09-19-2007, 10:48 AM | #251 |
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I like to play the "put it on net and hope for rebounds" offense, and I recover a fair number of rebounds. But I do have trouble putting those past the goalie, mostly I think because I haven't learned to aim my shot anywhere other than the direction I'm skating. I'm guessing Turner's tip about going to Auto Aim would help in that regard, but I'm not ready to give up on Manual yet, I think I just need more time to adjust to the new controls.
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09-19-2007, 11:20 AM | #252 | |
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EXCELLENT POST! I don't use auto aim, but that's just me. |
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09-19-2007, 11:37 AM | #253 |
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I never did either in NHL 07, but I did well because I had so much time and so little pressure to shoot the puck. Now in 08, if you don't shoot the puck quickly, you're hit or the puck has been stolen. Also, I think it helps distinguish between better players and worse ones. My 4th liners have terrible aim and it really shows with the auto aim. I thought that it wouldn't be as fun with auto on, but I find that it makes the game even better. It allows you to focus more on creating the chances, rather than worry about using the same control that is for skating to aim the shot. |
09-19-2007, 12:00 PM | #254 | |
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Now see, that is totally awesome. The main thing that seperates elite hockey players from the guys in the AHL or below is their ability to deal with the seriously limited amount of time and space given by good defenders. It looks like that might start to seperate the elite video game hockey players from the average ones as well. So cool.
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09-19-2007, 12:03 PM | #255 |
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no 2k8 thread so more thoughts:
To each their own, but there is some things 2k8 does RIGHT. 1. Faceoffs, best ever in a hockey video game. 2. Camera, I love the panoramic camera. It brings you close to the action, while allowing you to see the whole rink. I honestly think is why the rinks seem small - although I'm not convinced they really that small. 3. Best ice and the way the ice deteriorates is spectacular. I also think the sounds on the ice are excellent. 4. Contols are not really THAT bad once you get 5-6 games under your belt. 5. Presentation, as always 2k knows what presentation is all about. 6. Game pace seems perfect on defaults for ME, I know not everyone likes a speedy game. 7. Franchise is quite engrossing. Next year 2k HAS to get rid of speed bursts though and make penalties more realistic. I like both of these games and the great thing is, they both play a good hockey, but totally different gameplay. Too bad I'm going to have to decide on one for this season. I'm still leaning NHL 08 right now, but 2k8 imo.. has made some strides this year. Last edited by MizzouRah : 09-19-2007 at 12:06 PM. |
09-19-2007, 05:39 PM | #256 |
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I've been playing one game of 2k8, then one game of 08 - yes it sucks going from one control scheme to another.
Maybe playing NHL 07 to death last year has something to do with it, but 2k8 is now becoming my favorite over NHL 08. For some odd reason, I love the camera so much more in 2k8 and I'm almost thinking the rinks in NHL 08 are too big instead of the rinks in NHL 2k8 being too small. I played with the franchise modes in both games and 2k8 is much more engrossing, imo. They did a great job on signing players and such. About the freeze.. wonder if they can patch that, as that's my only concern as I don't want to turn trading off? Competition is great, too bad football isn't this way. If you haven't played last year's EA hockey game, I think most people will love it - probably more so than NHL 2k8 because for years, most people played the 2k series. I'm the opposite, I loved NHL 07 last year and didn't take to NHL 2k7. Now, 2k8 is really growing on me... go figure. |
09-28-2007, 05:46 AM | #257 |
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Something which I miss from the old incarnations of the game is the season mode where you can pick how many teams you wanted and how often the teams met each other.
I loved having a little 14 team league with just 26 games. I want to play every single game for my team, rather than simming 3 quarters of the games. I'm loving Goalie mode atm too. I'm 10 games into a franchise with NYI where i'm only playing the Goalie. |
09-28-2007, 12:53 PM | #258 |
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You know what this game needs more of? Shots hitting the post. I played a game recently and that only happened about a dozen times. That's nowhere near enough.
My favorite part is when the announcers breathlessly talk about how a goal went in off the post, and how rare that is. You know, except for the fact that every goal in this game goes in off the post. Other than that, yes, it's exceedingly rare. (This post was brought to you by the Foundation for Really Bad Internet Sarcasm.)
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09-28-2007, 01:18 PM | #259 |
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How is the franchise mode on NHL 08?
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09-28-2007, 02:02 PM | #260 | |
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This is a result of not properly aiming. If you go to the shooting practice mode you can see that if you push all the way to the corners with the left stick when you shoot you will not hit the targets in the net, you will either miss the net or hit the posts. Of course, that doesn't mean I can do it in a game. Like you, I score every goal off the post. But I've played a couple high-ranked guys online that lit me up for 5-7 goals a piece, and I don't think they hit the post on any of them.
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10-02-2007, 01:54 PM | #261 |
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This is by far the best gameplay experience I've ever had with a sports game. I mean it plays great, especially online.
