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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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# 321 MizzouRah @ 09/16/14 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Vikes1


	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.

As I've posted in the How's your BeaGM mode going.. game play is fantastic, definitely agree with you here. Even though the CPU AI has some issues, the game really feels like hockey to me on hardcore with some minor tweaks. Also, RB on xb1 works wonders breaking up those one timer passes from the CPU.

Teams feel different to me too, the Rangers were all over me, but I never felt really threatened like that playing against Calgary.

# 322 Smirkin Dirk @ 09/16/14 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah


	Also, RB on xb1 works wonders breaking up those one timer passes from the CPU.

It sure does.

But Id like more tools to play D with. The stick lift is just a slash that gets penalties. To me, it has zero benefit.

# 323 Splitter77 @ 09/16/14 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot Kidd


	It sure does. But Id like more tools to play D with. The stick lift is just a slash that gets penalties. To me, it has zero benefit.

yup.
game needs more D tools.
like someone posted earlier. Right stick should not be a check button. Right stick should be your stick movement. also there should be another way to slow down an attacking player other that bundling them, or poke checking the puck away. You should be able to just sheild them away. force them wide, and the puck come off their stick.

I think the game with hold me over this year, the puck is definitely more loose, but next year we need to have better defensive AI controls, and stick on player collision detection for more loose puck when trying to get around a player.

# 324 Smirkin Dirk @ 09/16/14 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Splitter77


	yup. game needs more D tools. like someone posted earlier. Right stick should not be a check button. Right stick should be your stick movement. also there should be another way to slow down an attacking player other that bundling them, or poke checking the puck away. You should be able to just sheild them away. force them wide, and the puck come off their stick. I think the game with hold me over this year, the puck is definitely more loose, but next year we need to have better defensive AI controls, and stick on player collision detection for more loose puck when trying to get around a player.

Well said!

# 325 Vikes1 @ 09/16/14 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah


	As I've posted in the How's your BeaGM mode going.. game play is fantastic, definitely agree with you here. Even though the CPU AI has some issues, the game really feels like hockey to me on hardcore with some minor tweaks. Also, RB on xb1 works wonders breaking up those one timer passes from the CPU. Teams feel different to me too, the Rangers were all over me, but I never felt really threatened like that playing against Calgary.

I'd nearly even swear the same team can play differently from one game to the next, Mizz. Vs the Avs twice to start my season, in game one the AI seemed to using a collapsing style. Whereas game two, seemingly more of a staggered approach. Must say i'm glad i got 15 now, after the early disappointments.

# 326 MizzouRah @ 09/16/14 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikes1


	I'd nearly even swear the same team can play differently from one game to the next, Mizz. Vs the Avs twice to start my season, in game one the AI seemed to using a collapsing style. Whereas game two, seemingly more of a staggered approach. Must say i'm glad i got 15 now, after the early disappointments.

You could be right.. and I know the hit totals for the CPU are not registering right in the stat sheet. They hit me just as much as I hit them, yet it only shows like 7 and I have like 18.

I'm itching to play more tonight.. so that's a good thing.

# 327 THESHAMISASHAME @ 09/16/14 04:46 PM

Ok did my final Tweaks to Al_Titos wonderful sliders so Im set and just waiting for the release of the 3 Stars and Playoff Mode add ons and Im set and once again by far my sports game of the year on gameplay alone

Its really sad to see so many still struggling to find there sliders as there really missing out on a incredible next gen game but maybe try his sliders as a base AND PLEASE dont judge them on a few games as they go full circle , hope this helps

# 328 jake19ny @ 09/16/14 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by THESHAMISASHAME


	Ok did my final Tweaks to Al_Titos wonderful sliders so Im set and just waiting for the release of the 3 Stars and Playoff Mode add ons and Im set and once again by far my sports game of the year on gameplay alone Its really sad to see so many still struggling to find there sliders as there really missing out on a incredible next gen game but maybe try his sliders as a base AND PLEASE dont judge them on a few games as they go full circle , hope this helps

Al titos sliders are excellent I have played about 20 games with them. Tried minor tweaks here and there. It's only the penalties that just do not work. I don't think gameplay is the issue with most. It's the missing modes, which some will get what they want in a patch, some of us won't and the things that have been a problem for years like penalties that still have people angry. You have what you like in the game and will be getting the rest in a patch that's great but many are left feeling ripped off, lied to again, and ignored.

