It's going to be very interesting to see how this game's week on sales figures turn out compared to NHL 14, 13, and 12. I don't think the game ever hits the one million copies sold mark, but if they start to see single percentage points of sales going down with this year's NHL, it will definitely raise eye brows at EA. The consumer won't be the one to blame though, but I'm sure EA will try to say it was the lacking consumer versus their crappy efforts of managing the NHL 15 project.
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NHL 15 |OT| - Feature Lockout Edition
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Delt31
Member
If you have not tried this already, change the camera to true broadcast as it’s very impressive. Not only does it look like a real hockey game (and really addresses some of my concerns that this game did not look next gen enough as I believe it removes that fuzzy filter), the gameplay actually is a little different, with the tempo being faster paced (although still very sim) while keeping that butter smooth gameplay. It is really impressive and actually has me playing this way online. JUST REMEMBER to change the shooting option in control to always up otherwise the controls can be wonky.
Give this a try – I’ve always used the default cam (which in this game is really good too) but after scoring a wrist shot off the wing and seeing what looked like a goal I was watching on TV, I was a believer. The angle even allows you to see your whole team (including your D) which allows you to plan better while not having the camera so pulled out it looks like a genesis game. Makes sense as this is the same way TV broadcasts it so the viewer can see the whole game. It’s also not that foreign if you’re a fifa or NBA player since it plays the same (left to right, etc) and since the rink is much smaller than the field, you can be fairly zoomed in and not lose much (similar to NBA). Best of all, I find myself having better set plays, clearer passing lines, esencially playing more realistic hockey and again, it just looks amazing (on NBA 2k impressive).
On a side note, where did the crowd chants go in this game? I don’t even here a lets go _______ anymore!
Give this a try – I’ve always used the default cam (which in this game is really good too) but after scoring a wrist shot off the wing and seeing what looked like a goal I was watching on TV, I was a believer. The angle even allows you to see your whole team (including your D) which allows you to plan better while not having the camera so pulled out it looks like a genesis game. Makes sense as this is the same way TV broadcasts it so the viewer can see the whole game. It’s also not that foreign if you’re a fifa or NBA player since it plays the same (left to right, etc) and since the rink is much smaller than the field, you can be fairly zoomed in and not lose much (similar to NBA). Best of all, I find myself having better set plays, clearer passing lines, esencially playing more realistic hockey and again, it just looks amazing (on NBA 2k impressive).
On a side note, where did the crowd chants go in this game? I don’t even here a lets go _______ anymore!
Patrick Bateman
Member
Nice, gonna try this when I'm home.
The Elite
BOSS
Yeah, I've been playing in True Broadcast. It's great but I think it's making it more difficult to put plays together. The big problem is trying to deal with the AI cross ice passes. I still need to play around with the sliders to see if I can nerf those.
My copy sits sealed at home. As incredibly disappointed as I am, with this release, I have the Ultimate Version fro $49 (from $80) from the Canadian E3 sale. I have not owned an EA NHL game since NHL '08. I hate to have to buy NHL '14 or NHL '15 on my PS3, since I rarely play it. Should I wait until it drops to $20? I really wanted a dedicated season mode, playoffs (which are coming), and proper simulation capability (action tracker removed in NHL '15 for PS4).
Is the game 1080p? No one from EA will answer.
I enjoyed the demo and played something around 10-15 games.
Is the game 1080p? No one from EA will answer.
I enjoyed the demo and played something around 10-15 games.
Mihalis0013
Neo Member
Picked up the game last night. Messed around with it for a bit. Played one game using Skill stick - ALL-STAR - Hardcore default settings. Took two random teams as I usually do when trying to figure out settings I like. First time ever with an NHL Game that I played right through the entire game without stopping every 5 minutes to adjust settings.
First impressions of game play are that things are much better. Puck physics is noticeable. Caused a goal off a partial shot block. Was nice to see.
For those interested in stats type stuff. I played 10 minute periods, was down 3-0 after 1st. Tied it 3-3 with 39 seconds left in 3rd. They scored with 9 seconds left in game. Shots were 25-37 me, hits were 18-27 me. So I was also relatively happy with those.
One question I did have - in create a player, is there no way to edit the faces (ie. add a beard or change eye/hair colour)? I assume this is due to the new facial animations but can someone hopefully please confirm that I'm an idiot and missed something obvious?
Thanks
Thank you
First impressions of game play are that things are much better. Puck physics is noticeable. Caused a goal off a partial shot block. Was nice to see.
For those interested in stats type stuff. I played 10 minute periods, was down 3-0 after 1st. Tied it 3-3 with 39 seconds left in 3rd. They scored with 9 seconds left in game. Shots were 25-37 me, hits were 18-27 me. So I was also relatively happy with those.
One question I did have - in create a player, is there no way to edit the faces (ie. add a beard or change eye/hair colour)? I assume this is due to the new facial animations but can someone hopefully please confirm that I'm an idiot and missed something obvious?
