NHL 14

 Xbox 360
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. Level7.nu
    Dec 12, 2013
    70
    A lot of people complain that the big sports game series don't evolve enough over the years. But NHL 14 shows that they don't even have to do that. This entry in the series is riddled with bugs and the Hockey Ultimate Team mode has still not yet been figured out. Instead of a step forward it seems it chose to take two steps back.
  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Oct 14, 2013
    70
    It feels like the current gen is holding it back from greatness. [Issue#103, p.87]
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  3. Games.cz
    Sep 24, 2013
    70
    Again, it's the best ice hockey simulation game under the sun. Comparing it to the last year's volume it brings just a few cosmetic changes that won't probably bring you home to it. However, if you missed it last year, then NHL 14 is the only option.
  5. DarkStation
    Sep 6, 2013
    70
    NHL 14 is a great game of hockey, and technically speaking its one of the best playing sports games on the market today. Sadly its foray into the new career mode, Live the Life, was extremely disappointing, and left me wanting more out of this year’s game. So if you’re looking for some great hockey this is a good choice, but there is still work to be done to improve the modes within it.
  6. Joystiq
    Sep 6, 2013
    70
    On the ice, NHL 14 is the best the series has ever been, and that alone will be enough for many returning fans. I love playing it and I'll keep playing it. Between the face-offs and outside of the rink, however, NHL 14 shows a laziness that is not befitting of a franchise that proudly touts its accolades on its sleeve.
  7. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 24, 2013
    60
    If you've played any of the recent "seasons", no. 14 is just another small step towards making the game better. But if you're new to the game, you'll be head over heels for it. [Issue#234]
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  8. GameSpot
    Sep 10, 2013
    60
    The new features brought to the table don't add enough over what was available in NHL 13, making this a dubious buy for anyone who still has last year's game and can live without the crushing new hits and more widespread fisticuffs.

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#27 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#45 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#62 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2013

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 99 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 99
  3. Negative: 28 out of 99
  1. rugbyelite13
    Sep 12, 2013
    4
    i basically think they did a sub par job with this one. i am a hard core fan o nthe series and i buy every game as it comes out, so iami basically think they did a sub par job with this one. i am a hard core fan o nthe series and i buy every game as it comes out, so iam knowledgeable and also extremely picky. the fighting engine is good and needed, but basically thats all. they concentrated on that only you can tell. they game is slow and block, feels like moving through water. they broke the rebound goal, but kept the same defensive systems that force you to use that. also it feel laggy and "loose" the puck kind of bounces around automatically, and i do not have much control of the players ofr the action. it feels not that exciting to score a goal cause ite feel like the computer did it. anyways i am disappointed, but will continue to play it all day every day lol, and buy every one. better luck next time EA.… Full Review »
  2. revolvingmonk
    Sep 26, 2013
    4
    Quite possibly the worst NHL game yet. I mostly play Ultimate Team and the teammate AI is really, really horrible this year. Every time youQuite possibly the worst NHL game yet. I mostly play Ultimate Team and the teammate AI is really, really horrible this year. Every time you get a rush up ice you're going to be alone on the break since the computer feels the need to make line changes whenever someone steps foot into the neutral zone on the rush. Ultimate Team online basically amounts to who can score the most top-corner goals. Every goal is scored in pretty much exactly the same fashion. Person with the puck skates low then suddenly changes direction into the slot between the circles and wrists it past your netminder into a top-corner while your defense stands there and just lets them walk through. Don't even bother trying to get chances from the point. Just walk in on the other team, skate into the high slot and aim for a top-corner, you'll pretty much score every single time.

    I really, really, really wish that 2k would start putting out hockey games again. EA clearly hires people that know nothing about the sport and they don't give them the budget to pull things off correctly anyways. If the NHL franchise were a bit more like FIFA there wouldn't be half of the problems. I seriously doubt I'm going to buy another NHL game from EA after this one.    … Full Review »
  3. netmindah
    Sep 14, 2013
    0
    I have played every single EA NHL game religiously (except for the lockout year) since 1998, and have dabbled in it since 1994.

    This is the    I have played every single EA NHL game religiously (except for the lockout year) since 1998, and have dabbled in it since 1994.

    This is the absolute worst EA Sports game I have ever played. Period. If this is the first NHL game you have ever played or you are just a new or casual fan of hockey you will probably love it. If you actually enjoy hockey this game will haunt your dreams. No longer is the game built on realism, playmaking, or skills.

    It is simply based on NFL Blitz style hits, horrible goaltending, the ability to score ONLY if you deke, Superman like immunity if you deke, and dozens of pointless fights, blown offsides calls, and the net getting knocked off.

    As a serious fan of hockey, this is the most infuriating thing ever! I will never purchase another EA title every again!

    They already added in Retro NHL 94. There is no need to have to arcade games with one release. The haydays of NHL 11 are far gone.    … Full Review »
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