NHL 20

The NHL 20 features Toronto forward Auston Matthews on the cover, and this says a lot about the direction that the EA Vancouver developers have chosen for the next part of the hockey simulator. The focus is on youth, speed and the ability to turn a match in your favor in a couple of seconds. The current rosters of the NHL, European leagues and national teams take to the ice, and the matches themselves have become noticeably livelier due to new animations and redesigned skating. The publication has something to offer in every mode. Hockey Ultimate Team introduces "Squad Battles", where the collection can be completed against AI teams, and is a fair way to earn rewards without mandatory online matches. World of CHEL is rebuilding the online experience for small companies: here they practice tackles, play according to the rules of street hockey and earn cards to buy additional equipment - sticks, pucks, sports bags and goalkeeper kits. The career has not been forgotten either: Franchise Mode is responsible for the club with full control over the roster, scouting service and player exchanges. For those who prefer to play on their own, Onesi and classic online matches with live opponents are available. Separately, we are pleased with the little things for which this particular release is appreciated: improved tackling and stick work at the boards, neat tackles, more honest goalkeepers and the ability to play in quick one-on-one online meetings. Collectors received a system of seasonal tasks with rewards - cards, uniforms, arena design and equipment. The graphics are not revolutionary, but the match looks cleaner, the animations are smoother, and the pace is noticeably higher than in previous parts of the series. Commentators James Cybulski and Ray Ferraro analyze each match, and the picture tries to copy the television broadcast. Because of its speed and responsiveness, the NHL 20 feels good online - matches with real people are much more exciting than against a computer.