NHL 25

"NHL 25 makes some minor strides to improve on last year&s;s game, but will mostly appeal to those interested in team management and being a superstar forward. As a franchise, it continues to wait for a top draft pick that …"

"EA SPORTS NHL 25 is a great example of how a franchise can reinvent itself without losing its essence, while still being challenging and fun. Balancing innovation with respect for tradition, the game offers a complete and immersive experience, whether …"

"&s;NHL 25&s; is a good game. Don&s;t get me wrong. The work and progress that the team has put into this year&s;s release shows itself,,, However, I just don&s;t know if this is enough of a step or leap forward …"

"NHL 25 leaves the previous generation behind and opening the doors on changes and improvements the series is in need of."

"With NHL 25, EA Sports delivers a really solid ice hockey game this year, which has made noticeable progress in some important areas. It&s;s not just the much better structured franchise career, which is now also more interactive thanks to …"

"EA Sports NHL 25 fails to deliver on the promises it sets in the new features that EA swears are improvements. It&s;s another example of an entry into an annualized sports game series that doesn&s;t feel like it&s;s doing anything …"

"NHL 25 is a good game when it focuses on hockey, it’s when microtransactions come into play that things become tacky."

"NHL 25 fails to enhance what NHL 24 did well and instead seems to fall in line with a yearly update title. The added depth to Franchise Mode is welcomed, but no other modes were enhanced in any real way."

"NHL 25 isn&s;t great. While there are welcome changes this time, almost all of them are cosmetic, or menu-oriented. Ultimately, that&s;s what this iteration amounts to: a hyper-fixation on presentational components. Where are the new game modes? Improvements to the …"

"They’re always saying presentation is everything and that is not forgotten about, EA has made some great little additions to this year’s title with how it’s presented and obviously how the game handles."

"NHL 25 brings some welcome changes to gameplay, particularly in AI and match realism, but as a whole, it feels more like a cautious step forward than a revolution. While the graphics and gameplay have improved, the game still lags …"

"For being the first current-gen game in the NHL series, the result is bittersweet: there have been undeniable steps forward in both graphics, simulation and gameplay, but the same cannot be said on the content and mode side. EA Vancouver …"

"NHL 25 introduces much-needed changes and improvements to the series, most notably ICE-Q, a revamped Franchise mode and generally smoother play on the field. The result is definitely the best title in the series this generation, except for a revisable …"

"The abandonment of the older-generation console versions does allow NHL 25 to be more fluid in terms of gameplay. The reactive actions are a good idea and add a little more realism, although they still need to be balanced. Overall, …"

"Overall, NHL 25 is an enjoyable game, but it feels more like a refinement of previous entries than a bold step forward. It has its moments of brilliance, particularly in the presentation and new modes like Wild Card, but it …"

"NHL 25 supplies a more sim-like experience than past entries thanks to heightened puck control and enhanced AI. As a result, this year&s;s iteration feels more authentic and &s;next-gen&s;, but does little else to differentiate itself from prior entries. Game …"

"NHL 25 plays better than the last few games in the series, but it doesn&s;t bring any real changes, improvements or new features. In the end, it&s;s just an overpriced update."

"There’s no denying that the action on the ice looks better than ever in NHL 25, and it’s nice to see Franchise Mode get some welcome changes that help it feel more authentic for those interested in the sim experience. …"

"It&s;s getting boring! The major game modes of the "NHL" series urgently need a makeover. Yes, something has been done to the franchise mode. And also in other places, such as Hockey Ultimate Team, a careful hand was laid. But …"

"NHL 25 is the most visually stunning release this franchise has ever seen, and on-ice gameplay is an absolute blast. Franchise Mode was given a massive upgrade while HUT and WOC saw some solid improvements, but another year of neglecting …"

"It’s time EA Sports pivots towards not just enhancing aesthetics but also developing genuinely impactful gameplay systems that resonate with players across all modes. As it stands, NHL 25 offers a glimpse into the future of gameplay possibilities but remains …"

"EA delivers on a truly dynamic, next gen hockey experience in NHL 25, but neglects the modes that bookend the package."

"The EA NHL franchise has seen of lot of change in the last few years, both positive and negative. Despite EA throwing terms like ICE-Q at us, it finally seems like big gameplay changes from the last few years are …"

"Sometimes better, sometimes worse and all the time on the same rules. EA Sports has decided to refresh the basics, but again the team has not found the time to provide major changes to the modes."