# 329 THESHAMISASHAME @ 09/16/14 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jake19ny


	Al titos sliders are excellent I have played about 20 games with them. Tried minor tweaks here and there. It's only the penalties that just do not work. I don't think gameplay is the issue with most. It's the missing modes, which some will get what they want in a patch, some of us won't and the things that have been a problem for years like penalties that still have people angry. You have what you like in the game and will be getting the rest in a patch that's great but many are left feeling ripped off, lied to again, and ignored.

Ill respond once to this as its a game impression thread ,
Like I said from your other post you seem to be crying sour grapes BUT we all new before release what this game was gonna be so I cant feel sorry for anyone who purchased it , buyer beware .

But I just hope EA NHL doesnt waste the wonderful base they created for next gen like they did with NHL 07 and then we waited 3 years for modes .

# 330 jake19ny @ 09/16/14 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by THESHAMISASHAME


	Ill respond once to this as this is really a game impression thread , Like I said from your other post you seem to be crying sour grapes BUT we all new before release what this game was gonna be so I cant feel sorry for anyone who purchased it , buyer beware . But I just hope EA NHL doesnt waste the wonderful base they created for next gen as they wasted 3 years after the great but the bare bones NHL 07 .

You know I just realized that unless everyone feels the way you do about the game you want them to shut up. Your right this an impression thread but here is the rub.....some people have a different impression then you. Your comment that we all knew what would or wouldn't be in the game is so inaccurate it's not even funny. Show me one blog or post where Ranmer ever answers the question about season mode before the game released. Show me one blog or post that says edit player won't be in the game. Show me one blog or post that says full roster control won't be in the game. There us so much missing that they kept quiet it's not even funny. You like the game that's cool and your impressions are important for people who feel like you and will find them helpful. Those of us who are posting our negative impressions are helpful for people like us. People who have been waiting for things like penalties to be fixed for 3 years. People who asked over and over again about certain modes and never had their questions answered by EA. When you pop on every thread telling people who have issues with the game to stay out of the threads, call people sour grapes, etc etc you just come off like a troll and an EA fanboy. Your entitled to your view of the game but for Christ sake stop telling others what do and think about the game as if they are too stupid to figure it out. Hell in one thread you answered someone "thank you for getting it" as if the rest of us over here are on some lower level of existence then you are. Do you ever listen to yourself. Here's my impression the game as it stands is a good base for next gen but totally incomplete and not worth the full price everyone paid.

# 331 THESHAMISASHAME @ 09/16/14 06:00 PM

If you have a Ax to grind and turn people off to the game thats fine but after a while it gets old say your peace and move on because if something like a video game upsets you this much especially after you knew how it would be you should just move on .
Wish I could help you more but Im a half full positive type of guy and the only thing this game can fairly be criticized of IMHO is lack of modes because gameplay is Amazing and oh so fun and Im sorry your not seeing that and now Ill put you on ignore so contact EA if you wanna keep complaining over and over

# 332 ParisB @ 09/16/14 06:01 PM

I'm loving the game. It's slick gameplay and very authentic overall.

I'm an offline only player, so the missing modes don't bother me too much. I only play Season mode (with real rosters) so it's a bummer they removed that, but I can manage with Be A GM if I can turn off all the contract and money stuff.

I got my sliders locked in pretty good and ready for season to start so I can play with my favorite team as the real season goes.

# 333 jake19ny @ 09/16/14 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisB


	I'm loving the game. It's slick gameplay and very authentic overall. I'm an offline only player, so the missing modes don't bother me too much. I only play Season mode (with real rosters) so it's a bummer they removed that, but I can manage with Be A GM if I can turn off all the contract and money stuff. I got my sliders locked in pretty good and ready for season to start so I can play with my favorite team as the real season goes.

