06:45 AM - August 20, 2009 by VeryEvilAsh
The NHL 10 demo is available for the Xbox 360. Post your impressions here. The PS3 demo will be available next week.
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06:45 AM - August 20, 2009 by VeryEvilAshNHL 10 Videos
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# 141
bad_philanthropy @ 08/20/09 08:28 PM
Maybe Redshirt can answer this.
In hardcore mode is there a way I can pass the puck as fast as the cpu can? The cpu have a definite advantage in the amount of power they can muster on their passes compared to the time it would take me to "charge" my pass up to the same power.
In hardcore mode is there a way I can pass the puck as fast as the cpu can? The cpu have a definite advantage in the amount of power they can muster on their passes compared to the time it would take me to "charge" my pass up to the same power.
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# 143
FlyingFinn @ 08/20/09 08:29 PM
I also think the puck physics took a step backwards. In the 10 periods I have played I have yet to see the puck leave the rink. 
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# 145
bad_philanthropy @ 08/20/09 08:49 PM
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So far that, along with the human player pass speed/amount of time it takes to charge up a pass/the disparity between the human pass speed and cpu pass speed are my only complaints.
Played my first game, as Pittsburgh, blew a 2-0 lead after I got into penalty trouble(The A button is now stick lift and hook apparently) and I also got into a few scrums. FYI hitting the Y button during gameplay will usually result in a unsportsmanlike penalty. I did it as a test and Guerin was skating back into the play and just grabbed Lidstrom from behind and got called for it. I played through 2 overtime periods so it was almost like a full game. I scored a nice game winning goal with Talbot(his hattrick) splitting the D with a great breakout pass from Gonchar and beating Osgood with a quick wrist shot a few inches above his right pad.
Passing on hardcore mode is alot harder as most of you like myself are used to hitting the RT as soon as we get the puck. Like others said its hard to do a tic tac toe play and I had a hard time generating movement on my 2 powerplays.
Regardless the game is 100x better than it was in 09. It seems slower and much more like real hockey, especially the boardplay.
Passing on hardcore mode is alot harder as most of you like myself are used to hitting the RT as soon as we get the puck. Like others said its hard to do a tic tac toe play and I had a hard time generating movement on my 2 powerplays.
Regardless the game is 100x better than it was in 09. It seems slower and much more like real hockey, especially the boardplay.
# 147
18 eighty 5 @ 08/20/09 08:56 PM
I know it was asked but don't know if it was answered. The camera angles including Broadcast are exactly the same as last year. Broadcast camera angle has not changed. 2k still have the best broadcast imo.
Other than that the new gameplay additions more than make up for it!
Other than that the new gameplay additions more than make up for it!
Hah! I injured Holstrom and was treated to a nice new cutscene where in it flashes him holding his knee on the ice, then cutting to him walking down the hall to the locker room being assisted by another player and the trainer - Holstrom limping.
Nice new touch, haha.
EDIT: They also booed the guy who injured him when he got the puck again. The new features work as advertised
Nice new touch, haha.
EDIT: They also booed the guy who injured him when he got the puck again. The new features work as advertised
# 149
bad_philanthropy @ 08/20/09 09:21 PM
I tried to make a hit with Staal, ended up missing, and he took a nasty spill into the boards. Play continued as he limped off the ice injured.
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ea needs to see this.. hardcore mode isnt very hardcore considering you cant make hard passes without waiting for it to charge up! is this an oversight or is there a fix in the works? hmm.. i like the idea of controlling pass speed but this sure is one NASTY side effect
redshirt?
I'm amazed at all the new sliders. The gameplay in the demo is fantastic but with all the editing options we can increase human pass speed and lower CPU accuracy, work on goaltenders (which have some great new animations, btw), everything.
My only issue is human passing, which I'm sure I'll be able to get a hang of. Hopefully they can work on the pass speed without having to charge up.
My only issue is human passing, which I'm sure I'll be able to get a hang of. Hopefully they can work on the pass speed without having to charge up.
