NHL 27

IGN: 6 / 10 by Marc Deschamps

The handful of changes in NHL 27 are mostly welcome – nothing is worse than last year, but very little is better either.

WayTooManyGames: 7.5 / 10 by Dagmara Kottke

I don’t know whether hardcore fans who play every single installment will be satisfied with this year’s entry. What I do know is that, from the perspective of someone who returns to the series only every few years, NHL 27 is in a pretty good place. There’s plenty of content to sink your teeth into, while its visual and audio presentation remains as impressive as ever. NHL 27 doesn’t reinvent the hockey puck, but it doesn’t really need to. For someone like me, it’s a solid and polished return to the ice, offering enough improvements to make those few years away feel worthwhile.

Rectify Gaming: 6 / 10 by Tyler Nienburg

With a new broadcast package and the most authentic atmosphere the series has to offer, EA Sports NHL 27 feels much of the same. There are minor gameplay enhancements that make the game a little more enjoyable. For the price, we'd suggest waiting for a sale down the road.