Despite Its Issues, NHL 15 Is Still a Thrill On-Ice

[menloe24]

Love this game. Not sure why it is getting the bad buzz.

[ricky24]

Quote: Originally Posted by menloe24

Love this game. Not sure why it is getting the bad buzz.

Because compared to NHL 14 it's half a game. The gameplay is not even that much better. Graphics and presentation are great. It plays the same way though.

[Skyflame21]

Have to agree with most everyone else's comments. I enjoy the game. As a Bea GM mode player the missing modes are not as big an issue for me as other players. I have been very impressed with the gameplay especially after the slider adjustments that are always needed. Though I will also agree that the missing modes have limited this game for many players of those modes. I and friends of mi r are in the minority of playing but I do miss the online league mode. It was fun to run a team against some friends from around the country. Perhaps NHL16 will be a revival

[Segagendude]

This could've been written for Madden's debut on PS3/XBOX 360...

[spidertour02]

I'm having a blast with Be A GM right now. With the latest tuner and some slider tweaks, this game is indeed a lot of fun to play.

[Vikes1]

I'm enjoying the gameplay like many others. But the total lack of pressure between the blue lines, again, imo, really pulls the game away from a sim feel. Solve this EA, along with more refinement of the goalies, and greatness is near.

[lhslancers]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vikes1

I'm enjoying the gameplay like many others. But the total lack of pressure between the blue lines, again, imo, really pulls the game away from a sim feel. Solve this EA, along with more refinement of the goalies, and greatness is near.

Hasn't that always been a problem in every video hockey game though? I wonder how much time the puck is in center ice IRL? Certainly more than is represented by EA but I wonder if the casual player who the game seems to be catered to really wants that?

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vikes1

I'm enjoying the gameplay like many others. But the total lack of pressure between the blue lines, again, imo, really pulls the game away from a sim feel. Solve this EA, along with more refinement of the goalies, and greatness is near.

One different thing I've noticed with 15 is that even though I can skate into the zone with ease, I typically get knocked on my butt my a CPU player.

This year's game is much harder for me so far.. dead last in the division!