![]() ![]() I read Matthew’s review from last season and based on my last time playing the franchise, it looks like all of the old modes have carried over and there aren’t any new mode additions. Those are the main additions that I noticed (along with what EA showcased). I imagine big hockey fans will enjoy checking out how EA supported, or cheated, their team in their opinions. Memorizing what icon means what can take some time and experience but it’s all worth it for the level of depth given to each team’s roster. In NHL this can be their skating ability, shooting a snapshot, a one-timer, making an impossible pass, being a bruiser on defense, or many more attributes. For those unfamiliar, X-Factor is a particular ability a given player has because they are known to be a game changer in some way. NHL decided to copy a feature from it’s big brother and it was a good move. If that sounds familiar to you it’s because that term has been used in the Madden series for years. The next new feature is X-Factor Players. Once that puck is on the ice and you’re making your move into the opponent’s zone, you’ll see icons next to certain players. My first game really brought back my love for this series. The Frostbite engine truly is a great fit for the NHL franchise. Then you get to the puck drop and the game starts and it’s silky smooth. I don’t know if it’s due to playing Madden on these consoles for almost a year now or not having played last year’s NHL, but everything really looks incredible. This wowed me more than Madden this season as well. The skate marks on the rink, the details in the audience, the players’ jerseys, I could go on and on. Immediately jumping into a game (along with the extremely fast loading), I was blown away with how great the arenas, players, and ice all looked. The franchise is now making the move to the Frostbite engine and I’ll tell you it has never looked so gorgeous. Let’s start with what’s brand new, beyond making a debut on new consoles. Does EA give a brand new experience or is it more of the same, like we’ve been getting with Madden year after year? Spoiler, it’s actually a little bit of both. I was eager to see the improvements EA made in the generation jump along with the inclusion of the newest NHL franchise Seattle Kraken (such a disappointing logo). It’s also my return to the franchise after taking the year off and Matthew covering last year’s release (LINKY). “Next Gen” hockey is here! The NHL franchise makes its PS5 and Xbox Series X|S debut this year after skipping a free upgrade last year à la Madden. Also On: PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC ![]()
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