NHL 25 Xbox Series X Gameplay Review, Frame rate FPS & resolution details. If you're enjoying the video be sure to leave a like! Game Description: EA SPORTS NHL 25 is powered by ICE-Q, a new gameplay intelligence system that gives you the time and space to control every inch of the ice. Next-Gen Vision Control allows you to walk the blue line, square up to the puck carrier, stay locked on goal, and much more. Empowered AI completely overhauls Chel’s CPU player system, upping their authenticity with a refreshed playbook that improves powerplays and opens up the ice for better overall positioning and offensive opportunities. Reactive Actions utilizes a series of new animations to make skaters more responsive in critical situations, increasing their urgency, collision avoidance, and reliability. ICE-Q is true hockey intelligence. Plus, the addition of a revamped Franchise Mode experience, a brand-new WOC Live Events structure, HUT Wildcard Mode, and a simplified, single-path XP progression shared across HUT kicks Chel’s game modes up a notch. The all-new Grudge Match System keeps track of the competitive history between teams across all major online and offline modes and enhances games with special X-Factors that are earned in previous matchups against rival teams. Finally, the introduction of Sapien Technology takes character likenesses to a whole other level. Like the Hughes Brothers, NHL 25 is next-gen hockey.
I've lost all faith in EA. I use to get really excited for these games every year, and now I just don't care that much. I already know they are going to be not very good.
@@chi-townmex9346 been playing since 1993. They keep putting things in this game that nobody wants. The game is slow don’t tell me otherwise. Menus are still slow. I play at least 3000 hut game a year and WOC WITH FRIENDS. The game is drastically slowed down.
Noticed the slower gameplay speed myself right off the bat. Played a game with Edmonton, and it felt like it took ages even for McDavid to simply skate from one end of the ice to the other..
I couldn’t tell you why, but this year feels much better than last year which seemed like a dip from 23’. I’ve only played exhibition games so unsure about anything except standard gameplay.
By the way just wanna bring this up. I’m a music sound dude so I take audio very seriously. The stereo spread of the ambient sounds like the crowd is much narrower. Much more mono. Also the skating sound is terrible. The announcers are constantly screaming and massive distortion. The audio is a 2 on 10. Bro playing the 10 hour trial. And I want my time back Hahahhaha. Waiting for this to be free in six months and maybe I’ll think about downloading it. First time in 20 years. This did me is a 3-10
@@DorfyBoi what do we do? Do we buy it ? Or do we skip it ? I know a lot of people play without the commentary. But it helps me up. But that female announcer constantly screaming And explaining everything to us like we don’t know anything about hockey is a little much
Same game as last year, almost. It feels slow because they added this skating mechanic where you are not running on legs, you are actually acting on skates, which is why it feels slower since skating is a circular motion a lot of the time. You only play to review and almost never play it online?? You can't review this game; then you don't know it well enough to have a proper opinion. Your opinion is from someone who doesn't play hockey games. Well, I do agree the game is not that much different than the previous year. Franchise mode is all the same?? That's probably the only biggest change this year, it seems you only played one match and made a review, sorry this ain't ment to dis you but bro this review doesn't paint a full picture
@romanpechorin4798 Not even close. This is definitely not the "same" game. Half the people reviewing aren't even using the new L2 skating animations. Comparing NHL 25 to 24 there have been a number of decent changes. 3/4 of which he didn't even talk about.
They slowed the gamespeed down even more? The developers developers must be allergic to fun or something. Ever since the early 2010s slowdown to focus on dekes for offense instead of breakdowns, the fun factor has seriously declined.
Nice review. I played it all weekend. I agree with the players looking very thin. Looks very weird tbh. Also me and many other players are having problem with no vibration from the controller on Xbox. I play on series X. And have reported it to EA. It works fine on NHL 24 but not on 25.. hope they patch it. Okay game but not much better than the other ones the last couple of years. 6/10 for me.
Ya it's like they don't have equipment on underneath the jerseys, it's really weird. No vibration, that's kind of funny as I recall that being a bug in a previous year too, surprised that's come back around again.
@@Skycaptin5 yeah I remember that too now that you mention it. Funny they release games unfinished year after year. I own a PS5 and there it works, playing the trial version just to see if the vibration works on ps-controller, no issues there. Well well. Hope EA patch it for Xbox.
I’m playing on all star and just curious if anyone else has noticed the cpu on defense doesn’t even use their stick they blatantly skate right thru you for about 70 hits a game it’s outrageous lol anyone else having this issue of CPU not performing stick lifts or poke checks?
From what I recall, like 19 was fairly solid and the few after were about the same and it's been in a bit of a decline. Like really good ones were 04, 07 and 08 as stand outs. Then like 08 onwards for a bit was generally solid though coasting and then it got really bad with 15 for quite awhile. I think that about covers it as far back as it needs to go haha.
