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Despite Its Issues, NHL 15 Is Still a Thrill On-Ice

03:49 PM - September 30, 2014 by RaychelSnr

By now the gaming public fully understands that the next-generation of NHL 15 by EA Sports is at best a scaled back version of the its last-generation predecessor. Missing modes and poor developer communication has blemished the titles release, and sadly pushed the improvements into the shadows of the internet. NHL 15 next-gen has a few advantages in its corner, but due to the lack of communication about what actually would be included in the title, most will be overlooked.

One of the advantages that the next-gen version of NHL 15 has going for it is the actual gameplay itself, which is a huge plus. While this factor alone may not be enough for even the staunchest of hockey fan to warrant a purchase, those who have taken the plunge have experienced firsthand what is capable on the new systems.

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# 1 snc237 @ 09/30/14 04:07 PM

On ice is fantastic. Sure improvements need to be made but it is a leap over NHL 14. It's a shame that the game itself gets dismissed due to lack of game modes but looking on it purely on ice it's plays a great game.

# 2 murph17 @ 09/30/14 04:14 PM

YES. The gameplay is off the charts this year, I am having so much fun with it. 3 goal comeback in HUT? Yes, please. Looking forward to the return of OTP, lets see how it holds up then.

# 3 BillsFan1113 @ 09/30/14 04:47 PM

Completely agree and I'm glad you wrote this. I never got into the other modes that have been left out so that was never an issue to me, give me beagm as barebones as it is with this gameplay every time, I'm happy. It's a very solid foundation moving forward. And now they came out with playoff mode for couch pvp with my brother and we are good, better than playing play now against each other. I don't regret my purchase one bit.

# 4 maltliquor23 @ 09/30/14 04:55 PM

Agreed. Most FUN i have had with the game in years. I banged this around in my head for almost a week before buying the game but couch co op and play now get the most rotation in any of my sports title. I dont have the time for seasons or franchise. What is there is awesome and the addition of the playoff mode gives me all i need right now.

# 5 Haeyena @ 09/30/14 05:02 PM

Nice to see some positive comments. I await OTP as well!

# 6 ericromain @ 09/30/14 07:40 PM

Gameplay was really bad on launch, but the tuner was a huge improvement. I love it now. I'm scoring a variety of goals, i'm loving the pileups and accidental collisions, aside from the odd boxing out of the goalie i've seen now and then. Some of the goals and bounces look so good I'm extremely disappointed that the stat tracker isn't in to capture my highlights to watch after the game.

Outside of gameplay and on ice presentation, the game is such a huge step back. Ignoring the missing modes, Things like stats, and HUT, I spent the last 2-3 years justifying their lack of innovation thinking "well once next gen comes out they'll completely revamp it for the better!" then i get into the game, and they actually made those areas worse.

# 7 THESHAMISASHAME @ 09/30/14 07:46 PM

Been saying this all along on gameplay alone in Play Now this game is worth the money and Playoff Mode is all ever play anyways so Im set

# 8 menloe24 @ 09/30/14 08:10 PM

Love this game. Not sure why it is getting the bad buzz.

# 9 ricky24 @ 09/30/14 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by menloe24


	Love this game. Not sure why it is getting the bad buzz.

Because compared to NHL 14 it's half a game. The gameplay is not even that much better. Graphics and presentation are great. It plays the same way though.

# 10 Skyflame21 @ 09/30/14 09:12 PM

Have to agree with most everyone else's comments. I enjoy the game. As a Bea GM mode player the missing modes are not as big an issue for me as other players. I have been very impressed with the gameplay especially after the slider adjustments that are always needed. Though I will also agree that the missing modes have limited this game for many players of those modes. I and friends of mi r are in the minority of playing but I do miss the online league mode. It was fun to run a team against some friends from around the country. Perhaps NHL16 will be a revival

# 11 spidertour02 @ 09/30/14 09:33 PM

I'm having a blast with Be A GM right now. With the latest tuner and some slider tweaks, this game is indeed a lot of fun to play.

# 12 Vikes1 @ 09/30/14 09:55 PM

I'm enjoying the gameplay like many others. But the total lack of pressure between the blue lines, again, imo, really pulls the game away from a sim feel. Solve this EA, along with more refinement of the goalies, and greatness is near.

# 13 MizzouRah @ 09/30/14 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikes1


	I'm enjoying the gameplay like many others. But the total lack of pressure between the blue lines, again, imo, really pulls the game away from a sim feel. Solve this EA, along with more refinement of the goalies, and greatness is near.

One different thing I've noticed with 15 is that even though I can skate into the zone with ease, I typically get knocked on my butt my a CPU player.

This year's game is much harder for me so far.. dead last in the division!

# 14 BMDinTDOT @ 10/01/14 12:38 AM

This game is awesome one of the most fun sports games I've played since NBA 2K11

# 15 iverson3 @ 10/01/14 10:07 AM

Haha so the other week all the blogs and posts were bashing this game saying how unfinished it is and now this week saying the complete opposite. Make up your mind. Been fine all along just because its not 100 percent realistic doesn't make it a fun *** game.

# 16 brandon27 @ 10/01/14 11:04 AM

Been saying that since release. I get it, if you only play EASHL you are upset and not buying, but if you mostly played the other modes, it's worth it. I know people will say but you paid the full price, for half the game. Well, really I didn't. The parts of the game that are missing, I never played anyways.

I'm having lots of fun playing head to head against friends (offline), and enjoying my Be A GM mode. Sucks that I won't be able to actually draft my players, I admit that fully, but playing the game for the most part is really fun, it looks great, love the new presentation. So to me, it's been worth it.

# 17 russian_rocket @ 10/01/14 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by snc237


	On ice is fantastic. Sure improvements need to be made but it is a leap over NHL 14. It's a shame that the game itself gets dismissed due to lack of game modes but looking on it purely on ice it's plays a great game.

Glass half full etc etc. I think it's a shame that EA made such a beautiful and immersive game, but they didn't put enough time and/or effort into the polish and omitting important game features that people care about. I'm still waiting for the stats bug to be fixed otherwise playing GM mode is kind of pointless when you dont get to see players season stats in the match. It really could have been an EPIC game despite not having any competition.

# 18 HawaiiJedi @ 10/01/14 11:35 AM

Haven't committed to buying a '2015' sports game yet. Debating NHL..

# 19 drewst18 @ 10/01/14 12:07 PM

I am as well loving the on ice game play, I was planning to boycott but was able to pick it up for 39.99 +25off gamecenter was almost free. Hut for me has been a blast, the on ice gameplay is great, haven't noticed too much cheese and was able to build a great team without spending almost any money due to collecting teams.

# 20 jake19ny @ 10/01/14 12:53 PM

Despite my numerous negative posts I too am enjoying the game now. I have good sliders and I am getting good penalty results (one of my biggest beefs) Don't get me wrong I still think all the missing modes and what not is inexcusable but I am having fun with a BeaGM season. I have already accepted that there will be no season mode patched in and I doubt we will get player edit. I do really wish they would add full roster control so I can keep my rosters updated during BeaGM to match the real NHL rosters. There are some other minor things I hope they address also, like proper in game stats showing for your season for players and goalies....and a few bugs should be fixed but other than that I am having fun

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