One big difference between World of Chel and other modes comes in the form of traits. For example, you can customize the little things such as the wrapping on your hockey stick, color of your skate laces, and how long your beard will grow during playoffs. NHL 19’s Create a Character for this mode is surprisingly deep and offers a lot of options for customization. The biggest new addition to NHL 19 is the all new World of Chel mode. It’s difficult to become attached to a created character in a world that doesn’t feel like it has any consequences outside of losing a game. NHL 19 could benefit greatly from a story campaign that really showcases the struggle of becoming a great NHL player.

Both Madden’s Longshot and FIFA’s The Journey campaigns have added a layer of depth to their single-player content that is still missing from NHL. In particular, Be a Pro is still fine but it has become a bit disappointing as Madden and FIFA have showcased their more story-driven single player modes. NHL staples have returned in 19 such as Franchise, Ultimate Team, and Be a Pro, which have all received minor tweaks and updates, but nothing substantially different from past installments. With its large list of game modes, features, and customization options, NHL helps elevate the series in ways both familiar and totally new. NHL 19 is a clear step up from previous installments of the franchise.

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