NHL 23

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  • Summary: EA SPORTS NHL 23 is greater together with the introduction of mixed women's and men's teams in HUT, and planned for November 2022, the arrival of cross-play for players on the same platform generation in WOC. So grab your friends and gear up for the most connected version of Chel yet.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. We Got This Covered
    Nov 3, 2022
    90
    NHL 23 completely revamps crowd reactions and adds women IIHF players and new desperation moves, and it all works splendidly to create not only the best hockey game in a generation -- but one of the best sports games ever.
  2. Games.cz
    Nov 28, 2022
    80
    The NHL series really needs some competition. Once again, we get improvements in just one game mode while the others gather dust. This year, however, the amount of joy that has been added feels greater than usual.
  3. PSX Brasil
    Nov 29, 2022
    75
    NHL 23 is a good if not revolutionary entry into an already commendable simulation sports game. It might not bring anything new to the ice, but it builds on the already pretty precise gameplay and its additions to the current modes make it a very solid entry to the series.
  4. Impulsegamer
    Oct 27, 2022
    68
    With so much good to build on, NHL 23 sadly remains mainly in place. Upgraded rosters, a few visual/audio tweaks and women's national teams are the only notable changes from last year.
  5. GRYOnline.pl
    Nov 16, 2022
    65
    If you have never played NHL (or have a long time ago), getting NHL 23 can be a good idea. It’s a solid game, but not for the veterans of the series.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 18, 2022
    60
    EA’s NHL series feels like it’s slowly distancing itself more and more from the NHL and going more of the FIFA route for a wide variety of hockey around the world. Unlike soccer, though, the best hockey players in the world play in North America for an organized league. The focus on Chel and HUT continue to pull away from a true NHL experience as it feels less and less is incorporated on the NHL side to replicate the sport that people watch. While there are touch-ups to NHL 23, it doesn’t do enough this year to make it feel like an upgrade. Some of the gameplay changes are nice, but on the entire scale with the presentation and feel of the game, it’s mostly the same. The Franchise Mode offering the customization option with the ability to bring in Legacy Teams is a positive, but then modes like Be A Pro are left on the bench once again.
  7. Push Square
    Oct 23, 2022
    50
    It’s staggering how little has been done with NHL 23 to differentiate it from last year’s edition. Bugs that should have long ago been quashed remain, Be A Pro continues to be littered with spelling errors and conversations that make no sense, retirement and championship banners in arenas are as far behind as half a decade, and the list goes on. Despite all that, women being integrated into HUT and desperation plays are welcome improvements, as is the overhaul of rink atmosphere. Ultimately, while NHL 23 isn’t a step backward per se, the move forward is so small, so minuscule, that it may as well not have moved at all.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 22 out of 31
  1. Coltrane894
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    There are too many EA haters on this page. It’s a very good hockey game.
  2. Gamer18769
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    It’s a very good Hockeygame but all this EA Hater don’t understand it. Don’t buy the X - Factor Edition if you don’t play online modes likeIt’s a very good Hockeygame but all this EA Hater don’t understand it. Don’t buy the X - Factor Edition if you don’t play online modes like Hut or something but for £70 it’s a good game.… Expand
  4. MinePlay512
    Oct 15, 2022
    8
    While I still don't like that the Superstar X-Factors are returning and found the Frostbite engine to be a bad fit, the improvements on theWhile I still don't like that the Superstar X-Factors are returning and found the Frostbite engine to be a bad fit, the improvements on the gameplay and other features make NHL 23 a very good ice hockey game.… Expand
  5. Hockeydef
    Jan 25, 2023
    0
    Anyone rating this game high has never played it, or are not paying any attention. It looks the exact same as NHL 22 but it's actually twiceAnyone rating this game high has never played it, or are not paying any attention. It looks the exact same as NHL 22 but it's actually twice as broken, goalies don't work at all, they won't go into butterfly or hug the post at times, so any shot you take from anywhere will go in at random times. The moment engine is completely broken a game that ends like 6-5, is basically a 5-0 lead that will let the other team have a great chance of coming back in the third. They marketed stick in physics, they don't work at all this year, after working last year. Users can't accept passes when controlling defense most the time so defense online is basically camp out in front when your opponent just sits behind the net, because that's how most people play this game due to a glitch wrap around. There are just so many bugs and issues, the fast that this game is 80 dollars when it comes out is criminal.… Expand
  6. Wooster0
    Jan 6, 2023
    0
    This game is pathetic. Charging anything more then $20 is robbery. Feels worse in almost every way then NHL 22. Removing presentation featuresThis game is pathetic. Charging anything more then $20 is robbery. Feels worse in almost every way then NHL 22. Removing presentation features is just plain stupidity. First time buying a game and feeling like I've been robbed, and I bought this for 50% off. Selling it instantly and never buying another EA sports game.… Expand
  7. OnlyOneHere
    Oct 18, 2022
    0
    This game is the exact same garbage as the last. All the lazy developers did in this game is slapped the number 23 on the cover and called itThis game is the exact same garbage as the last. All the lazy developers did in this game is slapped the number 23 on the cover and called it a day. When it comes to physics, NHL games have the worst physics out of any EA sports game. The developers heavily advertised the presentations, but it is only available for 6 teams. It only last for less than 10 seconds. Are you freaking kidding me? It just goes to show how lazy these developers are. This is clearly an unfinished game. And the greedy developers have the audacity to charge $70 for this pile of garbage.

    The multiplayer is trash as always. For goodness sake, why are developers so obsessed with adding one male and one female in the cover of sports games? Enough already. I don't recommend this poor excuse of a game at all.    … Expand
  8. greinsi
    Nov 11, 2022
    0
    Unplayable buggy mess, don’t bother. Did I mention that it’s also a fraud, you can’t advertise a game a pull out the featured content.

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