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Chill Cosby · 09-09-2014, 04:48 PM

I'm going to have to offer some conflicting information here:

The menu system, IMO is a big improvement over last year and a lot closer to the perfection that is FIFA. The block/pages system is great, and I haven't noticed anything that I would deem clunky or awkward.

I think the fact that it really is an incomplete game has people looking at everything with poop coloured glasses. The gameplay and visual presentation is much improved, and for those that enjoy Live the Life/Be a Pro, I have to say it really isn't unplayable. I guess it depends what you want. Is it stripped down? Yeah, and I don't want to seem like I'm defending Rammer (guy needs to get fired hard), but he really is telling the truth when he says the FOUNDATION they put down is really impressive.

What hurts most is if you look at the base of this game, the potential is huge. The whole Be A Pro/GM menu area is probably the biggest improvement either mode has ever seen. It's clean, simple, and has a lot more relevant information at quick glance than previous iterations.

Is this game worth 70$? Please, no. Is this game worth playing? Yeah, it absolutely is. I bought it for 40$ and quite frankly, I'm fine with the purchase.

Is it a full game with everything we're used to? No. But is it still a fun hockey game that you'll likely get some enjoyment out of? Absolutely. For the few that bought it and were regretting it a bit, go home and play it. It's a lot better than the Internet would have you believe.

I wouldn't blame a single person for not buying it, whether it's because it's missing a feature or for silent protest against EA, but the exaggeration over how bad or unplayable it is has been pretty extreme IMO.

Take it or leave it, not meaning to get into it with anyone that hates the game, just wanted to offer a different view.

09-09-2014, 04:48 PM	#1352
Chill Cosby Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Jun 2014 Exp:	I'm going to have to offer some conflicting information here: The menu system, IMO is a big improvement over last year and a lot closer to the perfection that is FIFA. The block/pages system is great, and I haven't noticed anything that I would deem clunky or awkward. I think the fact that it really is an incomplete game has people looking at everything with poop coloured glasses. The gameplay and visual presentation is much improved, and for those that enjoy Live the Life/Be a Pro, I have to say it really isn't unplayable. I guess it depends what you want. Is it stripped down? Yeah, and I don't want to seem like I'm defending Rammer (guy needs to get fired hard), but he really is telling the truth when he says the FOUNDATION they put down is really impressive. What hurts most is if you look at the base of this game, the potential is huge. The whole Be A Pro/GM menu area is probably the biggest improvement either mode has ever seen. It's clean, simple, and has a lot more relevant information at quick glance than previous iterations. Is this game worth 70$? Please, no. Is this game worth playing? Yeah, it absolutely is. I bought it for 40$ and quite frankly, I'm fine with the purchase. Is it a full game with everything we're used to? No. But is it still a fun hockey game that you'll likely get some enjoyment out of? Absolutely. For the few that bought it and were regretting it a bit, go home and play it. It's a lot better than the Internet would have you believe. I wouldn't blame a single person for not buying it, whether it's because it's missing a feature or for silent protest against EA, but the exaggeration over how bad or unplayable it is has been pretty extreme IMO. Take it or leave it, not meaning to get into it with anyone that hates the game, just wanted to offer a different view.