That's what I was hoping for but even when you turn off all the contract stuff and turn off CPU to CPU trading you cannot have real rosters. There is no way to turn off the CPU signing free agents from the FA list. Within one week of my season teams were signing guys like crazy. Brodeur to Boston and a bunch more nonsense. Also you cannot make any real life trades that happen during the season or at the trade deadline....sorry but they stiffed us. Oh I'm sorry according Sham wow up there I'm only supposed to say positive things or not post at all so......On a Positive note Eddie O doesn't always wear the same tie and that's pretty damn realistic lol

# 334 jake19ny @ 09/16/14 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by THESHAMISASHAME


	If you have a Ax to grind and turn people off to the game thats fine but after a while it gets old say your peace and move on because if something like a video game upsets you this much especially after you knew how it would be you should just move on . Wish I could help you more but Im a half full positive type of guy and the only thing this game can fairly be criticized of IMHO is lack of modes because gameplay is Amazing and oh so fun and Im sorry your not seeing that and now Ill put you on ignore so contact EA if you wanna keep complaining over and over

Look who's talking you post the same thing over and over in every thread....the game is great and we all need to find our sliders....blah blah blah.

# 335 THESHAMISASHAME @ 09/16/14 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikes1


	I'd nearly even swear the same team can play differently from one game to the next, Mizz. Vs the Avs twice to start my season, in game one the AI seemed to using a collapsing style. Whereas game two, seemingly more of a staggered approach. Must say i'm glad i got 15 now, after the early disappointments.

Funny thing I stopped and restarted a few games because I accidentally became the goalie ( I hate that ) and I also noticed different game styles and the team was Chicago .
Pretty cool as they were more defensive when I went all out so it seems like the AI and strategies are much improved as the other game they had control early and really took me to town with tons of offensive pressure .

UPDATE : Bickell cpu just ran my goalie and Wingels had to jump in ! havent seen that before very cool and I lost the fight but gained a power play .

# 336 THESHAMISASHAME @ 09/16/14 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilley


	The lack of game modes is really bothering me now after a week of playing the game. I'm getting kind of bored, but I still like the gameplay.

Yeah its the one big let down but hopefully Playoff Mode comes out soon

# 337 phillyfan23 @ 09/17/14 12:18 AM

I think NHL 15 is a very solid game with penalties on superstar level. I enjoy the game.a lot.

But jake19 has been on this board for years and I appreciate his criticquing the game. He wants an authentic gameplay experience. Penalty sliders are a problem, I have to play 15 min periods to.get close to real numbers. Penalty sliders tthat work should give each team 10 Powerplays a game on the highest setting. This is how the slider worked in 2k hockey games aand jake19 is absolutely right that this has been a problem for 3-4 years.

It is also true that we had zero idea about some.modes that were missing before release. Its unacceptable for the majority. Good.thing for me I am.satisfied by just play now if the.gameplay is solid, but most people aren't.

I hope to hear more criticisms so the point is driven home to the devs that this won't cut it......

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# 338 THESHAMISASHAME @ 09/17/14 02:47 AM

Had a few more great games won one lost one but Im really trying to tone down my hitting and play more positional as its giving me a tilted ice advantage since I changed back to classic view and can see everything again Ive become a hitting machine

Its really scary went you make this game play sloppy how realistic it has become and the toned down super ball puck on new gen in 1 year development time and Im very happy EA took this route and got it all done in one big swoop.

# 339 jake19ny @ 09/17/14 03:55 PM

Has anyone noticed that every game feels the same? I mean there is no difference from a Rangers vs Flyers game or a Rangers vs Flames game. In fact I can't tell if I'm playing at home or away it doesn't seem to matter. This is not a specific knock in NHL 15 but in the series all together. I just think since this version is so barren all the little things that are wrong get magnified. I remember a version a few years back had rivalry match ups but I don't recall it having much affect on the game. Not really a big deal but since were left with just or playoff mode (when it comes) play now it would be cool if certain games were amped up

# 340 THESHAMISASHAME @ 09/17/14 04:45 PM

Ok I moved up to Superstar level and maybe its the sliders but has anyone else noticed theres hardly any cpu boost advantage on this level ? You know when the game would turbo into crazy mode when it needed a goal ?

Either way I never thought I would be enjoying Superstar level so thanks EA nice touch using more AI and strategy than a cheat .

I also found on this level Goalie pass and cover at 6/6 plays very realistically as they cancel each other out as they will play pucks they should like behind the net or close by instead of just standing there as the pucks trickles a few feet away with nobody close by especially noticeable on pk/pp situations and they will then cover in traffic situations and not try and pass .

For those who still have issues not drawing penalties you gotta raise CPU aggression to 6 and stay on higher skill levels as I cant draw anything on Pro .
I also didnt mention I play with Hybrid controls so theres no protect puck button so I turn alot to protect the puck in both zones so when the cpu tries to get the puck I get trips , slashes ect by moving last moment

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