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ChaseB · 09-08-2011, 01:45 PM

As I mentioned in yesterday’s initial impressions, the theme of the improvements in NHL 12 seems to be, literally, in the details. And, to be honest, the same could be said of last year’s version. In fact, I think I actually did say that a number of times in last year’s reviews.

But when you look at the whole NHL package, this is not really a bad thing. The NHL series has been a superb game for the past three-plus years. As some users have pointed out, there’s a tendency for companies to fix things that don’t need fixing, likely as a way to advertise bullet points on a box.

I don’t feel that’s the case with NHL 12. The changes are, again, small but meaningful. And nowhere in the game will they be more appreciated by the die-hard hockey fans than in the gameplay.

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savoie2006 · 09-08-2011, 02:09 PM

The reviews here are always so fair and honest. Great write up Caley.

RealmK · 09-08-2011, 02:18 PM

Well said Chase. Especially like the part where you talk about the adaptive AI, because you're right, it's not immediately noticable. But the more I play of the demo, the more I see particular players take chances to pinch, or intercept a pass in the neutral zone thinking of turning defense into a rush. etc etc.

You'd never see this type of stuff in previous years, and that factor alone makes 12 that much of a better offline playing game for a guy like me who perfers the offline modes.

Simple Mathematics · 09-08-2011, 02:24 PM

"(It does not appear you can edit these traits.)"

Why??? I don't get it.

ChaseB · 09-08-2011, 02:34 PM

Caley wrote it, not me.

DJ · 09-08-2011, 02:43 PM

Give the credit to Caley, guys.

Thanks for the impressions.

Vikes1 · 09-08-2011, 02:57 PM

Nice review.

Very well written. Seems fair and to the point.

Always like reading good impressions of the gameplay.

Scarbro73 · 09-08-2011, 04:25 PM

Very nice write up!

Have some of the demo issues been addressed in the final product? For example the double-audio glitch on shots,etc. or how about the bug where all your teammates abandon the face-off circle if you tie up the opposing centreman?

Anybody know?

09-08-2011, 01:45 PM	#1
ChaseB #BringBackFaceuary OVR: 40 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,443 Blog Entries: 17	NHL 12 Reviewer: Gameplay Impressions As I mentioned in yesterday’s initial impressions, the theme of the improvements in NHL 12 seems to be, literally, in the details. And, to be honest, the same could be said of last year’s version. In fact, I think I actually did say that a number of times in last year’s reviews. But when you look at the whole NHL package, this is not really a bad thing. The NHL series has been a superb game for the past three-plus years. As some users have pointed out, there’s a tendency for companies to fix things that don’t need fixing, likely as a way to advertise bullet points on a box. I don’t feel that’s the case with NHL 12. The changes are, again, small but meaningful. And nowhere in the game will they be more appreciated by the die-hard hockey fans than in the gameplay. Read More - NHL 12 Reviewer: Gameplay Impressions Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 CupCrazyManiac and Al_Tito13 like this.

09-08-2011, 02:09 PM	#2
savoie2006 R.I.P 2KHockey 2000-2011 OVR: 29 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,659	The reviews here are always so fair and honest. Great write up Caley. CupCrazyManiac likes this. Last edited by savoie2006; 09-08-2011 at 03:27 PM.

09-08-2011, 02:18 PM	#3
RealmK Banned OVR: 31 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,199	Re: NHL 12 Reviewer: Gameplay Impressions Well said Chase. Especially like the part where you talk about the adaptive AI, because you're right, it's not immediately noticable. But the more I play of the demo, the more I see particular players take chances to pinch, or intercept a pass in the neutral zone thinking of turning defense into a rush. etc etc. You'd never see this type of stuff in previous years, and that factor alone makes 12 that much of a better offline playing game for a guy like me who perfers the offline modes. Vikes1 likes this.

09-08-2011, 02:24 PM	#4
Simple Mathematics MVP OVR: 11 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dudleyville	"(It does not appear you can edit these traits.)" Why??? I don't get it. adayinthelife and Qb like this.

09-08-2011, 02:57 PM	#7
Vikes1 Proctor, MN. Go Rails! OVR: 23 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,115	Re: NHL 12 Reviewer: Gameplay Impressions Nice review. Very well written. Seems fair and to the point. Always like reading good impressions of the gameplay.

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09-08-2011, 02:34 PM	#5
ChaseB #BringBackFaceuary OVR: 40 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,443 Blog Entries: 17	Caley wrote it, not me.

09-08-2011, 02:43 PM	#6
DJ Hall Of Fame OVR: 47 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 17,755 Blog Entries: 101	Give the credit to Caley, guys. Thanks for the impressions.

09-08-2011, 04:25 PM	#8
Scarbro73 Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oakland	Very nice write up! Have some of the demo issues been addressed in the final product? For example the double-audio glitch on shots,etc. or how about the bug where all your teammates abandon the face-off circle if you tie up the opposing centreman? Anybody know?