Thanks
Thank you
bumpkin
Member
Figures... I assumed picking this game up would be like any/every other EA Sports game; stores get so many copies you can just stroll in any time and buy it. Imagine my surprise when I was checking my local Best Buy to find a copy on PS4 for this weekend and they didn't have any. 
They have it on XB1, but I much prefer the feel of the DS4 after playing the demo on both.
They have it on XB1, but I much prefer the feel of the DS4 after playing the demo on both.
speculawyer
Member
Naw. They follow metacritic closely. They know where the blame goes. The only question is whether it is because the team screwed up or because the team was short-changed on enough resources.
A Serious Man
Member
The faces in this game really annoy me, they don't look realistic at all. When they move their mouths, they look like a cow chewing grass.
NBA 2K14 really raised my standards on what I expect from sports games when it comes to player likeness.
speculawyer
Member
Why does the Xbone version have review score 11 points higher than the PS4 version? Is there a difference or is it just different reviewers?
opticalmace
Member
The latter, I think.
Patrick Bateman
Member
Just tried this.
This is super cool. Way better than the standard cam and a great feeling.
Check the bold. I love the True Broadcast view, but before updating the controls, it was very awkward.
Delt31
Member
How cool is this..... Playing online and my opponent takes a shot that I got a fairly late poke check to block. Problem is the velocity was so strong it shatters my stick which goes flying in multiple directions actually hitting players in the process. Meanwhile the puck is still going towards the goal but on a diff line than expected due to the block and they score.
I know the devs mangled the modes but cmon now that's awesome. For those sitting on the sidelines out of principle and liked the demo you are missing out.
I know the devs mangled the modes but cmon now that's awesome. For those sitting on the sidelines out of principle and liked the demo you are missing out.
Lockjaw333
Member
Yeah, honestly I have been an EA hockey hater ever since NHL 2K dropped on the dreamcast. Huge 2K fan, and I felt like EA was always super arcadey and riddled with glitch goals, ridiculous AI and just had terrible gameplay. I bought EA NHL strictly to play EASHL with friends, while laughing at how absurd the gameplay was (though I skipped 14).
I have to admit, this game actually plays fairly well. I've seen some really nice things so far. There are without a doubt many legacy issues that still persist, but this is the best EA hockey on-ice gameplay of all time. I still don't think its better than 2K in the glory years, but its MUCH better than every EA NHL on last gen.
I need to try the True Broadcast view. I'm an "up/down" player in all sports games, I still use 2K cam in NBA 2K, I need to play with proper strategy and "see the field" so to speak. For that reason I'm reluctant to try Broadcast in NHL, but I'll give it a shot tonight.
Such a shame this game is so feature-neutered. The actual gameplay is the best EA has ever made.
Lion Heart
Banned
I have two copies, one ultimate and one regular. I plan on selling one but my question is what is HUT mode and is it online? Apparently I get 2 card packs a week for 25 weeks but I've never played it before so I'm not sure if its worth keeping since I can get some extra cash selling the Ultimate edition.
StylesClash
Member
I'll have to see about this true broadcast later today. Appreciate the tip. I'll take any help I can get.
My understanding is a dev team doesn't set/establish the rules, the publisher does. EA would be to blame on this in my opinion.
Why won't EA just acknowledge the resolution of this game. I'd probably buy a copy if I knew which one had the better resolution. I didn't really see a difference in the quality of the graphics comparing the ps4 and xbox one demo. However, I don't want to buy a 720 game if a 1080 version is available for the same price.
can you try turning off the PS4´s internet connection? i had the same problem in the demo, and this was the only way to completely fix it.
if the same problem still exists in the full game i definitely won´t get it before it´s patched.
Do we know what the resolution is? I don't see the xbox one version looking better than the ps4 like some claim. Not saying they are wrong, I just don't see it.
Patrick Bateman
Member
Can anyone tell me what's the career mode in this game?
Be a pro isn't my kind of thing.
And how can I start a fight. Pressing L1 doesn't do much.
Be a pro isn't my kind of thing.
And how can I start a fight. Pressing L1 doesn't do much.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Worst NHL game ever, and sadly I'll play it because I didn't play NHL 14 after PS4 released.
I don't know what EA was thinking. Pucks are magnets and every shot is like a pinball. But hey, online play.. which disconnect so frequently that I've yet to finish a full game. Game is also broken in so many other ways that have been mentioned before.
I got two copies cause I thought I'll play with my brother but now I'm going to return one.
I don't know what EA was thinking. Pucks are magnets and every shot is like a pinball. But hey, online play.. which disconnect so frequently that I've yet to finish a full game. Game is also broken in so many other ways that have been mentioned before.
I got two copies cause I thought I'll play with my brother but now I'm going to return one.
speculawyer
Member
Ouch. Giant bomb indeed.
