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

[idrisguitar]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

I wouldn't know about allstar, but there's quite some good pressure from the cpu in the neutral zone on superstar. At least in my experience with the demo.

is it a significant difference from 10 on superstar?

[savoie2006]

Quote: Originally Posted by ComaFaction

Has anyone seen anyone other than "Niemen" or Leighton win the Conn Smythe?

Yes, once I actually had a skater on the Flyers win it. I can't remember his name, but it has only happened once so far.

[BleacherCreature]

Quote: Originally Posted by Djwlfpack

OK, maybe I'm doing something wrong but it seems whenever to press the LB button that my player loses control of the puck; he'll either push it in front or to the side of where he's skating. I guess I'm holding the button down long enough to complete the moves?

Make sure you're not pressing the L2 button. That will cause you to push the puck ahead of you, kind of acting like a speed burst.

On a side note there are 2 things I have just really taken notice of.....
1) Chara blocked a shot for me and busted his stick. While the puck was still in the zone Okposo handed him his stick. Don't think I really paid much attention to that before.
2) The hustle button works really well. I had a puck going down the ice for a sure icing. I pressed the hustle button and Backstrom kicked it into another gear, only momentarily, to beat the D to the puck and avoid icing. I was actually able to set up a play whe I gained possession and scored a goal. When timed right this can be a very useful feature, and it seems like it isn't over done either.

[onlybygrace]

Quote: Originally Posted by idrisguitar

is it a significant difference from 10 on superstar?

Seriously, the difference from NHL 10 to NHL 11 is huge. On Superstar, the CPU AI in NHL 11 no longer does silly things in the neutral zone like skating along the redline directly into the boards and yes they pressure you in all areas of the ice.

Along with the other upgrades (real-time physics, broken sticks, goal reviews done super well, etc) its like NHL 10 is a last gen game.

There is a comparison between the two obviously, but at the same time they are worlds apart.

Get 11.

[Vikes1]

[quote=onlybygrace;2041527452]

There is a comparison between the two obviously, but at the same time they are worlds apart.

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And just think...this is only the demo we've played so far.

I've bought other sports games through the years and really the first impression I got was....same ole, same ole. You put it well OBG....you'll still recognize it, but there are several differences that imo too, make a world of difference.

I think another thing worth mentioning is...these changes to my knowledge, haven't caused problems somewhere else within the game play. I believe we're looking at all positive changes here.

[actionhank]

Quote: Originally Posted by ComaFaction

Has anyone seen anyone other than "Niemen" or Leighton win the Conn Smythe?

I actually haven't seen them win it yet.
It's been Richards, and Gagne got it once too.

[ComaFaction]

Quote: Originally Posted by actionhank

I actually haven't seen them win it yet. It's been Richards, and Gagne got it once too.

Well, that's good to know. It's been a goalie every time for me (at least 10+ times)

[Hoos]

Quote: Originally Posted by ComaFaction

Well, that's good to know. It's been a goalie every time for me (at least 10+ times)

I've only seen a goalie win it once maybe twice in my time with the demo and that covers 15-20 games.