Brah, turn up the difficulty on a review. The cpu D is way better now. Ur just walking into the slot as they watch. Go up to at least all star and ull see. The CPU can barely get the puck past the blue line. Of course the cpu seems dumb. This is on Rookie or semi-pro, not even pro. It just makes for a bad look
NHL 25 Xbox Series X Gameplay Review, Frame rate FPS & resolution details. If you're enjoying the video be sure to leave a like!
Game Description: EA SPORTS NHL 25 is powered by ICE-Q, a new gameplay intelligence system that gives you the time and space to control every inch of the ice. Next-Gen Vision Control allows you to walk the blue line, square up to the puck carrier, stay locked on goal, and much more. Empowered AI completely overhauls Chel’s CPU player system, upping their authenticity with a refreshed playbook that improves powerplays and opens up the ice for better overall positioning and offensive opportunities. Reactive Actions utilizes a series of new animations to make skaters more responsive in critical situations, increasing their urgency, collision avoidance, and reliability. ICE-Q is true hockey intelligence.
Plus, the addition of a revamped Franchise Mode experience, a brand-new WOC Live Events structure, HUT Wildcard Mode, and a simplified, single-path XP progression shared across HUT kicks Chel’s game modes up a notch. The all-new Grudge Match System keeps track of the competitive history between teams across all major online and offline modes and enhances games with special X-Factors that are earned in previous matchups against rival teams. Finally, the introduction of Sapien Technology takes character likenesses to a whole other level. Like the Hughes Brothers, NHL 25 is next-gen hockey.
the stupid cut scenes after u score is so annoying bro and the broadcast crew also man lol
The female broadcaster gives me a massive massive migraine.
Just turn the broadcast off its better that way
@@JSawmill63 broadcast off is definitely the way to go
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The female commentator is the worst. “He entered the zone using his X Factor ability and then did an X Factor ability. Back to you James !”
Not buying it still has the Fortnite kiddy spotlight goal celebrations.
AHAHAHHAA
Bro that was my thought exactly
One of my least favorite things. So cringe
@@DorfyBoi Off the charts cringe levels
Filler year for chel this dev team is a skeleton crew
There is something wrong with player models on ice.
I've lost all faith in EA. I use to get really excited for these games every year, and now I just don't care that much. I already know they are going to be not very good.
Gameplay is soooo slow. Agreed. The only thing slower is how you talk lol. Great video.
No is not this game supposed to be a Sim game not an arcade game.
@@chi-townmex9346 been playing since 1993. They keep putting things in this game that nobody wants. The game is slow don’t tell me otherwise. Menus are still slow.
I play at least 3000 hut game a year and WOC WITH FRIENDS. The game is drastically slowed down.
Just have someone else make nhl games at this point. EA doesn't give a f about chel games
It looks like they are running on ice instead of skating lol.
NHL 14 was probably I’d say the last best NHL game
Really? I thought 19 or around there for a few years are alright. I would agree that 15 is where the series went off a cliff for years.
@@zeekmorrow3028 25 kind of feels like 14 but better
@themetalicious7195 what ? Lol how so. There isn't even cutscenes anymore between play.
NHL 22 was a great hockey game when setting presentation to full in options menu. After that last 3 years have been shit.
@@BrandinPlaysRPGs i mean the gameplay
Tbh I like how it feels out of the box. It feels closer to real hockey. But it always starts like this then by January it feels like an arcade game
Noticed the slower gameplay speed myself right off the bat. Played a game with Edmonton, and it felt like it took ages even for McDavid to simply skate from one end of the ice to the other..
Intense slow motion, it was incredibly awkward.
I couldn’t tell you why, but this year feels much better than last year which seemed like a dip from 23’. I’ve only played exhibition games so unsure about anything except standard gameplay.
