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

11:52 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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# 301 phillyfan23 @ 09/14/14 02:02 PM

just played 2 great games on Superstar level 15 minutes

Game 1

Rangers (me) at the Sabres (CPU)
score: 4-1
shots: 37-19
PP: 1 of 7/ 0-3
TOI: 7:53 vs 4:44
hits: 12-9
Faceoffs: 21-23
Breakways: 1-1

it was a cruise of a game as the sabres took some early penalties and I scored the first 2 goals of the game. They made it 2-1 but it was 3-1 after 2 and added an early goal in the 3rd and that was that. The CPU never threatened me in this game and it felt like playing a really bad team on an off night. Most of their shots were not of good variety as it was pretty easy handling their offense with the great rangers blue line. I scored a point wrist shot low on the ice with Mcdonagh.

Game 2

Flyers ( CPU) at Rangers ( me)
score: 3-2
shots: 36-23
PP: 1 of 8/ 0-3
TOI: 6:05 vs 5:36
hits: 11-7
Faceoffs: 23-30
Breakaways: 1-0

Philadelphia was much tougher and Simmonds gave me a lot of trouble. He hurt hagelin and scored the game winner at the 3rd. Game was tilted in the 1st 2 periods, all flyers. I tied the game with 10 mins left, but they won the game 2 mins remaining. Cpu Scored on a point slapper with Coburn top shelf after an extended cpu cycle in the 1st.

In years past, I would NEVER try superstar level as playing an AHL team felt similar to playing the canadiens centennial team. But I tried it on NHL 15 and team skills were felt. I played the sabers and the flyers to test it, and it was night and day how the 2 teams felt. Also, there are more penalties called on this level as you see in my stat lines.

The gameplay is really good in this game, and lowering cpu one timer accuracy will make their offense less dependent on the one timer, they will still attempt but not as often as before.

Cpu executes the powerplay like they do in real life, or close to it.
CPU executed a perfect 2 on 1, it was the FIRST time I saw this in an EA NHL game.

Very impressive stuff. I'm really glad I bought this game....barebones and all.

# 302 woody2goody @ 09/14/14 04:21 PM

With slider tweaks, I am absolutely loving the actual hockey, however the rest of the game is an absolute mess.

Graphics: 7/10 - Nowhere near as good as they could have been, given the fact that they essentially had 2 years to develop the game. They aren't too much better than the last one I played on PS3 which I believe was 12. The ice looks fantastic however.

Sound: 7/10 - The commentary is okay but nothing inspiring. The music, both in the stadiums and the presentation is very good, but I expected more of a new commentary team.

Presentation: In-game 9/10, menus 5/10. The NBC broadcast package is fantastic, and it really adds to proceedings. Could do with a few more stay overlays during the game though.

The area which really irks me is the way the menus work. They are unresponsive and convoluted. There's something about the font which makes in slightly strange to read. That could just be me but I don't find the game easy to navigate at all.

Gameplay:8.5/10 - The actual hockey is really good. You have to make a lot of adjustments to get a great game on the ice, however I love the fact that EA allow us to adjust pretty much every aspect of gameplay.

Overall: 7.5/10

I don't know a thing about games development, however some things in here smack of laziness. Such as not giving a goalie the right coloured equipment when they get traded. If you aren't going to include an edit mode then at least find a way round an annoying problem like that.

The hockey on the ice rescues this game, but unfortunately, other problems, some little and some bigger, make it impossible to recommend it.

I'm going to go back to the PS3 for this one I think, because for as good as the hockey is, it's not THAT much better to justify this over the last-gen version which is fully fleshed-out.

Once again, a next - gen game fails to deliver on the promises of its team.

