the rating will change for me once I encounter the inevitable drop in moron who calls for a pass every millisecond, but, for now, I like the more realistic gameplay and I can see myself having more fun playing solo modes than ever before. I have yet to test how impossible 'All-star' difficulty is yet, but if it is manageable and challenging without having to customize sliders, that will be a huge win for this game.
    I don't really play HUT as it is a 'pay to play' mode, so can't really speak on it.
    There is no cross-play yet, but, frankly that doesn't bother me very much, I don't need to knit pick and cry over things that aren't available upon release. I'm sure this issue will be fixed, and even if it isn't, I'm happy with playing against PS5 only players.
    Overall, although there hasn't been many changes in gameplay modes, the gameplay itself feels different than the last 10 years of NHL games. More realistic feel that rewards players that have accuracy in saucer passing over someone who prefers easy/automatic passing.
    If you're and NHL regular and up for a more realistic NHL gaming experience I'd recommend this game. There's definitely more that could've been done, but this is definitely an improvement and heading in the right direction as a franchise.    … Expand
  5. SgtSocks
    May 11, 2023
    6
    Lags, Clunky, And Some things are way to slow to get into, but It makes a good party game, and is really the only hockey game out there sooooooo
  6. timkore
    Aug 30, 2022
    5
    There's some fun to be had, but the my pro career is pretty lacking. Lots of glitches with the scoreboard where it won't show the right score. I'd love to see some of the features that were in NHL games 20 years ago be included.

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#86 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
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#45 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Games.cz
    Jan 13, 2022
    70
    A solid ice hockey simulator with very few true innovations. The new Frostbite engine is probably the most important one - not that it will blow you away, mind you. If you want your miracle on ice, look elsewhere.
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  2. The Games Machine
    Nov 2, 2021
    79
    NHL 22’s gameplay is substantially unchanged from its predecessors. The Frostbite engine brings a breath of fresh air to the graphics, but the gaming experience does not differ dramatically from what has been seen in the past. The result is a fun and full of game modes title, which however would need an update in the game mechanics to be able to take it one step further.
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  3. Softpedia
    Nov 1, 2021
    75
    At the end of the day, NHL 22 just feels like a transition to a kind of gameplay that would eventually feel even more real, probably not this year but in the upcoming releases. It’s still fun to play, and the graphics are clearly the best improvement on new-gen consoles, but otherwise, those who want to get the game on old-gen wouldn’t necessarily notice a massive refresh.
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