NHL 15

 Xbox 360
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3.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 11 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 51
  3. Negative: 34 out of 51
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  1. BradD94
    Sep 9, 2014
    1
    Exact same menus and gameplay from NHL 14 on 360. Literally a copy and paste but with added commentary, which is new but rather dull. The excitement of Doc Emrick and Ed Olcyzk is nowhere to be found, complete opposites from their real-life counterparts. Ray Ferraro shines, but the lack of NBC presentation (scoreboard, arenas, footage from cities) like the next-gen versions make thisExact same menus and gameplay from NHL 14 on 360. Literally a copy and paste but with added commentary, which is new but rather dull. The excitement of Doc Emrick and Ed Olcyzk is nowhere to be found, complete opposites from their real-life counterparts. Ray Ferraro shines, but the lack of NBC presentation (scoreboard, arenas, footage from cities) like the next-gen versions make this little more than a roster patch.… Expand
  2. AuubzMafia
    Sep 9, 2014
    0
    ABSOLUTE GARBAGE. DO NOT PURCHASE. huge waste of money. it is literally an exact copy of nhl 14. The only difference between the two games is the commentary and the rosters. They could have literally released a DLC for nhl14 that would have amounted to me not spending 80$ on a new game.
  3. HerrDrFunk
    Sep 9, 2014
    0
    EA has really outdid themselves this time. I can't even begin to imagine what giant balls it takes to take the same product you released a year before, change nothing about it except for the most superficial things, and then re-release it at full price.