# 303 loso_34 @ 09/14/14 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by woody2goody


	With slider tweaks, I am absolutely loving the actual hockey, however the rest of the game is an absolute mess. Graphics: 7/10 - Nowhere near as good as they could have been, given the fact that they essentially had 2 years to develop the game. They aren't too much better than the last one I played on PS3 which I believe was 12. The ice looks fantastic however. Sound: 7/10 - The commentary is okay but nothing inspiring. The music, both in the stadiums and the presentation is very good, but I expected more of a new commentary team. Presentation: In-game 9/10, menus 5/10. The NBC broadcast package is fantastic, and it really adds to proceedings. Could do with a few more stay overlays during the game though. The area which really irks me is the way the menus work. They are unresponsive and convoluted. There's something about the font which makes in slightly strange to read. That could just be me but I don't find the game easy to navigate at all. Gameplay:8.5/10 - The actual hockey is really good. You have to make a lot of adjustments to get a great game on the ice, however I love the fact that EA allow us to adjust pretty much every aspect of gameplay. Overall: 7.5/10 I don't know a thing about games development, however some things in here smack of laziness. Such as not giving a goalie the right coloured equipment when they get traded. If you aren't going to include an edit mode then at least find a way round an annoying problem like that. The hockey on the ice rescues this game, but unfortunately, other problems, some little and some bigger, make it impossible to recommend it. I'm going to go back to the PS3 for this one I think, because for as good as the hockey is, it's not THAT much better to justify this over the last-gen version which is fully fleshed-out. Once again, a next - gen game fails to deliver on the promises of its team.

Shouldnt goaltenders be included in gameplay? This game cant repkicate the impact of elite tenders at all.

# 304 woody2goody @ 09/14/14 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by loso_34


	Shouldnt goaltenders be included in gameplay? This game cant repkicate the impact of elite tenders at all.

Out of the box they weren't very good at all, but after playing with sliders I've got it to a point where they are decent but not superhuman.

Playing in goal in the NHL is one of the harder sporting positions to replicate though.

# 305 loso_34 @ 09/14/14 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by woody2goody


	Out of the box they weren't very good at all, but after playing with sliders I've got it to a point where they are decent but not superhuman. Playing in goal in the NHL is one of the harder sporting positions to replicate though.

Its been done before in the 2k series 8 years ago bro. Not to bring up old games but there is no excuse for ea goalies need to be redone.

# 306 woody2goody @ 09/14/14 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by loso_34


	Its been done before in the 2k series 8 years ago bro. Not to bring up old games but there is no excuse for ea goalies need to be redone.

I loved 2k hockey

What I'm saying is that there's a fine line between having a sieve in net or a brick wall. It can't be easy to get right.

# 307 saintjimbo1885 @ 09/14/14 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Segagendude


	I thought a common complaint about 2k was the ease of scoring?

I'm assuming he is talking about the goalies in NHL 2k8 which were probably the best that have been seen on gaming systems.

After that 2k started to mess about with them and make them easier to score against, although with decent sliders and certain attribute changes, the goalies in 2k10 weren't too bad.

# 308 Steven547 @ 09/14/14 09:28 PM

Even the little things add up in this game. I'm testing out Be A GM...I get a message from the "amateur" scout:

"Amateur scout calling: I am DONE that trip to the United States you asked me to do. I am awaiting your next assignment."

"I am DONE" ?? So no proof reading in this game either? What a mess this turned out to be.

# 309 THESHAMISASHAME @ 09/15/14 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by blueduke


	I think Pro level with tougher sliders is the way to go

I Wouldnt mind sharing notes if your up to it sometime as tougher Pro is the way to go and get rid of iffy stuff .

# 310 18 eighty 5 @ 09/15/14 06:19 AM

I got to say I am enjoying the gameplay on PS4 with good sliders. However, on the sound front I don't like how after scoring a goal at home when the puck goes back to centre ice for the face off the crowd go very quiet. The energy is lost. It would be great if the sound was context sensitive where with equalizing or go ahead goals the noise kept building even back at the face off.

Also what is the point of the Leafs alternate Jersey? Does it have some symbolic significance? Otherwise why?

# 311 18 eighty 5 @ 09/15/14 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by THESHAMISASHAME


	I Wouldnt mind sharing notes if your up to it sometime as tougher Pro is the way to go and get rid of iffy stuff .

I've been playing with Altitos sliders on all pro and am still looking to get the goalies right for the CPU but I might try on Pro to see if the game play feels better however I don't mind it at all as it is on AP.

