I am new the Xbox community and the NHL franchise, so without any previous versions to compare it to, I really love this game. I'm not even a big hockey fan, and I can't put this game down.

This product has amazing graphics and the crowd backing to the game is incredible.. This gift has been enjoyed all through the holiday period. It was easy to set up and my Grandsons were playing and competing.

NHL 16 is a brilliant game and a huge step up from NHL 15. I ordered this game and it arrived in 3 days by the way (Great delivery) and I could tell the difference with this game straight away.

If you like fast paced hockey games with lots of hard hitting and fun action then this is not the game for you! If you like plodding along playing clutch and grab style hockey where the computer player is always vastly better at everything than you on medium difficulty then this game would be your...

I think it's really good. It shows kids good sportsmanship and how to work hard. And tells you that you should never give up even when you're down 4-0. Plus it has really easy controls.

As someone from the UK who has never watched NHL or played previous games I'm really enjoying this game. I thought since the new FIFA was so bad maybe this will be ok and it was. Had great fun on be a pro and on the hockey league online playing with others.

The sounds of the game make you feel like you are actually at the event that you would got to in real life. They also are starting to make the stadiums a lot better as well. I felt that the new help system was annoying but after turning if off the game got faster.

Last year, NHL 15 hit the shelves and promptly received a chorus of boos from its loyal fanbase. A stripped down version of the title resulted in low review scores, angry fans, and confusion as to why such a popular franchise suddenly took a nose dive.

NHL 16 is the game that veterans were hoping for last year and then some. A true current-gen offering, this is perfect for those who want more exposure to ice hockey or those who skipped last year's iteration-slash-mess.

+ A true current-gen NHL game after last year's disappointment; + On-ice trainer is helpful; + Arcade or Simulation options

- Online is crippled by lag; - Shoddy menu

You don't have to be a big fan of Hockey to play and enjoy this game. It's possible to go in cold and learn the workings of the sport through NHL 16. It'll teach you a thing or two about hockey if you let it, and can get past the bugs. And you'll have fun doing it.