{{Short description|2018 video game}} {{Infobox video game |title = NHL 19 |image = NHL 19 cover.jpg |caption = Cover art featuring [[P. K. Subban]] |developer = [[EA Vancouver]] |publisher = [[EA Sports]] |series = ''[[NHL (series)|NHL]]'' |engine = [[Ignite (game engine)|Ignite]] |platforms = [[PlayStation 4]]<br />[[Xbox One]] |released = September 14, 2018 |genre = [[Sports game|Sports]] |modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] }} '''''NHL 19''''' is an [[ice hockey]] [[simulation video game]] developed by [[EA Vancouver]] and published by [[EA Sports]]. It was released on [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]] on September 14, 2018. It is the 28th installment in the [[NHL (video game series)|''NHL'' video game series]] and features [[Nashville Predators]] defenseman [[P. K. Subban]] on the cover,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/subban-named-cover-athlete-for-ea-sports-nhl-19/c-299143472|title=Subban Named Cover Athlete for EA Sports NHL 19|date=20 June 2018 |access-date=2018-09-12|archive-date=2018-09-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180912091901/https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/subban-named-cover-athlete-for-ea-sports-nhl-19/c-299143472|url-status=live}}</ref> while the 'Ultimate' and 'Legends' game editions cover art features [[Wayne Gretzky]] from the [[Edmonton Oilers]].<ref name="Edtions">{{cite web |title=NHL 19 Cover Athletes |url=https://www.easports.com/nhl/nhl-19-cover-athletes#gretzky |website=EA Sports |date=19 October 2016 |publisher=Electronic Arts Inc. |access-date=October 4, 2018 |archive-date=5 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005014612/https://www.easports.com/nhl/nhl-19-cover-athletes#gretzky |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Finland|Finnish]] and [[Sweden|Swedish]] exclusive covers feature [[Patrik Laine]] from [[Winnipeg Jets]] and [[William Nylander]] from [[Toronto Maple Leafs]], respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamereactor.se/nyheter/641323/William+Nylander+pryder+NHL+19omslaget+i+Sverige/ |title=William Nylander pryder NHL 19-omslaget i Sverige |last= |first= |date=2 August 2018 |website=Gamereactor |publisher= |access-date=13 September 2018 |quote= |language=Swedish |archive-date=3 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803223919/https://www.gamereactor.se/nyheter/641323/William+Nylander+pryder+NHL+19omslaget+i+Sverige/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The online servers for the game were shut down on November 7, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=I-Q |url=https://www.ea.com/legal/service-updates/i-q?setLocale=en-us |access-date=October 6, 2025 |website=Electronic Arts Inc.}}</ref> This was the last yeat that the NHL on NBC graphics package and score bugs were in game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=I-Q |url=https://www.guidestash.com/news/nhl-20/nhl-20-announcers-revealed-by-ea-canada/}}</ref>
==New features== ''NHL 19'' included new game modes that allowed players to play on outdoor rinks, online. With new gameplay technology, [[EA Sports]] also announced that skating had more acceleration, action, speed, and responsiveness than in previous installments.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.easports.com/nhl/features|title = NHL Video Games - Official EA Site|date = 19 October 2016|access-date = 12 September 2018|archive-date = 12 September 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180912130925/https://www.easports.com/nhl/features|url-status = live}}</ref> ''NHL 19''’s new feature “World of Chel” allows the player to explore various modes while maintaining the player's character progression.<ref name=gamespotreview /> In the mode “Ones,” players face-off in a 1 v 1 v 1 game setting on a frozen pond. Capturing the action in a more realistic environment. A leveling system was also introduced in “World of Chel” which increases the players level while playing and unlocking boxes to gain more loot for their characters, ''World of Chel'' also has no [[Microtransaction|microtransactions]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/reviews/2018/9/13/17856420/nhl-19-review-xbox-one-ps4-ea-sports|title=NHL 19's online overhaul is a surprising triumph|last=Sarkar|first=Samit|date=September 13, 2018|website=Polygon|access-date=October 6, 2018|archive-date=October 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007073729/https://www.polygon.com/reviews/2018/9/13/17856420/nhl-19-review-xbox-one-ps4-ea-sports|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Soundtrack== The soundtrack for the game features 20 songs from various artists, including [[Twenty One Pilots]], [[Imagine Dragons]], [[Grandson (musician)|grandson]], [[Greta Van Fleet]], [[Panic! at the Disco]], [[Parquet Courts]], Canadian rockers [[Arkells]], and Finnish rap-duo [[JVG (band)|JVG]].<ref>{{cite web|title=NHL 19 Soundtrack revealed|date=19 October 2016|url=https://www.easports.com/nhl/news/2018/find-a-groove-with-the-nhl-19-official-soundtrack|access-date=3 October 2018|archive-date=3 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003125714/https://www.easports.com/nhl/news/2018/find-a-groove-with-the-nhl-19-official-soundtrack|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Reception== {{Video game reviews | title = ''NHL 19'' <!