NHL 20

NHL 20

September 13, 2019

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NHL® 20 introduces cutting-edge gameplay innovation to showcase your skills, more customization to unlock your style, and new modes to compete with friends. RPM Tech-powered gameplay introduces Signature Shots that replicate your favorite NHL players’ real-world shot styles. Over 45 new shot animations make every attack a threat, and new …

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Critic Reviews (33)

Alex Laybourne Rapid Reviews UK Sep 2019
60.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

28.0

"EA has made the headlines a lot this year, but when it comes to their sports games, they know their stuff, and NHL20 is a prime example of a fun game that sports fans can sink their teeth into. Just …"

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Alex Varankou New Game Network Sep 2019
78.0 /100

"NHL 20 finally offers some forward momentum for this sports franchise, and though it&s;s not all smooth as ice, at least fans have a variety of good reasons to lace up the skates again this year."

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Andreas Salmen Worth Playing Sep 2019
69.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"As a whole, NHL 20 is still NHL like it always was. There are incremental changes, but there&s;s still a lot more to be done."

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Benjamine Branscum Digital Chumps Sep 2019
88.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"If you’re a newcomer or someone who has been engulfed into the franchise for a while you’re going to enjoy it."

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Bill Lavoy Shacknews Sep 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"NHL 20 is close to the best video game hockey experience ever made, and that should be celebrated."

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Billy Givens Game Informer Sep 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

20.0

"NHL 20 brings enough new to the table that it feels like a worthwhile upgrade over last year&s;s entry, bringing the incredibly fun new Eliminator mode and revamped commentary that breathes some new life into the experience. Sadly, the AI …"

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Blake Grundman PlayStation LifeStyle Sep 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"As I&s;ve attempted to pound home several times at this point, none of these enhancements should really be classified as true game-changers. If you made the plunge last year and you&s;re looking for NHL 20&s;s one marquee feature that makes …"

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Brian Mazique Forbes Sep 2019
94.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"If you’re a sports gamer who isn’t necessarily into hockey video games, you may be missing out on a title that has produced a rapidly improving product over the past two years. NHL 20 is my favorite edition of the …"

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Charlie Ridgely ComicBook.com Sep 2019
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"No matter how familiar you are with hockey, even if you&s;ve never played a single second of the NHL game franchise, you will have fun with NHL 20. It&s;s an impossibly irresistible sports adventure that you&s;ll have trouble putting down …"

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Chris Bowman GameSpace Sep 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"When I sit down to play a sports game it normally isn&s;t for very long, but NHL 20 has had me playing for hours and hours. I didn&s;t think I would want to spend a lot of time playing in …"

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Codi Spence Sep 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"NHL 20 is a nice addition to the NHL franchise, with engaging gameplay and great visuals. The multitude of game modes will keep you occupied, even if several are very similar to one another. It gets as repetitive as the …"

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Cory Wells Hardcore Gamer Sep 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"NHL 20 made some noteworthy changes that were much needed, but the game feels mostly dated."

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Dean James Multiplayer First Sep 2019
80.0 /100

"While game mode improvements are definitely minimal this year, the new gameplay mechanics definitely tip the scale towards making NHL 20 one that you probably will not want to skip."

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Drew Meadows Game Freaks 365 Sep 2019
95.0 /100

"NHL 20 returns with a revamped braodcast team and new technology, like RPM, and the number of game modes makes this a must-play for sports fans everywhere."

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Eddie Makuch GameSpot Sep 2019
90.0 /100

"NHL 20&s;s controls are fantastic, and its various modes are abundant and robust."

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Fraser Gilbert Pure Xbox Sep 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"NHL 20 again leads the way for pro sports on PS4 and Xbox One, strengthened this year by shooting improvements and presentation upgrades."

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Graham Banas Push Square Sep 2019
50.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"NHL 20 sees Franchise mode take a welcome step forward, while other areas have either remained the same or actually gone backwards. The new commentary makes it clear that different does not mean better, and all the slick new animations …"

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Jason Germino GameOctane Sep 2019
83.0 /100

"Any NHL fans know that the latest NHL game is a must by. There are some tweaks from 19, but maybe not enough to satisfy the hardcore player. CHEL and Be a Pro fans should be satisfied, unless they play …"

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Jesse Vitelli Restart.run Sep 2019
70.0 /100

"NHL 20 is a great package if you skipped out on last year’s entry. However, if you already own NHL 19 there isn’t enough new to recommend picking this one up."

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John Jacques Game Rant Sep 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"NHL 20 delivers fast, fluid, and frequent action on the ice, offering the best core gameplay mechanics seen on this console generation."

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Jon Hueber We Got This Covered Sep 2019
90.0 /100

"NHL 20 doesn&s;t try to fix what wasn&s;t broken and instead added new modes, features, and gameplay tweaks to make one of the best sports games on the market even better."

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Kimberley Wallace Game Informer Sep 2019
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

20.0

"NHL 20 gives hockey fans plenty of ways to have fun and invest their time, but there are a few disappointments along the way"

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Matt Bertz Game Informer Sep 2019
79.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"NHL 20 makes strides on the ice with its improved shot, but makes some curious decisions off it."

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Michael Ruiz DualShockers Sep 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"Improving upon the changes made in last year&s;s iteration, NHL 20 is the best the series has been this console generation."

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Michael Straw Insider Gaming Sep 2019
71.0 /100

"With the end of the current console generation fast approaching, one has to wonder where the NHL series goes from here because there’s no doubt there are still plenty of questions left to be answered."

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Neil Bolt PlayStation Universe Sep 2019
80.0 /100

"NHL 20 balances out the fun with the competitive better than any previous entry. It has some excellent modes in Ones and Threes, a staggering amount of content, and a solid set of mechanics. It does feel like multiplayer has …"

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Olivier Cortinovis Gameblog Sep 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"As usual, EA Sports tries mostly to upgrade the previous edition instead of trying to revolutionize. NHL 20 has some strong new animations, a new visual identity, game modes that feel better than ever and the whole feels smoother. It&s;s …"

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René Blanárik SomHráč.sk Sep 2019
80.0 /100
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Rhett Waselenchuk COGconnected Sep 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"I’m excited about the future of the NHL series. Over the past five or six years, the series became incredibly stagnant, and desperately needed a shot of life to continue to hold players’ attention. NHL 20 is just what the …"

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Rod Oracheski Star News Sep 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"NHL 20 has some minor issues but plays a fun game of hockey. RPM Tech 2.0 is a revolution for the game’s controls, eliminating most of gamer’s complaints, at least on that front."

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Steve Wright Stevivor Sep 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"NHL 20 is a decided improvement over NHL 18 and a step up from NHL 19, though you’d also be forgiven if you skipped out for a year."

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80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"Another good NHL annual set, but still with old game engine and just little changes."

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Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle Sep 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"NHL 20 is an enjoyable hockey game with great core fundamentals and new player movement to fall back on, but it’s definitely not a must-buy entry if you are currently happy with the version you own."

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