Sony NHL 19 - PS4

Sports are fantastical. They are buff-out people battling against each other in a showcased spectacle. The memorable part of these interactions is how bombastic the big, flashy moments are. However, what often gets forgotten are all of the fundamentals needed to even perform in a sport.

NHL 19 takes some interesting risks with World of Chel while bringing badly-needed improvements to the gameplay. Its modes are customarily solid, but the faster, tighter action on the ice is what makes it possible to recommend NHL 19 to newcomers and lapsed hockey fans alike.

For the first time in franchise history, NHL 19 allows players to journey from the pond to the pros and play on outdoor rinks in new and returning game modes.

Welcome improvements to the general gameplay and franchise mode make this the best NHL in years.

NHL 19 has something for everyone, packing tons of quality into its many fun and diverse modes.

I feel like EA Sports NHL franchise has been stuck in cruise control for a couple of years now. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Ever since NHL 15, which may be considered one of the worst in the franchise, the series has essentially played it safe.

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  Improved skating, Big hits, World of CHEL is wonderful, Visually stunning

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  Goalie jerseys are floaty, Some modes not on par with other EA Sports games, Single player story would be nice, Suffers from lack of resources

Bought it for my son as he wanted it and must say it’s got quality graphics good game play, he’s gutted it’s not got option to get uk teams though