NHL 15

 Xbox One
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3.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 181 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 26 out of 181
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 181
  3. Negative: 116 out of 181
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  1. Viper8787
    Dec 3, 2014
    4
    A really disappointing game I even like the XBOX 360 version of this game better. The gameplay is more realistic yes, but the gameplay is boring and less entertaining the recent NHL games. Graphics are pretty solid however that doesn't make the game good. The only game mode they really cared about was HUT even though I do like that game mode I am also a fan of GM mode and would have likeA really disappointing game I even like the XBOX 360 version of this game better. The gameplay is more realistic yes, but the gameplay is boring and less entertaining the recent NHL games. Graphics are pretty solid however that doesn't make the game good. The only game mode they really cared about was HUT even though I do like that game mode I am also a fan of GM mode and would have like more improvement with that game mode. Dumb gameplay leads to a boring game.… Expand
  2. BradD94
    Sep 9, 2014
    4
    NHL 15 feels rushed and it is hard to see why; the development team had two years to build the game on next-gen. While EA Canada claimed the reason they took a year off from next-gen was to not cut corners, it seems like that was false hope. While graphics are the best they have ever been, the presentation with 'Doc' Emrick and Eddie Olcyzk doesn't live up to their real life counterpartsNHL 15 feels rushed and it is hard to see why; the development team had two years to build the game on next-gen. While EA Canada claimed the reason they took a year off from next-gen was to not cut corners, it seems like that was false hope. While graphics are the best they have ever been, the presentation with 'Doc' Emrick and Eddie Olcyzk doesn't live up to their real life counterparts and leaves fans wanting more. Offensive gameplay has seen some improvements but not nearly enough to live up to the hype. Add missing game modes and lack of communication with fan-base and the game leaves the consumer feeling lied to and flat out ignored. Maybe next year, EA.… Expand
  3. AiLDee
    Sep 10, 2014
    4
    Incomplete game, basic features missing. It is completely stupid to produce a game without including stuff like editing players, 3 stars of the game, A DRAFT in be a gm mode and so much more .. Hope the updates will give the game a second chance, but from now, it's the worse 70$ I spent for a game.
  4. toasterofdoom
    Nov 3, 2014
    4
    I have given this game many chances, but I am officially calling it quits.
    The game is essentially un-playable. Browsing menu's is a huge task; changing lines, substituting players - it's all just a hassle. Menu's lag and hold up and the interface is not intuitive. At first I thought the menu design was an improvement compared to the maze of options in the last few games - but at least    I have given this game many chances, but I am officially calling it quits.
    The game is essentially un-playable. Browsing menu's is a huge task; changing lines, substituting players - it's all just a hassle. Menu's lag and hold up and the interface is not intuitive. At first I thought the menu design was an improvement compared to the maze of options in the last few games - but at least those menus made sense and you could navigate them quickly. Good luck if you want to play "Be a GM" lack of basic features in the mode is astonishing and if you want to make regular line changes or even update a team after injury then be prepared to waste 5 to ten minutes of your life for what should be a 30 second operation. You will be in for a similar experience if you play HUT, but only a moron would waste time and money in the feature.

    Actual gameplay is abysmal. The AI in online games is incoherent, players skate toward nothing, don't try to get open, don't read plays, essentially don't function. Trying to switch to the player you want is a hassle, often if there is frantic action you can expect to get the player that you want the least. I think this is because the game prohibits you from switching to players that are in an animation. The problem is payers do stupid half animations that completely glitch them out. I wish I could upload a video of my goaltender trying to block an icing that bounced off the boards. He started clapping his stick on the ice and let the puck slide in - just crazy, has happened more than once.

    but the absolute worst is not being able to have a guest in online play. This is why I played NHL games. The guys would come over and we play some online modes, being unable to do this is a huge disappointment.

    The updates, which EA labels as free content, are laughable. Thanks for updating the colour of the trainers polo... This game is way off track, a huge disappointment. Can't believe I bought in after reading all the negative reviews.    … Expand
  5. Bribarian
    Apr 7, 2015
    4
    It looks decent and plays pretty average. It just didnt feel like they added much new or interesting. The bodychecks are lacking that power sounds, the fighting is pretty stupid compared to older games, and for some weird reason they took out the checking after the whistle (something every hockey game should have).