    EA: I've put up with a ton of crap from you in the past but this is really going too far. You're nothing more than a bunch of crooks!
  4. quam19
    Sep 12, 2014
    0
    DO NOT BUY!! Complete copy of NHL 14 aside from Doc Emricks creepy commentary and new soundtrack. EA should be ashamed of themselves for releasing this product. This will be the last time I buy an NHL game.
  5. dwayner
    Sep 29, 2014
    0
    This game just makes me wanna punch walls..... pisses me off when i outshoot every team 30-5 and lose every game 4-1... the only shots the computer gets are garbage goals from spin-rama fluttering shots from blue lines which always finds the way in the net, or basically every wrap around, back hand the computer takes they score (even when your goalie is a 99 rating). Amazing 9 out of 10This game just makes me wanna punch walls..... pisses me off when i outshoot every team 30-5 and lose every game 4-1... the only shots the computer gets are garbage goals from spin-rama fluttering shots from blue lines which always finds the way in the net, or basically every wrap around, back hand the computer takes they score (even when your goalie is a 99 rating). Amazing 9 out of 10 shots i take are blocked from my OWN players, brutal.... ive never seen a computer take a shot that hit their own player yet. every big body check i throw or when i whack the puck off their stick just goes to their next player. Once again within the 1st minute of the game you can tell when the computer wants you to lose because you wont touch the puck anyways. This game isnt even fun anymore and ive bought every nhl since sega genisis nhl 92. in gm mode you should be able to over-ride trades (its extremely boring when no matter who u try to trade, every roster is full), the scouting is stupid as well, far from realistic and top 3 draft picks overall should be 80ish (nhl ready) not a 62 rating with a 2.5 start potential which takes the player on the game 7 seasons to boost his rating close to 80ish. Almost every hit on this game is a real life suspension anyways (espally when a player shoots the puck and gets laid out everytime) , and its the typical build the offence fast up front with big crushing defence on the back like always. The sliders either make this game way too easy or just impossible and half of the sliders dont do anything espally human shot-blocking. I thought EA said it was fixing the dump-in bounces, they are still garbage, computer just skates in on will and picks up every bounce with ease as always. i dont care about the graphics or what has been added, all i care about is a realistic hockey game, to me anyways the pre-game is just a waiste of effort on EA. sure its fun to watch for a game but after you see it once u just skip the intro's....… Expand
  6. MiniFierCe
    Sep 11, 2014
    1
    Do NOT buy this game if you have NHL 14! This is exactly same as the 14! Only the commentators are new. Waste of money! This game is so bad! I payed for this about 60€, and today I got this. I was happy, but when i played this....... Sooooooooooo Baaaaaaaaaaad!
  7. gamingbuff
    Oct 9, 2014
    0
    This game is the biggest waste of money of all time. EA Sports dupes us again, promising all these new features and yet providing us the same recycled crap as every other year. I hope EA Sports goes bankrupt in the next year so we never have to see this fraud again. Bring back NHL 2K! TERRIBLE GAME! Keep NHL 14, its the same game... Hell, keep NHL 13, thats pretty much the same as wellThis game is the biggest waste of money of all time. EA Sports dupes us again, promising all these new features and yet providing us the same recycled crap as every other year. I hope EA Sports goes bankrupt in the next year so we never have to see this fraud again. Bring back NHL 2K! TERRIBLE GAME! Keep NHL 14, its the same game... Hell, keep NHL 13, thats pretty much the same as well without terrible unrealistic fighting that EA marketed as "ALL NEW AND IMPROVED". DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.… Expand
  8. bruinsfan92
    Sep 9, 2014
    0
    This is utter trash, and luckily I only paid $30 with a gift card -- it isn't even worth $15 or $20. It's literally NHL 14, but they reintroduced 'puck physics' from every game before '14 where the puck doesn't bounce like a tennis ball. Good job EA. Where it ISN'T in the game. I'll wait on the next gen version as well for NHL 16, if they manage to fix it that is. EA needs to invest moreThis is utter trash, and luckily I only paid $30 with a gift card -- it isn't even worth $15 or $20. It's literally NHL 14, but they reintroduced 'puck physics' from every game before '14 where the puck doesn't bounce like a tennis ball. Good job EA. Where it ISN'T in the game. I'll wait on the next gen version as well for NHL 16, if they manage to fix it that is. EA needs to invest more money and personnel into NHL based on this shoddy effort, and fire "Rammer" for incompetency.… Expand
  9. acollierr17
    Sep 11, 2014
    0
    This is EXACTLY like NHL 14 except the new commentators. At least I had a $20 gift card, so I didn't waste that much money. This is the biggest joke of releasing this game on Xbox 360 and probably PS3. So fed up with EA Sports and their games.
  10. moogel7
    Sep 27, 2014
    0
    This game is a complete rip-off, this is evidence that EA doesn't care about what they ship out. This is NHL 14. They didn't change anything except that they put Patrice Burgeron on it, even when you change the teams it doesn't change the player, it's always Bergeron. It is so bad, that even the NHL 15 logo looks out of place, extremely out of place, like it was copy pasted crudely tracedThis game is a complete rip-off, this is evidence that EA doesn't care about what they ship out. This is NHL 14. They didn't change anything except that they put Patrice Burgeron on it, even when you change the teams it doesn't change the player, it's always Bergeron. It is so bad, that even the NHL 15 logo looks out of place, extremely out of place, like it was copy pasted crudely traced out and pasted. They didn't even have time to put in the trailer/demo video when you wait for more than 10 seconds. This is ABSOLUTELY PATHETIC. Ooookay, they changed rosters, big deal. They didn't even do a good job at it, they didn't change the legends at all. It even seems like there are less "retro" legends this year. The commentators are done terribly, They got 2 commentators, that didn't commentate a hockey game, they just said sentences like they were everyday things. I believe that Joe Bowen would've been more enjoyable, with the "HOLY MACKINAW" would've been more enjoyable to listen. Here's the deal, with this game. If you want a good nhl game, buy NHL 14, or buy a pre-owned NHL 15, because they go to the people who own the game store, I would not pay 1 penny to EA, for this game, because of how disappointing it is. I feel that the team was too overwhelmed, and they didn't have time to update anything. But it was a greedy choice by EA, and do NOT support these-these...idk I just don't know what I can say here...… Expand
  11. deltago
    Sep 24, 2014
    3
    From year to year, there is little that changes from EAs NHL franchise, and NHL 15 is no different. In fact, besides roster changes (which could have been released as a DLC) very little has changed from it's predecessor.

    Loading up the game will feel like deja vu as the only thing that has changed is the 15 instead of the 14 beside the logo. The poor GUI remains the same as you still    From year to year, there is little that changes from EAs NHL franchise, and NHL 15 is no different. In fact, besides roster changes (which could have been released as a DLC) very little has changed from it's predecessor.

    Loading up the game will feel like deja vu as the only thing that has changed is the 15 instead of the 14 beside the logo. The poor GUI remains the same as you still need to constantly click to load up a GM Career or even a single game.

    This could be seen as a good thing as many of the game modes are still present unlike in the next gen console versions. There is still NHL Moments, quick little game modes that allow you to recreate history for bonus HUT pucks that potentially update throughout the year, the Winter Classic and surprisingly (or unsurprisingly) 94 Anniversary mode. Staples like Be a Player and Be a GM remain untouched as well.

