NHL 15 - Review

EA's NHL franchise has finally made the generational jump, and while it looks beautiful and plays great, modes and functionality have been cut.

[@hpk008]

Too many developers are not caring about single player fun and are heavily relying on online play for replayability

[@TomDeVito]

Exactly. The only game ea really focus on is madden NFL when it comes to single player

[@jameshawkeye8430]

Reason EA and 2k sports focus so much on the online aspect of their games is because most gamers only play online. I only play the offline modes sports video games

[@marny129]

In my opinion, an incomplete game like this deserves 0/10

[@MakeufamousNDZ]

Seems like a lot of the games that come out for Next-Gen look better but have less content and strip down features. Thought that we were suppose to get more... not less. Sooooooo..... How is this the next evolution in gaming again???????

[@TheGregBulls]

It seems as though a lot of these companies are hurrying and taking a lot of short cuts. Next year these games should be a lot better... I hope.

[@og87]

Until xbox 360 n ps3 fall off this will be the case. Only assasins creed seems to of started this.

[@KakashiKyle9]

Its called stealing your money

[@hardstylez45]

Joseph Bailey lol

[@jonas96313]

Ea always does that. Take a look at nba live 06 on xbox 360. The game didn't even have a franchise mode. Fifa 06 on the 360, madden 06, they were all barebones

[@69canadianeh]

Just like the sims 4, EA once again fucks up and takes away the good shit. :(

[@TheGregBulls]

I want to play the Sims so freakin bad but I everyone says it's not worth $60.

[@69canadianeh]

BULLS Ya i'm going to wait until it's a lot cheaper

[@TheGregBulls]

canadianeh16 You can get it online for around $45 but I'm still not sure if it is worth that.

[@KaiserSoze679]

*sigh* I will never understand how some people struggle to understand game developing.. It's a new game, on a new system, with a new engine... thus, everything had to be added a new. They didn't "take away" anything, they just didn't add it to the new system.... yet. Let's not forget these features we've come to expect were added one by one over DECADES of games being built, not all at once. Replicating them on a new system is, likewise, not going to be able to be done all at once. Sure, it might be disappointing... but a) Development takes time and b) Nobody's making you buy it. This is why the gaming community is so frustrating. They don't know what the hell they're talking about, but it doesn't stop them from bitching endlessly when people fail to meet their unrealistic expectations.

[@kavatargaming8317]

KaiserSoze679 they did it fine with fifa NBA(2k obviously) Madden.... its the companies fault

[@vsboca]

This is actually one of the few people I found that gave an honest review of a game considering this is ign and all. I want this guy to do more reviews.

[@Brando1914]

Little confused... so those modes and functionality that are cut on the PS4 and xBox One ARE included in NHL 15 for PS3 or 360???

[@brickdrawer]

Yes

[@stevecurran6480]

The ps3 has more to offer. The ps4 has less to offer but better graphics. And that's how they make money from people like me who buy both.

[@4lifeReagan]

I got this for the PS3, great game.

[@spellmanpat8233]

4lifeReagan I thought so as well as the missing options spoken are available in ps3 great game!!

[@PFPDan]

Thanks for the insightful review, Colin. Gutted about the exclusion of a true season mode, so I'll probably pick it up later in the year. Keep doing what you're doing, love your work. Oh, and GO LEAFS!

[@samschwaeber2574]

What is the song that plays at the beginning of this with Doc announcing in the background?

[@MrGammaRayGamer]

are you doing a review for the xbox360 version ? it deserves 1/10

[@MrGammaRayGamer]

***** ah ok

[@PatrickRoy30]

It's NHL 14. So whatever the rating was for 14, it will be for 15

[@MrGammaRayGamer]

PatrickRoy30 you have a point

[@PatrickRoy30]

Gamma Ray Gaming sadly, yes

[@AwesomeNuke]

PatrickRoy30 Actually, no. I have both versions (PS4 and PS3), and the PS3 version has a lot of differences from NHL14.. Better physics (puck physics and checking physics.. checking is awesome), improved AI (there's more improvements in AI from 14 to 15 than from 13 to 14), smoother animations/gameplay, bunch of new features (ability to mute players in OTP in a game, GM mode improved, Be A Pro, Simming has faster loading in general). I thought it was gonna be the same too, but its not. So basically what I'm saying is, NHL15 on last gen is better than NHL14 by a long shot.

