NHL 17 Review

[buck135]

Quote: Originally Posted by actionhank

On a side note, I think it's been said that team specific music is in, there are just some bugs with it. I've seen mention of it a few places. That said, I think the decline of the game (at least in my opinion) can almost directly be linked to the focus on EASHL and HUT. The online modes dominate because with HUT, you make so much extra money off of so little extra work. With the smaller team, being forced in one direction is sure to put a damper on the rest of it. It seems that EA is more attracted to the idea of snagging the casual fan who likes big hits, flashy goals, and big celebrations. That in itself isn't bad. When that becomes the only real focus, at the expense of people who like to play a more realistic game, then it's an issue. But at the same time, I think there should be some commendation on the sliders. From what I've seen the sliders not only work, but give you a pretty good ability to fine-tune the game to your liking. That's a big thing that's been requested. Obviously, there's a lot to still improve, but anything that's a step in the right direction should be applauded. Not to say it excuses the other things, just that it shouldn't be ignored.

If any defenseman on my Bruins other than Chara or Krug is rated in the 70's or higher, I'm returning it.

[Freakywwe]

Me and my friend have been playing 5 minute games on the true sim setting and it has been the best hockey experience on a console since NHL 2004

[HenryClay1844]

It was enjoyable enough for me that this is the first title I purchased at full price in many many years. Understand people that are underwhelmed by it as there are shortcomings, but this will do for me with FIFA looking so poor this year.

[snc237]

Quote: Originally Posted by buck135

The NHL series used to be great, especially on the PS2. The gameplay has been terrible on the current gen until, according to the reviews, this year. Madden, Fifa, MLB the Show and NBA 2K all improve every year. EA puts no money into this game. Getting roster updates is almost impossible yet Madden has new lines of dialogue implemented every week. They are only adding features each year that have been there before and selling them as new. This may sound trivial to most of you, but the removal of the team specific music this year (they were all in the game last year) really bums me out. I'm still picking the game up tomorrow since the reviews are good, but my expectations aren't as high as I'd like.

NHL on ps2 were not all that great. By the time NHL 05 hit the series was awful. Thank goodness for the reboot in 07 on the 360

[buck135]

Quote: Originally Posted by snc237

NHL on ps2 were not all that great. By the time NHL 05 hit the series was awful. Thank goodness for the reboot in 07 on the 360

You are correct sir. I was misremembering.

[seasprite]

Quote: Originally Posted by snc237

NHL on ps2 were not all that great. By the time NHL 05 hit the series was awful. Thank goodness for the reboot in 07 on the 360

Yes NHL 04 and 05 were some of the worst hockey games ever made IMO.

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[il_tedesco]

What? NHL 04 was/is an amazing game. It had great gameplay and a very cool franchise mode by the time. My alltime favorite nhl game.

[bad_philanthropy]

04 was very good in many ways, but is also way over-rated. The problem where d-men would constantly skate into a forward slot was so annoying.