NHL 2K10 Feature Blowout (IGN)

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

Love it. I had a good feeling VC would step up big time. Can't wait to play this game. The animations overall were pretty nice year but hearing that they improved the one's for skating is fantastic.

The problem was they took too long to play, diving to block shots in 2k9 was pointless because it took your player a good full 10 or more seconds just to dive. 2k9's skating animations weren't even all that bad, its the total over the top use of momentum thats the problem. So hope thats not the case this year.

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

The problem was they took too long to play, diving to block shots in 2k9 was pointless because it took your player a good full 10 or more seconds just to dive. 2k9's skating animations weren't even all that bad, its the total over the top use of momentum that's the problem. So hope that's not the case this year.

Ice friction helped with momentum problems. If they got rid of the weird animation and put more in then I think this game will be better in the animation department. Even last year I thought it was better than EA's, but I love the way that the player models look. The one of Joe looked great. I want to see a goal video and see the 5 man hugs. I will be very please.

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

Love it. I had a good feeling VC would step up big time. Can't wait to play this game. The animations overall were pretty nice year but hearing that they improved the one's for skating is fantastic.

I agree sounds like they touched up the skating by having some new animation. I am pumped big time!

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

Ice friction helped with momentum problems. If they got rid of the weird animation and put more in then I think this game will be better in the animation department. Even last year I thought it was better than EA's, but I love the way that the player models look. The one of Joe looked great. I want to see a goal video and see the 5 man hugs. I will be very please.

Sure ice friction helps but doesn't really solve the issue. I liked alot of 2k9's subtle animations, I just felt a handful of them took too long to complete usually in turn leaving you or the AI completely out of position.

I agree though the player models themselves are a huge improvement. Not really feeling 2k's goalies (something about them just feels off to me) but its not the end of the world either, I think I can deal if momentum and AI is fixed.

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

Sure ice friction helps but doesn't really solve the issue. I liked alot of 2k9's subtle animations, I just felt a handful of them took too long to complete usually in turn leaving you or the AI completely out of position. I agree though the player models themselves are a huge improvement. Not really feeling 2k's goalies (something about them just feels off to me) but its not the end of the world either, I think I can deal if momentum and AI is fixed.

I think they will fix those things, but if they don't you always have the other game. I just love the presentation in this game better. Especially after I scored a goal at my arena.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

I think they will fix those things, but if they don't you always have the other game. I just love the presentation in this game better. Especially after I scored a goal at my arena.

Hope so, would be great to be able to enjoy both this year.

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

Hope so, would be great to be able to enjoy both this year.

It would be nice but I can't get used to that skill stick. It's not just in hockey that it bugs me, I don't like fight night for the same reason. Yet in UFC I'm gradually learning to adjust to it. Go figure, may have to give it a longer try this year.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

It would be nice but I can't get used to that skill stick. It's not just in hockey that it bugs me, I don't like fight night for the same reason. Yet in UFC I'm gradually learning to adjust to it. Go figure, may have to give it a longer try this year.

Really? Just think of it as an actual hockey stick and ya should have an easier time. Want to do a toe drag? Simply curl the right stick to one side and back. Snap shot? Quick tap of the stick forward. Personally the skill stick feels pretty natural, I'd never want to go back to button shooting again after using it. Its actually a good portion of the reason I just couldn't get into 2k8, using buttons for shooting at this point just doesn't feel right.