[@michaelhart5087]

I got this game for 99 cents at willow video and as a newcomer to the nhl gamez. im quite enjoying the gameplay!

[@gbblackknight]

"EASports, Its (not) in the game"

[@thehappydiamond7904]

It's better than 2k

[@ethanennis8]

TheHappyDiamond dude are you dumb?

[@TheCEOshortsmaker]

@@thehappydiamond7904no it isn’t

[@damarfadlan9251]

​@@TheCEOshortsmakerEA never been better than 2K.

[@halloweengoblin]

Is there local muliplayer for the GM mode?

[@corteal3714]

I wish there was be a pro on the 360 version

[@tcdk2207]

So is PS4 the go to console for non-exclusive titles now (except for PC of course)?

[@Thecupboardsareempty]

This looks AMAZING! but I'm bummed all the next gen games took out their best features. They have more resources now. Add features, don't take them out.

[@Radiuhh]

I'm dying at people saying these are bad games just because they don't like sports... I could literally play FIFA , Madden, Nba or NHL for hours on end and never get bored

[@shadowhound88]

I would rate the xbox 360 version 7/10 this deserves a 4/10 because basically all you can play is ultimate team

[@jeffsan4996]

its like if ea stresses the ultimate team so much

[@topscorerattacks8605]

+shadowhound88 this is the only real simulation made by ea-sports,beside golf

[@connorsessa8019]

Who here is 2020???

[@Magic_pancake355]

It's the season to finally get some good nex gen games, had my ps4 for months now playing the same three games

[@teamKiAs123]

He said the same line of how it looked real with the nba 2k14 review

[@Thomas-un8hq]

Add be a ref mode, be a coach mode, all star game and stadium series, all star shoot out. I bet more people will play it.

[@swagafagga]

Well, I guess I'll wait till next year... Again

[@Kowabunnga]

7 years later and this game somehow has a better review than NHL 22. NHL just can't seem to get it right when it comes to jumping to next gen consoles.

[@MrPelkman]

This game was underrated. If they had to skip bringing in modes for 1 year so they had time to overhaul the gameplay engine in such a major way it’s okay. If you wanted the modes buy it on 360, if you want the best gameplay (by a lot) get it on PS4. This was okay for a year

[@scotticus]

I have such a long list of things wrong with this game. From missing modes to the god awful commentary (Don't know why a Canadian developer went with NBC for commentary when there are much better commentators on CBC). But I think the biggest slap to the face for me is that when you score a hat trick the crowd doesn't even throw hats on the ice. Are you kidding me?

[@thehappydiamond7904]

Great commentary

[@000274400]

Doc the best commentator ever LMAO between periods he goes, they are gonna have something to talk about, never has a commentator said such annoying stuff. advances it on a pass wtf sounds like a robot NHL14 best commentating ever

[@aryaanmadan5181]

Gary thorne best commentater ever

[@000274400]

Aryaan Madan Bob Cole is the only one better ...for Hockey night in Canada :D

[@acenace24]

EA should do strictly FIFA, NHL, and UFC 2K should do strictly NBA, WWE, and NFL

[@lucianraphael9527]

EW EA Ruined FIFA And NHL

[@theunofficialbrothers9848]

Oh, you liked those features? We'll make sure not to have them in the next game. -EA

[@StickyBomb0512]

I'm probably going to pick this up for PS4, mostly because my friend introduced me to it on his and it was a lot of fun. I'm new to the series, so the missing features don't really affect me. However, I think the game looks absolutely beautiful, and I have to agree, it looks like a real TV broadcast most of the time!

[@musousteven1930]

Really wanted to play seasons :( I'm not getting it until they bring seasons in

[@headtrips1]

Stripped down but the gameplay is next-gen, obviously lacks other fun modes, but I love the single player action a lot.

[@iKhanKing]

I miss NHL Hitz

[@lucasgentz3186]

I got it today Black Friday only 30 bucks instead of 60

[@LoPiccolo.]