I am only doing play now games. Starting to test lower rated teams against higher rated teams to discover what the differences are on ice.

# 312 Smirkin Dirk @ 09/15/14 06:24 AM

The inability of CPU teammates to defend guys in the slot, or simply skate away from those in there, is infuriating.

# 313 Splitter77 @ 09/15/14 08:22 AM

i ended up getting the game.
any fix for the passing? pass assist is def broken.

# 314 18 eighty 5 @ 09/15/14 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot Kidd


	The inability of CPU teammates to defend guys in the slot, or simply skate away from those in there, is infuriating.

What camera angle you playing on out of interest?

# 315 Smirkin Dirk @ 09/15/14 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 18 eighty 5


	What camera angle you playing on out of interest?

Ive changed to broadcast this year

# 316 18 eighty 5 @ 09/15/14 12:19 PM

Same. Spent some time in practice to get used to again.

# 317 Smirkin Dirk @ 09/15/14 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 18 eighty 5


	Same. Spent some time in practice to get used to again.

You playing with controller settings of always up?

Passing is ok. But man my brain is still getting used to shooting and dekeing with the side on view.

# 318 Nickflyers @ 09/15/14 12:39 PM

Alright after playing a couple games over the past week I'll post my impressions.

GOOD:
+ Presentation is amazing, Love the NBC overlay+ Graphics, everything from the ice to the vendor dude in the stands looks amazing. WFC looks exactly like it does IRL(Besides maybe a few minor discrepancies, but I don't have the WFC memorized, haven't been to a Flyers game in a few years

)
+ Gameplay is an improvement over last year
+ Fans getting LOUD after a goal or fight win(Finally)
+ Skating feels very good besides the occasional odd happening
+ Dump and Chase works
+ Puck Physics, seen some good bounces/rolling pucks/etc.
+ BAGM has potential once the patch comes through
+ Players progress reasonably
+ Stats look good at the end of the year(100+ scorers, 70+ Dman)
+ Forechecking works

BAD:
- Clipping issues, pucks going through STICKS(Posted a pick in Photos), goalie pads, boards(Had an out of play called due to the puck clipping out of the rink)
- Goalies are still eh...
- WHY DID YOU TAKE OUT THE TIE-UP EA?? Used to make covering a guy near the net a viable option for covering the back door, now there is no way to stop a player from shooting unless you get lucky enough to poke check the puck away or deflect it.
- Poke check, why can't it be like the 2k series where you have more control and can sweep your stick to block lanes.
- No way of covering the slot
- Puck Protect seems overpowered.
- Fans are quiet during faceoffs(like pin-drop quiet) or during the game even when leading or pressuring. Maybe use a momentum kind of system to get the crowd to be more vocal. Where are the team-chants(Let's go Flyers, Rangers, etc.)
- All the lacking features of the modes(we've beaten that like a dead horse)
- Teams still play like each other, no real difference between players. An Italian player should not be sniping top corner lasers with ease, like a Stamkos. Can still dangle like Datsyuk with a Rosehill.....
- Boarding calls on hits to the sides, so infuriating.
- Commentators suck, but this is the 1st year, though I've heard the same "Star player only plays 1/3 of the game blah blah blah" about 60% of the games I've played

Quirky/Bugs:
- In BAGM if you look at the stats for goalies, SV% is incomplete with no way of expanding that column.
- Played a playoff game and during the pre-game when they show a players stats during the playoffs is says SEASON
- The stupid idea of not having the bids refresh w/o having to back out and back in
- HUT lost so many last second deals due to ERRORS or the card just disappearing and a new batch of cards refreshing.
- No bench for HUT, players fatigued/injured need to have cards used on them???
- One of the strategies being the same as Poke check, so if you are changing lines/strategies while trying to defend and you keep hitting RB/R1 the menu stays.

# 319 Simaofan-20 @ 09/15/14 03:30 PM

I'm beginning to remember why I don't play online much

# 320 Vikes1 @ 09/16/14 01:32 AM

Got the game afew days back, and gotta say i'm ejoying the heck outta the gameplay with the few slider adjustments i've made. I believe there's just enough there in GM mode to make it fun for me to play.

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