    HUT, the new bread and butter for the franchise, is buggy with outdated content such as the Single Player Tournaments. One of the tournaments only allows a player to join if he or she has 5 players from each of the Stanley Cup finalist teams of 2012 and nothing after. There is also a bug, as writing this review, that prevents users from opening the bonus packs they receive for completing a team.

    One of the things they updated for return users was the rosters, but that also is lacking. Many players who were signed months ago such as Danny Heatley and Daniel Winnik are sitting in the Free Agency Pile. There are also missing players from rosters such as Alex Guptill one of the prospects sent to Ottawa from Dallas in the Jason Spezza trade.

    Game play is exactly the same as last year with some minor differences. It seems running the goalie is a theme for 15 as every game has the goalie barreled over which results in a fight that can take its time to get started. Every other player stops playing (even if they have the puck on their stick with a gaping empty net) even though no whistle has sounded and there is an awkward and frustrating pause as a skater attempts to reach the culprit. The AI on higher modes tend to score on 25-50% of their shots, which is extremely unrealistic even with the goalie stats turned way up. This maybe to counteract users being able to do the game thing, but once again, unrealistic and it takes away from the game play.

    If you own NHL 14 or even NHL 13, you can easily steer clear of this game. If you don't, go buy one of those used and you'll get the same gaming experience as you do here. Only pick this game up if you are interested in the HUT online mode.    … Expand
  12. goursie19
    Sep 16, 2014
    0
    other than the rosters and commentary, nothing was done to this game. if you're not gonna change the game, don't bother releasing it. At least i still have 14
  13. torshaug
    Sep 14, 2014
    8
    Don't judge this book by its menus...Yes the menus are literally identical to NHL 14. The presentation is also exactly the same. But that is where the casual eye has been fooled. If you are a casual NHL gamer, NHL 14 will do fine for you. However, if you are a hardcome HUT/GM fan of the NHL series, there is far more under the hood than the photo-copied exterior shows. There have been twoDon't judge this book by its menus...Yes the menus are literally identical to NHL 14. The presentation is also exactly the same. But that is where the casual eye has been fooled. If you are a casual NHL gamer, NHL 14 will do fine for you. However, if you are a hardcome HUT/GM fan of the NHL series, there is far more under the hood than the photo-copied exterior shows. There have been two main changes to the NHL 15 this year: rosters and gameplay. New rosters could be enough for a hardcore NHL gamer to warrant the annual purchase. While EA clearly had its hands full with the next-gen version, they obviously wanted to make improvements to the 360 and PS3 version of the game, but had to choose how to spend their limited time. So the menus and presentation were sacrifised for a number of great changes to gameplay.
    Gameplay improvements:
    - New heavier puck physics. While this doesnt sound like much, it actually is a massive improvement from the badminton birdie puck of years past.
    - More realistic shooting accuracy. Players with low accuracy shoot the puck like they should...missing the barn door by 12 feet. And the backhand is awesome!
    - Better skating. Yes, the players feel more weighty and realistic.
    - Improved player physics. Each and every player interacts with each other in all situations. Momentum makes a difference now. You can take out your own players. You can send goalies flying! Also the hitting is much more realistic and does not feel like you are starting an animation.
    - Goalies are more realistic. In this I mean they are actually weaker than before. But this is good! No more superhuman goalies!
    - Smarter AI. Finally, the AI angles players into the boards and cuts off the front of the net. No more skate in, cut to the middle and snipe top corner.
    - New commentators. Not sure what to say here. Ray Ferraro sounds great. Doc and Ed are okay at best.
    - Overall gameplay: improved, fine tuned, realistic, much better than NHL 14.

    That is enough for any hardcore NHL gamer.    … Expand
  14. cubanboy31
    Sep 9, 2014
    6
    You you own NHL 14 no point in buying this, as it is the same game with a shiny 15 in the Title.
    Solid Game, tight controls, lots of good online play.

