Is NHL 17 Still Worth the Full Price of Entry?

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Submitted on: 11/01/2016 by Joel Smith

The NHL season is in full swing, and we've already witnessed some fantastic hockey early in the season, especially from the rookies and younger players in the league (I'm no Leafs fan but Auston Matthews is a BEAST).

Over a month into its cycle, we're also experiencing some great gameplay from NHL 17. The developers have made sure to stay on top of delivering a solid and fluid experience for folks new and old.

Now that we're more than a month into the game, let's take a look and see if NHL 17 is still worth your dollars.

What Has Changed Since Release?

Since launch day, there have been a bevy of updates to the game to improve everything from gameplay to visual appearance. On the day of its release, the EA team put out an opening day patch that was ENORMOUS in size, touching on things like goaltending, defense, puck physics and player appearance -- to name off a few things.

Since then, we've had a second patch update, and the first tuner update as well.

What Is The Most Enjoyable Play Experience?

Some people like to jump into a game solo and play out some games. Be A Pro offers a rewarding challenge in taking your pro from the minors and trying to get him or her onto the first line of an NHL team. The grind in this mode can be cumbersome at times but the rewards for your hard work shine through.

If your deal is jumping online and getting games in with others, EASHL is hands down the way to go. There's nothing more satisfying than flexing that team skill and burying the puck in the net. Put a solid crew together and dominate the masses, racking up wins at the same time.

With the many game modes at your disposal, all players can find a mode they enjoy, and have several other options when they want to switch it up.

Is NHL 17 Still Worth Buying New?

If you're a fan of the NHL, then excellent online servers, solid updates, lots of customization and a bevy of game modes means you will have options at your disposal.

Sales do pop up from time to time, but shelling out full coin to join the rest of the NHL 17 community in a great game experience is not a decision a prospective buyer should come to regret. NHL 17 continues to play a good game of puck.

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Member Comments

# 21 GlennN @ 11/03/16 05:27 PM

I can't say with regard to NHL 17, but, having purchased every year's version up to NHL 16 and having buyer's regret (on every version after NHL 10), I finally had the backbone to draw the line. I have no intention of buying NHL 17 even on sale. I think EA has given us a product that should be purchased every few years or so.

# 22 BuckTurbo @ 11/03/16 09:01 PM

They need to add a bit more to the game. NHL games are repetitive and don't offer very much. That being said, they are fun and I would recommend to hockey lovers.

# 23 mlbshower15 @ 11/04/16 01:49 AM

38.99 on sale now, probably worth it

# 24 Mad Habber @ 11/04/16 12:18 PM

I am a hardcore hockey fan, but I haven't yet bought an NHL game on PS4. For me the skill stick completely ruins the game, it makes fourth liner muckers look like the games elite. It is way to immersion breaking to see guys like Matt Martin dangle like he was Evgeni Malkin. The puck acts like it is a magnet on the stick, and not sliding on ice like it has a flat surface. I never see it bouncing unless it hits the goal and bounces over his head. In all my years watching hockey I have never seen many goals where the puck bounces off the goalie like it does on Montreal's first goal here..https://youtu.be/za1gk3yTkF4?t=242 but I know this is a common goal, as it was when I last bought an NHL game.

# 25 MavsUCCB @ 11/04/16 04:16 PM

I just wish that with this full price we would get some more support with the game, I know it's a big hockey world they cover but comparing how much MLB and 2k update the rosters and tuners I always felt that the NHL series lacks that.
Sure HUT always has updated promotions but a weekly roster update is too much to ask for?

# 26 DirectFX @ 11/04/16 06:50 PM

Just got it at $38.99 . So far it's been great . No idea why people are complaining about not having enough content?
Seriously you have GM/Franchise Mode very in depth this year, Be a Pro career offline, Season, Playoffs, WC of Hockey, EASHL , HUT, and Dynasty Draft Mode...
Really don't see any modes lacking vs any other sports game as it has some mode for everyone.

# 27 ericromain @ 11/04/16 08:25 PM

I'm having fun this year. A bit of a superficial observation but I love the goalie posture update. I've seen some amazingly realistic saves this year.

Menus are feeling fresher. Passing is trending right. Goal variety seems to be improving.

I'm a little bummed about HUT, I loved it so much the year it was unveiled when players retired and you started with OHL kids on your roster. Part of the point of the mode was to slowly grind your way to AHL guys than NHL guys. Every year they seem to trend toward gift wrapping you more and more NHLers.

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