NHL 14 Demo Available Now For 360, Later Today For PS3 - Post Your Impressions Here

[jyoung]

Well, it only took me about 30 minutes in the free skate mode to find a deke move that works 100% of the time:



The only time this move doesn't result in a goal is when the user screws up the input command or the shot randomly misses the net/hits a post.

If the move is performed right, goalies just can't save it at all.

[Gagnon39]

Quote: Originally Posted by jyoung

Well, it only took me about 30 minutes in the free skate mode to find a deke move that works 100% of the time: The only time this move doesn't result in a goal is when the user screws up the input command or the shot randomly misses the net/hits a post. If the move is performed right, goalies just can't save it at all.

Its probably because Jonathan Toews is the biggest pimp ever.

[CallCenterZombie]

Quote: Originally Posted by jyoung

Well, it only took me about 30 minutes in the free skate mode to find a deke move that works 100% of the time: The only time this move doesn't result in a goal is when the user screws up the input command or the shot randomly misses the net/hits a post. If the move is performed right, goalies just can't save it at all.

That's just in Free Skate. It doesn't count and it a different dynamic compared to an actual game.

[gopher_guy]

Quote: Originally Posted by CallCenterZombie

That's just in Free Skate. It doesn't count and it a different dynamic compared to an actual game.

What's the difference? If there's a money goal, it needs to be fixed. Unless you like people scoring automatically when they get a breakaway against you.

Well done jyoung.

[CaptainSuperman]

This is a demo impression and I won't judge the entire game off of it, but from what's here, it's a fun game. And that is important. It remains to be seen if it is a good game for us guys who like realistic and simulate settings, but it's fun.

Everyone was ****ing on NHL 94 mode and it's HELLA fun. Whenever my cousin is over, we play no rules/penalties, high speed, high scoring settings. This is just that. No settings need to be tweaked, and you go a lot faster in this mode than with setting all the way up.

Fighting is awesome. This actually makes it somewhat viable to be an enforcer type player in BAP. It's not the superstar role everyone always wants to play, but I know many will eventually travel down this road, JUST to step up for teammates.

One thing I noticed is I never drew a penalty. I took quite a few, but never drew one. But then again, it's only a 5 minute 3rd period. But on the PK, I'm no guaranteed to be able to snatch the puck super easy and send it down ice each and every time they enter the zone. I felt some real pressure. And they were setting up and cycling and passing beautifully. 6 shots on one PP for them, but I was scrambling and chasing a lot.

[MightyDuck]

Quote: Originally Posted by CaptainSuperman

Everyone was ****ing on NHL 94 mode and it's HELLA fun. Whenever my cousin is over, we play no rules/penalties, high speed, high scoring settings. This is just that. No settings need to be tweaked, and you go a lot faster in this mode than with setting all the way up.

I agree with you 100%. I would much rather have some sort of emulated version of NHL 94 instead of the "Anniversary Mode" but it still was a lot of fun to me. The blue ice, organ music, etc. was a nice touch. Again, I realize it's not much (really wish is included online multiplayer) but it is a nice simple/fun diversion.

The fighting engine seems pretty interesting, and I like that the other players watch, tap sticks, get into scrums, etc.

[Ninjoid]

Fights happen in cpu v cpu mode - at last! Really looking forward to the release now, finally for the first time since 09 will I be able to play a proper cpu season.

[CallCenterZombie]

Quote: Originally Posted by gopher_guy

What's the difference? If there's a money goal, it needs to be fixed. Unless you like people scoring automatically when they get a breakaway against you. Well done jyoung.

This move has been in all demo's the last few years. You can also do it consistently within Free Skate in 11,12, and 13. What gives?