NHL Demo Video I have put together

[Vikes1]

Thanks Nadasfan for putting together this demo video.

Great job as always.

[Eski33]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

Alot of the changes are subtle in nature, things like batting at loose pucks, hits being tougher to line up to crush a guy. AI teammates moving more and helping you out more. The board play etc. Graphically and presentation wise (aside from some new cut scenes and new bits of commentary) aren't all that different. The game plays a far better game of realistic hockey this year especially on the hardcore style setting.

The game is much smoother and the animations are much improved. I agree that anything you see is subtle but it is noticeable enough to where the improvements are seen. The puck physics and tipped pucks are sweet looking. Also, getting tripped and the ability to shoot from your knees is a sweet addition.

I also think that the jerseys, especially the Wings, look much sharper and some of the faces are much better looking....Cannot wait til the 15th....

[ether]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vikes1

Thanks Nadasfan for putting together this demo video. Great job as always.

+1

Nice to see this for anyone who hasn't been able to play it yet.

[BleacherCreature]

At 5:00 Crosby=Turtle. Very Nice!!

I notice during pre-game it said Crosby was hurt and needed more attention, yet he played anyways. Will a player's skills suffer if he plays hurt?

[nadasfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by BleacherCreature

At 5:00 Crosby=Turtle. Very Nice!! I notice during pre-game it said Crosby was hurt and needed more attention, yet he played anyways. Will a player's skills suffer if he plays hurt?

Not only skill but most definitely the chance of more serious and long lasting injury (i.e. out for the series). You are given the choice to either play the player or sit them.

[BleacherCreature]

Quote: Originally Posted by nadasfan

Not only skill but most definitely the chance of more serious and long lasting injury (i.e. out for the series). You are given the choice to either play the player or sit them.

That's a cool addition. Especially come playoff time when guys play through injuries.

[savoie2006]

The Crosby and Franzen goals looked like they were scored from about the same spot and beat the goalie the same way. It seems to me the goalies are coming out and challenging too far and seem to lose postion as a result. The next Detroit goal after Franzens seemed to kind of prove that as Fluery made the initial save, but was too far out to possibly stop the player there for the rebound.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by savoie2006

The Crosby and Franzen goals looked like they were scored from about the same spot and beat the goalie the same way. It seems to me the goalies are coming out and challenging too far and seem to lose postion as a result. The next Detroit goal after Franzens seemed to kind of prove that as Fluery made the initial save, but was too far out to possibly stop the player there for the rebound.

So now that goalies are more human and can make mistakes we're going to complain about goalie positioning? C'mon savoie.