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NHL 27

NHL 27 cover art
Developer
EA Vancouver
Description
Experience all 32 NHL arenas rebuilt with each team’s energy, traditions, and identity, from goal songs, chants, and signature details to dynamic lighting, jumbotrons, and presentation that reacts to every matchup. A refreshed broadcast package gives every game a cleaner, more modern feel, with new graphics, updated camera work, and sharper on-screen storytelling before puck drop, between whistles, and during highlights.Create a league with friends, manage your roster, and compete head-to-head across a full online season with up to 32 human-controlled teams, flexible settings, schedules, and commissioner tools.Every NHL team plays with true identity through unique playbooks and tendencies, powered by ICE-Q and NHL EDGE data. Matchups feel distinct from puck drop to final horn, with real NHL systems you can study, equip, and use across modes. A new commentary team featuring ESPN play-by-play voice John Buccigross and former NHL goaltender Darren Pang brings fresh perspective, energy, and insight to every game. Updated play-by-play and analysis better capture the speed and emotion of hockey, with more natural reactions, improved flow, and deeper breakdowns that reflect what’s happening on the ice. Build your roster with deeper strategy through the introduction of authentic NHL coaches and playbooks. Coaches add new layers to team-building through unique line combination connections inspired by their real coaching history. [EA Sports]
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Platforms

PlatformMetascoreUserscore
PlayStation 5 68 3.1
Xbox Series X 62 No data

AI review summaries

Critics

Likes

  • Polished visuals and improved AI give NHL 27 a fresh feel.
  • The new Connected Franchise mode adds depth to the series.
  • Dynamic gameplay and deeper modes make it a solid entry for newcomers.
  • Authentic NHL atmosphere is enhanced by subtle tweaks.

Dislikes

  • Old modes feel tired and gameplay can be ornery.
  • Lack of innovation leaves the game stuck in the past.
  • Clumsy menus and imperfect AI frustrate players.
  • High price and lack of competition make it hard to justify purchase.

Model: openai/gpt-oss-20b · Generated: 2026-09-15T19:34:54Z · 10 of 18 fetched (18 reported) reviews used.

Users

Likes

  • Новая презентация улучшена, но игра всё ещё выглядит незавершённой
  • Игра считается лучшей за последние годы, и игроки находят её очень увлекательной

Dislikes

  • Графика и интерфейс не обновлены, выглядит как копипаст из прошлых лет
  • Искусственный интеллект часто делает нелепые ошибки, как собственные голы и нереальные голы
  • Игра вызывает разочарование из-за отсутствия командного духа и повторяющихся действий
  • Общая стабильность и качество игры низкие, не стоит покупать

Model: openai/gpt-oss-20b · Generated: 2026-09-15T19:35:05Z · 7 of 7 fetched (7 reported) reviews used.

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