never managed to move past legacy issues like ping-pong passing, a lack of creativity in the offensive zone, and a narrow set of player ratings that make the gameplay feel stagnant." Game Informer gave it 7.5/10, saying the game looks and performs well but doesn't add anything new to the series, summarizing: "For now, NHL 21 gets the job done, especially if you want to play a fancier, flashier game." Notes and references Notes References External links EA Sports games Electronic Arts games PlayStation 4 games 2020 video games Video games developed in Canada Video games set in 2020 Video games set in 2021 Video games set in Austria Video games set in France Video games set in Germany Video games set in Italy Video games set in Japan Video games set in Russia Video games set in Slovakia Video games set in Switzerland Video games set in the Czech Republic Video games set in the United Kingdom Xbox One games NHL (video game series)