| Areajugones |
Álvaro Giménez |
7.5 / 10 |
09-24-2017 |
EA Sports delivers a great hockey game that evolves to be more and more realistic every year. NHL 18 is entertaining, fun and a must-buy for all the hockey fans. |
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| Attack of the Fanboy |
Bill Hess |
4 / 5 stars |
09-13-2017 |
Threes is definitely the star of the show in NHL 18 with only marginal improvements made to the rest of the franchise’s modes. |
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| Cheat Code Central |
Sean Engemann |
4.2 / 5 stars |
09-08-2017 |
NHL 18 delivers the gameplay improvements, renewed rosters, and added content that are the expected additions in an annually updated EA Sports game. Not every mode fits comfortably in the menu screen, but there’s enough variety to satisfy gamers who like to control every inch of their season and those who prefer a quick thrill. |
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| COGconnected |
Erin Soares |
82 / 100 |
09-11-2017 |
With a bunch of new features and more ways to play online than ever before, NHL 18 is sure to make both returning veterans and newbies happy. |
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| Digital Chumps |
Chuck Combs |
8.8 / 10 |
04-02-2017 |
NHL 18 continues to build on the success of last year’s title by making subtle but impactful refinements throughout the game. |
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| Digital Trends |
Steven Petite |
2.5 / 5 stars |
09-14-2017 |
NHL 18 takes an awkward step forward, exposing the series’ longstanding issues. |
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| EGM |
Ray Carsillo |
9 / 10 |
09-14-2017 |
NHL 18 is a nice step forward for the NHL series. New modes and options like NHL Threes, 3-on-3 hockey in EASHL, or creating the 32nd franchise in the NHL are fun additions that give the series a serious shot in the arm. Some minor issues from previous games continue to crop up, and I wish the customization options were deeper, but overall NHL 18 is a must have for any hockey fan. |
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| Forbes |
Brian Mazique |
8.2 / 10 |
09-09-2017 |
NHL 18 is another strong entry from an underrated sports gaming franchise. EA has delivered a more rewarding franchise mode, added new ways to play, while at the minimum, sustaining itself in other modes. That’s a formula for success, but the lack of progress in customization, single-player modes and presentation keep it from being a monumental step for the franchise. |
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| Game Informer |
Matt Bertz |
8 / 10 |
09-12-2017 |
Whether you want to play on the couch with buddies, grind for cards in Hockey Ultimate Team, compete online, or build a new dynasty in Franchise mode, NHL 18 mostly delivers |
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| Game Rant |
Riley Little |
4 / 5 stars |
09-22-2017 |
EA Sports builds upon the existing tried and true base for NHL 18, bringing with it a spectacular new mode called Threes and a much-needed gameplay retool. |
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| GamePro |
GamePro |
86 / 100 |
09-16-2017 |
We will puck you: NHL 18 is the best NHL game of the past years. |
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| Gamerheadquarters |
Jason Stettner |
8 / 10 |
09-11-2017 |
Overall this is a solid package for those getting their yearly fixed, players that want to return after awhile and general fans of the sport. |
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| GameSkinny |
Joseph Rowe |
9 / 10 |
09-18-2017 |
NHL 18 has a ton of great features and modes for both hardcore enthusiasts and casual fans alike! |
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| GameSpot |
Seth G. Macy |
7 / 10 |
09-20-2017 |
EA Sports NHL 18 is quite possibly the most accessible sports game on the market, as well as being a load of fun. |
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| GamingBolt |
Will Borger |
8 / 10 |
09-13-2017 |
NHL 18 impresses with new teaching tools, sublime skating, updated dekes and defensive moves, new modes, and a lot of improvements. It isn’t a perfect hockey game, but when it skates this well and looks this sharp, who cares? |
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| God is a Geek |
Chris White |
7.5 / 10 |
09-18-2017 |
It’s still a great hockey game, and NHL Threes is a great addition, but beyond that it’s very much the same game as last year’s. |
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| Hardcore Gamer |
Cory Wells |
3.5 / 5 stars |
09-19-2017 |
NHL 18 introduces two major modes to its solid array of dated options. |
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| IGN |
Glenn Wigmore |
7.4 / 10 |
09-15-2017 |
I’m glad that, in NHL 18, EA continues to seek out new players for the NHL series with smart upgrades to the training system and the exciting and accessible NHL Threes mode. Those are positive strides, but the rest of the modes and features are starting to feel too familiar. |
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| M3 |
Anders Wollner |
6 / 10 |
09-13-2017 |
NHL 18 has some well needed upgrades, but overall this is far from a perfect hockey game. The main problem is the physics, that is in need of a big improvement. |
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| New Game Network |
Alex Varankou |
75 / 100 |
09-15-2017 |
