- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Oct 4, 2024
- Also On: PlayStation 5
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Nov 27, 2024As readers have probably guessed by now, NHL 25 isn’t a “must-purchase” title, except for users that have taken several years away. That doesn’t make it less enjoyable — just less necessary. Updates to game modes could have been more notable and microtransactions continue to be a drawback, but there’s still plenty here to make this a worthwhile return to the rink. Ultimately, we may never experience another “NHL Faceoff moment,” but EA’s focus on more adaptive AI and improved player control raises the bar (slightly) in the right direction.
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Oct 8, 2024NHL 25 plays better than the last few games in the series, but it doesn't bring any real changes, improvements or new features. In the end, it's just an overpriced update.
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Oct 7, 2024What I’ve learned as an adult trying to learn new things (I took beginner’s swim class a few years back when a lifeguard suggested I should stay out of the deep end at my local pool, too) is that a bit of struggle is OK. It’s why, I think, I was able to let go of the frustration of NHL 25’s lack of tutorial or introductory mode. Despite its steep learning curve for a newbie, NHL 25 fits naturally into my little world of hockey.