    I think I had more fun playing NHL 94 and other older titles. The    It looks decent and plays pretty average. It just didnt feel like they added much new or interesting. The bodychecks are lacking that power sounds, the fighting is pretty stupid compared to older games, and for some weird reason they took out the checking after the whistle (something every hockey game should have).

    I think I had more fun playing NHL 94 and other older titles. The best thing about this game is building your own team. The game itself is subpar.

    Another thing that is really frustrating is you can't alter the controls to your liking. They give you 3-4 controller setups, and some of them dont even explain what does what, you just have to figure it out on your own.

    Fail.    … Expand
  6. Gunmars
    Sep 12, 2014
    3
    Normally going into a next gen console I expect games (sports in particular) to bring something new and fresh to the table, utilizing new hardware should have allowed them to continue building on the promising NHL 14. But this game is a monumental step back, graphics are good on the new consoles and gameplay is as tight as ever but this game should be avoided by anyone who wants somethingNormally going into a next gen console I expect games (sports in particular) to bring something new and fresh to the table, utilizing new hardware should have allowed them to continue building on the promising NHL 14. But this game is a monumental step back, graphics are good on the new consoles and gameplay is as tight as ever but this game should be avoided by anyone who wants something more than on ice play. Be a Pro, Be a GM, EASHL are all gutted or completely gone. I generally played the previous NHL games for the Be a Pro and Be a GM modes, but they are lacking in all departments in NHL 15. I would advise everyone but the die hard hockey sim fans to avoid this and all upcoming NHL games. The only way I will be buying another NHL title will be if it gets stellar, "can't miss" reviews from sources I trust.… Expand
  7. slapshot12
    Sep 19, 2014
    3
    Graphics are great, gameplay is awful. Most unrealistic actual gameplay since around 2005. Big step forward in graphics, but gameplay is so unrealistic and just poorly executed that the game is almost unplayable.
  8. Javaxe
    Oct 1, 2014
    3
    I am disappointed in the fact that they released this game when they only had half of the game modes done. The fact that EASHL will no be on it is one of the biggest upsets, being that I bought the game to play it without knowing they excluded it from the newer generation consoles. If they would add this game mode my score would increase.
  9. Nicholas_Delios
    Nov 12, 2014
    3
    Game is fun with new physics. Teammate AI is even worse and passing is kind of bad. No game modes whatsoever. Huge step down for franchise. Already traded it back in after a month of nonsense.
  10. KingAdrock99
    Nov 3, 2014
    2
    Rightfully, I should give it a zero because I only played the EASHL and now it's not there so it has absolutely no appeal to me. I'm taking into account the 1 or 2 modes that were actually left in the game because heaven forbid they left the cash cow Ultimate Team out. I'm sure that's good. The skating feels ok, much more realistic which is the way it usually comes out of the box untilRightfully, I should give it a zero because I only played the EASHL and now it's not there so it has absolutely no appeal to me. I'm taking into account the 1 or 2 modes that were actually left in the game because heaven forbid they left the cash cow Ultimate Team out. I'm sure that's good. The skating feels ok, much more realistic which is the way it usually comes out of the box until enough 12yr old cheese goal scorers whine they can't score at will anymore. Good times EA. I don't really care about graphic improvements or crowd animations or commentary that I turn off a week after owning the game. I'm sure some people like that stuff.… Expand
  11. sw2002
    Sep 9, 2014
    2
    A disgrace to the NHL game franchise.
    How can you EA release something which lacks so many features? (Yes, I know that they got scared, and they want to give more features in the future, but for god's sake then release the game when it is ready, and not now.)
    If your product lacks the 80% of the features then write it down, and do not fool the people buying a non finished product. The    A disgrace to the NHL game franchise.
    How can you EA release something which lacks so many features? (Yes, I know that they got scared, and they want to give more features in the future, but for god's sake then release the game when it is ready, and not now.)
    If your product lacks the 80% of the features then write it down, and do not fool the people buying a non finished product.
    The GM mode is a nonsense. Who had that wonderful idea, that for example you can not sim through periods?
    In the previous nhl games if you sim a period you get stats what is happening/happened on the ice, who scored a goal, who is sitting in the penalty box, who shot more on goal etc.. Now I can NOT do that, I can just sim a whole match, and in a blink of an eye I get the result. Whaaat??
    In the previous games, I had complete stats at the main screen about my team, who is the best goalscorer, who is the best in assists etc. Now it is gone. Why? Good question.
    I did not know about the fact that I CAN'T choose people to DRAFT. I had two first round draft picks, and the system selected me TWO GOALKEEPERS.

