IGN NHL 17 Review
Published 9/12/2016
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PS4 / XONE - 9/13/2016
NHL 17
All-new game modes, new and deeper experiences in fan-favorite modes, and the best on-ice gameplay ever make NHL 17 the most exciting EA SPORTS NHL game to date. Live out your hockey fantasy in all-new Draft Champions and World Cup of Hockey game modes, own every zone with authentic goaltenders, new Net Battles on offense and defense, and bone-crushing Collision Physics. Take your team to the next level in the most customizable EA SPORTS Hockey League ever and bring your game to life with dozens of thrilling new goal celebrations. No matter how you play the game, NHL 17 lets you shape your legacy on and off the ice.
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- EA Canada
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- EA Sports
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Critic avg
79
26 scored reviews
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26
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60–90
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 79 across 26 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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80–8915 reviews · 58%
70–798 reviews · 31%
Below 701 review · 4%
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Tomas Franzese
DualShockersNHL 17 Review — Back in the Game
Published 9/12/2016
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75
-4 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalTyler Treese
PlayStation LifeStyleNHL 17 Review – Crash the Net (PS4)
Published 9/12/2016
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndy Brice
GamingBoltNHL 17 Review – Icing on the Cake
Published 9/12/2016
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Mazique
ForbesForbes NHL 17 Review
Published 9/10/2016
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83
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalChuck Combs
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps NHL 17 Review
Published 9/10/2016
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88
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalDevin Charles
Game RevolutionNHL 17 Review
Published 9/9/2016
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJay Malone
GamingTrendCoasting: NHL 17 review
Published 9/9/2016
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalRiley Little
Game RantNHL 17 Review
Published 9/9/2016
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalTimothy Nunes
PlayStation UniverseNHL 17 Review - PS4
Published 9/8/2016
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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