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

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Quote: Originally Posted by PhillsPhan26

Ever since this new update for the PS3, when trying to exit the NHL 10 demo my PS3 restarts. Is this happening to anyone else?

yes. Every time.

[RealmK]

I can't stress enough how I'm loving the scoring variety this year. Just managed to pop 3 goals past a cpu Fluery on HC/SS, and each one felt so rewarding because they all came off of good positioning and cycling. 3rd period starts off tied 2-2, on the powerplay I get a cycle going down low behind the net, the AI Pens players do a good job of not giving me any lanes out front to the net, pop it back to the point, see an opening and take a low slapper glove side, rebound, Dats slams it home just over the glove.

Second goal again on the pp trying to setup a down low cycle, cpu boardplays me and gets the puck but makes a terrible pass back to its Dman rather than clear the puck, it hits a Pens player in front off the skate, pops on Hossa's stick, 5 hole goal. Final minute of the game deep in the Pens zone the CPU has obviously set its strats for all out attack leaving the slot wide open, Zetterberg recieves a pass from the side wall, and before they can get a man to lay a hit on him, I manage to pull a little studder step get Fluery moving and drive it home 5 hole again. Time expires on a 5-2 win.

The organic feeling just keeps me coming back over and over. Absolutely cannot wait til the 15th.

[onlybygrace]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

I can't stress enough how I'm loving the scoring variety this year. Just managed to pop 3 goals past a cpu Fluery on HC/SS, and each one felt so rewarding because they all came off of good positioning and cycling. 3rd period starts off tied 2-2, on the powerplay I get a cycle going down low behind the net, the AI Pens players do a good job of not giving me any lanes out front to the net, pop it back to the point, see an opening and take a low slapper glove side, rebound, Dats slams it home just over the glove. Second goal again on the pp trying to setup a down low cycle, cpu boardplays me and gets the puck but makes a terrible pass back to its Dman rather than clear the puck, it hits a Pens player in front off the skate, pops on Hossa's stick, 5 hole goal. Final minute of the game deep in the Pens zone the CPU has obviously set its strats for all out attack leaving the slot wide open, Zetterberg recieves a pass from the side wall, and before they can get a man to lay a hit on him, I manage to pull a little studder step get Fluery moving and drive it home 5 hole again. Time expires on a 5-2 win. The organic feeling just keeps me coming back over and over. Absolutely cannot wait til the 15th.

I know man...

I had some awesome goals last night and even some awesome misses...

I scored to win the Cup in OT on a point shot that was deflected off the left post and past Fluery, who was 7 or 8 feet in front of the net...so it looked awesome as the puck beat him and rung around the goal before spitting out at the right post

I'm gonna play you online when this baby drops...

The more sim you play...the better this baby performs and soon we'll have the real thing in our hands.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by onlybygrace

I know man... I had some awesome goals last night and even some awesome misses... I scored to win the Cup in OT on a point shot that was deflected off the left post and past Fluery, who was 7 or 8 feet in front of the net...so it looked awesome as the puck beat him and rung around the goal before spitting out at the right post I'm gonna play you online when this baby drops... The more sim you play...the better this baby performs and soon we'll have the real thing in our hands.

Looking forward to it, I think lugging that 100 ft network cable through the house will be worth it man. I agree though they definately tuned it far more towards the sim side which I think is prolly the biggest reason I'm digging it as much as I am.

[phillyfan23]

Quote: Originally Posted by onlybygrace

The more sim you play...the better this baby performs and soon we'll have the real thing in our hands.

agreed 100 percent. I noticed myself trying to score on the rush too often sometimes and the cpu will just have u for breakfast. As soon as I dumped, cycled, things opened up much more and had more success. Don't get me wrong, you can have good success off the rush with the stars, but if that's all you do, just can't do well consistently.

if the cpu pass accuracy slider works, this could be a game for the ages for the sim crowd.

same thing with applies to 2k as well if their sliders.settings work. Hockey gamers could be on cloud nine this time next week.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by phillyfan23

agreed 100 percent. I noticed myself trying to score on the rush too often sometimes and the cpu will just have u for breakfast. As soon as I dumped, cycled, things opened up much more and had more success. Don't get me wrong, you can have good success off the rush with the stars, but if that's all you do, just can't do well consistently. if the cpu pass accuracy slider works, this could be a game for the ages for the sim crowd. same thing with applies to 2k as well if their sliders.settings work. Hockey gamers could be on cloud nine this time next week.

For sure Philly, if 2k10's sliders can produce more neutral zone pressure, cpu dump & chases, less tape to tape passing, and a ton more board play, I'll dig it. There's alot of good in those Wash/Philly videos, some great looking contact animations, and the game visually looks better than it ever has. While theres elements that still put me off of 2k10, I hope its at least solid this year.

[armi5718]

I got back from Europe and finally played the demo (on my brothers PS3) and WOW. FANTASTIC. The passing was great on hardcore, the cpu players on my team were smarter than last year. Everything was great. My only issue with the game is the lack of a shot power/ accuracy penalty for shooting with one hand or backhand. I wish there were a way for EA to add that in because it would really help. Thats nit picking though. I love this game already and Ive only played the effing demo.

[phillyfan23]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

For sure Philly, if 2k10's sliders can produce more neutral zone pressure, cpu dump & chases, less tape to tape passing, and a ton more board play, I'll dig it. There's alot of good in those Wash/Philly videos, some great looking contact animations, and the game visually looks better than it ever has. While theres elements that still put me off of 2k10, I hope its at least solid this year.

my big 2k10 worry is the backing up of the defenseman and also the lack of dump and chase. cpu tape to tape passing was pretty much gone last year with 2k's pass accuracy slider.

This could be the first year ever i will buy and KEEP 2 hockey games.
Hopefully that's a dilemma I and others will face.