    Be a pro
    It is amazing how EA can ruin everything. I loved be a pro, and I was happy that it is be a pro again, and not live the life with stupid text base interiews. Be a pro in the NHL franchise was for me always as it sounds, a game mode which can give you an epic adventure from being a rookie to be a superstar. This contains playing in junior league, and play good to have a good place in the draft. After that play as a 55-60 overall player on the farm team, get stronger, better, and be called up. I was shocked by the fact, that from the beginning I was part of an NHL team with 72!!! overal.
    But why should I be mad about this. 90% of the players will never play this game mode, because it is completely ruined. You are forced to watch the computers playing their rubbish game until you get your shift again. Yes, the simmulation to your next shift is OUT, which made the game mode unplayable. And for EA is okay, because they want to add to be a pro only "tips from your coach how to be more succesful in the game"

    Don"t spend your money on this. It is a very hard question what were the guys in EA thinking with this. That the people will cheer because of the new graphics system? (By the way that is realy nice, that is why I gave 2 points in my review.)    … Expand
  12. clintcevans
    Sep 9, 2014
    2
    As someone who has purchased every NHL game since NHL '94, I am completely disappointed and angered by this years title. There is absolutely no reason why game modes were gutted as much as they were. I mean no ability to draft in BaGM, no simming until your next shift,playing in the minors, editing your goalie equipment in BAP. There is no reason this game costs as much as it does whenAs someone who has purchased every NHL game since NHL '94, I am completely disappointed and angered by this years title. There is absolutely no reason why game modes were gutted as much as they were. I mean no ability to draft in BaGM, no simming until your next shift,playing in the minors, editing your goalie equipment in BAP. There is no reason this game costs as much as it does when we're getting half a game, if that. I know they say patches are coming, but you shouldn't have to patch a game this much to make it playable. Truly sad.

    All that being said the on-ice gameplay is a step in the right direction, it's just too bad there isn't a mode to enjoy that gameplay with.    … Expand
  13. trey_pound
    Sep 12, 2014
    2
    I don't know where to start. Most of it has been covered by previous posters. Biggest disappointment is lack of EASL. The one mode that should have been included. But i gues that mode doesnt make ea enough money from micro transactions. The game is so bare bones its laughable. The fact that critic reviews are giving this game favorable ratings is very fishy. Or maybe they arent long timeI don't know where to start. Most of it has been covered by previous posters. Biggest disappointment is lack of EASL. The one mode that should have been included. But i gues that mode doesnt make ea enough money from micro transactions. The game is so bare bones its laughable. The fact that critic reviews are giving this game favorable ratings is very fishy. Or maybe they arent long time customers. Graphically im just not seeing anything worthy of next gen. Gameplay is same as it ever was. The hype about the physics being done by a guy who on worked on the large hadron collider is a joke. The menus are atrocious omg. This may have all been forgiven if they delivered some fantastic gameplay or graphics but its exactly the same. Who thought it was a good idea to worry about spending development time on things as stupid as the crowd instead of add features that should have been priority. I could go on forever about the blunder that is NHL 15. First time in a long time i wont be buying hockey. They had 2 years and this is what they give their fans. What a joke… Expand
  14. OhPuck
    Sep 20, 2014
    2
    Everything that was wonderful about this series has been removed. The ability to customize music, in depth GM mode, be a pro, I could go on for days. Simply put NHL game play looks fantastic but feels like even offline games suffer from lag. I don't feel like players control like natural skaters but instead like avatars on tracks. For the first time since 1998 I have bought this game andEverything that was wonderful about this series has been removed. The ability to customize music, in depth GM mode, be a pro, I could go on for days. Simply put NHL game play looks fantastic but feels like even offline games suffer from lag. I don't feel like players control like natural skaters but instead like avatars on tracks. For the first time since 1998 I have bought this game and within 4 hours returned it and demanded a refund. Basically the developers at EA Sports have produced a demo and released it as a full retail game.

