

But you’ll quickly find the gameplay has some significant updates that make NHL 14 even better. So when the full game arrived this week we were really looking forward to some pugilistic arts and an occasional hockey game (and the wealth of features that comes with major pro sports games).Īt first glance, NHL 14 looks nearly identical to last years edition. All the hockey fans in our office were really hopeful when the demo was release a month ago. NHL was so close to excellence last year. NHL 13 was an editors choice last year and was a strong contender for sports game of the year, but such contests always come down to the little details and NHL 13 was missing a few features that make standout games like FIFA win nearly all the awards. Many of EA Sports’ NHL 13 simulations predicted that result and that really speaks to how far sports simulation games have come in recent years. After picking up the pieces of a strike shortened 2012-13 hockey season, the NHL finished in thrilling fashion with the Chicago Blackhawks regaining the Stanley Cup.