Yeah I'll wait until next year to get this

[@hockeyguy2424]

Love the Islanders reference at the end. I am a huge Islanders fan also, grew up watching them, and still do to this day. I love NH 15, I don't play online so I could care less about the EASHL and HUT. I am disappointed in the GM mode b/c you can't actually draft a player. I give NHL 15 8.5 out of 10 on the PS4.

[@jackmvgames6474]

This game is way better than the last few yrs....but 2006 was my absolute favorite

[@Michael30786]

I GOT NHL 15 ON XBOX 360 IT GOOD GAME I LIKE IT

[@personalnightbot1427]

MICHAEL COOKS JR YA THEY NEVER SHOWED IT ON 360 THE BETTER VERSION

[@codylowe176]

so i have nhl 08 will this game be worth buying can you make you own team and do seasons with them

[@typro769]

No you cannot

[@xRumourz]

Seems like IGN took all Tags off this video. I literally couldnt find it by searching.

[@stevecurran6480]

BEST REVIEW OF NHL 15 EVER. PLAIN AND SIMPLE ITS COMPLETELY STRIPPED OF TONS OF MODES AND COMPLICATIONS, HOWEVER....THE GAME IS SO MUCH FUN TO PLAY. SO THERE IT IS.

[@ascari00es]

being from the UK, the NFL games don't fall price wise on a steep level annually as it's not as popular. so i was wondering which NFL game is the best from the past 5 years for the best single game experience when mates come over?

[@marny129]

Madden 15 hands down

[@ascari00es]

MARNY just realised i meant to say nFl on madden 15's review video, need to stop eating crayons. i meant nHl for this video, but cheers for answering :)

[@mognut1]

madden 15 im aussie, i hated NFL before that game and wow it was fun

[@DjVanHeb]

Madden 15 is probably the best Madden to date.

[@randypatterson2790]

DjVanHeb are you eating crayons? Its garbage on next gen.

[@ZacharyDarkes]

I bought nhl 15 today and I'm completely addicted to be a pro which seems weird

[@MGSDude01]

I'm a diehard NHL fan, and actually play hockey btw. Been playin' these games since 98 on PS1 and while I absolutely LOVE the game itself, I'm very disappointed in the basic features missing. Sad to say but NHL 15 deserves the score it gets. And go Wings!

[@VeduArcher]

I realize the game really only goes into depth with NHL teams. Anything in WHL, AHL, or the National league is in lower depth. I live in a city that has a WHL team, and i can personally tell you that it's arena is very different from the game's arena.

[@akaima3337]

You should do the 360 review

[@damarfadlan9251]

NHL 15 deserved a 3.5

[@jewpowers]

Doc is the best announcer in sports, period.

[@I_THE_ME]

NHL 08 FTW

[@3mb185]

It's good if your new to NHL series but bad if you played NHL a lot. I actually like this game

[@DjVanHeb]

I remember when NHL 07 came out on the 360. Less modes, but the gameplay was garbage! Now, we still have less modes, but they actually nailed the gameplay. More modes are being added in September and October for free too. That's kind of good... I guess...

[@socialchiguy]

Doc ?. Jeez man come on Eddie is great ! All you young hockey players out there

[@thompsonreed244]

i have this on the 360 and it looks nothing like this

[@igotislanders252]

I don't play any thing but play now, gm mode, and sometimes my pro so this is a good game for me.

[@TomDeVito]

I love nhl 15 but I think there is 3 things EA needs to fix for nhl 16 1) Cut down the intermission clock by about 10 seconds 45 seconds is fine if you need to take a piss or something but if your just waiting it's a bit long maybe cut it down to about 30 seconds. 2) Find a way to stop you from running into your team by accident like there should be a away for you to go through them as if they were invisible but at the same time still allowing you to crash into the opposing team. And finally 3) The ever annoying faceoff glitch...FIX IT EA! So we don't have to pause the game right before the first faceoff. Other than that nhl 15 is fantastic

[@khaladosman3321]

They put all the modes in it now

[@THGWICKED50CAL]

Yes he is a islander fan

[@collink6118]

Are classic controls still an option

[@LoN3wOlF5tudi0s]

What the hell is up with all the jersey flowing? Especially when they're standing still or moving slowly it looks so weird. Is it windy inside the rinks?