Wait for the updates to come out
By the way just wanna bring this up. I’m a music sound dude so I take audio very seriously. The stereo spread of the ambient sounds like the crowd is much narrower. Much more mono. Also the skating sound is terrible. The announcers are constantly screaming and massive distortion. The audio is a 2 on 10. Bro playing the 10 hour trial. And I want my time back Hahahhaha. Waiting for this to be free in six months and maybe I’ll think about downloading it. First time in 20 years. This did me is a 3-10
Agree the skating sound is a big downgrade from 24
The skate sound sounds like people running around in wet socks, it's horrific
@@DorfyBoi what do we do? Do we buy it ? Or do we skip it ? I know a lot of people play without the commentary. But it helps me up. But that female announcer constantly screaming And explaining everything to us like we don’t know anything about hockey is a little much
The speed is fine it looks more realistic why do ppl want a sim game to feel or play like its an acrade game 🤦♂️
This year is better then last years for sure
Same game as last year, almost. It feels slow because they added this skating mechanic where you are not running on legs, you are actually acting on skates, which is why it feels slower since skating is a circular motion a lot of the time. You only play to review and almost never play it online?? You can't review this game; then you don't know it well enough to have a proper opinion. Your opinion is from someone who doesn't play hockey games. Well, I do agree the game is not that much different than the previous year. Franchise mode is all the same?? That's probably the only biggest change this year, it seems you only played one match and made a review, sorry this ain't ment to dis you but bro this review doesn't paint a full picture
@romanpechorin4798 Not even close. This is definitely not the "same" game. Half the people reviewing aren't even using the new L2 skating animations. Comparing NHL 25 to 24 there have been a number of decent changes. 3/4 of which he didn't even talk about.
They slowed the gamespeed down even more? The developers developers must be allergic to fun or something. Ever since the early 2010s slowdown to focus on dekes for offense instead of breakdowns, the fun factor has seriously declined.
It felt like skating on quicksand, it was immediately noticeable to me. I've never felt like I had to adjust gameplay speed before, it's weird.
Love your reviews man
many thanks
Nice review. I played it all weekend. I agree with the players looking very thin. Looks very weird tbh.
Also me and many other players are having problem with no vibration from the controller on Xbox. I play on series X. And have reported it to EA. It works fine on NHL 24 but not on 25.. hope they patch it.
Okay game but not much better than the other ones the last couple of years. 6/10 for me.
Ya it's like they don't have equipment on underneath the jerseys, it's really weird. No vibration, that's kind of funny as I recall that being a bug in a previous year too, surprised that's come back around again.
@@Skycaptin5 yeah I remember that too now that you mention it. Funny they release games unfinished year after year. I own a PS5 and there it works, playing the trial version just to see if the vibration works on ps-controller, no issues there.
Well well. Hope EA patch it for Xbox.
I'll probably end up getting it this year, nice review!!
Well, I hope you enjoy the experience!
no real customization, franchise mode in all leagues, memorial cup play in tournament menu pick host city. League creator all leagues.
I’m playing on all star and just curious if anyone else has noticed the cpu on defense doesn’t even use their stick they blatantly skate right thru you for about 70 hits a game it’s outrageous lol anyone else having this issue of CPU not performing stick lifts or poke checks?
The ice is clearer w/o hdr on
Wait how did you shut off the big red pressure thing on the ice
@@Mbolf24 Its a setting now
@@wyattbreeden9626 awesome because that thing sucked. At least I hated looking at it from what I watched. Never bought 24, just 23
Hows the hitting? Is it still the same as nhl24
Same, maybe even slightly harder since the bodies are smaller across the board
@@Skycaptin5 thats disappointing to hear 😓 thanks for answering!
@@iconofsin4578 happy to answer Q’s
Hitting is much different , not the animations but hip checks are nerfed and probability of penalties doung normal body checks have been lowered
Why are you calling it ice HQ? Its ice Q lol. Ea really giving access to anyone with a RUclips these days
as someone still playing nhl22. . .it *looks* exactly the same. . . yikes
just mess around with the gameslider's it's fun and make's the game faster if you want.
What was the last Good NHL game ?
From what I recall, like 19 was fairly solid and the few after were about the same and it's been in a bit of a decline. Like really good ones were 04, 07 and 08 as stand outs. Then like 08 onwards for a bit was generally solid though coasting and then it got really bad with 15 for quite awhile. I think that about covers it as far back as it needs to go haha.
@@Skycaptin5I can’t find the ea trial and I have game pass ultimate!
@@chuck176 search NHL 25 Xbox Series X standard, that page will have the trial. It’s kinda hidden honestly.
You need ea play @@chuck176
@@TJmlndz NHL 14… nhl 19 was trash
The game is the same game I love Hocky but I will never buy that game at full price because don’t ya see my career still the same it’s the same game
Yeah noticed how slow the game speed like slow is boring.
This game is Sofa King garbage 🗑️💩.
NHL Fire EA.
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Brah, turn up the difficulty on a review. The cpu D is way better now. Ur just walking into the slot as they watch. Go up to at least all star and ull see.
The CPU can barely get the puck past the blue line. Of course the cpu seems dumb. This is on Rookie or semi-pro, not even pro.
It just makes for a bad look
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it’s the exact same shit
Game speed is adjustable boys and girls.
Doesn’t change the fact they take like 10 strides to go 4 feet lol
The game on default settings is terrible. If you like a more realistic game and are willing to adjust sliders it can be a decent game.
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