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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4846

    #1

    NHL 15 Demo: Is the Gameplay Enough? (Roundtable)


    The NHL 15 demo arrived today for PS4 users, and yesterday for Xbox One users. With so much controversey surrounding this year's NHL's release, thanks in part to several key missing modes in the new-gen debut, the game will have to rely upon its presentation and gameplay to deliver an experience worth gamer's hard earned $60.

    So with that, here are some extended thoughts from our staff on whether the game is shaping up to do just that.

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  • 13whitebread
    ORIGINAL SIX FAN
    • Aug 2010
    • 574

    #2
    As for me only I have played six games like what I am seeing and I realize it's not the full game but in those games I never had a power play. I surely hope that will change

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    • bigwill33
      MVP
      • Jul 2002
      • 2279

      #3
      You have Glenn's comments on here twice and nothing from Phil.

      Anyway, it seems to be that if you like or love real hockey you won't care for this game. And if you don't really know much about hockey or only follow it somewhat you might think it is pretty good. There are exceptions, but that is the consensus that seems to be floating around the boards here.

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      • scottyo60
        Pro
        • Oct 2008
        • 499

        #4
        I feel like the players are too big... Lighting and graphics were great. NBC sports a nice touch as well. I'll play more Thursday and see what I think.. Idk

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        • BearishRiggs
          Rookie
          • Jul 2013
          • 83

          #5
          Re: NHL 15 Demo: Is the Gameplay Enough? (Roundtable)

          Jayson's section confirms what I was most afraid of. NHL 15 is some admittedly stylish lipstick on a real damn ugly pig.

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          • Rhaze48
            Rookie
            • Oct 2013
            • 54

            #6
            Re: NHL 15 Demo: Is the Gameplay Enough? (Roundtable)

            After a few hours now logged in the demo here are my impressions. Keep in mind while reading this breakdown I was playing as the Kings the entire time, who are without a doubt the #1 Defensive team in the entire league. I played all games in Goalie locked position as I would in my Be A Pro.

            I can sum up my experience by breaking down my very first game goal-by-goal.

            Goal #1 on me: I was in what looked to be perfect position, got top-shelfed over my glove under the bar circa NHL14.

            Goal #2 on me: While my defense(the best in the league remember) stood around like pylons a Rangers player with the puck on the half-boards facing the glass twisted the top half of his torso almost a full 180 to center the puck perfectly to another Ranger waiting patiently and un-hindered in the slot. No chance as it's again roofed.

            Goal # on me: I stop the initial shot from the point, only to see(circa NHL14) my "Defensemen" doing the cross-check jig out in front of me while a Rangers player scoops up the rebound on his backhand and it's back off his stick and roofed in a split second.

            Goal #4 on me: Ranger cuts in from the sideboards almost parralel with the goal line, I hug the post upright and he proceeds (on his off side mind you) to roof it FAR SIDE on me.

            Goal #1 on them: A floater by Dwight King beats King Henrick glove side mid net.

            Other Observations: SWEET FLAPPY JERSEY BATMAN. It's just.... too much. Crowds looked AMAZING, commentary was a refreshing change as was pre-game. Player models looked slightly improved but VERY VERY VERY pissed it's a 720p output and not a 1080p as it SHOULD BE.

            Overall it seems to be nothing more than a fresh coat of paint on the same glitchy, unbalanced gameplay. In serious consideration to cancel my pre-order and wait a few months till you lovely folks can make some sets of decent sliders that may solve my issues and then purchase.

            Just as far as what I do with my game-time, it seems like it will be the same infuriating ride NHL14 was. Might be a pass for me this year.
            The LA King's success if mostly due to Jonathan Quick. All credit for Quick goes to Bill Ranford. You're welcome LA.

            - Oilers

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            • scottyo60
              Pro
              • Oct 2008
              • 499

              #7
              Here's a round table question. With the price drops of NHL around Black Friday and December, what do you value this game as? I'd think around $30 will be when I pick it up

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              • Rhaze48
                Rookie
                • Oct 2013
                • 54

                #8
                Re: NHL 15 Demo: Is the Gameplay Enough? (Roundtable)

                Originally posted by scottyo60
                Here's a round table question. With the price drops of NHL around Black Friday and December, what do you value this game as? I'd think around $30 will be when I pick it up
                Well it's current price tag for me is $69.99 CAD. With it's lack of modes, seemingly unchanged gameplay, and only slightly improved graphics I would honestly pay no more than $35-$40 around xmas.

