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[kt-od]

I'm glad I have EA access so it can save me $60. This was the first NHL game I planned on buying since 2010. Skating, graphics and arenas look amazing. You can tell a difference in talent right away.

However, what was the end for me was when I had a defender pinned on the boards in my zone and he kicked a pass towards the crease to the winger for a goal. This was no ordinary kick though. The speed was as if it came off his stick. I had to LOL.

I'll finish my 10 hrs with the game and be done with it.

Also, the presentation is cool since I really haven't played a hockey game in years, but it would get stale for me after awhile.

[jyoung]

Quote: Originally Posted by illmatic04

I was getting input lag in changing players in Online VS on Wednesday but haven't played since, also the passing seems weird & off this year ?

In the drop in game I played today, it was pretty much impossible to do anything when the puck was on my stick because I had about a half-second delay between when I pressed a button and when it registered on screen. The PS4 Beta was like this, too, but only in about 6 or 7 of the 50ish games I played.



I've heard people speculating that drop in games aren't region restricted right now? Some Americans and Canadians are getting matched up with people in Europe, apparently? The online play in this series has always been setup so that everyone's online performance is only as good as the weakest connection in the group session, which is done to prevent synching issues.

[jyoung]

I also captured all of the awards, player stats, and team stats from the season I simulated where it was Anaheim and Tampa in the Stanley Cup Finals:



Some of the backup goalies were strangely successful, and Pavel Datsyuk destroyed the rest of the league in takeaways, but other than that, everything looks alright.

[brandon27]

Quote: Originally Posted by kt-od

I'm glad I have EA access so it can save me $60. This was the first NHL game I planned on buying since 2010. Skating, graphics and arenas look amazing. You can tell a difference in talent right away. However, what was the end for me was when I had a defender pinned on the boards in my zone and he kicked a pass towards the crease to the winger for a goal. This was no ordinary kick though. The speed was as if it came off his stick. I had to LOL. I'll finish my 10 hrs with the game and be done with it. Also, the presentation is cool since I really haven't played a hockey game in years, but it would get stale for me after awhile.

Thank god I'm not the only person that's seen this. I thought it was just me.

That's one of those instances I've been referring to as the superman AI kicking in. You can tell, you can see it and feel it when it's happening. Just put down the controller and let it happen is about all u can do. Theyre going to score, no matter what.

It's sad, because the game plays really well up until those moments IMO.

[18 eighty 5]

If they can the team behind developing the EA NHL series should take a good investigative look at Rocket League and take note of how organic, unscripted and free flowing the gameplay is. Seriously, though that game isn't hockey it kills NHL is these areas and makes for a sporting experience the NHL game hasn't yet reached. Whilst Rocket League is available NHL 16 is not appealing (I have nhl 15 on the shelf and there isn't enough separation between the new game and last to warrant an investment). I'll get my hockey fix playing Rocket League.

[jaiman]

Quote: Originally Posted by 18 eighty 5

If they can the team behind developing the EA NHL series should take a good investigative look at Rocket League and take note of how organic, unscripted and free flowing the gameplay is. Seriously, though that game isn't hockey it kills NHL is these areas and makes for a sporting experience the NHL game hasn't yet reached. Whilst Rocket League is available NHL 16 is not appealing (I have nhl 15 on the shelf and there isn't enough separation between the new game and last to warrant an investment). I'll get my hockey fix playing Rocket League.

I'm not an EA Sports or NHL fanboy, but you can't be serious about comparing Rocket League to an NHL game. Two different animals.

[shogunofharlem3]

Quote: Originally Posted by kt-od

I'm glad I have EA access so it can save me $60. This was the first NHL game I planned on buying since 2010. Skating, graphics and arenas look amazing. You can tell a difference in talent right away. However, what was the end for me was when I had a defender pinned on the boards in my zone and he kicked a pass towards the crease to the winger for a goal. This was no ordinary kick though. The speed was as if it came off his stick. I had to LOL. I'll finish my 10 hrs with the game and be done with it. Also, the presentation is cool since I really haven't played a hockey game in years, but it would get stale for me after awhile.

Haha. Happened to me the other day in 14. And then again today in 16. It was some back heel kick. Pele would be proud.

All in all though in the games I've played I have had fun. Competitive but more of the same. The looseness I don't feel much different than in 14 with my edits applied.

The goalies seem to give up the same old type of goals still too.

However, I have been able to cycle the puck in this better than any other. I have kept the pass visual preview on. Seems as when I preview a pass behind the net my far winger will fight to go get it.

I do think it is a an improvement. EASHL will be what sells me this game.

Back to the beginning, that back heel pass at rocket speeds to the tape for a one timer needs go!

[lions67]

Quote: Originally Posted by GROGtheNailer

After reading through this thread, I will not be getting the game. Seems like the same historic issues with the gameplay AI once again.

that would be a mistake.

this place is almost as bad as the EA forums .don't fall for the b.s. piling on that goes on around here.
don't believe me?? go take a gander at ALL THE OTHER GAME THREADS. you WILL see a commonality to them.

make up your own mind. rent it first if you must, but don't let these guys influence you one way OR the other.

most of their complaining is about trivial things anyway.