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NHL 15 |OT| - Feature Lockout Edition
- Thread starter Cudder
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As far as the game itself, it it that bad? Like, the on-ice stuffgame engine, physics, AI, etc.
I don't really care about the missing features as I don't have internet right now so I'd just be playing a career anyways.
P.S. I'm confident this is NHL/EA sticking to a release schedule and not giving devs resources to meet that deadline. Reading between the lines, devs obviously frustrated by the way this game's being handled.
I don't really care about the missing features as I don't have internet right now so I'd just be playing a career anyways.
P.S. I'm confident this is NHL/EA sticking to a release schedule and not giving devs resources to meet that deadline. Reading between the lines, devs obviously frustrated by the way this game's being handled.
I find the core gameplay to be very good so far, but time will tell I guess...
I am disappointed that they are advertising a focus on the arena experience, yet the goal horn for my team's arena (Dallas) is the same as last year (Red Wings I believe). I was looking forward to hearing the real thing.
EDIT: Just scored a pretty sweet goal, but on Pro http://youtu.be/i-GSt9Rc0CM
Yeah, I'd buy it digitally but I don't want EA get anything from me. I'm not even buying any HUT packs.
The Elite
BOSS
Yeah, I don't think the arena experience is that great. Compared to a game like MLB: The Show the experience here is a bit of a joke.
The core gameplay does seem to be good though. I'm having fun just playing the game.
KingHenrik30
Member
People buying this for the GameCenter discount - just get HockeyStreams. It's $99 for a year till the 13th and it's a better product.
Dusktildawn48
Member
Never heard of it. Can I watch games on my phone?
Yea, I kept my preorder for my 8 year old. He'll play the hell out of and won't care that modes are missing. Hell, he's played the demo every chance he's had since it came out.
I still think the on-ice gameplay is really fun. I'm by no means a pro at it and play it casually so I don't notice a lot of the nuances that bug the die hards. Plus, when I play him 1 v 1 he schools me at it anyways haha.
Zombie James
Banned
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Isn't that illegal streams of games?
Zombie James
Banned
I'm not sure what their deal is, but they've been around for years.
NYR
Member
So has Heroin, doesn't mean it is legit.
My understanding is the site is NOT legit.
KingHenrik30
Member
"illegal"
It's not based in the US and you don't pay for the streams you pay a donation for legal fees.
KingHenrik30
Member
Yes you can watch blacked out games
Dusktildawn48
Member
vpn?
shoplifter
Member
^^ yes, VPN will solve that problem nicely.
Yeah, Hockeystreams is based in the Netherlands which IIRC doesn't have laws regarding re-broadcast. So technically it's legal. I'm still going with GCL because I can get it for $50 rather than full price. That and the league actually gets the money.
I appreciate all of the major junior stuff they tend to add to Hockeystreams though.
Yeah, Hockeystreams is based in the Netherlands which IIRC doesn't have laws regarding re-broadcast. So technically it's legal. I'm still going with GCL because I can get it for $50 rather than full price. That and the league actually gets the money.
I appreciate all of the major junior stuff they tend to add to Hockeystreams though.
Dusktildawn48
Member
it just seems like every year i have more and more problems with gcl. specifically on my android phone. the app always seems to suck hard.
KingHenrik30
Member
I can't recommend HS enough. Works great on my phone and the amount of content you get for a lesser price is amazing.
I'm someone who exclusively plays exhibition mode, mostly 1v1 vs a person on the couch but sometimes against AI. The only other mode I ever use is GM/Season mode, which I normally abandon after 4-5 games because I just get board.
Should I buy this game? I've gotten my moneys worth out of the previous years without ever touching the game modes they have now removed. Is the on-ice gameplay good?
Should I buy this game? I've gotten my moneys worth out of the previous years without ever touching the game modes they have now removed. Is the on-ice gameplay good?
The Elite
BOSS
You should buy it.
I think the gameplay itself is actually pretty good. I've seen AI on my own team do some dumb shit on defense that has cost me games but I see that every year.
Chill Penguin
Member
When are reviews dropping?
I'm curious about this too.
I feel like such an idiot right now.
Dusktildawn48
Member
Turn on the vpn start your game then disconnect the vpn
edit: my problem vpn is i like to watch the games on my phone while i'm at work.
Some thoughts after playing it a few hours last night:
-The gameplay is the best this series has ever seen.
-You have more control than ever to get by defenders, you have a number of different deking strategies at your disposal.
-On defense I feel like the stick lift and poke check aren't as effective as they were in previous years. Perhaps it's more realistic. The best strategy on defense is actually to just stay in the lane of the person you're covering and disrupt him that way.
-Puck physics are incredible. I've already seen a number of plays/situations where the puck took unpredictable turns in front of/around the net, and it really creates suspense because you never know who's going to pick it up.
-I like the new commentary, it's been pretty spot on and matches what happens on ice well enough.
