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NHL 15 Available Now for PS4 and Xbox One - Post Your Impressions Here

10:52 AM - September 9, 2014 by Qb

Have NHL 15? Want to know what others think of the game before you give it a buy? This is the place for you.

Once you've played the game, post your impressions here. If you have questions about the game, please post them in the Q&A thread. This thread is for impressions only.

What do you think of NHL 15 so far?

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# 261 RefMixture @ 09/12/14 09:47 PM

Besides all of the well chronicled modes that are missing, I can't believe all of the minor omissions and errors. I feel like all of the effort went into presentation with the hope of interface QC squeezed in as time permitted. The actual game play, graphics and presentation are superb. However, the game lacks substance.

This game is like having a super hot girl friend that is a complete air head.. Lots of fun to look at but not worth spending time with.

# 262 Tomba @ 09/12/14 09:54 PM

Wanted to know if someone could check this out for good ol Tomba?

Do Adboards change per stadium in the full game ? The demo did not when it was the Rangers and Kings at their stadiums.

# 263 bigwill33 @ 09/12/14 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomba


	Wanted to know if someone could check this out for good ol Tomba? Do Adboards change per stadium in the full game ? The demo did not when it was the Rangers and Kings at their stadiums.

No, they never have. You get the same board advertisements in every stadium and same on ice advertisements as well.

If EA does change them over the course of the year they have always been universal in being changed and will remain the same in every building.

One of the best parts about the old PC versions of the NHL games, custom everything.

# 264 havoc00 @ 09/12/14 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrowhead21


	Yeah if you're terrible at defense you're gonna get exposed this year, I agree

Really? poke check doesn't work at all online, literally goes through or animates or does nothing. AI coverage is awful and leave you in valurable positions esp in front of the net.

# 265 jyoung @ 09/12/14 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by havoc00


	Really? poke check doesn't work at all online, literally goes through or animates or does nothing. AI coverage is awful and leave you in valuable positions esp in front of the net.

It's a shame, because the poke check and slot/crease coverage both work fine on the Xbox 360. It's only the PS4/Xbox One versions that have these two problems.

Like someone mentioned earlier in this thread, I think the fact that they took out the "tractor beam" tie-up animations in front of the net for the PS4/Xbox One has really hurt the defense's ability to cover the crease/slot. Without being able to use the old tie-up mechanic as a crutch, the defensive AI and the ability for sticks to clip through bodies/skates when receiving a pass or taking a shot have really been exposed for the serious flaws that they are.

# 266 Tomba @ 09/12/14 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwill33


	No, they never have. You get the same board advertisements in every stadium and same on ice advertisements as well. If EA does change them over the course of the year they have always been universal in being changed and will remain the same in every building. One of the best parts about the old PC versions of the NHL games, custom everything.

OH rreally? hmmm see i never noticed until the dmeo and then the fear of the game actually having all that.. from the reg standard cams it doesnt really make a diff but when you play in broadcast it really does

thank you for your response its made me wait to get this used etc

# 267 THESHAMISASHAME @ 09/13/14 12:49 AM

Just played another game and playing on classic view has just improved my game so much well I was up 3-2 with 32 seconds left and Chara jumped up and caught a clearing puck by me and got it back behind the net to Lucic who hit a gliding Patrice B for the game tying goal so we are head to overtime boys and I hope the Habs can pull it off !

But the most amazing thing about them tying it up it wasnt in Baa7serker mode as losing a lead never felt so good

and what amazing AI and gameplay in NHL 15

I hope Carey can get the ghost of Saint Patrick to shut down those big bad bruins

# 268 gopher_guy @ 09/13/14 01:59 AM

Just saw a goal disallowed, reviewed, and called a good goal. Thought they might have taken that out.

# 269 gopher_guy @ 09/13/14 02:04 AM

2 on 1s NEED to be addressed.

Quite frankly, a 2 on 1 should produce a very solid scoring chance almost every time, but the AI is so dumb when you're on a 2 on 1, you're often forced to just go it alone and try to get around the defender by yourself.

# 270 THESHAMISASHAME @ 09/13/14 02:08 AM

Do you believe in miracles ? just after killing a Penalty PK came out of the box and the mechanic hit him on a long pass and I put it where your Mama hides the peanut butter ! habs beat bruins

There are just so many little subtle things I notice in this game that I might just start a EA NHL 15 " Little Things " thread and I love all the new goalie animations

# 271 bigwill33 @ 09/13/14 02:17 AM

Here is the play I was talking about the other day that happened to me.

The Caps bum rush my goalie and take him out of the net, unbeknownst to me, and then get a goal from their efforts lol.

You might have to watch it a few times to see it happen, but Johansson crashes into Fleury and puts him nearly into the no play zone as Ovechkin slaps it into the open net from near the blue line. No penalty called and the goal stood as a good goal.

Here is a video that I took of something that has happened way too many times (more than once would be too many) over the years in the NHL series.

This defies nearly all logic and most physics, yet EA seems to think it is a real thing and happens often in hockey.

