#NHL 17 XBOX ONE REVIEW OFFLINE#

A universally welcome feature from NHL 16 was the on-ice trainer, which helped guide newer players through some of the nuances of the controls. ThereвЂ™s a lot of complexity to all of these interactions, but NHL 17 eases you into them and teaches you to make the most of a situation. EA seems to be getting quite comfortable with the new engine they debuted a couple of years back, and that confidence has a positive knock-on effect for the whole package. ItвЂ™s been a pleasure to see the opposing teams use aggressive hitting and a dump-and-chase style of hockey to put the pressure on, as itвЂ™s made me (a long-time player of the series) re-evaluate a few strategies. Even the tenacity of computer-controlled opposition is upgraded, which is something I havenвЂ™t been able to say about certain previous entries in the series. NHL 17 is an appealing revision because of new ways to play as well as improvements to some existing modes, and the game accommodates various skill levels more than ever. This is a smooth, solid, hard-hitting and feature-rich game that delivers in the ways a modern sports game should.

#NHL 17 XBOX ONE REVIEW OFFLINE#

Offline and online users each get something meaty - with a new franchise mode and deep EA Sports Hockey League customization, respectively - and Hockey Ultimate Team fans get some smart upgrades, as well as the new Draft Champions mode. With NHL 16 having accomplished its mission of righting the ship after the NHL 15 debacle, NHL 17 gets to try out a few new moves.

Nhl 17 xbox one review