    Thank you from a dedicated fan looking forward to next year.    … Expand
  15. painmann
    Sep 21, 2014
    2
    Too many bugs in HUT mode. It's a bad game compared to the 2014.

    So sad seriously ... Asking myself if it is time to play to another game.

    Terrible game. Replay value is nothing.
  16. LumacJax
    Feb 10, 2015
    2
    I used to be a big fan of NHL, but this game is under my expectation.
    Interface: It's not really bad, but when you want to choose a team, you have a lag (around 1 sec) between each team (time to generate the 3 D logo?) you select. It the same when you want to select the jersey for your team...
    Game mode: You find the same modes than the other opus. Game play. If everything before is    I used to be a big fan of NHL, but this game is under my expectation.
    Interface: It's not really bad, but when you want to choose a team, you have a lag (around 1 sec) between each team (time to generate the 3 D logo?) you select. It the same when you want to select the jersey for your team...
    Game mode: You find the same modes than the other opus.

    Game play. If everything before is ok, here is the main problem for me. The engine is really poor and the IA has a lot of bug. The game is made to generate hits on the ice...A lot of hits...Too many hits. We are closer to an arcade mode than a simulation. The tactical patterns are poorly represented and the engine for passes and shoots is one of the worst I saw. We are really far from the real life!

    Graphics: There are good and they added some new features

    Finally, it's really hard to me, but NHL 15 doesn't deserve a good mark.

    (Sorry for my English, I'm french!!)    … Expand
  17. Molloy12
    Mar 29, 2015
    2
    The first NHL game for the next gen systems with a full production years advance to master and it has come through with a big fail. This game on paper sounds like a change in the franchise. New announcers, new physics, new graphics, new arenas it offers everything. But what it delivers is a waste of your money and time.
    With the loss of both EASHL and a functional user player based OTP    The first NHL game for the next gen systems with a full production years advance to master and it has come through with a big fail. This game on paper sounds like a change in the franchise. New announcers, new physics, new graphics, new arenas it offers everything. But what it delivers is a waste of your money and time.
    With the loss of both EASHL and a functional user player based OTP this game offers very little in the lines of multiplayer games. It is CLEAR that the only focus they had when making this game was HUT, which stands as the only game mode that feels anywhere NEAR complete. OTP was added late after release as a quick "fix" for the people who were complaining about its removal from the game. Online Versus mode is the other Online Multiplayer mode, where you choose a team and play against a random or a friend. This game mode is simple and works.
    The single player modes are tossed together and incomplete. Be a pro leaves out things such as "Sim to next shift" when your on the bench, Be a GM mode just looks wrong and sloppy. Navigate any of the menus on the game and you'll get a sense of thrown together and lack of care form the makers.
    Excited for new announcers? Don't be. Their new phrases are probably more annoying then the old ones were after the many years we dealt with those ones. With stuff like "HE WISHED HIM A HAPPY BIRTHDAY 4 MONTHS EARLY!" you'll be muting your announcers by the end of day 1.
    Visually the game is good. The arenas, players and crowd are all stunning and crisp. It's one of the few things that there is nothing bad to say about in this game.
    In all, between what they removed from the game, and the way they tossed everything else into the game with a careless mashed up effort, this game is pure garbage ad probably the WORST of the EA NHL Series. Unless you ONLY want to play HUT, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS GAME.    … Expand
  18. dixon77
    Apr 10, 2015
    2
    I have played NHL since the snes/genesis days and I can tell you that this game is without a doubt this worst version I have ever experienced. This game is absolute trash. This series reached its pinacle a few years back and has been on a downwards spiral the last few years. I think they have finally hit rock bottom.

