Gamespot gave this game a 9 out of 10. LMAO!

[Peter_OS]

https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nhl.../1900-6417296/

Wonder how much EA paid GS to give them a favorable review and score? hmmmm....

Either that or the author of the review is incompetent and knows nothing about NHL hockey.

[michaelhawj]

Quote: Originally Posted by Peter_OS

https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nhl.../1900-6417296/ Wonder how much EA paid GS to give them a favorable review and score? hmmmm.... Either that or the author of the review is incompetent and knows nothing about NHL hockey.

i think this guy is Eddie probably big fan of NHL in real life and video game for NHL series

[MizzouRah]

Gamespot is usually on the lower side of ratings, interesting.

My copy should arrive tonight, so I'm quite anxious to get in a few test games.

[KoryDub]

Quote: Originally Posted by Peter_OS

Either that or the author of the review is incompetent and knows nothing about NHL hockey.

Why is this always everyone's go-to phrase?

Maybe the reviewer played it with fresh eyes rather than the jaded perspective we all play with, and they actually enjoyed it?

It's not shocking that people actually enjoy NHL 20 - it just seems shocking to those who have an implicit bias towards the franchise due to being let down so much.

Instead of trying to drum up a circle jerk about how EA pays reviewers, why not just accept a different perspective and try for yourself to play the game with fresh eyes?

[kariya05]

Quote: Originally Posted by KoryDub

Why is this always everyone's go-to phrase? Maybe the reviewer played it with fresh eyes rather than the jaded perspective we all play with, and they actually enjoyed it? It's not shocking that people actually enjoy NHL 20 - it just seems shocking to those who have an implicit bias towards the franchise due to being let down so much. Instead of trying to drum up a circle jerk about how EA pays reviewers, why not just accept a different perspective and try for yourself to play the game with fresh eyes?

There's no issue with enjoying the game. I'm sure a lot of people do. However, if someone believes it accurately depicts NHL hockey then it is fair to say they don't know anything about actual hockey.

[Elite49]

You mad because it's good.

[ggazoo]

Quote: Originally Posted by KoryDub

Why is this always everyone's go-to phrase? Maybe the reviewer played it with fresh eyes rather than the jaded perspective we all play with, and they actually enjoyed it? It's not shocking that people actually enjoy NHL 20 - it just seems shocking to those who have an implicit bias towards the franchise due to being let down so much. Instead of trying to drum up a circle jerk about how EA pays reviewers, why not just accept a different perspective and try for yourself to play the game with fresh eyes?

That's where I am.

I'm a huge hockey fan who hasn't actually played the NHL series in a couple of years. Really looking forward to playing this. I wonder if some fans should step away for a bit.

[mikeq672]

Quote: Originally Posted by KoryDub

Why is this always everyone's go-to phrase? Maybe the reviewer played it with fresh eyes rather than the jaded perspective we all play with, and they actually enjoyed it? It's not shocking that people actually enjoy NHL 20 - it just seems shocking to those who have an implicit bias towards the franchise due to being let down so much. Instead of trying to drum up a circle jerk about how EA pays reviewers, why not just accept a different perspective and try for yourself to play the game with fresh eyes?

Didnt you leave the EA NHL forums for doing this same crap? Arguing with everyone and anyone who thinks this game should be better but has only seen it get worse over the years. People are allowed to hate this game just like they are allowed to love it. You seem to have a serious issue in letting other people have opinions that differ from yours.

Im sure plenty of people like this game, especially ones that are new to the series. Its a hell of a lot easier to appreciate the small/subtle additions to shooting and what have you, when you havent been watching the same lame shots go in for 6 straight years. Your expectation that people should just forget about the crap theyve dealt with for the last bunch of years every year is some seriously delusional stuff.

Im sure the dev team works hard, Im also sure some of the decisions about gameplay and what not arent fully theirs to make, but that doesnt mean I need to blow smoke up their *** every year when they put out the same product. (it does mean Im an idiot for buying it and thinking it will be different however).

If you enjoy this game the way it is, great, have fun. I on the other hand will continue to play and yell while some kid L2's his way up the ice and some ridiculous fashion until its tuned and then the game is back looking eerily similar to the way it has each of the last 5 years and my commitment to playing it dwindles more and more year by year and week by week. Holy run on sentence.