Not all of NHL 18’s additions are equally successful, with the expanded depth of Franchise Mode overshadowing the flashy but unrewarding NHL Threes. The series continues to offer a good hockey simulation, and while the hardcore and those who play online will be satisfied, there’s probably not enough here to make it worth the upgrade for casual fans of last year’s edition. |
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| NZGamer |
Dene Benham |
7.7 / 10 |
10-13-2017 |
Dene received a physical copy of NHL 18 from EA for review. |
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| Pardis Game |
Kiavash Feyzi |
8 / 10 |
09-26-2017 |
NHL 18’s gameplay is just as appealing as its predecessors, even more complete. But it also has as many issues as those before. The old and outdated graphics engine has lowered the graphic level of the game but still to be considered one of the most fun and enjoyable among the sports games. Doesn’t matter if you’re new to NHL or not, NHL 18 will entertain you for the most with it’s fast paced gameplay and thrlling gameplay |
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| Player.One |
Bob Fekete |
7.5 / 10 |
09-12-2017 |
NHL 18 doesn’t do much to stand out from last year’s entry, but it’s still a great game. |
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| PlayStation Universe |
Timothy Nunes |
8.5 / 10 |
09-11-2017 |
While NHL 18 still features that pristine, refined gameplay with plenty of game modes to jump into, it still needs that special something to keep itself relevant with the changing times. Despite that, NHL 18 has enough to keep any hockey fan enthused for months. |
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| Polygon |
Matt Paprocki |
6.5 / 10 |
09-13-2017 |
Although EA Vancouver planned a three-year rejuvenation of their hockey series, NHL 18 seems like it’s on the downside of generational sports games. While Threes adds some zest and significant features, that’s the only notable addition to the game. When the introduction menu pops up and “What’s New” offers only three choices (one being a tutorial), 2017 is not a good year. NHL 18 is (as always for this series) more than competent, but for the first time in a while, it’s a “wait for next year” revision. |
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| Reno Gazette-Journal |
Jason Hidalgo |
7.5 / 10 |
09-20-2017 |
NHL 18 builds on the foundation of the last few games while adding a fun and fast-paced 3-on-3 mode as well as a much welcome training mode for new or rusty players. Admittedly, the changes might not be enough to shake off that “been-there, done-that” feeling for some veteran players of the series who are looking for more. If you’re a new player or someone returning to the series after a long absence, however, NHL 18 serves as the perfect entry point. |
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| Shacknews |
Bill Lavoy |
7 / 10 |
09-18-2017 |
Big wins outscore annoying misses, and overall NHL 18 is a step in the right direction. |
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| SomHráč.sk |
René Blanárik |
80 / 100 |
10-10-2017 |
NHL 18 has many new features, although many of them aren’t significant. However, the overall game experience is considerably better than last year. Too bad that the developers didn’t replace Ignite engine with Frostbite. |
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| Sports Gamers Online |
Michael Straw |
7.5 / 10 |
09-13-2017 |
NHL 18 isn’t a bad game by any means. EASHL, Ultimate Team, Franchise, and Threes all provide players with modes worth replaying. The problem is that there’s nothing that really makes it considerably better than last year’s installment. If you’re hoping that the game provides a major step forward for the series, you’re going to be disappointed. It’s still fun to play, but with an old engine, a dry presentation and no major improvements, NHL 18 is teetering on the line of becoming a stale experience. |
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| TheXboxHub |
Gareth Brierley |
4 / 5 stars |
09-29-2017 |
Well it has NHL Threes, new additions to the career modes and some nice cosmetic touches. Maybe next year there will be a story mode to help really connect with a new audience, but for now I am having a blast like it was 1993 all over again. |
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| ThisGenGaming |
ThisGenGaming Reviews |
8 / 10 |
10-26-2017 |
If you’re new to the NHL series like myself then I would certainly recommend trying it out, and I’m also sure you will get your money’s worth due to the unbelievable amount of content that will keep you busy with this game for a while. |
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| Twinfinite |
Tom Hopkins |
3.5 / 5 stars |
09-15-2017 |
I have a feeling that NHL 18 suffers from its lack of competition. While, as always, its gameplay is strong, its presentation is pretty much perfect from in-game to the menus, and there is plenty of enjoyable modes for all standards of players to sink their teeth into, the lack of substantial new features and innovation mean that it is a step behind even some of EA’s other marquee sports titles. |
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| We Got This Covered |
Charles Blades |
3 / 5 stars |
09-21-2017 |
NHL 18 does enough to keep the lights on at the rink, but its lack of a full-blown story mode leaves the series on thin ice. |
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