    The AI gets worse every year, not better like some people tend to    I have played NHL since the snes/genesis days and I can tell you that this game is without a doubt this worst version I have ever experienced. This game is absolute trash. This series reached its pinacle a few years back and has been on a downwards spiral the last few years. I think they have finally hit rock bottom.

    The AI gets worse every year, not better like some people tend to think. I sometimes wonder if the developers have every watched a game of hockey in their lives. Just a couple of examples would be when the goaltender gets the puck, I have never seen a real goalie pass the puck to the dman in the corners with his hands. It might happen if the dman was standing next to the goaltender but never would you see a 10 foot pass by hand. Another example would be when you turnover possession in your defensive zone and have control of the puck with a d-man. I was stunned to see my forwards moving up ice but skating backwards. Its almost comical. Teammates seem to be lost on the ice most of the time and then the opposing team AI always seems to have there act together. Its extremely frustrating to try and set up plays as you constantly feel like your battling brutal AI. Hockey is a team sport so you rely on your team to make intelligent choices. If EA cannot fix this issue then nothing else they do is going to matter.

    Some other issues I experienced was frame rate drops. The games menus are so poorly optimized and the pre-rendered graphics (ea logo) actually look choppy most of the time. This just makes in glaringly obvious this game was rushed.

    In-game graphics are decent but not great. When I compare player models to something like NBA 2K, NHL just doesn't cut it. Its time EA makes players actually look like their real life counterparts not a close version. I also dont see a big improvement from last gen at all.

    The one positive I have to say about this game is that EA finally updated the broadcast. It was time for some new in-game commentary and that was sorely needed. I like what they are trying to do with it but it still needs some major polish.

    Overall, this game was clearly released before it was ready. Aside from the points I made earlier, the most obvious is how many game modes/features were not included that should have been.

    I think its sad that no other developer has chosen to create a hockey sim since 2K decided to stop. Clearly, the lack of competition has made EA Sports extremely lazy with this title. All this means is that until some major improvements are made, I will be without a hockey sim, because this game is nothing but frustrating.    … Expand
  19. cw6625
    Jun 9, 2015
    2
    All I can say is that tube graphics are good, that's it. The gameplay is horrible, tube AI just randomly turns to ridiculous mode. Tested it one day, made four 99 players including a goalie then put all my stats up and the AI all the way down. The outcome? Couldn't score one goal as Chicago and lost 7-0 to Carolina. Been playing these games for a long time and this one is a joke. ScoreAll I can say is that tube graphics are good, that's it. The gameplay is horrible, tube AI just randomly turns to ridiculous mode. Tested it one day, made four 99 players including a goalie then put all my stats up and the AI all the way down. The outcome? Couldn't score one goal as Chicago and lost 7-0 to Carolina. Been playing these games for a long time and this one is a joke. Score of 2 for graphics that's it… Expand
  20. FootCreem9
    Jun 12, 2015
    2
    This is a tuff review, Ive been playing nhl games since nhl 2002 including almost all of the 2k games and I have to say gameplay wise, I kind of like the direction the game is going in, BUT the glaring lack of features, and the overall rushed feeling makes this game terrible. they took out so many features its embarassing, but when you consider that they probably have like 8 people totalThis is a tuff review, Ive been playing nhl games since nhl 2002 including almost all of the 2k games and I have to say gameplay wise, I kind of like the direction the game is going in, BUT the glaring lack of features, and the overall rushed feeling makes this game terrible. they took out so many features its embarassing, but when you consider that they probably have like 8 people total working on this game and that EA rushes all of their games because the don't care about their consumers or their games at all, Im happy that they made a gameplay change that didn't completely ruin the game (like FIFA), my hope is that they spent all the time they had making the gameplay and not the features, so in NHL 16 they will have both the gameplay and the features, but knowing EA theres a very good chance that wont happen. There are some very specific issues that I can point out, player stats really don't mean anything, theres a video comparing a 96 overal sidney crosby to a like 70 something mike brown (SJ sharks enforcer) and they are basically the same in every catagory. ALSO shortside goals are the easiest thing in the entire game, the worse the angle, the more likely it will go in. The one thing that really pisses me off is the goalies, if you play a game against a computer you goalie just goes full retard mode, he'll try to cover a puck thats 10 feet away, or hell go out to get the puck then change his mind and let in an empty netter, OR more likely he will just let every single shot they take go in, and no it doesn't matter who you have in net, Ive used almost all of the top teir goalies and the only one thats even slightly better than the rest is Ben Bishop because he is 6'7".

