Release Date: October 4, 2024
Another entry in the popular hockey game series, developed by EA Sports. NHL 25 offers a number of changes, including much better animations of the players and a greatly improved artifical intelligence, making them more skilled on the hockey field.
NHL 25 is the thirty-fourth installment in the popular hockey sports game series. Just like the previous games, it was developed by EA Sports.
As one would expect from a hockey simulator, NHL 25 does not introduce revolutionary changes to the gameplay mechanics. The fun here is based on playing successive matches and leading our team to victory. Of course, during the game we can only control one player, but at any time we can switch to someone else.
The creators made sure to present the hockey games in the most realistic way possible. That's why they constantly introduce improvements that affect their quality. In NHL 25 technology known as ICE-Q plays a large role. Thanks to it, the artificial intelligence of the players on the field has significantly improved. They can now adapt to our tactics in a much better way. Additionally, character animations were also improved to make them more natural.
The game also features a function referred to as Grudge Match, which allows tracking the history of duels between specific teams.
NHL 25 features single player against AI and also online modes against other players. The creators decided once again to introduce some changes and they have rebuilt the Franchise Mode.
EA Sports made sure that NHL 25 offers the highest level of graphic quality. In this installment of the series SAPIEN technology was used, which allows for very accurate recreation of players.
Platforms:
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Age restrictions: 12+
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A series of ice hockey simulators based on the license of the largest American hockey league. The brand is owned by Electronic Arts, and the development is handled by EA Canada studio.
Game Ratings for NHL 25 Video Game.
COGconnected: 65 / 100 by Rhett Waselenchuk
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 rooted in familiar flaws that prevent it from achieving its full potential. The hockey community deserves better than a surface-level upgrade; they deserve a game that respects the intricacies of the sport and the dedication of its players.
Stevivor: 7.5 / 10 by Steve Wright
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 starting to gel with one another. X-Factors plus pressure systems plus smart AI? It’s a literal gamechanger. I’ve had a blast so far and I hope that continues in weeks to come.
Push Square: 5 / 10 by Graham Banas
NHL 25 isn't great. While there are welcome changes this time, almost all of them are cosmetic, or menu-oriented. Ultimately, that's what this iteration amounts to: a hyper-fixation on presentational components. Where are the new game modes? Improvements to the controls? Sure the game looks great, but wouldn't it be awesome if it played great as well?
![[17:45] NHL 25 - Franchise Mode Deep Dive Trailer](https://cdn.gracza.pl/galeria/filmy/640x360/335079015.jpg)
