NHL 21

NHL 21 is at its best when I’m playing the wacky modes in World of Chel or the new HUT Rush where I can just go end-to-end while trying to pull off skill moves. The new Be A Pro additions are also significant and help to get that single-player experience more in line with other modern sports games. However, it’s aggravating that during this whole console generation EA never managed to move past legacy issues like ping-pong passing, a lack of creativity in the offensive zone, and a narrow set of player ratings make that the gameplay feel stagnant. On top of that, there is still no roster share feature, so there’ll be no fixing the fact that NHL 21 already feels out of date due to the lack of a real 2020 season until the real NHL season kicks off in January. With that in mind, I would probably wait for the new season to start and the sale price that would hopefully come with that before giving NHL 21 a look.

-- As reviewed by IGN
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Product details

  • A brand new be a pro experience gives you the chance to live the life of an NHL player, on and off the ice.
  • Gameplay in NHL 21 has gotten smarter, faster and a whole lot flashier. Recognize revolutionary with gameplay in NHL 21.
  • Hut is an NHL 21 game mode that allows you to create your fantasy lineup of NHL players, alumni, and icons, and compete with them online.
  • Impress the front Office, go early on Draft day, and Chase greatness as you earn your Spot on the first line, compete for the stanley cup, and become the League's next best.
  • With innovative moves and massive improvements on both sides of the puck, players have more options than ever before to take control of the game and impose their playstyle on opponents.

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Expert reviews and ratings

By IGN on October 16, 2020
NHL 21 is at its best when I’m playing the wacky modes in World of Chel or the new HUT Rush where I can just go end-to-end while trying to pull off skill moves. The new Be A Pro additions are also significant and help to get that single-player experience more in line with other modern sports games. However, it’s aggravating that during this whole console generation EA never managed to move past legacy issues like ping-pong passing, a lack of creativity in the offensive zone, and a narrow set of player ratings make that the gameplay feel stagnant. On top of that, there is still no roster share feature, so there’ll be no fixing the fact that NHL 21 already feels out of date due to the lack of a real 2020 season until the real NHL season kicks off in January. With that in mind, I would probably wait for the new season to start and the sale price that would hopefully come with that before giving NHL 21 a look.
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