Zach Jackson
WellPlayedIce Magic
Published 11/14/2018
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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PS4 / XONE - 9/13/2018
NHL 19
In NHL 19, hockey returns to its roots by taking the game to the great outdoors. Play on outdoor rinks and journey from the pond to the pros in new and returning modes. Compete with and against over 200 of the greatest hockey legends, including Wayne Gretzky, all powered by the cutting-edge gameplay technology Real Player Motion Tech. RPM Tech delivers explosive-edge skating with faster acceleration, and more responsiveness. A new collision physics system also adds bigger, jaw-dropping hits. Introducing World of CHEL, a brand new game hub of new and returning Create-A-Character modes united under a single reward system. Design your character and progress to earn custom gear, equipment and over 900 new apparel customization options, including lifestyle clothing like hoodies, jackets, winter knits and more. Express yourself with a unique look and personalize your game with brand new player classes and unique player traits that give you the freedom to look, feel and play the way you want.
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- EA Canada
- Publisher
- EA Sports
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Critic avg
81
23 scored reviews
Total coverage
23
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 81 across 23 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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23 included scored reviews
90–1005 reviews · 22%
80–8913 reviews · 57%
70–794 reviews · 17%
Below 701 review · 4%
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Nikola Suprak
Cubed3NHL 19 (Xbox One) Review
Published 10/8/2018
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDNHL 19 (XB1) Review – ZTGD
Published 10/2/2018
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndreas Salmen
Worth PlayingPS4 Review - 'NHL 19'
Published 9/28/2018
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Dyce
Screen RantNHL 19 Review: You're Buying It Anyway, But Should You?
Published 9/28/2018
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalTomas Franzese
DualShockersNHL 19 Review — Prioritizing Online Play Over Offline
Published 9/27/2018
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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Digitally DownloadedReview: NHL 19 (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 9/26/2018
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalCory Wells
Hardcore GamerReview: NHL 19
Published 9/26/2018
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalJesse Vitelli
TwinfiniteNHL 19 Review
Published 9/24/2018
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalGraham Banas
Push SquareReview: NHL 19 (PS4)
Published 9/24/2018
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50
-31 vs critic avg
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