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.
Cinelinx: 3 / 5 by Dustin Spino
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.
GamingBolt: 7 / 10 by Matthew Carmosino
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 iteration feels more authentic and 'next-gen', but does little else to differentiate itself from prior entries. Game modes in particular remain practically untouched, featuring the same suite of features from NHL 24. This is a solid hockey game bolstered by improved AI and small incremental improvements, but its changes don't feel as substantial as other titles in EA's lineup.
CGMagazine: 6.5 / 10 by David Walters
NHL 25 is a good game when it focuses on hockey, it’s when microtransactions come into play that things become tacky.
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