NHL 11 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[Okocha212]

this game is soo sick, cant wait till the 7th

[CS10029]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vikes1

I haven't read every post, so maybe this was already mentioned... To me, I'm noticing the same type of delay while trying to pass that was in the demo of the '10' game. Anyone else noticing this?

Yeah something strange happens to the passing every once in awhile. A delay like you said... Sometimes I can't pass for a second, and other times it seems like I pass when I don't mean to. Might be the game, might be something I'm doing. No clue yet.

Overall I think this is going to be one of the best sports video games ever made. It's incredibly fun and pretty damn realistic too. Great combination, plus add in the plethora of modes they give you... and this is probably the best $60 value you can get from a game.

[Gagnon39]

My overall take...

The good...

Checking is awesome. Broken sticks are done well. The house announcer is redone and actually sounds excited (which is awesome). CPU players will actually put on dekes to try and get around you, which is my favorite new thing.

The bad...

Superstar level results in the CPU having crazy attribute boosts that result in a completely unrealistic game. No way players are catching Kane from behind with the ease they do on superstar.

The ugly...

The ratings. Do they just randomly throw out numbers? The Blackhawks have an 89 in goaltending (with Huet in the equation)... really? And they have a weaker defense than the Flyers? Come on, EA, your rankings suck. This is why simulated games are so off.

[BlueNGold]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gagnon39

My overall take... The good... Checking is awesome. Broken sticks are done well. The house announcer is redone and actually sounds excited (which is awesome). CPU players will actually put on dekes to try and get around you, which is my favorite new thing. The bad... Superstar level results in the CPU having crazy attribute boosts that result in a completely unrealistic game. No way players are catching Kane from behind with the ease they do on superstar. The ugly... The ratings. Do they just randomly throw out numbers? The Blackhawks have an 89 in goaltending (with Huet in the equation)... really? And they have a weaker defense than the Flyers? Come on, EA, your rankings suck. This is why simulated games are so off.

I agree about the goalie ratings for Chicago, but IDK what's wrong with the Flyers having a better defense than the Blackhawks. The Flyers are stacked on the blueline.

[sjp2469]

Oh Man. Can't wait to get home from work for this. There were a few aspects of NHL 10 which i felt needed improvement despite it being one of the greatest hockey games. Too easy to score with D-men and not enough goals from skill in open play - or is it my own lack of skill???

[Rattler17]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vikes1

I haven't read every post, so maybe this was already mentioned... To me, I'm noticing the same type of delay while trying to pass that was in the demo of the '10' game. Anyone else noticing this?

Hold the pass button for a couple seconds, there are now degrees of speed for the pass. If you just tap the button it will take a second to move the puck and it will be slower then all hell. Hold it for a second and it makes a big difference.

[Gagnon39]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlueNGold

I agree about the goalie ratings for Chicago, but IDK what's wrong with the Flyers having a better defense than the Blackhawks. The Flyers are stacked on the blueline.

We have the best defensive pair in the NHL, not even close. Our 2nd defensive line (Hjalmarsson and Campbell) are great offensively. Our 3rd line (which will be Boynton and Hendry) is average, I'll give you that. But I doubt Philly is better than that. Campbell is arguably the best offensive defenseman in the NHL. Hjalmarsson, last year's best-kept secret was one of the most under-rated players in the league. Now the cat's out. He's good.

The ratings are just way off.

[Segagendude]

If this is just a demo, than I'm in for a real treat........

Played the NCAA demo and was like "Dam!!! Gotta get this game!!!!"

Ditto for this one. As many of you know, this will be my first-ever NHL game. I'm as excited for this release as I was for NCAA and The Show!!!