I also loved the beta. It's the best playing NHL game to date. Puck physics/stick physics are top notch and deliver the most realistic on-ice product we've ever played.
Plenty of game modes are making a return this year, which was greatly needed.
To those who are complaining, what would you actually like them to improve upon? The moment to moment gameplay has been greatly improved. The game looks good, although commentary could always be better but that's the same with every sports game...I guess I just don't understand what you think the game is lacking at this stage.
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Originally Posted by Igottago
I'm sure the gameplay has changed, but has it changed much more than an updated tuner set would've provided? I'm not seeing anything immediately recognizable as any different from NHL 15 from the videos I've seen.
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As mentioned, a lot of game modes are back in the game. Also, the way in which the on-ice physics have improved go well beyond what a tuner could change. The skating has also improved, the net-front battles are far better, board-play is significantly improved. The game just flat out plays better.
"I'm not seeing anything immediately recognizable as any different from NHL 15 from the videos I've seen."
What are you expecting to see in a series that is released yearly? No matter how much change you want, it's still going to be a hockey game - and this year, from what I've played of the beta, improves upon everything that was present last year and adds a lot of new modes/features. Are you hoping that NHL 17 comes fully featured with a Pirate ship and your ability to manage each individual pirates diet?
Instead of saying "I'm not seeing anything immediately recognizable as any different from NHL 15", why not ask about things you felt were missing last year or in years previous?
Does it have more game modes? Yes.
Are the existing modes improved upon? Yes.
Is the on-ice action improved upon? Yes. How? Moment to moment gameplay is greatly improved thanks to more realistic puck/stick/skating physics that help lend themselves to more dynamic moments and a better 200-foot gameplay experience. Want to work the boards? Work 'em. Crash the net? Net front battles are way better and way more important this year. Thanks to the improved physics, rebounds and tip-ins have never been more important. This works the other way as well, blocking shots is much more realistic, as are "defensive sticks".
What else do you think needs to be built into the game?