NHL 13 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[Vikes1]

Played some more tonight and continue to see things that are making this demo very fun to play. And really shows how much they put into this years overall gameplay.

And really starting to notice how much the new free limbs or whatever has really opened up so many different animations for the goalies. And like a few others, I'm having a heck of a time scoring. Getting under control down deep to get a real quality shot on goal is a real decent challenge for me on AS/HC. And yep...the goalies seem very solid this year, imo. I'm going to need some serious practice time before starting my GM mode!

[SinisterAlex]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vikes1

Played some more tonight and continue to see things that are making this demo very fun to play. And really shows how much they put into this years overall gameplay. And really starting to notice how much the new free limbs or whatever has really opened up so many different animations for the goalies. And like a few others, I'm having a heck of a time scoring. Getting under control down deep to get a real quality shot on goal is a real decent challenge for me on AS/HC. And yep...the goalies seem very solid this year, imo. I'm going to need some serious practice time before starting my GM mode!

I'm playing All Star - Normal myself, and like you, I am finding it difficult to score decent goals on the goalies. I always manage to get the garbage goals, and not enough "pretty" goals lol.

That aside, I'm glad it's more difficult. Granted, things can be tuned with sliders and such, but I'm pretty happy where things are with the default sliders that are used right now. May have to tweak the CPU's puck control, I'm really getting annoyed at how you can literally hit a CPU player into the boards and they maintain complete control. All while you literally get tapped on your back and the puck goes flying off your stick...

I've literally hit the same player against the boards three times and all three times they've maintained control. It's beginning to piss me off.

[Qb]

Quote: Originally Posted by meep3162

Did they remove the ability to slap shot a loose puck? I skipped on last year's game and am on the fence about this year, I tried to slap a loose puck and it was completely unresponsive.

I noticed this last night and I think it extends to even wristing a loose puck. I like to one-time wrist the puck around the boards with my D if there is a heavy forecheck. I suspect it's got something to do with L-trigger being dedicated to pivoting. In the past we usually had to hold down L-trigger (then 'vision control') to shoot a loose puck.

Quote: Originally Posted by SinisterAlex

I'm playing All Star - Normal myself, and like you, I am finding it difficult to score decent goals on the goalies. I always manage to get the garbage goals, and not enough "pretty" goals lol.

I know what you mean, but I think the ratio of 'garbage' to 'pretty' goals was way off in the past. I like what I'm seeing so far with the demo in regards to deflections, rebounds, etc although screens/traffic could probably be more effective.

[dcal]

I finally had a chance to play and I am very impressed so far. I did not play alot of NHL 11 or 12 but did play enough to feel a major difference in the feel of this year's game. Saw some really cool moments playing last night that got me as excited as when I first played 09.

I absolutely love the new True Broadcast Cam. First day buy for me. Also the first time in a while I have not felt blah about the newest additions of my two favorite EA titles - NHL & Madden. On the right track boys.

[steveeee]

one thing I have notice with this demo is that playing goalie is a lot easier than it's ever been for anyone that has been use to playing goalie in this series for many years... maybe it's because I was locked on Quick and his stats are excellent... but I haven't let up a goal yet playing highest level + hardcore. and another thing that is weird.. playing goalie on Broadcast view is actually not bad. I seem to be able to play great on this cam. lol I guess I can't really judge it though until the actually real game comes out and play goalie in the EASHL on it if they let you use that cam. hopefully they have all cams available instead of just high and low. I predict a lot more shutouts than normal for veteran goalies in the EASHL this year. the people who have played as goalie for a long time in the EASHL should be pleased with the controls and be ready to dominate the EASHL from my testing going by this demo.

a good user goalie will be a lot harder to score against than the computer AI goalie than normal.. that's for sure... which is a good thing

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by Stroehms

I haven't played NHL since 11 because it felt the same from '09-11. So I downloaded this with low expectations but came away pleasantly surprised. This is awesome compared to what I was used to in 11. Looking like a Day 1 purchase for me.

Love your avatar!

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vikes1

Played some more tonight and continue to see things that are making this demo very fun to play. And really shows how much they put into this years overall gameplay. And really starting to notice how much the new free limbs or whatever has really opened up so many different animations for the goalies. And like a few others, I'm having a heck of a time scoring. Getting under control down deep to get a real quality shot on goal is a real decent challenge for me on AS/HC. And yep...the goalies seem very solid this year, imo. I'm going to need some serious practice time before starting my GM mode!

I can score on Phoenix pretty much each time I play the moments thing. It's tough playing as either LA or NJ and trying to score on those two great goalies in the play now mode.

[jorge380]

Not a hockey guy at all.I downloaded the demo last night and this game truly got my attention. The broadcast type of feel to the game really stood out and had a blast playing it.