NHL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[BRxSKINSx]

I'm no hockey fan, I'm gonna download the demo later.....I was just wondering......just off the demo, is NHL 12 worth buying...? I'm just asking because like i said i'm no hockey fan BUT i like the be a pro mode on games....

[gopher_guy]

Quote: Originally Posted by BRxSKINSx

I'm no hockey fan, I'm gonna download the demo later.....I was just wondering......just off the demo, is NHL 12 worth buying...? I'm just asking because like i said i'm no hockey fan BUT i like the be a pro mode on games....

to put it simply: YES

[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by BRxSKINSx

I'm no hockey fan, I'm gonna download the demo later.....I was just wondering......just off the demo, is NHL 12 worth buying...? I'm just asking because like i said i'm no hockey fan BUT i like the be a pro mode on games....

There's a BAP mode in the demo too.
Download it and give it a shot. You might like it.

[Super Glock]

The goal variety is the main thing that has sold the game for me. That drove me crazy last year.

[13whitebread]

I can see some variations of the skating it seems to be better. As for the game play it is somewhat IMO clunky and choppy but I think this stems from not being able to adjust any sliders. Two things I noticed is that when you are winding up to take a slap-shot from the point after carrying the puck the defense challenges you and some times strip the puck AI I suppose don't remember the defense being that aggressive in NHL 12. The other is that in the neutral zone the defensive players are working hard to get the puck away from you so you'll need some nifty passing. Left wing lock still appears to be absent as a defensive option. All in all I think they are moving in the right direction will have to wait for the real game for a verdict?

[FBeaule04]

Quote: Originally Posted by BRxSKINSx

I'm no hockey fan, I'm gonna download the demo later.....I was just wondering......just off the demo, is NHL 12 worth buying...? I'm just asking because like i said i'm no hockey fan BUT i like the be a pro mode on games....

I would say that it will be worth no matter what the demo look like.

I say that simply because more often then not, people who aren't addict to the game won't be as picky and scrutinize the game as much people who are fan of the game will do.

I'm not a basketball fan, and NBA 2K11 while beeing a really strong game, received hard words and reviews from people who are following the game a lot. Same thing with Madden 11 who was pretty fun until I had NHL 11! :-)

NHL 11 as issues here and there, but I guess for the casual hockey gamers, it would be a great game to play.

I guess the problems start on the forums, we're over analysing everything!

[BaylorBearBryant]

Quote: Originally Posted by BRxSKINSx

I'm no hockey fan, I'm gonna download the demo later.....I was just wondering......just off the demo, is NHL 12 worth buying...? I'm just asking because like i said i'm no hockey fan BUT i like the be a pro mode on games....

I started out as a minimal hockey fan. I could name the top 5-10 players in the league. Always had fun watching the sport, but not near as much as with footbal. Don't necessarily live in a hockey "hotbed," but pulled for the Avs and the Stars.

Then I played NHL 09. Everything changed. This series blows all other sports games out of the water. Because of this game, I'm hooked on the NHL. I order NHL CenterIce and watch hockey non-stop now.

Reason being? The Be A Pro and Online Team Play mode is sooooo addictive. Makes RTG and Superstar modes in EA's football games look like childs play.

I recommend this game to anyone who is a mild hockey fan, but has had a lot of fun playing hockey games on Genesis and N64 in the past. It's to the point now, where I buy it every year on release day, without even looking at the added features, just to play EASHL.

[cup4blues]

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