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NHL 23 – reviews and rating

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NHL 23 has a rating of 60% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer. The game was released on October 14, 2022 for PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series S/X.

Updated Oct 18, 2022

What critics praise

„EA’s NHL series feels like it’s slowly distancing itself more and more from the NHL and going more of the FIFA route for a wide variety of hockey around the world.“

3/5 HardcoreGamer

Game info

Release date: Oct 14, 2022
Platforms: PS5Xbox Series X|SPS4Xbox One
Genres: Sports
Developer: EA Vancouver
Publisher: EA Sports
Age rating: ESRB: Everyone 10+
Reviews count: 1

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FAQ

What is the rating of NHL 23?

NHL 23 has a rating of 60% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer.

When was NHL 23 released?

NHL 23 was released on October 14, 2022.

What platforms is NHL 23 available on?

NHL 23 is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series S/X.

Is NHL 23 worth playing?

It depends on your taste. NHL 23 has an average rating of only 60% and the reviews are mixed. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to NHL 23?

Games similar to NHL 23 are for example Madden NFL 23, FIFA 23, Madden NFL 24, NHL 22 and Mundaun.

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The distribution of rating

1 60

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#289 of 398 games released in 2022 better than 27 % of games
#104 of 127 games released in 2022 on PS5 better than 18 % of games
#80 of 104 games released in 2022 on Xbox Series X|S better than 23 % of games
#106 of 131 games released in 2022 on PS4 better than 19 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language1 reviews 60%
Foreign critics8 reviews 67%

Local critics rate the game lower by 7 %.

Reviews

3/5

HardcoreGamer Oct 18, 2022

EA’s NHL series feels like it’s slowly distancing itself more and more from the NHL and going more of the FIFA route for a wide variety of hockey around the world. Unlike soccer, though, the best hockey players in the world play in North America for an organized league. The focus on Chel and HUT continue to pull away from a true NHL experience as it feels less and less is incorporated on the NHL side...

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