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Game Style
Period Length
Game Speed
Auto Backskate
Penalty Time Scaling
Post Whistle Rules
Fatigue Effect (Human/CPU)
Fatigue Recovery (Human/CPU)
Injuries (Human/CPU)
Puck Control (Human/CPU)
Player Acceleration (Human/CPU)
Created Plays
AI Learning
AI Difficulty Adjustment
AI Face-off Difficulty
AI Fight Difficulty
Pass Assistance
Manual Passing
Pass Speed
Saucer Pass Speed
Pass Accuracy (Human/CPU)
Pass Interceptions (Human/CPU)
Shot Accuracy (Human/CPU)
Shot Power (Human/CPU)
Slapshot Accuracy (Human/CPU)
Slapshot Power (Human/CPU)
Onetimer Accuracy (Human/CPU)
Hitting Difficulty
Aggression (Human/CPU)
Hitting Power (Human/CPU)
Stick Lift Effectiveness (Human/CPU)
Poke Effectiveness (Human/CPU)
Goalie Passing
Goalie Cover Puck Frequency (not sure I want to keep this one)
Goalie Screen Effect (Human/CPU)
Goalie Reaction Speed (Human/CPU)
Am I the only one who couldn't stand the demo? I am a big fan of the new pinning mechanics, scrums, and harcore mode, but I just can not stomach the same animations, presentation, awkward puck physics, robo goalies, and automatic cheese goals, any longer.
Seriously, EA needs to revamp the way the game looks because the overall package is starting to feel really stale. Would it hurt to throw in some new broadcast presentation with new stat overlays and cool pop ups ala 2K? Why are goalies still invincible? I can not even count the number of times both Osgood and Fleury made impossible saves on plays they were clearly beat. Also, anyone else notice you can still cut in front of the net pretty easily and score that easy cheese backhand upper corner goal?
I feel like EA had a chance this year to take an already amazing game to the next level by polishing up all the little issues we've been complaining about for the past two years. Instead I feel like they added some cool new gameplay mechanics on top of an already fading coat of paint.
I'm sure I'll still pick the game up because of how much I love the shot stick controls, I am just a little disappointed as I was expecting a lot more from this game.
Seriously, EA needs to revamp the way the game looks because the overall package is starting to feel really stale. Would it hurt to throw in some new broadcast presentation with new stat overlays and cool pop ups ala 2K? Why are goalies still invincible? I can not even count the number of times both Osgood and Fleury made impossible saves on plays they were clearly beat. Also, anyone else notice you can still cut in front of the net pretty easily and score that easy cheese backhand upper corner goal?
I feel like EA had a chance this year to take an already amazing game to the next level by polishing up all the little issues we've been complaining about for the past two years. Instead I feel like they added some cool new gameplay mechanics on top of an already fading coat of paint.
I'm sure I'll still pick the game up because of how much I love the shot stick controls, I am just a little disappointed as I was expecting a lot more from this game.
I played the demo quite a bit today, and I'm very pleased with how things turned out gameplay wise. Very pleased.
At first I thought the gameplay speed was a bit too sluggish. But the longer I played, the more I enjoyed it. I'm really liking the passing on normal and hardcore. Man...I missed on a ton of passes. Seemed much more realistic actually having to accurately aim your passes. I can see myself having great fun with this years game.
At first I thought the gameplay speed was a bit too sluggish. But the longer I played, the more I enjoyed it. I'm really liking the passing on normal and hardcore. Man...I missed on a ton of passes. Seemed much more realistic actually having to accurately aim your passes. I can see myself having great fun with this years game.
# 156
bad_philanthropy @ 08/20/09 10:23 PM
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As far as the saucer pass goes, it still doesn't really leave the user with a pass comparable to the standard pass that the cpu uses when it is set up inside the zone. At least it seems that way to me. And it isn't a hard pass along the ice, which is what I think is needed.
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I just wish EA would have removed robo goalie and added some more organic ways to score goals. I feel like we are going to have another cheese fest on our hands come September.
I only had time to play 2 games (3rd period of the Cup) and I was disappointed. Sure, the board play was a cool addition, but aside from that, it looked exactly like 09. I'm not just talking about the graphics, although that didn't look improved at all, but the same exact cut scenes since NHL08 again? Really?
It just looked way too much like 09 for me to feel like it was a new game. When I get more time I'll play some more to see if there are more subtle improvements, but my initial reaction was - this is 09 with some board play animations.
It just looked way too much like 09 for me to feel like it was a new game. When I get more time I'll play some more to see if there are more subtle improvements, but my initial reaction was - this is 09 with some board play animations.
# 159
bad_philanthropy @ 08/20/09 10:29 PM
I think it's worth mentioning that the overall teammate and opponent AI in BAP is way improved.
# 160
onlybygrace @ 08/20/09 10:53 PM
Well...I got the demo and must say that this game is good as is...
but with the proper sliders will be the best game ever.
Really great job EA.
but with the proper sliders will be the best game ever.
Really great job EA.
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