-Opponent AI has definitely been upgraded. They love getting players open to the slot and passing there for a quick shot. Sometimes, in your zone the best strategy is not to control the player going after the puck, but to control the player covering the slot/front of the net so they don't get an easy shot off.
-I like the new menu system. The new stat tracking for Online Versus is nice. And it keeps a record of your games too. (Who you've played, the score, etc)
-The return of the NHL intro video, so cool.
-They need to patch the ability to control the goalie in shootouts and penalty shots. I hate letting AI control the goalie for that, I want to be in control.
-Much quicker startup/bootup from the PS4 system UI. You can get to the game menu pretty quickly.
Overall I liked what I played. Can't wait to play more tonight. I'll keep updating my impressions.
-The gameplay is the best this series has ever seen.
-You have more control than ever to get by defenders, you have a number of different deking strategies at your disposal.
-On defense I feel like the stick lift and poke check aren't as effective as they were in previous years. Perhaps it's more realistic. The best strategy on defense is actually to just stay in the lane of the person you're covering and disrupt him that way.
-Puck physics are incredible. I've already seen a number of plays/situations where the puck took unpredictable turns in front of/around the net, and it really creates suspense because you never know who's going to pick it up.
-I like the new commentary, it's been pretty spot on and matches what happens on ice well enough.
-Opponent AI has definitely been upgraded. They love getting players open to the slot and passing there for a quick shot. Sometimes, in your zone the best strategy is not to control the player going after the puck, but to control the player covering the slot/front of the net so they don't get an easy shot off.
-I like the new menu system. The new stat tracking for Online Versus is nice. And it keeps a record of your games too. (Who you've played, the score, etc)
-The return of the NHL intro video, so cool.
-They need to patch the ability to control the goalie in shootouts and penalty shots. I hate letting AI control the goalie for that, I want to be in control.
-Much quicker startup/bootup from the PS4 system UI. You can get to the game menu pretty quickly.
Overall I liked what I played. Can't wait to play more tonight. I'll keep updating my impressions.
Dusktildawn48
Member
can someone explain why my goalies in be a gm mode are always sooo bad? yesterday i had a game on pro where my goalie (whos reaction speed is set to the max) gave up 4 goals on 7 shots) no matter what this happens.
Thank you so much!!
The Elite
BOSS
I am having this too. They are really shitty. I think part of it has to do with defense allowing the offense to get big chances. Playing around with the sliders may help.
Riedinizzo
Banned
Why would you pay 99 bucks for a service that isn't legit? There are plenty of free , HD options. Or ..so I'm told..
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Oh man if this happens to me I'm going through the roof.
I don't know how legit this 3gem review is, but it went up a little after midnight. Score: 5.5/10. Their summary:
Source
Source
Lockjaw333
Member
So its better than GCL? I love the fact that I can watch GCL on any device, but the streams are bad most of the time. The PS4 app is also not good, it streams the worst on there. Most of the time watching my Flyers out of market on GCL is a frustrating experience.
As for the game, I actually bought it on X1... I'm weak. Skipped 14 and I needed some hockey. I also got it for about $26 after Access discount and XBL card I got as a gift.
The gameplay is definitely the best its been on this engine (since 07), but I'm not sure that's saying much. EA NHL was always a purchase for me for the social gaming aspect with EASHL... not so much the on-ice gameplay. For On-ice hockey I was a devout 2K fan until the 2K9 reset debachle.
If they do deliver adding OTP back in, and if we can party up with 5 friends and challenge another team of 5, even with NHL teams, it will still be fun. I figure that plus getting my hockey fix occassionally is worth the $26 I paid.
Mine defaults to the next game being played by the team I chose :S
bumpkin
Member
What is this debacle you speak of? I played a ton of 2K9 on the 360... Was probably my favorite modern hockey video game ever.
KingHenrik30
Member
Literally everything about it is better from price to features to the actual streams themselves
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
A 7/10 from IGN? Please. What trash. Where is that gif of EA stretching the money out toward IGN and the score going up?
Feeroper
Member
For the GCL code - will this work for Canadians since the Rogers BS? Rogers has the media rights to NHL including GCL this year and the price is $199 (there is an early bird discount though).
Im wondering if the discount with NHL 15 is available for us Canadians given that Rogers is in control?
Im wondering if the discount with NHL 15 is available for us Canadians given that Rogers is in control?
I think it's a fair score. He mentions all of the missing modes in the review. I would understand outlets if they gave it way lower reviews, though.
Islanders fan is the reviewer at that as well.
EternalTruth
Member
Jesus, what is with EA taking a ton stuff out of every one of their games...
- The Sims 4 is butchered compared to The Sims 3 (base game) (no open world anymore, no world editor, no toddlers, the list goes on...)
- Simcity (2013) with its tiny ass cities
- Almost all of their sports titles this year!
- The Sims 4 is butchered compared to The Sims 3 (base game) (no open world anymore, no world editor, no toddlers, the list goes on...)
- Simcity (2013) with its tiny ass cities
- Almost all of their sports titles this year!