NHL 25: Are there high expectations for the new Ice Hockey game?

As the summer months roll on, anticipation builds throughout the gaming community as new titles are announced ahead of their fall release date.

NHL 25 marks the 34th annual ice hockey game under EA's banner, and while each year comes with updated rosters, jerseys and minor game improvements, the general feeling among many ice hockey fans is that things are getting worse and worse. look at them. in another XBOX games are coming to PS5 to prepare their games this winter.

However, with the development of the gameplay, are these updates just an overreaction, and is there still excitement for the release of the new game in October?

NHL 24 saw EA focus on delivering more realistic gameplay mechanics, such as the Exhaust Engine and an improved body inspection system. While game developers can get a kick out of almost re-releasing the same game with new rosters and shiny beads of sweat, last year's title saw an effort to improve the player experience.

Last year also saw the introduction of HUT Moments, a new game mode that allows players to relive the most amazing moments of the current season and previous seasons.

New methods and different matching engines show a lot of promise. However, “many of the game's returning trends remain untouched from the past few years,” wrote IGN, when reviewing the latest NHL game.

From various player reviews, uniformity in menu design, lack of development of offline game modes and long queue times for online games reduce the enjoyment of the game.

NHL 24's Be a Pro is miles behind what many expect from a career mode. The lack of a compelling story and no voice acting sets it far from EA's counterparts at 2K, and it's especially frustrating for players given that EA included such features in 'The Journey,' their career mode in classic FIFA titles, 17, 18 and and 19.

Online game mode EASHL has its advantages. Making your own player and playing with your friends against other created factions is always fun.

However, the battle pass system to upgrade your gear, as well as the long wait times to get into games, can seriously detract from devoting time to playing that game mode.

Although, not every game is perfect. And if EA can find a balance between improving the gameplay and keeping the game modes fresh, there's no reason why players can't look forward to NHL 25.

EA is currently in the good books among American sports gamers right now., Given the huge pressure on EA's shoulders to deliver the first College Football game in 11 years, they did well to release a game that is enjoyed by many.

Many ice hockey fans will be hoping that their efforts were not limited to American football this summer. With the trailer for NHL 25 set to be released next month, here's hoping the latest game in the ice hockey franchise is well received.