NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360 & PS3)

[Donovan]

Also, I asked it before but maybe it was too soon for the question:

Is comeback AI or comeback logic still in the game in the last 5 minutes? Anyone?

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Donovan

Also, I asked it before but maybe it was too soon for the question: Is comeback AI or comeback logic still in the game in the last 5 minutes? Anyone?

Not as far as I can tell. If it was even there at all last year (which I doubt) it certainly doesn't appear to be this year, at least in the 100 or so periods of the demo I've played.

[kerosene31]

Quote: Originally Posted by Donovan

Also, I asked it before but maybe it was too soon for the question: Is comeback AI or comeback logic still in the game in the last 5 minutes? Anyone?

Not in the demo that I can tell, however things can change in the final version. I don't remember it being in the 09 demo either but it was in the final game.

The problem with this demo is you usually start by 2 goals up or down, so you don't spend much time playing tied to compare.

[Donovan]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

Not as far as I can tell. If it was even there at all last year (which I doubt) it certainly doesn't appear to be this year, at least in the 100 or so periods of the demo I've played.

I felt at first while playing last year that I was being paranoid, or just not very good. But over time I decided for myself that there had to be with how the game felt in the final minutes. And although its never been confirmed by EA it makes sense, they tried upping the opposing teams ability late in the game to make for an exciting finish, which usually happens in real life, but instead of making the CPU pinch more or play 3 fore checkers they just upped everyones abilities by 10% or something.

Like I say, I understand the concept, it just became more annoying than successful last year. Good to hear it got axed.

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by kerosene31

Not in the demo that I can tell, however things can change in the final version. I don't remember it being in the 09 demo either but it was in the final game. The problem with this demo is you usually start by 2 goals up or down, so you don't spend much time playing tied to compare.

I was up by 4 by the start, and they cut it down to 3 real quick. Some of the goals were weak ones too. But it might have been my D. It just felt like the Goalie let some soft goals though.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Donovan

I felt at first while playing last year that I was being paranoid, or just not very good. But over time I decided for myself that there had to be with how the game felt in the final minutes. And although its never been confirmed by EA it makes sense, they tried upping the opposing teams ability late in the game to make for an exciting finish, which usually happens in real life, but instead of making the CPU pinch more or play 3 fore checkers they just upped everyones abilities by 10% or something. Like I say, I understand the concept, it just became more annoying than successful last year. Good to hear it got axed.

Thats exactly what they do in 09 though, the cpu will switch to a 2-1-2 down low forecheck and all out attack for defensive options. I think where people get the idea that there's some form of catch up logic is that the AI isn't using a controler and tends to be far more pin point in moving. I've seen Kerosene say before the AI turns faster than the player can and thats just not true, because there's been times in 09 where I've just been on and manage to pull the same quick stops and turns that the AI is capable of. Its just more pronounced late in games where the AI is ramping it up so thats where the ai cheats opinion comes from.

[kerosene31]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

I was up by 4 by the start, and they cut it down to 3 real quick. Some of the goals were weak ones too. But it might have been my D. It just felt like the Goalie let some soft goals though.

I haven't seen it yet, but haven't played a ton. I did notice that when I play with the Pens, the Wings seem to be able to dominate the zone a ton more. Mostly I was playing with the Wings and the Pens were not too hard to shut down, especially if you were up by 2. (Crosby playing hurt might be a big factor).

Most of the goals have been deflections or lucky bounces so far.

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by kerosene31

I haven't seen it yet, but haven't played a ton. I did notice that when I play with the Pens, the Wings seem to be able to dominate the zone a ton more. Mostly I was playing with the Wings and the Pens were not too hard to shut down, especially if you were up by 2. (Crosby playing hurt might be a big factor). Most of the goals have been deflections or lucky bounces so far.

Maybe, I was happy I won.