Delt31
Member
I haven't had any issues with online play. seems like others haven't either so maybe it was random?
resolution in my opinion is 900 at best def not 1080. Not official though.
StylesClash
Member
Anyone playing the 360 version? The ps4 version is pissing me off.
DaleinCalgary
Gold Member
Got my copy in the mailbox weds when I got home from work!
Returned for refund at futureshop at lunch today.
Returned for refund at futureshop at lunch today.
speculawyer
Member
I'm just learning the skill stick myself. There are a lot of things you do in this game. Some help:
Slap shot - a really hard shot where you take a back-swing and hit the puck hard.
wrist shot - No backswing, when you just take a shot by flicking it with the stick.
deke - a trick move where you try to fool the defender. The deke button is very context sensitive.
saucer pass - when you pass it by lifting it off the ice so that it will go over defender's sticks.
Check - hitting the opponent . . . you are only supposed to do this to the person with the puck.
Poke check - when you use your stick to try to grab the puck from an opponent
One-timer - when someone passes you the puck and you immediately try shoot with a slap shot such that you only touch the puck once.
Haha hilarious!
Btw the AU version doesn't come with the $25 GCL discount. I cancelled my AU edition, and ordered a US one off Amazon.
speculawyer
Member
Looks up rule . . . Ah, I didn't know that rule. Now I understand why teams do dump & chase. I always though dump & chase was useless.
It looks incredible (seriously) but even after changing the controls it felt unnatural. I will stick to overhead with zoom off. It looks mediocre but I can see how much space I have really easily and I play way better like that.
IMACOMPUTA
Member
Lol. Ummmm.
What the fuck is up with the ps4 bug causing shitty fps while your network connection is active?
This is fucking ridiculous.
Seriously??
Wow.
What the fuck is up with the ps4 bug causing shitty fps while your network connection is active?
This is fucking ridiculous.
Seriously??
Wow.
Mike Works
Member
I haven't had any issue playing (offline) games while connected to my internet on the PS4.
The menus however are atrocious in their loading/transition times.
The menus however are atrocious in their loading/transition times.
After playing several games.
- [+] Game plays very well, at least for someone new with recent NHL gaming.
- [+] Game looks decent, for sub-1080p. Fuzzy on all screens, including the menus.
- [Neutral] I suck at this game. 0 - 4 on default settings. (Sens 1-3, Sens 1-3, Oilers 1-5, Sens 2-7... seems i am getting worse, I was even winning that last one 2-1, and dropped 6 in a row... poor defence, weak poke check, too).
- [-] The menus, oh god. More peanut butter. How can they possibly be this bad. Fixing these would improve the Be a GM experience 10-fold.
- [-] In Be a GM, simulating a season takes a LONG time and those scout pop-ups are very annoying. Many aspects are poorly created.
- [-] Missing the nice simulation/action tracker from the older games.
- [-] Need season mode! Not this Be a GM mode.
- [-] Glitches. I was taking a faceoff and my player froze with his stick in the air... the other team scored on me.
- [- -] Trophies that require HUT, buying, and selling. Yeah no platinum for me.
- [- - -] Missing an unnaceptable amount of features and modes from previous entries.
- [- - -] A million other MINOR things that could easily be improved or added to enhance the experience.
I'm 25+ games into my season and I'm starting to get annoyed with a few things. The more I play the more it annoys me lol.
Why does the CPU get almost every single rebound? Outside of rebounds that bounce into the corner it is nearly impossible to get a rebound.
Why do my teammates never face in the direction of the puck in the offensive zone? I can't get any one timers or quick shots off because they are never in position for it. Changing the offensive strategies doesn't help. The CPU has no issues with this though and they score with incredible efficiency. I can outshoot them 40 to 13 and still lose 5-3. Both of my goalies have a sub .800 SV% on the year.
I'm still winning the majority of my games but I always feel cheated when I lose. The CPU all of a sudden goes into a "you can't do anything to stop me" mode and scores three goals in a row, or at least that is what it seems like. It's like the AI isn't smart enough to ever actually outplay me so it has to cheat to make games seem close when they shouldn't be.
Why does the CPU get almost every single rebound? Outside of rebounds that bounce into the corner it is nearly impossible to get a rebound.
Why do my teammates never face in the direction of the puck in the offensive zone? I can't get any one timers or quick shots off because they are never in position for it. Changing the offensive strategies doesn't help. The CPU has no issues with this though and they score with incredible efficiency. I can outshoot them 40 to 13 and still lose 5-3. Both of my goalies have a sub .800 SV% on the year.
I'm still winning the majority of my games but I always feel cheated when I lose. The CPU all of a sudden goes into a "you can't do anything to stop me" mode and scores three goals in a row, or at least that is what it seems like. It's like the AI isn't smart enough to ever actually outplay me so it has to cheat to make games seem close when they shouldn't be.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
For the love of God, make sure the controller colors match that of your player icon. It's a very easy and sensible patch, EA.