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Metacritic 8010+

NHL 14

Electronic Arts Canada|2013Sports

LumiScore

66

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

54/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Hand-Eye Coordination

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to focus on sportsmanship and strategic play, rather than just winning. Discuss how to manage frustration during competitive moments. Consider playing together to foster positive social interaction.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
37
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)54/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
0/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Not applicable for a sports simulation game.

Parent Pro-Tip

This approach can help children develop resilience, strategic thinking, and healthy attitudes towards competition, while also enjoying the game's motor and cognitive benefits.

What your child develops

NHL 14 offers significant benefits in developing motor skills like hand-eye coordination and reaction time, crucial for fast-paced gameplay. It also fosters strategic and critical thinking through team tactics and adapting to opponents. Playing with friends can encourage positive social interaction.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~34hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

The Games on Demand version supports English, French, German, Czech, Finnish, Russian, Swedish. Download the manual for this game by going to https://help.