[@birdiemcflap5110]

I've never played but hockey looks awesome! I'm sure this game is be amazing!

[@michaelhart5087]

I recommend NHL 20 more practise modes, 3 on 3 arcade modes, CHEL and more!

[@applemanny9698]

HELL YEA ISLES NATION BRO

[@ManofReason]

Not necessarily just talking about this game, but where I think sports game lose a lot of realism is in the commentators. In real life, if something unbelievable happens, they would go crazy. But in the game, they would just say a basic "Oh, great goal", for example, without any emotion. That makes the incredible thing I just did feel normal.

[@TheIronEnforcer]

Looks like they took a big step backwards

[@WalterWhitey]

The only reason I get NHL is so I can start fights!!

[@og87]

Score an offside goal n you will see plenty.

[@gerryford1032]

LETS GO ISLANDERS LOVE THE REVIEW!

[@sebherzogful]

Review by colin Moriarty? Fallout 3?

[@TheoryOfSuicide]

So is it becoming a trend that Developers cut content from games now? This, Sims, Titanfall, Destiny...This is getting ridiculous.

[@wingnut1917]

GO BLUES !!!!

[@sundaynap8616]

Still cant get over them taking out EASHL. My god EA.

[@TheeVande]

So if I only play Be a GM then this is good?

[@barned]

You can't pick players in the draft, the cpu will do that for you. EA is gonna patch this in october they say.....

[@TheeVande]

Can I at least play as my team with their normal roster?

[@whadthefriggincrud]

glad i waited, ill just rent this from Redbox lol

[@Indioprophecy81]

EA Sports if it's in the game... it'll be there next year. Hopefully.

[@ryanstyles9341]

game plays great just don't understand the thinking of removing all those modes for next gen.

[@wanaco1234]

You can have all those modes for $29.99 on DLC

[@DJR_Supreme]

The dude It EA, I won't be surprised.

[@AlbertaRockiesG]

How does HUT (NHL) 15 get a 7.0 and MLB 15 The Show only get an 8.5? These are my two favourite sports and I can easily tell you everything from commentary to available game modes is better in MLB. It really isn't even close.

[@owenclark7899]

Should I just get nhl 14 on on Xbox 360 and not get 15

[@ITroll4fun8]

It seems like nhl 15 is just a beta for nhl 16.

[@totallydjmoore]

tbh If they brought back the NBC license to the newer NHL games, I'd bet people would at least have better opinions on the game.

[@wittynameguy]

I want to get 2k14, should i or at this point just wait for 16, remember, i only use a ps3.

[@biigfoot5951]

+awesomekc agreed.. i sold nhl 16 ang buyed nhl 15....

[@CrescentClouds]

Wow what a generous rating. Should be a 6 at most.

[@noobmaster-wj3qm]

Johnny superbman: No it does not play well

[@americanrevolutionreenacto2357]

damn NHL 15 on 360 is actually so much better

[@Smittz]

The only reason I buy EA Sports games is to play the "be a pro" etc modes. However if you guys remember, "NFL Superstar" on Madden was first introduced on Madden 2006 for the PS2, Xbox and Gamecube, but a few months later (the nov. launch in 2005) it was released for the 360, with absolutely NO modes. There was literally Play Now, and Franchise and that franchise was the saddest one i've ever seen in a game, so stripped down. They completely ditched Superstar mode (reason people buy these games).

[@jeffsan4996]

I remember that, felt sorry for anyone who own a 360 or ps3 that time, lucky for me I had it for pc

[@brandonbruce1328]

Bruhh they nailed it this is the best nhl game theyve ever made its literally perfect

[@randypatterson2790]

Trololololo.......

[@GINsmalldoodle]

Sarcasm?

[@reynolds619]

so is this game better on the old gen consoles?

[@MrBroyahero]

yes

[@og87]

This isn't new for ea. The 360 versions of fifa and pes were worse than the original xbox for 3 years.

[@pwurplepet]

No, if you want nhl 15 get nhl 14. Exact same thing, same menus, gameplay, and looks. Except nhl 15 has more "realistic hits."

[@DjVanHeb]

pwurplepet If you actually plyed it, you'd know it's not the same.