-- Aggregators --> | MC = (PS4) 80/100<ref name="MCPS4">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nhl-19/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |title=NHL 19 for PlayStation 4 Reviews |work=Metacritic |access-date=July 9, 2023}}</ref><br/>(XONE) 82/100<ref name="MCXONE">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nhl-19/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one |title=NHL 19 for Xbox One Reviews |work=Metacritic |access-date=July 9, 2023}}</ref> <!-- Reviewers --> | GI = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Bertz |first=Matt |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nhl-19/top-shelf-snipe |title=NHL 19 Review – Top Shelf Snipe |date=17 September 2018 |magazine=Game Informer |access-date=October 4, 2018 |archive-date=21 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821215558/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nhl-19/top-shelf-snipe |url-status=live }}</ref> | GSpot = 8/10<ref name=gamespotreview>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nhl-19-review-a-barnburner/1900-6416989/ |title=NHL 19 Review - A Barnburner |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=13 September 2018 |work=GameSpot |access-date=October 4, 2018 |archive-date=28 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928121513/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nhl-19-review-a-barnburner/1900-6416989/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | IGN = 8.9/10<ref name=IGNreview /> | rev4 = ''USgamer'' | rev4Score = 3.5/5<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/nhl-19-review |title=NHL 19 Review |last=Bailey |first=Kat |date=13 September 2018 |work=USgamer |access-date=October 4, 2018 |archive-date=28 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928161314/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/nhl-19-review |url-status=live }}</ref> | rev2 = ''Forbes'' | rev2Score = 8.2/10<ref name=forbes>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/games/2018/09/13/nhl-19-review-the-good-the-bad-and-the-bottom-line/?sh=1015f6574de0 |title='NHL 19' Review: The Good, The Bad And The Bottom Line |last=Mazique |first=Brian |date=13 September 2018 |website=Forbes.com |access-date=October 4, 2018 |archive-date=9 November 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20231109234047/https://www.forbes.com/sites/games/2018/09/13/nhl-19-review-the-good-the-bad-and-the-bottom-line/?sh=1015f6574de0 |url-status=live }}</ref> | rev3 = ''Inside Hockey'' | rev3Score = 5/5<ref>{{cite web |url=https://insidehockey.com/nhl-19-review-legend-lore/ |title=NHL 19 Review: Legend & Lore |last=Greenstein |first=Kevin |date=18 September 2018 |work=Inside Hockey |access-date=October 4, 2018 |archive-date=2 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181002214953/https://insidehockey.com/nhl-19-review-legend-lore/ |url-status=live }}</ref> }}
''NHL 19'' received "favorable" reviews from critics for both platforms, with a weighted average score of 80 out of 100, based on 29 critics, for PS4,<ref name="MCPS4" /> and 82/100, based on 20 critics, for Xbox One,<ref name="MCXONE" /> on [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]]. ''NHL 19’''s extensive customization features was met with particular praise. The number of options creates many unique looks to use and personalized ways to play.<ref name=IGNreview>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/09/14/nhl-19-review|title=NHL 19 Review|last=Macy|first=Seth|date=September 14, 2018|website=IGN|access-date=October 9, 2018|archive-date=October 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007040318/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/09/14/nhl-19-review|url-status=live}}</ref> Reviewers also shared positive opinions on the new Real player motion animation technology.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2018/06/20/six-changes-that-make-nhl-19-the-most-promising-hockey-game-of-the-generation|title=Six Changes That Make NHL 19 The Most Promising Hockey Game Of The Generation|last=Bertz|first=Matt|date=June 20, 2018|website=Gameinformer|access-date=October 9, 2018|archive-date=October 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007040016/https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2018/06/20/six-changes-that-make-nhl-19-the-most-promising-hockey-game-of-the-generation|url-status=live}}</ref>
Despite the generally positive reception,<ref name="Blackburn 2018">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/ea-sports-nhl-19-review-gameplay-takes-a-huge-step-forward-thanks-to-new-skating-and-motion-physics/|title=EA Sports 'NHL 19' Review: Gameplay takes a huge step forward thanks to new skating and motion physics|last=Blackburn|first=Pete|date=September 14, 2018|website=Cbssports|access-date=October 9, 2018|archive-date=October 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007073728/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/ea-sports-nhl-19-review-gameplay-takes-a-huge-step-forward-thanks-to-new-skating-and-motion-physics/|url-status=live}}</ref> there was also some criticism aimed at ''NHL 19''.<ref name=forbes /> Editor Brian Mazique from ''[[Forbes]]'' stated in summary of his review: "On the downside, there is a lack of customization, some collision-detection issues, as well as some dated and less-than-impressive presentation elements."<ref name=forbes />
==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *{{Official|https://www.easports.com/nhl}}
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