NHL 23 is an ice hockey simulation video game developed by EA Vancouver and published by EA Sports. It is the 32nd installment in the NHL video game series and was released for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on October 14, 2022.[1]
| NHL 23 | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | EA Vancouver |
| Publisher(s) | EA Sports |
| Series | NHL |
| Engine | Frostbite 3 |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X/S |
| Release | October 14, 2022 |
| Genre(s) | Sports (ice hockey) |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Features
editNHL 23 features "The Zegras", a variant of the lacrosse-style goal, also known as the Michigan goal, performed by Trevor Zegras and Sonny Milano. A player from behind the net hits the puck up above the crossbar and another player in front of the net hits the puck into the goal.[2]
NHL 23 also features the new "Last Chance Puck Movement", a move that will allow the player to hit the puck with their stick even if they have been hit or tripped.
NHL 23's "Deep Dive" unveiled new animations, such as new hat tricks, national anthem animations, on-ice projection, a new overtime win animation, Stanley Cup Playoffs animations, interactive Stanley Cup celebrations, along with many other features.[3] Another round of the "Deep Dive" was announced that EA added a custom league option, where you can play as the Original Six, and have the ability to add a round robin used in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Along with many other requested features, same-gen crossplay will be available.[4]
Soundtrack
editThe NHL 23 soundtrack was revealed on October 3, 2022. EA promoted the soundtrack as one of the heaviest in the NHL series, featuring artists such as A Day to Remember, Ghost, Gojira, Korn, Muse, Turnstile and Wage War. Artists also returned from previous NHL soundtracks, such as Coheed and Cambria, Mod Sun, Motionless in White, Panic! at the Disco, PUP, Shinedown, Yungblud and many more. The soundtrack for NHL 23 features a total of 42 songs.[5]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (PS5) 71/100[6] (XSXS) 71/100[7] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| GamesRadar+ |    [8] |
| Hardcore Gamer | 3/5[9] |
| IGN | 8/10[10] |
| Push Square |   [11] |
| Shacknews | 6/10[12] |
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NHL 23 received "mixed or below average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ Bailey, Kat (August 25, 2022). "NHL 23 Gets Gameplay Details, Release Date, and a Major First for Women In Sports Games". IGN. Archived from the original on September 1, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ "Trevor Zegras on getting 'The Zegras' into NHL 23, what he's planning next". 24 August 2022. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ "NHL 23 Reveal COUNTDOWN: Presentation & Interactive Stanley Cup announced". 14 September 2022. Archived from the original on 15 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ "NHL 23 Cross-Platform Matchmaking functionality explained". 30 August 2022. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ Arts, Electronic (2022-10-03). "NHL 23 Soundtrack Playlist Reveal". Electronic Arts Inc. Archived from the original on 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
- ^ a b "NHL 23 for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on October 15, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ a b "NHL 23 for Xbox Series X/S Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on October 16, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Ransbottom, Nick (October 18, 2022). "NHL 23 review: "Prioritizes small refinements over reinvention"". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on October 19, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- ^ Wells, Cory (October 18, 2022). "Review: NHL 23". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- ^ Paprocki, Matt (October 20, 2022). "NHL 23 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on October 20, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Banas, Graham (October 24, 2022). "NHL 23 Review (PS5)". Push Square. Archived from the original on October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
- ^ Lavoy, Bill (October 13, 2022). "NHL 23 review: Nothing left to say". Shacknews. Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.