Not to mention my shoddy AI teammates. I am controlling Craig Adams #27 who is not even pictured on screen. I followed the high trailer into the slot to take away the most potent scoring area. My computer defense both chased behind the net to be the second man in on a tie-up situation and then Letang #58 gets left alone and beat to the net for some reason when Martin #7 has already taken himself out of position.

So essentially what we have is a 2 on 3 for Dallas that results in a goal, from below the goal line and actually on the boards while being pinned.

And this happens quite often, not always a goal, but often where the CPU has the ability to kick the puck back into the slot for a scoring pass setup play.

Not to mention my goalie, Fleury #29, why he ever comes far enough off of the post on that play and gets beat to the short side is beyond me.

# 272 andayaman @ 09/13/14 03:00 AM

I just got the full game today after playing the demo every chance I got. I've always been a VS. player and I have to say that there's little for me to complain about. I would be playing right now if my left thumb didn't hurt from playing 6 consecutive games.

The only thing that disappoints me at the moment is the lack of goal replays at the end of the game. The amount of enjoyment I get from playing each game makes up for it.

# 273 canucksss @ 09/13/14 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gopher_guy


	2 on 1s NEED to be addressed. Quite frankly, a 2 on 1 should produce a very solid scoring chance almost every time, but the AI is so dumb when you're on a 2 on 1, you're often forced to just go it alone and try to get around the defender by yourself.

Its been like this for...I dont know since 2008??? LITTLE things that irritates me.

# 274 canucksss @ 09/13/14 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bigwill33


	Here is the play I was talking about the other day that happened to me. The Caps bum rush my goalie and take him out of the net, unbeknownst to me, and then get a goal from their efforts lol. http://youtu.be/Qukqwn0spPE You might have to watch it a few times to see it happen, but Johansson crashes into Fleury and puts him nearly into the no play zone as Ovechkin slaps it into the open net from near the blue line. No penalty called and the goal stood as a good goal.

hahahaha....so whats new about this.... great gameplay!!! :P

# 275 canucksss @ 09/13/14 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bigwill33


	Here is the play I was talking about the other day that happened to me. The Caps bum rush my goalie and take him out of the net, unbeknownst to me, and then get a goal from their efforts lol. http://youtu.be/Qukqwn0spPE You might have to watch it a few times to see it happen, but Johansson crashes into Fleury and puts him nearly into the no play zone as Ovechkin slaps it into the open net from near the blue line. No penalty called and the goal stood as a good goal.

hahahaha....so whats new about this.... great gameplay!!! :P

# 276 THESHAMISASHAME @ 09/13/14 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by andayaman


	I just got the full game today after playing the demo every chance I got. I've always been a VS. player and I have to say that there's little for me to complain about. I would be playing right now if my left thumb didn't hurt from playing 6 consecutive games. The only thing that disappoints me at the moment is the lack of goal replays at the end of the game. The amount of enjoyment I get from playing each game makes up for it.

It sure does play sweet but they seemed to add a few different replays to when you score in game really cool with different angles so maybe they toned the end of the game to be more like a NBC broadcast ?

I cant remember if NBC shows them all at the end but I know when its a OT goal they end the game fast and go to Network programming if time is a issue .

# 277 blueduke @ 09/13/14 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by THESHAMISASHAME


	I use the sham sorry the show as a comparison only for a sports game that seems or comes off forced to one that has actually real 100% interaction most of the time and that is it , great to watch but not play if you like interaction . By all means vote with your wallet but theres just to much broken record stuff going on here from many who dont even have the finished game ? ( Remember the salem witch trials ?). Im no EA supporter and they totally screwed up the PR but EA NHL has created a great base to build upon for many years with NHL 15 so I get what they were doing especially with their limitations producing it . But the game is what it is and it plays a amazing game of NHL Hockey BEST EVER once you find your skill level and its not easy but AlTitos sliders are a great base !

Totally agree with bolded comments. Game is a blast to play and EA has a solid base to build upon. However, with all the missing features full price isn't justified IMO. I get the time restraints and lack of manpower helped cause skimping on features but full price? I'll wait for price drop. Given they didn't release next gen title last year it makes me wonder a little bit why they didn't have enough time to put out a finished product. Kinda reminds me of NBA Live but Live's gameplay was a disgrace while NHL gameplay is spot on with a good set of sliders

# 278 Smirkin Dirk @ 09/13/14 12:58 PM

What's with the glitchy strategy boxes? They will stay in the bottom of the screen for the entire game.

# 279 topside @ 09/13/14 01:12 PM

Hey guys how is the entry into the offensive zone this year? By the looks of the Demo and gameplay videos I've watched it looks as easy as ever. That was going to be my one big hang up on purchasing the game this year. So if it hasn't been fixed or can be fixed via sliders than it'sa no go for me. Thanks

# 280 bigwill33 @ 09/13/14 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by topside


	Hey guys how is the entry into the offensive zone this year? By the looks of the Demo and gameplay videos I've watched it looks as easy as ever. That was going to be my one big hang up on purchasing the game this year. So if it hasn't been fixed or can be fixed via sliders than it'sa no go for me. Thanks

Exactly the same as the last ___ many NHL games by EA, no pressure along the boards and an easy entry every time.

Sliders do not help with it either. The AI will give up the blue line with ease 97/100 entries.

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