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

[Hotstreak]

Also, I know this has been said by others but I have to reiterate it; the decision to use 'Y' as the 'initiate fight' button as well as the 'board pin' button was poor. If you want to pin someone up against the boards but accidentally release Y too soon you start a fight/get a penalty, almost every time. Maybe instead 'initiate fight' could be mapped to the 'back' button.

[bad_philanthropy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hotstreak

Also, I know this has been said by others but I have to reiterate it; the decision to use 'Y' as the 'initiate fight' button as well as the 'board pin' button was poor. If you want to pin someone up against the boards but accidentally release Y too soon you start a fight/get a penalty, almost every time. Maybe instead 'initiate fight' could be mapped to the 'back' button.

Agreed. Back button for fighting.

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

As much as this game lacks in the presentation dept (for me) I'm having a hard time putting it down. I really love how my CPU teammates defend my teams end of the ice. I'm seeing a lot more of the "little things" that I haven't come to expect from EA hockey. I still suck at the skill stick for scoring, but I'm having fun trying.

There you go.. I liked some things from NHL 09 last year and some things from 2k9.. it's ok.. really.

[onlybygrace]

Eddie...

If you are having trouble with the skill stick here are a few pointers.

1. Don't deke too much...it slows you down, but use a combination of regular striding with the puck and stuttered dekes. Be shifty and fast. That is what will beat defensemen and suprise goaltenders.

2. On breakaways or simple moves with speed are the way to go.

Simply...speed and illusion dude.

[dorismary]

Cant wait till thursday

[MizzouRah]

Even on AS defaults this game is soooo much better than 09. The AI is OUTSTANDING!!! Your teammates finally know where they need to be.

Again.. great job EA! My level last year was a mix of PRO and AS.. this year, AS seems perfect for me.

[Vikes1]

Quote: Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Again.. great job EA! My level last year was a mix of PRO and AS.. this year, AS seems perfect for me.

This was/is me too MizzouRah.

I was either bouncing back and forth from Pro to AS...or trying to find some sort of middle ground.

But this year with '10', I too think AS maybe the level I'll hopefully stick with. All-Star is actually a bit too difficult for me. But I prefer the gameplay on AS vs Pro. Thankfully EA brought back the human/cpu sliders for this year. So with just a few minor tweaks, I should be good to go.

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by onlybygrace

Eddie... If you are having trouble with the skill stick here are a few pointers. 1. Don't deke too much...it slows you down, but use a combination of regular striding with the puck and stuttered dekes. Be shifty and fast. That is what will beat defensemen and suprise goaltenders. 2. On breakaways or simple moves with speed are the way to go. Simply...speed and illusion dude.

Thanks I will give that a try.