    So all in all this game is definitely not worth getting, even with the slight gameplay upgrade it still is just aggrivatingly terrible and lacking in feautures.    … Expand
  21. DarrkHawk
    Sep 13, 2014
    1
    Never thought I'd say this about an NHL game but this one is a joke and near unplayable. Owned it for 2 days and had 2 successful, glitch free games online. 2 games I didn't even have a goalkeeper (no it wasn't pulled), in 1 the shift changes kept previous player on the ice (had 20 players on at once, inanimate) and all players seem to be ghosts and nothing affects them. The game as aNever thought I'd say this about an NHL game but this one is a joke and near unplayable. Owned it for 2 days and had 2 successful, glitch free games online. 2 games I didn't even have a goalkeeper (no it wasn't pulled), in 1 the shift changes kept previous player on the ice (had 20 players on at once, inanimate) and all players seem to be ghosts and nothing affects them. The game as a whole appears unfinished, rushed and poorly developed just to reach the sports release section of this gaming season. I myself will be trading this game in for NHL 14 back and just revert back to the 360.… Expand
  22. SimUser
    Sep 11, 2014
    1
    The emperor does have clothes, just no body...

    This is just a middle finger to all of the people who have supported EA through thick and thin. First SimCity and now this? Good luck getting another penny from me.
  23. emerbaum
    Sep 9, 2014
    1
    So, Here we are. Fifa on ice, Wait my bad. NHL15 ok, so its finally here well not all of it. This game is the return of NHL to consoles and this year its on XB1,PC,and PS4. But the game is lacking all the features that made it great. Im not going to give the whole list, but its pretty long. You do get ok gameplay but it feels like the demo, but you can change teams. Not worth the 60$, 30So, Here we are. Fifa on ice, Wait my bad. NHL15 ok, so its finally here well not all of it. This game is the return of NHL to consoles and this year its on XB1,PC,and PS4. But the game is lacking all the features that made it great. Im not going to give the whole list, but its pretty long. You do get ok gameplay but it feels like the demo, but you can change teams. Not worth the 60$, 30 yes. If you need hockey on the next gen go ahead and get it. if you dont save your money and get destiny instead.… Expand
  24. Entropy2
    Sep 9, 2014
    1
    The presentation and gameplay this game boasts is a massive improvement from the previous gen consoles. The problem being, this comes at the expense of most of the game modes that made this game fun. A quick search will point you to lists fans have composed of all the various game types missing from last year, and while it would be nice to think that there were technical limitations orThe presentation and gameplay this game boasts is a massive improvement from the previous gen consoles. The problem being, this comes at the expense of most of the game modes that made this game fun. A quick search will point you to lists fans have composed of all the various game types missing from last year, and while it would be nice to think that there were technical limitations or resource problems, you get shot right through the heart when you see that the *one* game mode they *did* put effort into is HUT - the game mode that offers you the ability to improve your team through microtransactions. As a die-hard hockey fan, this is the first time ever that an EA NHL game has come out that I will not be purchasing.… Expand
  25. mascar22
    Sep 9, 2014
    1
    complete lack of game-modes, as well as the need for immediate patches, makes this, one unfinished, piece of garbage, if your getting this game to play online with friends, you best think again, cause it aint happenin.
  26. Sk1nnib3n
    Sep 9, 2014
    1
    First of all this game is a huge disappointment to a long time EA Nhl buyer, enormous steps backwards in the gameplay factor and the menu systems. I'm not a huge fan of eashl but a lot of my friends are and this is a huge reason that they decided to buy the 360 version instead of the one version. Menu systems are next to barebones, the main menu feels like a tech demo to show this is whatFirst of all this game is a huge disappointment to a long time EA Nhl buyer, enormous steps backwards in the gameplay factor and the menu systems. I'm not a huge fan of eashl but a lot of my friends are and this is a huge reason that they decided to buy the 360 version instead of the one version. Menu systems are next to barebones, the main menu feels like a tech demo to show this is what it could look like not polished final product material. The gameplay feels rushed and definitely not polished, yes the Graphics are the 1 thing this game has going for it, faces are easily recognizable but like stated the hair on the models are next to ken and Barbie. I feel like im playing a 5v5 ea arcade hockey game the hits are horrible, if Datsyuk hits Chara he doesn't go down like Probert hit him.

