NHL 24
October 6, 2023
EA SPORTS™ NHL® 24’s all-new gameplay features bring authentic on-ice action to life. Experience the rush and fatigue of a high-pressure game with the Exhaust Engine, where sustained pressure in the attack zone leads to new game-changing effects like goalie fatigue that slows the netminder’s reaction time the more they …
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"NHL 24 puts all of its pucks into the online play basket, so only players who fall into that category will find some excitement this year. The new controls and pressure mechanics leave something to be desired, and the complete …"
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"For the first time in years, NHL 24 feels like a brand-new hockey game made for a modern generation. The addition of some much-needed gameplay features makes for a great time, but relatively unchanged game modes make this more of …"
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75.0
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"&s;NHL 24&s; is definitely a step back in the right direction...While there are still some negative spots for the game, this is still worth the price of a ticket to play in the NHL and makes me feel excited for …"
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70.0
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"Every year I poll my friends on whether they’ll buy the new NHL game. Last year was tough, and to play together we had to give a couple of people copies of the game. When I polled them this year, …"
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55.0
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"NHL 24 does do some things that make changes to gameplay in a positive way."
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"NHL 24 is the new iteration of EA Sports&s; traditionally more experimental series. With this edition, the development team does not deviate from the path it has taken over the years, bringing to the plate a title that is rich, …"
Read original review"NHL 24 has made significant on-ice improvements. And despite a somewhat frustrating online experience, it&s;s undeniable that the team at EA is taking this series in the right direction."
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"EA Sports NHL 24 scratches the itch for a solid hockey title. There are significant improvements over last year’s title, but replayability, as always is up in the air for sports titles."
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"NHL 24 is once again another solid outing in the long-running series. It may be far from revolutionary, but it still provides players with a great hockey experience along with some enjoyable additions like the new Exhaust System and HUT …"
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95.0
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"NHL 24 features a ton of minor tweaks and changes from the previous year, adding up to one excellent experience."
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30.0
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40.0
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"Sports games are pretty predictable. From one year to the next, you&s;ll see one or two sweeping changes and then a number of smaller tweaks, but beyond that, you&s;ll by and large be playing the same title. By that logic, …"
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75.0
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"NHL 24 is a solid improvement on-ice over last year’s title, with the exhaustion engine adding technical depth that the series has lacked. Outside of that, some minor presentation and control improvements are countered by mostly the same overall package …"
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"NHL 24 is undoubtedly the best way to play hockey in video game form. That fact makes its obvious blemishes and lackluster improvements even more disappointing. If you’re looking for a good time playing hockey, NHL 24 can offer that …"
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"Whether you’re into a customized, ultra-violent arcade experience or a more realistic simulation, NHL 24 has you covered. I really enjoyed its sheer amount of content, intuitive controls, overall presentation, and its Be a Pro mode. Yes, its Ultimate Team …"
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"NHL 24 is a decent game: not the masterpiece we dreamed of, but an honest simulation with renewed and accessible gameplay, especially after the corrections made by EA Vancouver. We liked the "on the ice" innovations, while the content ones …"
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"NHL 24 represents a welcome step forward for the series, with new offensive and defensive game dynamics that raise the simulation level of the series, an excellent implementation of cross-play support, and a very satisfying HUT mode that can be …"
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"NHL 24 is recommended for seasonal players seeking the latest hockey simulation experience. Newcomers to the franchise will also find it appealing, provided they can adapt to the current control options. The game&s;s presentation, the pressure system, and the improvements …"
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"With no major changes in the game modes, NHL 24 shows some interesting signs of life thanks to some new gameplay features. With convincing graphics and sounds, which manages to immerse the player in the atmosphere of an ice rink, …"
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"NHL 24 remains a pretty solid game if all you’re after is an in-depth hockey game that can be enjoyed no matter your skill level. It may not be worth upgrading if you have last year’s game, but if you’ve …"
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"Hard-hitting, fact-paced, and action-packed. NHL 24 has hit the sweet spot between challenging and enjoyable."
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"NHL 24’s new gameplay features reinvigorate the on-ice action, but its collection of unimproved game modes has grown increasingly boring with each passing year."
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"In NHL 24, EA Sports focuses on improving the gameplay experience where it matters: On the ice. The addition of the exhaust-engine, the pressure system and the new controls work in favour of the overall gameplay. Unfortunately, NHL 24 lacks …"
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"The impact of the NHL 24 gameplay upgrades really can&s;t be overstated. Weighted on the game mode changes only, this would feel like a fairly inferior installment for the franchise. Instead, NHL 24 has the best hockey this series has …"
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"Regardless of the mediocre upgrades to NHL 24’s game modes, I must admit, the on-ice action is a big step forward for the franchise. The new hitting and passing systems need work, but the changes in how momentum affects the …"
Read original review"A fine game of ice hockey, NHL 24 improves upon last year&s;s instalment, offering some slick new features, and all of the usual modes and other accoutrements you&s;d expect, all nicely presented."
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"Fast-paced action is hampered by strange new presentation elements. Predatory pricing schemes undermine any legitimate improvements that have been made. While this is certainly one to recommend to those looking for a new experience, be warned in that you may …"
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"Gameplay updates enhance the on-ice action, and despite some of NHL 24&s;s touted new features not being new at all, the game&s;s atmosphere is still electric."
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