NHL 15: Three Keys to Success

[Majingir]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cletus

I don't know why they won't give us options. They think stick on stick collisions will be too hard? Why not put that in Hardcore Simulation mode? It is called hardcore simluation, after all. We've been waiting months to make this game resemble NHL style hockey via rosters, so don't tell us what we don't want in our games.

They never said stick on stick collisions will be too hard, they just said it won't be "fun"....

Whether they think it's fun or not is irrelevant, it's part of hockey and it should be in the game!

Penalties NEED to be fixed in this game. Penalty system from NHL12-14 is horrible, the worst of any hockey game I've ever played before in my life. NHL 12/13 were my 2 least fave hockey games ever for reasons like penalties,skating,hitting,overall physics.

[GlennN]

BeAGM (offline) has really stagnated over the last several years and needs an overhaul.

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by Majingir

They never said stick on stick collisions will be too hard, they just said it won't be "fun".... Whether they think it's fun or not is irrelevant, it's part of hockey and it should be in the game! Penalties NEED to be fixed in this game. Penalty system from NHL12-14 is horrible, the worst of any hockey game I've ever played before in my life. NHL 12/13 were my 2 least fave hockey games ever for reasons like penalties,skating,hitting,overall physics.

Quote: Originally Posted by GlennN

BeAGM (offline) has really stagnated over the last several years and needs an overhaul.

This and this. Penalties improved somewhat in 14; 13 they were non-existent. I think NHL 10-11 was the high point on the 360/PS3.

[DJ NEO]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cletus

I don't know why they won't give us options. They think stick on stick collisions will be too hard? Why not put that in Hardcore Simulation mode? It is called hardcore simluation, after all. We've been waiting months to make this game resemble NHL style hockey via rosters, so don't tell us what we don't want in our games.

agreed! I would definitelly love to see stick on stick colisions along with proper puck physics in NHL 15.

[desperado462]

I REALLY wish they would simply allow us to edit ratings IN SEASON while playing GM Mode. I've often found that during the season some players are rated horribly wrong and need to be corrected. MLB The Show allows you to do this and it keeps the game up to date without having to restart a GM Mode season all over again. Also, make it easier (ie: a Commissioner mode) to control teams that aren't yours to keep up with trades or player moves if you want to mirror real life. This isn't that hard...also ROSTER SHARING IS A MUST..EA is LIGHTYEARS behind this

[GROGtheNailer]

This ====> Improved AI / Unique Player Styles. I agree totally, it is a big let down year after year. The players all seem the same for sure and that needs fixing. The AI really really needs an overhaul

[NHLandPESFan]

List of things I would like to see:
1. Offline multiteam career mode. I am tired of saying it but 2k8 had a pretty good one, why does EA ignore this year after year? It's been 7 years!
2. Better presentation. New commenters, each team's goal horns, it would be cool to have arena customized goal celebrations like the bell rings with everybody counting the goals that they have in St. Louis.
3. Better collision detection. If someone takes a shot on me from the point and I have a player in the path of the shot, the shot will go through my player unless I hit the poke check button or some kind of animation. This has been in the series for years.
4. Better player separation. I actually think NHL 14 was a step up in this but there is still a ways to go.
5. Better ratings, my Devils are 4.5 stars on offense last I looked. That is generous to say the least.

[SVCbearcat10]

I think AI will be key to the future of the NHL series. That being said, it could be cool to have a sim option with stick on stick collisions on and such. For a casual hockey fan, I think going more of a sim route will make it less playable. If you really pay attention, there is a big difference in how your 3rd line plays and what they can do compared to your 1st line. However with a video game and how frequent line changes are, I don't think implementing that difference in talent and play style works. You have to really know your players so you know how to play depending on who's on the ice. That's a lot to be aware of, where as now, you have a similar experience across any line that's on. They must give options!