Adam Chapman
CGMagazineCGMagazine NHL 19 Review
Published 9/21/2018
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90
+9 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
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Score range
50–90
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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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90–1005 reviews · 22%
80–8913 reviews · 57%
70–794 reviews · 17%
Below 701 review · 4%
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Billy Givens
GamingBoltNHL 19 Review – Just Skating By
Published 9/18/2018
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Bertz
Game InformerNHL 19 Review – Top Shelf Snipe
Published 9/17/2018
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalSeth G. Macy
IGNNHL 19 Review
Published 9/14/2018
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89
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Wright
StevivorNHL 19 Review: World of (online) Chel
Published 9/13/2018
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalEddie Makuch
GameSpotNHL 19 Review -- A Barnburner
Published 9/13/2018
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalTimothy Nunes
PlayStation UniverseNHL 19 Review - PS4 - PlayStation Universe
Published 9/13/2018
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalBlake Grundman
PlayStation LifeStyleNHL 19 Review – Hat Trick (PS4)
Published 9/13/2018
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalTrevor Houston
COGconnectedNHL 19 Review – Rippling The Twine in Style
Published 9/12/2018
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83
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Mazique
ForbesForbes NHL 19 Review
Published 9/12/2018
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82
+1 vs critic avg
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