NHL 24

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7/10

Nicholas Ransbottom (IGN)

NHL 24’s new gameplay features reinvigorate the on-ice action, but its collection of unimproved game modes has grown increasingly boring with each passing year.

October 11, 2023 |

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Every year I poll my friends on whether they’ll buy the new NHL game. Last year was tough, and to play together we had to give a couple of people copies of the game. When I polled them this year, it was nearly unanimous. Anyone who had to play NHL 24 for work was getting the game, and the four other people had zero interest. That may not seem noteworthy, but that’s about $400 in lost sales for EA among my friends alone. That is four people who are looking for games that can bring our group together and give us a nightly social experience opting out because the price tag has long outgrown the product. I said as much last year, and this year remains no different.

October 5, 2023 |

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6/10

Bill Lavoy (Shacknews)

6.5/10

Steve Wright (Stevivor)

Fast-paced action is hampered by strange new presentation elements. Predatory pricing schemes undermine any legitimate improvements that have been made. While this is certainly one to recommend to those looking for a new experience, be warned in that you may not like what you find.

October 4, 2023 |

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Nicholas Ransbottom (IGN)

7/10 - (Read Review)

NHL 24’s new gameplay features reinvigorate the on-ice action, but its collection of unimproved game modes has grown increasingly boring with each passing year.

Bill Lavoy (Shacknews)

6/10 - (Read Review)

Steve Wright (Stevivor)

6.5/10 - (Read Review)

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Read the Reviews (13 total)

Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
CGMagazine	David Walters	7.5 / 10	10-09-2023	EA Sports NHL 24 scratches the itch for a solid hockey title. There are significant improvements over last year’s title, but replayability, as always is up in the air for sports titles.	Read review
Digital Chumps	Benjamine Branscum	8.3 / 10	10-11-2023	‘NHL 24’ is definitely a step back in the right direction…While there are still some negative spots for the game, this is still worth the price of a ticket to play in the NHL and makes me feel excited for the future.	Read review
GAMES.CH	Olaf Bleich	77 / 100	10-12-2023	In NHL 24, EA Sports focuses on improving the gameplay experience where it matters: On the ice. The addition of the exhaust-engine, the pressure system and the new controls work in favour of the overall gameplay. Unfortunately, NHL 24 lacks improvements in nearly every game-mode, which makes it hard to give the game a recommendation.	Read review
GamingBolt	Stuart Glover	8 / 10	10-11-2023	Gameplay updates enhance the on-ice action, and despite some of NHL 24’s touted new features not being new at all, the game’s atmosphere is still electric.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Cory Wells	3.5 / 5 stars	10-06-2023	NHL 24 does do some things that make changes to gameplay in a positive way.	Read review
IGN	Nicholas Ransbottom	7 / 10	10-11-2023	NHL 24’s new gameplay features reinvigorate the on-ice action, but its collection of unimproved game modes has grown increasingly boring with each passing year.	Read review
New Game Network	Alex Varankou	65 / 100	10-13-2023	NHL 24 puts all of its pucks into the online play basket, so only players who fall into that category will find some excitement this year. The new controls and pressure mechanics leave something to be desired, and the complete lack of offline mode changes is baffling, as are the still incredibly slow menus.	Read review
Operation Sports	Kevin Scott	Not Recommended	10-13-2023	This new feature fares better than the introduction of a total control configuration that dumbs down how to execute fancy maneuvers and complicates the business of body checking your opponent. HUT Moments provide some added depth to the single-player experience within the game’s card-collecting modes. It’s a shame though that offline modes like Be A Pro and Franchise have received little attention during this development cycle. The looming prospect of a battle pass within the World of Chel that you will be required to purchase in order to receive certain rewards taints an otherwise stellar online mode.	Read review
Shacknews	Bill Lavoy	6 / 10	10-05-2023	Every year I poll my friends on whether they’ll buy the new NHL game. Last year was tough, and to play together we had to give a couple of people copies of the game. When I polled them this year, it was nearly unanimous. Anyone who had to play NHL 24 for work was getting the game, and the four other people had zero interest. That may not seem noteworthy, but that’s about $400 in lost sales for EA among my friends alone. That is four people who are looking for games that can bring our group together and give us a nightly social experience opting out because the price tag has long outgrown the product. I said as much last year, and this year remains no different.	Read review
Stevivor	Steve Wright	6.5 / 10	10-04-2023	Fast-paced action is hampered by strange new presentation elements. Predatory pricing schemes undermine any legitimate improvements that have been made. While this is certainly one to recommend to those looking for a new experience, be warned in that you may not like what you find.	Read review
VideoGamer	Michael Wicherek	8 / 10	10-06-2023	Hard-hitting, fact-paced, and action-packed. NHL 24 has hit the sweet spot between challenging and enjoyable.	Read review
WayTooManyGames	Leonardo Faria	8 / 10	10-12-2023	Whether you’re into a customized, ultra-violent arcade experience or a more realistic simulation, NHL 24 has you covered. I really enjoyed its sheer amount of content, intuitive controls, overall presentation, and its Be a Pro mode. Yes, its Ultimate Team mode, just like similar modes in other EA Sports titles, is an insane gambling machine meant to suck your wallet dry, but considering the wealth of other modes included in this package, you can easily ignore it and have a lot of fun with NHL 24.	Read review
Xbox Achievements	Richard Walker	80 / 100	10-16-2023	A fine game of ice hockey, NHL 24 improves upon last year’s instalment, offering some slick new features, and all of the usual modes and other accoutrements you’d expect, all nicely presented.	Read review

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About NHL 24

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NHL 24’s all-new gameplay features bring authentic on-ice action to life. Experience the rush and fatigue of a high-pressure game with the Exhaust Engine, where sustained pressure in the attack zone leads to new game-changing effects like goalie fatigue that slows the netminder’s reaction time the more they get worn down with offensive action; change the momentum with Physics-Based Contact as you break the glass and send players into the bench with big body checks; and get unparalleled player command with the new Vision Passing System and Total Control Skill Moves. Chel is more connected than ever with cross-play in all online team play modes, along with HUT Moments, which lets you recreate classic moments in hockey history and today’s biggest plays. Adding an extra layer of authenticity, Flex Moments introduces 75+ new goal celebrations, and a wholly refreshed presentation complements an enriched crowd atmosphere that makes playing the game feel like you’re at the game.

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