NHL 2K10 Gameplay Videos (IGN)

[onlybygrace]

Quote: Originally Posted by JimmyDeicide

What learning curve? Didnt 2k8 get eaten alive for having a steep learning curve. Now you think Ea has the steeper learning curve with its simplified controls.

Yeah 2k8 sure did get eaten alive...I played 2k8, learned the controls in a day. There was a lot of ignorance that came from the abuse 2k8 took...don't underestimate that factor.

I'd say the skill stick has a lot more difficulty and experience required than 2k8 had.

IMO.

[savoie2006]

Quote: Originally Posted by onlybygrace

Yeah 2k8 sure did get eaten alive...I played 2k8, learned the controls in a day. There was a lot of ignorance that came from the abuse 2k8 took...don't underestimate that factor. I'd say the skill stick has a lot more difficulty and experience required than 2k8 had. IMO.

When it comes to all the one on one dekes I agree. I don't find learning them very user friendly honestly. The rest of is, easy. I also agree that 2K8's controls were not that difficult. Not near as bad as the so called critics and casuals made them out to be.

[onlybygrace]

Quote: Originally Posted by savoie2006

When it comes to all the one on one dekes I agree. I don't find learning them very user friendly honestly. The rest of is, easy. I also agree that 2K8's controls were not that difficult. Not near as bad as the so called critics and casuals made them out to be.

I've never had more fun with a hockey game than I had with 2k8...its my all-time favorite.

I have a feelin' NHL 10 might knock it off that pedestal though. We'll see.

[mgoblue678]

Quote: Originally Posted by onlybygrace

Yeah...but 2k10 is more specifically aimed at casuals as EA's game has a bit more of a learning curve with the skill stick... ...but thanks for your take.

LOL, OK. NHL 09 felt very pick and play to me.

[onlybygrace]

Quote: Originally Posted by mgoblue678

LOL, OK. NHL 09 felt very pick and play to me.

Until you have to skate downwards and everything feels strange. I could never get used to that and now play upwards all the time.

Different strokes...

you know the rest, right???

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by savoie2006

When it comes to all the one on one dekes I agree. I don't find learning them very user friendly honestly. The rest of is, easy. I also agree that 2K8's controls were not that difficult. Not near as bad as the so called critics and casuals made them out to be.

Learning 2k8's controls wasn't hard, it came down to the controls just not being intuitive. Having to press two shoulder buttons for a slap shot is downright bad design to begin with not to mention the dial a dekes.

[dorismary]

Player faces look much improved but Im a goalie and those Bucket head crab people netminders are very disappointing at best .
2k8 player models were great these look stumpy like old EA games , triple play baseball and the old NHL EA series .
So bad I wont even purchase the game this year , first time since dreamcast
You cant even fix um with the lack luster mask creator , 2k do it right or dont do it .
Intros are ok but kinda of just like last year .
This game even with the visual improvement just seem like a last gen game to me and gameplay looks like the same north south tic tac IMO.

[savoie2006]

Quote: Originally Posted by dorismary

Player faces look much improved but Im a goalie and those Bucket head crab people netminders are very disappointing at best . 2k8 player models were great these look stumpy like old EA games , triple play baseball and the old NHL EA series . So bad I wont even purchase the game this year , first time since dreamcast You cant even fix um with the lack luster mask creator , 2k do it right or dont do it . Intros are ok but kinda of just like last year . This game even with the visual improvement just seem like a last gen game to me and gameplay looks like the same north south tic tac IMO.

The goalie issue I understand. The Intros I think are better than last years for sure. As far as the gameplay, I wouldn't put too much stock into this lame IGN video.