                Thus a big reason I am sleeping on it tonight and may cancel pre-order tomorrow.
                The LA King's success if mostly due to Jonathan Quick. All credit for Quick goes to Bill Ranford. You're welcome LA.

                - Oilers

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                • socalbeast08
                  Banned
                  • May 2009
                  • 113

                  #9
                  well graphically its great, gameplay and goalies and other issues in nhl 14 are still there. I am on the fence about current gen vs previous gen. i like having all 30 goal horns and my custom music. idk if graphics are enough to make me buy the ps4 version. ugh decisions decisions.

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                  • onac22
                    Rookie
                    • Jul 2012
                    • 246

                    #10
                    NHL 15 Demo: Is the Gameplay Enough? (Roundtable)

                    I have played two games on all-star. The first game the cpu went up one early but I scored twice to win. The second game I lost, 4-0. What is most disturbing is that all five cpu goals were the same. Pass right to left,bottom of the circle to slot for a roofed one timer.



                    In looks the game is impressive. The mechanics so far are not all there. Did have two powerplays in the second game. Penalties were there for me.



                    What concerned me the most was the ease of the one touch dekes. One button push and a direction on the right stick everyone plays like Crosby. The feature ends up playing more like the skill stick in madden, I was being optimistic and hoping it would be more like the skill stick in FIFA and based on player skill.

                    But it does feel good to have an NHL game to whine about again.
                    Last edited by onac22; 08-27-2014, 12:12 AM.

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                    • GrawrD
                      Rookie
                      • Jan 2012
                      • 8

                      #11
                      Re: NHL 15 Demo: Is the Gameplay Enough? (Roundtable)

                      EASHL took up a huge part of my time for the past 5 years, but I am having tons of fun with the Demo so far.

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                      • EliJ27
                        Rookie
                        • Aug 2014
                        • 21

                        #12
                        I love it, as long as they didnt take the creation and roster editing aspect out of the game like EA has been known to do in the past with other games i think everything will be fine.

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                        • ASUBoy93
                          Pro
                          • Feb 2013
                          • 507

                          #13
                          Am I the only one that thought the demo was a great showing of what NHL 15 is going to be?

                          Sure, the full game is missing modes but I personally feel like the gameplay/graphics/presentation are big steps up for me this year. I was worried the demo would be poor but it plays great IMO. It definitely solidified my purchase on the 9th.
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                          • SVCbearcat10
                            Rookie
                            • Jun 2013
                            • 395

                            #14
                            You're not the only one. The jump in gameplay is greater from NHL on next-gen (compared to last gen) than Madden was last year. The physics and momentums of the players is much more accurate, making positioning more important.

                            AI was always be an issue in a video game. You can either choose to exploit flaws or try to play simulation hockey. Many choose to exploit the flaws and take all the fun out of it. I just find it funny that all the people who are saying it's half a game are the same people who would be saying it's nothing put a port if all the modes made it in but graphics/gameplay was minimally changed.

                            We've learned that a 1st release on a new console will never live up to most people's expectations. I think they have a great foundation to make this truly a great game over the next few years.

                            On a side note... I think gaining the offensive zone could be a little bit harder, but I don't want that part too life like. I don't have time to play 20 minute periods, I like the quick games of 5 minute periods. If you have to dump the puck everytime (and implement true stick collision physics like some call for), no one would EVER possess the puck long enough to score in a shortened period. It would be a sloppy mess and a pretty boring experience. There has to been some element of 'arcadeness', for lack of a better term, to make the game fun.

                            A 2nd note... goalies. I hope they address them next year. While they aren't terrible, I just think they can be improved. Something about their movements, or lack of subtle variety in their animations seem off. They don't interact well with the goal or the crease. Most complaints about being in position and still giving up a goal doesn't bother me, that's called every night in the NHL.

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                            • TDKing
                              MVP
                              • Feb 2003
                              • 1842

                              #15
                              Re: NHL 15 Demo: Is the Gameplay Enough? (Roundtable)

                              Wiggling jerseys are stupid. Not seeing 12 man physics. I don't see any of the highly touted layered uniform stuff. As I stated before to me it seems like the same game with lowered ice friction and a slight change in puck physics.

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