[@p.hhenry4454]

Please I want the NHL 2K series back

[@4lifeReagan]

+Chicago Bulls Fan NHL 2K10 on the PS2 is a great game, you should get that one!!!

[@Sa_tycker_jag]

When I bought NHL 2013 my registration code fucked up so i could never play online, now this with out a full season mode. I feel scammed again

[@jsepe44]

Fair rating

[@2000abcase]

EA FIX THE STATS IN GM MODE, PLEASE.

[@mattkessel36]

All sports games are garbage. They're the same thing every single year. I don't know why it's taking so long for people to realize this.

[@XblackopsX100]

Because if you buy them once every two years, there are actual changes, which makes them worth buying.

[@LoPiccolo.]

Exactly what you just said! I always switch off from madden to 2k every year. I never by one of the 2 back to back. Buying sports games every 2 years is the best way to do it

[@elliotchoi9239]

If you actually liked sport then your opinion would be different. Its like me saying every World of war craft is the same (i assume thats the kind of stuff you like), even though i have never played it or have any interest in it

[@misch4bear]

Having not played FIFA since 2006 and picking it up this year, I can say that as long as you don't buy the new game every year, you definitely get big changes.

[@HallucinogenX]

Wow so you expect a company to totally trash the very successful gameplay mechanics and reinvent the whole thing from scratch every year?They have perfected the gameplay,the only thing they can do is improve upon it and add to it every year which is exactly what they do.What's so different about FPS genre?Every FPS game has the same old cover,peek out of cover,shoot,proceed to next level.

[@TBnhlfan]

I'm still confused as to why SO MANY key modes are missing? They literally had 2 years to work on this game. I thought that was the whole point nhl 14 was only on current gen consoles. Maybe not quite 2 years but around 18 months. That should have been MORE THAN ENOUGH time to get their shit straight for this game. I was expecting so much and now I'm simply let down. I will buy this only so I have some hockey to play since I'm a die hard hockey fan but NHL 16 better be the greatest thing since sliced fucking bread or I probably won't even bother with it.

[@josephcrowley7635]

I agree totally with this review. I haven't bought a hockey game in a long time, nor have I owned a gaming console in a while neither. I was very excited to play one of my favorite sports on the new gen console, and yet even not having recent experience with a sports video game, even I can tell there's a hell of a lot missing from this. So I guess I am lucky because I am able to more easily dismiss this due to the lack of experience, and at the same time I paid full retail just like everyone else for what almost feels like a purdy demo. There's also some weirdness about the animations. For example, I just totally beat the shit out of an opposing player in a fight, yet I'm the one with the swollen eye, while he looks perfect and getting a drink of water. hmmmm.. Ps: Come on EA. This isn't the first game you've ruined. It seems you like to get hold of a franchise in gaming and then totally molest it because you have the license on it. Get it together.

[@CanucksGameVlogger]

0:19 Chicagos goal horn sounds nothing like that in the game

[@DJR_Supreme]

WOW I just notice. #Fail

[@BasePuma4007]

EA doesn't have to rights to the united center logo or trademark presentation. That's why the horn sounds different.

[@AndrewJDJepson]

BasePuma4007 I was happy when the flames scored! GFG!

[@CanucksGameVlogger]

Doesn't matter if they don't own it.Shouldnt have put it In the trailer if it won't be In the game.

[@nowee2010]

I just picked this up for $24 bucks on xbox one! Winning!

[@ChefJeff003]

I wouldn't pay $5 for it, nevermind 24 lol

[@atarileaf]

3:54 - 4-1 Leafs damn right!!

[@andrewc9234]

how is it the goalie on my team lets in 4 of 12 shots, yet the goalie im playing against stops 38 of 40 shots, this game is so lopsided its fucked. EA if the 16 demo doesnt shock and awe the community you might lose a bunch of your loyal players

[@TheGamelover13]

wow the graphics look amazing and so realistic

[@thehappydiamond7904]

The best NHL game better than 20 and 19

[@justing5905]

Style but no substance. Been getting NHL since 09'. Bring back EASHL. Looks like 14' is here to stay.

[@isaiahscorner]

It is a 8/10 for me because the game did glitch but it Is fun for me

[@KurlzzPlays]

Am I the only one the plays as the ahl teams(Hershey) more than the nhl