I've been playing online as a the goalie and I actually feel like I'm at a game. I really don't think a sports game has ever risen to this level of gameplay. There are some glitches, but I can easily overlook them. I really hope they continue to build on this franchise. |
10-02-2007, 02:11 PM | #262 | |
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100% agree. This game was a system seller for me (got me to buy a 360), and while I had plans to buy Guitar Hero 3 on launch, I don't think I will anymore. I think this has a chance to hold my exclusive interest until Christmas. Best. Sports. Game. EVAR.
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10-02-2007, 02:12 PM | #263 |
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Argh. I need a job.
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10-02-2007, 02:13 PM | #264 |
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I played it last night against a buddy who just got it. If EA can do this for Madden, they will have a sports lineup that can compete with 2k Sports.
I didn't play the CPU, so I wasn't able to get a gauge on how they play. But in terms of the players, I love how they position themselves. You can actually get a power play set up. The graphics look very nice. The reflections of the players on the ice are beautiful. As the period goes on, the reflections become less clear and ice becomes darker. The inclusion of some of European leagues is pretty cool. Last edited by Galaxy : 10-02-2007 at 02:14 PM. |
10-02-2007, 02:16 PM | #265 |
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My Xbox 360 isn't back yet, and I actually can't get a solid status update on it. I'm starting to think that my service ticket got lost in Microsoft's system someplace. [/whine]
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10-02-2007, 02:23 PM | #266 |
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I played a buddy of mine online last week. In five games, I smoked him each time with scores like 6-1 and 7-1. Let's just say that the whole "the one-timer is a thing of the past" theory is a little premature. They just work in a slightly different way than before. Once you've figured it out, you just need to find an opponent who hasn't yet and you'll light him up.
(You also wind up being pretty unstoppable in Pro mode, although that's to be expected at that level. I'd assume the AI figures you out on the higher levels, although I didn't get a chance to try it before having to take the rental back.) The guy I beat up was actually pretty funny on the headset... "what the hell, I thought the new AI was supposed to learn what you're doing, why don't they ever cover that guy? False advertising! Damn you EA!" Hey, speaking of getting beat up... holy sweet lord the fighting system sucks. It's not so much the actual fights, which are only "really bad" and not "embarassingly bad". But it turns out that you basically start a fight by pressing the "y" button. That's it. Just press the button, and two guys on the ice will start fighting. It won't even necessarily be the guy you're controlling, or even two guys who are near each other. Just press the button (vs the computer, at least) and off they go. Fun!
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10-02-2007, 02:42 PM | #267 |
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I have played this game and nothing else since getting it. I now sit at 24-15-1 in my first season with the Flames.
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10-02-2007, 04:00 PM | #268 | |
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That guy must not be very good. I'm not that good, I think I'm like 12 and 30 online or something like that, but I never lose that bad. If you look at the top 10 in the ladder, most of their goal for average is like 4 to 5 and their goals against average is like 2ish. You can score from 1 timers but, I actually score quite a few of my goals with well placed wrist shots or slapshots. |
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10-02-2007, 04:07 PM | #269 |
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One other thing.
Goalie Mode -- Go online as a goalie, it is so much fun. When your team has the puck, if you click on select on the gamepad you watch the game from the broadcast view. It really feels like watching a real hockey game. If the other team gets the puck you switch back to goalie mode. I was in the some great games last night. I've probably logged about 16 games in goalie mode now and I'm actually starting to win some. One of the reasons my record sucks is I went 0 and 10 in goalie mode to start. But, I've won 4 out of my last 6. The hardest thing to learn is positioning and handling of 1 timers. It takes practice, but it is by far the most unique gaming experience I've ever had. Oh, one other thing. My first game last night was as the flyers against the rangers. I went up on the guy 2 to 0, he stormed back and tied it at 2 to 2. Then I went up on him 4 to 2 and he had three straight to get it to 5 to 4 him, Going into the third period. I'm in the third period and its scoreless till about a minute left to go. He gets a penality and on the powerplay, my Defense hits a blast to the top shelf and we tie it up. I go into overtime and we both had about 2 good rushes, then he manages to bast a shot past me in goal. But great game. |
10-02-2007, 04:14 PM | #270 | |
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One other note about online play. I noticed that in NHL as compared to Madden people seem to only use their favorite team online. In Madden you usually see people using one of the better skilled teams, e.g. Pats, Colts, Chargers etc... Online, you will notice that you play a ton of different teams and if you look at gamers histories you will see they play pretty much exclusively with that team. I wonder if that is just a testiment to hockey fans in general. Oh and tons of Canadians online and I mean TONS of them. I had a few team usa (me) vs team russian and team canada. The multiplayer games were pretty cool, but I still think it needs some work. Last edited by astrosfan64 : 10-02-2007 at 04:15 PM. |
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10-02-2007, 07:48 PM | #272 | |
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I always use the flyers. I was tempted this year, the flyers aren't that great and when playing as the goalie you need a pretty good team. I tried one game with the Devils and I felt so dirty. I haven't gone back to them since. |
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10-02-2007, 08:09 PM | #273 | |
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I can not get my head around this at all. I honestly don't think I've ever played a game of video hockey where I wasn't the Leafs.