    When it comes down to it this game feels like NHL arcade from the marketplace, not the hardcore simulation fans are used to with NHL games. So Nhl was doing great for you guys until madden was criticized so bad that you dropped everything and focused on that ip. I've been buying nhl games since Nhl 94 and I'm highly disappointed this game was even released. Hockey is my number 1 sport and even I think this should have gotten the nba live treatment and cancelled.

    You were given 2+ years to get this right and you dropped the ball, 60$ for a game that's lacking 90% of the game we received last year and we got prettier crowds and a voice over pack that the money grab overlords Activision gave out for 2$ congratulations EA another franchise is broken, because of greed and what you think would be best for the costumer

    The only reason this game got even a 1 is because of those superficial graphics    … Expand
  27. oldmanemu
    Sep 10, 2014
    1
    Shouldn't have been released as a full retail. Every aspect of this game is gutted compared to previous versions. I give it a 1 based on the on-ice improvements, but on-ice improvements don't add up to much when put into a skeleton of a game.
  28. jamsmanblue
    Sep 11, 2014
    1
    Worst Hockey game I ever played.... I don't know what the heck they were thinking when releasing this crap... DO NOT BUY, Unless you want to buy it from me... otherwise its in the trash.... I waited so long for this game to come out on xbox one.. now it's time to go back to the 360 for the good nhl games.. Total disappointment , and waste of $80.00... I would have rather give the money toWorst Hockey game I ever played.... I don't know what the heck they were thinking when releasing this crap... DO NOT BUY, Unless you want to buy it from me... otherwise its in the trash.... I waited so long for this game to come out on xbox one.. now it's time to go back to the 360 for the good nhl games.. Total disappointment , and waste of $80.00... I would have rather give the money to the homeless guy down the street..… Expand
  29. Ovechkin
    Apr 13, 2015
    1
    Absolutely horrible. I loved playing playoffs and GM in old NHL's, now what the HELL happened??? Playoff mode is joke and made with an ass wipe. Graphics are fine but sticks go through the boards ALL the time and that really bothers the game. But those game modes..... What on earthis that playoff mode? You can't change your lines, you have to simulate every fkn game manually, this game isAbsolutely horrible. I loved playing playoffs and GM in old NHL's, now what the HELL happened??? Playoff mode is joke and made with an ass wipe. Graphics are fine but sticks go through the boards ALL the time and that really bothers the game. But those game modes..... What on earthis that playoff mode? You can't change your lines, you have to simulate every fkn game manually, this game is awful and I'm so mad I bought it, gonna try the next one before buying it. Not gonna play this obe. Cos it's so bad. 1 point cause I love NHL. And put back the ability to change player appereances, looks fkn stupid when ovie doesn't have his jersey tucked......… Expand
  30. KingBoga81
    Sep 9, 2015
    1
    The only people who think this game is actually good, are the people who have never played hockey. The only upside are the stadium and ice graphics. This is an absolute joke of a game. 1. Terrible A.I 2. Lack of essential game modes 3. Boring announcers 4. Bad skating. BUT SOME WORK INTO YOUR PRODUCT E.A
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Awards & Rankings

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#74 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#21 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#67 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 12, 2014
    40
    The new engine looks great but while the foundation was successfully rebuilt, many core features are missing. [Issue#246]
  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 8, 2014
    60
    Moment-to-moment gameplay is great, making it such a shame that the elements connecting matches is so underwhelming. [Issue#117, p.82]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 5, 2014
    60
    A jarringly inconsistent first poke at next-gen hockey. Makes bold leaps forward in terms of game day presentation, physics and AI, but large swathes of it seem unfinished. [Dec 2014, p.82]
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