    If your looking to jump into NHL and have never brought a game before its sill hard to justify spending 60.00 when 14 is much cheaper.
  15. dstopper29
    Oct 3, 2014
    8
    Once you get past the 13 year olds mad because they spent their entire allowance on a game similar to last years, you can get to the meat of the matter. Also, please understand that people slam this game because initial Xbox One reviews weren't good. So what. The 360 version has the goods. If you own '14, the gear and rosters are updated. Puck physics is pretty different as well. DL theOnce you get past the 13 year olds mad because they spent their entire allowance on a game similar to last years, you can get to the meat of the matter. Also, please understand that people slam this game because initial Xbox One reviews weren't good. So what. The 360 version has the goods. If you own '14, the gear and rosters are updated. Puck physics is pretty different as well. DL the '14 demo if you aren't sure to note the changes. This is a solid title that you probably won't have to upgrade from in years down the road. Of course, the new Blues jerseys aren't there and some goalie gear isn't brand new, but probably worth it regardless. Kids, keep your 7th grade critiques to yourselves.… Expand
  16. sharkshockey32
    Feb 11, 2015
    6
    IMO this year is probably the weakest in the sports franchise. This year EA did nothing to fix the terrible AI in EASHL and also those cursed glitch goals. HUT is fine and Live the Life mode is fun. Whenever i play EASHL its insane how i barely touch a goalie and i get a Penalty and sometimes i destroy a goalie and i get no penalty on me so EA needs to work on the refs too. If it wasnt forIMO this year is probably the weakest in the sports franchise. This year EA did nothing to fix the terrible AI in EASHL and also those cursed glitch goals. HUT is fine and Live the Life mode is fun. Whenever i play EASHL its insane how i barely touch a goalie and i get a Penalty and sometimes i destroy a goalie and i get no penalty on me so EA needs to work on the refs too. If it wasnt for my brother and my friends in Canada i would of skipped out on this year. I would only recommened this game to hardcore hockey fans and people who need their NHL fix for the offseason (like myself)… Expand
  17. Viper8787
    Oct 1, 2014
    6
    Is it exactly the same as last year, yes. And is it still fun like last years game, yes. Even though this game is essentially last years game with updated rosters and commentary it is still a fun game. There are still the great game modes like HUT and be a GM that keep it fun. There are a couple bugs with the game but not to many that I can seem to find. Not one 0f the best games out thereIs it exactly the same as last year, yes. And is it still fun like last years game, yes. Even though this game is essentially last years game with updated rosters and commentary it is still a fun game. There are still the great game modes like HUT and be a GM that keep it fun. There are a couple bugs with the game but not to many that I can seem to find. Not one 0f the best games out there but still fun.… Expand
  18. westang
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    I love this game. The menu is the same as 14 but the game play is certainly improved. The puck physics are more realistic, the hits effect both players instead of just the recipient, and in gm mode(where I spend most my game time) players improve and decline with there stats and age appropriately. Again I love it, old gen still has all the modes and is a great play.
  19. Agent7300
    May 23, 2015
    10
    I love this game. this is the best NHL hockey game simulator to date. it boasts game modes such as Hockey Ultimate Team where you can spend even more real money to succeed, GM Mode which actually good. Live The Life which is the exact same as last year, and exhibitions mode. but my favorite has got to be EASHL which is EA Sports Hockey League. This game mode allows you and your friends toI love this game. this is the best NHL hockey game simulator to date. it boasts game modes such as Hockey Ultimate Team where you can spend even more real money to succeed, GM Mode which actually good. Live The Life which is the exact same as last year, and exhibitions mode. but my favorite has got to be EASHL which is EA Sports Hockey League. This game mode allows you and your friends to create a team completely from your own imagination allowing you to name it, make the jerseys, and select from a whopping 5 different logos. (Jersey creation is cool though) The reason why this mode is so critically acclaimed is because nothing beats the fun of losing in the playoffs. but things get orgasmic when your facing someone who is 80 overall and your team is only 65 overall and in division 10. losing to these people who glitch goal is the most fun ive ever had in my life. this game puts ocarina of time to shame. keep it up EA sports, we love your microtransactions. Buy this game. it is 100% worth the $60 price, in fact you should tip the guy at the counter just for being nice enough to sell it to you, because this game is so good most keep to themselves. i also believe that if you didn't pre-order then you are fat and unathletic and should commit suicide because your a ****… Expand
  20. BaganLeleo
    Mar 15, 2015
    5
    This game is the exact same as NHL 14 except for the commentators,the menus? Same. Be a GM mode? Same, you'd think that after winning the Best Sports Game at E3 that not even EA could mess this up, well thay did. This should have been released as $2 DLC for NHL 14, EA. I am disappoint