NHL 19 Reviews
NHL 19 skates its way to the top thanks to a franchise redefining entry
EA Vancouver increased the realistic motion effect experience in NHL 19, and implemented a diversity of changes in the game modes.
Review in French | Read full review
NHL 19 is somehow both great and a bit disappointing. Sure, this is the best hockey game yet, with an almost impossible amount of depth. This is the kind of game you can play all year and still not feel like having even really scratched the surface. It is good sit down and play for a couple of hours or just jump in for one game and then head out to do something else, but at the same time, this barely feels like an upgrade over last year's version or the year before that. It's the same iteration of game over and over again, each slightly superior to the one before it. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, but at the same time this might be a hard purchase to justify for new rosters and a couple different modes. It is still a great title, but one that has definitely been seen before.
For one of the first times in recent years, the NHL series feels much more improved, with the World of CHEL mode proving to be a resounding success.
NHL 19 is a solid game and one that packs plenty of ways to enjoy its core mechanics.
NHL 19 offers minimum changes, but it is still a great hockey which, unfortunately, does not have competition.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
NHL 19 is vastly better than its predecessors in terms of value and pushing the franchise forward, but it still falls short of a significant upgrade in many areas. If you haven't purchased an NHL title in a while, this is a good year to jump back in and experience one of the better NHL games in recent memory.
With NHL 19, hockey fans get a glimpse of how much fun these games COULD be.
Outside of a couple of minor tweaks that most players won't notice, things are mostly the same, which is odd when you consider that both One and Pro-Am could work well offline and that this game's servers will shut off one day. Yearly players who stay offline should heavily consider whether the few small changes there make NHL 19 worth picking up, but I have no problem recommending it to the multiplayer die-hards or those who want to jump into the games for the first time.
NHL 19 is a great new chapter in the already glorious history of the EA IP. It succeeds in rinvigorating the gameplay on the ice, but something more could have been done off the rink (gameplay modes, matchmaking).
Review in Italian | Read full review
The new entry in the NHL series has once again brought several new features to the table, such as the new collision system, improved player movements, and the World Of Chel pond mode, that can properly entertain and keep the fans from getting tired. NHL 19 is without a doubt the best hockey game on the market, but to be fair, it doesn't have any competition.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Besides some of the same nagging issues with the franchise, the portions that got upgraded truly shine.
NHL 19 is not a perfect game - but for hockey fans it is pretty darned close.
NHL 19 stands strong with the other EA Sports offerings this year. Its inclusion of a myriad of different modes and customization add a depth that past installments were missing. Whether you play NHL for its online competitive nature, or you just like to play against your friends on the couch, NHL 19 is a great pickup for any fan of hockey.
With newly added modes like World of CHEL and the inclusion of Real Player Motion, NHL 19 adds a new layer of polish onto last year's advancements in stick control and shooting. The end result is one of the best hockey games ever.
Don't let NHL 19's slick menus and new skating animations fool you: the same NHL game you've been playing for five years is still here. If you already know the series well, this is unquestionably the best iteration of the title, but it comes with the added caveat that it's hindered by many of the same problems from years past. The reduced significance of poke check, and smaller changes like new skating animations, definitely help elevate the general presentation of the title – but it could and should be so much better than it is.
NHL 19 offers an enjoyable offline hockey simulation, with highly customizable franchise and offbeat modes. Online, the new World of CHEL tilts the ice to the casual side of things, which not everyone will appreciate. Various technical issues also linger, so this year's edition is best suited for fans of single player.
With every passing year, I'm consistently impressed how EA are able to improve on an already winning formula, making each new release of NHL a must own title, rather than a glorified roster update.
Probably the best hockey game ever, with a plethora of game modes and a lot of accesibility options.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
NHL 19 is one of the best-playing hockey games I can remember, thanks to an overhauled animation system and the best body checking money can buy. World of CHEL is cool, too, at least as a foundation for future editions. Unfortunately, as it is right now, unless you like player-locked multiplayer experiences, this banner addition won't have much more to offer other than a few challenges and a new parka. Still, if you've skipped the last few years of NHL games, you could do a lot worse than NHL 19.