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10-02-2007, 08:14 PM | #274 |
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I *would* use the Capitals.
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10-02-2007, 08:26 PM | #275 | |
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What level? I ask that because I'm about to start my franchise once the opening day rosters come out and PRO seems to be fine right now as far as a challenge goes. I did play on AS last year, but it's tough this year. |
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10-02-2007, 09:59 PM | #276 |
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Just beat the Redwings on PRO, what a game!
If NHL 2k8 had the same control scheme I would play it as much as this game! Damn.. a goal really makes me feel like I'm a part of it. |
10-03-2007, 04:50 AM | #277 | |
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Playing on Pro....on Pro, I seem to beat the teams I should beat but split with the teams that are tougher. If I bump it to All-Star I get beat just about eveyr game somewhere between 3-6 to 0-1. Just not fun. |
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10-03-2007, 09:19 AM | #278 |
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I use random teams, but only because the Jets no longer exist. I've tried using the Coyotes and it isn't the same. So each game I just grab a different team, I try to use as many as possible, I think I've almost used every team at least one at this point.
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10-03-2007, 09:20 AM | #279 |
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Dola...
My brother played a ranked game online last night and shut out the dude ranked #43 overall. He is officially becoming too good at this game.
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10-03-2007, 09:21 AM | #280 |
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Dola...
My brother played a ranked game online last night and beat the dude ranked #43 overall. He is officially becoming too good at this game.
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10-03-2007, 09:21 AM | #281 |
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holy crap what happened?!?
Umm.... sextuple-dola?
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That said, I'm 99% sure you can switch difficulty in mid-franchise, so play at whatever level gives you a good challenge and move up as you go.
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10-03-2007, 06:38 PM | #283 | |
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10-03-2007, 09:04 PM | #284 |
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I bought 2k8 today and it was sweet. The only problem that I still see is the lack of penalties especially for the AI teams. I returned it. Anyone want to give me the overall summary of this thread in regards to NHL '08?
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10-03-2007, 09:14 PM | #285 |
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How in the world do people get to return console games? I see people saying all the time that they returned a game they didn't like. I guess I'm buying from the wrong places because everyone tells me that I can only exchange an opened game for the same title. There aren't any returns.
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10-03-2007, 09:21 PM | #286 | |
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Basically the reviews range from "pretty good game" to "best sports game ever", with general agreement that it's at least the best version of EA hockey since the early 90s.
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10-03-2007, 09:26 PM | #288 |
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It's a steep learning curve for sure. I'm still on PRO and last year, I was on Superstar before I knew it.
The AI is EXTREMELY tough. The rinks are much bigger than 2k8, the game plays smooth, graphics are crisp, and commentating reminds me of The Show.. EXCELLENT. Contol scheme is the best of any sports game ever, imo. No speed bursts, hard to knock good players off the puck, etc.. 2k8 has a better faceoff system and goalie animations. |
10-03-2007, 09:47 PM | #289 |
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I was very happy with 2k8. Franchise mode was awesome. I just hated the penalties being set all at 100 and still not having a PP for a week etc. lame!
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10-03-2007, 09:53 PM | #290 | |
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What he said, but I would like to add that Goalie Mode is the coolest thing ever. |
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10-03-2007, 10:14 PM | #291 |
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I've had this same issue with NHL08. My theory is that the penalties in NHL08 (for both teams) are mapped to your actions. So if you hack and slash, you'll see lots of penalties. If you don't (and I don't because I didn't bother to learn the buttons for that) then nobody else on the ice does either.
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10-04-2007, 01:24 AM | #292 |
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I would like to add, that there is a very cool soundtrack in the game. I dig the music.
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I tell you right now, within a week, you're gonna have Al Sharpton on your TV screaming, "How can our brothers and sisters sit around their homes and be stuck with a copy of Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights, while the white youngsters in this country get to bring it back and buy a brand new PS3 with their store credit? Our people are getting charged $900 for a PS3! This is an outrage!"
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10-04-2007, 09:23 AM | #296 |
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I can't top that. You win.
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10-06-2007, 05:34 PM | #297 |
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Yay, I finally got NHL 08 today. Can anyone tell me where I can set "auto aim" for shots? I couldn't find it anywhere.
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10-06-2007, 06:12 PM | #298 |
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If my memory serves, it should be on the screen right after the line selection screen, but I don't have the game in front of me.
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10-06-2007, 09:19 PM | #299 |
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In dynasty mode, at least, you set this after you've chosen to play a game. It's on the screen after the uniform selection. Really odd that it's not a universal feature, you have to change it each time.
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Ah, that explains it - I was looking all over for it under the various "settings" menus. Thanks!
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