It looks very clean, bright and the ice getting cut up dynamically over time is excellent.

NHL 19 is Xbox One X enhanced and it looks great with impressive visuals, I do however hope we get to see HDR implemented eventually. You can Be a Pro, they've added scouting options and really it was just a refinement over existing mode options. All of the classic options return whether you want to enjoy quickplay, compete online or just have a season. Other versions of the various modes do exist within the menu, just here everything is focused on gaining rewards to build your own skater or goalie. Threes is included here too and there's also EASHL. I personally think it's a bit silly as we never once did that in the outdoor rink, but it can be fast paced action so I get the appeal. Another which is just wild it's Ones, where you play 1v1v1. There's one where you play with or against the stars.

This area is all about creating your own custom character, unlocking gear through hockey bags and then battling it out in a series of modes located within this hub type area. This time around everything is present once again including Threes, but with an even more exciting mode titled 'World of Chel'. I felt that last year's release really did capture the missing modes from the last generation and built upon that with Threes. NHL 19 is a great improvement over the last entry and the continued build of content that the series has received this generation.

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