Player evaluation
EA, really?
It was already glaringly obvious in NHL 24 that online games were biased in favor of opponents. And now? This isn't even funny anymore—it's just sad.
The fact that the game is full of bugs, has illogical physics, and nonsensical penalty calls seems like something you'll never fix... or perhaps you just don't see it. But what frustrates me the most is the clear advantage opponents have.
How is it possible that I play Drop-In 3v3, leading 3:0, with smooth passing, skating, and faceoffs—everything is working for me and my opponent. Then suddenly, in the last period, I lose 8:3 just because everything stops working. I become slow, can’t land body checks, my shots and passes go completely off target, even though my energy is full. Nothing in the game changes, and neither does the opponent’s gameplay. They barely get 15 shots, yet somehow score 8 ridiculous goals!
This is shameful, and don't tell me it's not happening! I’ve been playing NHL since 1996, every single release, and I’ve seen all the good and bad throughout the years.
This year’s NHL 25 will be my last. I’m done with NHL unless something major changes. I’m tired of paying full price for a game that feels like a $20 DLC. I’m returning NHL 25.
