NHL 10 General Discussion

[Jayems]

For the first time in the NHL series, I am so absolutely bored of this game.

[3 Justin 3]

Originally Posted by Jayems

For the first time in the NHL series, I am so absolutely bored of this game.

I was bored after a month. I guess playing NHL 09 for a solid few months before release had me in. NHL 10 is just annoying. Ranked VS games are crap and the EASHL is filled with people who don't know how to play offense, don't pass, or are cheaters.

[Crispy's Critter]

the more I hear about this game the more I'm glad I didn't rush out and buy it. I might still get it for christmas, but at least I won't be paying for it. I don't mind playing the demo once in a while, but it sounds like everything outside of the actual gameplay is not all that great, and the gameplay isn't good enough to make up for it. I could be wrong, but that's the impression I'm getting from all that I've read about it from people who have been playing for a while.

[FlamesKickAss]

I still play it lots. Over 100 games vs play. Still enjoying it.

[dobbles]

i enjoy it just as much as last year. i have played it almost as much. just more offline play since the eashl team isn't as active this year.

i can understand not wanting to spend 60 bucks each year unless the game makes drastic changes, but i feel like this version was a decent step forward. it wasn't a breakthrough like the skill stick or be a pro mode, but still a good game.

[Weiser Wonder]

Originally Posted by Crispy's Critter

the more I hear about this game the more I'm glad I didn't rush out and buy it. I might still get it for christmas, but at least I won't be paying for it. I don't mind playing the demo once in a while, but it sounds like everything outside of the actual gameplay is not all that great, and the gameplay isn't good enough to make up for it. I could be wrong, but that's the impression I'm getting from all that I've read about it from people who have been playing for a while.

I love it. Expectations were just so high because of the quality of previous products that any minor flaw is being droned on and on about on the the internet. It's much better than last year and a hell of a lot of fun.

[Crispy's Critter]

Originally Posted by Weiser Wonder

I love it. Expectations were just so high because of the quality of previous products that any minor flaw is being droned on and on about on the the internet. It's much better than last year and a hell of a lot of fun.

yea, there is that fact about the high expectations. 09 was such a huge jump forward from the previous 4-6 years that people expected another dramatic difference. Also the fact that on the internet for every one positive post made about something there's usually about 100 negative ones. I do kind of hope I get it for christmas because I know it won't totally suck, but I'm fine with my 09 even if I don't get it. It also helps that the friend I play online with mostly hasn't upgraded either, so I still get a lot of use out of 09.

[CMPunk]

Originally Posted by dobbles

i enjoy it just as much as last year. i have played it almost as much. just more offline play since the eashl team isn't as active this year.

i can understand not wanting to spend 60 bucks each year unless the game makes drastic changes, but i feel like this version was a decent step forward. it wasn't a breakthrough like the skill stick or be a pro mode, but still a good game.

We weren't as active because we split the teams. If we'd made just one team, we'd still all be playing

[mikey_the_redneck]

How do you guys score in this game? I can't keep losing to my brother like this anymore........

One timer? Wrap around?

[Weiser Wonder]

Cross crease passes. Go to practice mode and get good enough at dekeing that you can beat a goalie one-one occasionally. Shots from the point. Try to get wristers top shelf coming from behind the net. Wraparounds work but I'm not too good at them.

[Gravitykillr]

Originally Posted by FlamesKickAss

I still play it lots. Over 100 games vs play. Still enjoying it.

I'm at almost 300 games with my EASHL character, still small things in the game that bother be but just as good if not better than '09

[TRIX]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

Agreed with whoever said the Flames D is awesome to use though, I love dishin out the hits. I know the opposing winger is trying to bait my D into leaving his position and come after him in the corner so he can pass it to the centre all alone in front, but I can't help myself. Those hits are too satisfying to pass up.

No No No...start to line em up once they cross the red line, then Scott Stevens their heads to the ice when they cross the blue line, either cutting cross or coming down the wing into the boards

Literally injuring at least one opponent every game, with either Reggie, Phaneuf, Giodano, Sarich or Gautier, sometimes Boumeester too

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by Crispy's Critter

the more I hear about this game the more I'm glad I didn't rush out and buy it. I might still get it for christmas, but at least I won't be paying for it. I don't mind playing the demo once in a while, but it sounds like everything outside of the actual gameplay is not all that great, and the gameplay isn't good enough to make up for it. I could be wrong, but that's the impression I'm getting from all that I've read about it from people who have been playing for a while.

Interesting. Personally I like it more than '09. I'm still really new to '10(stupid school), and hence I'm brutal at it, but I like the changes I'm seeing. I'm just sooo happy I don't have to put up with all the garbage interference plays and pick and rolls the computer would use in '09. My guy in the slot wouldn't even have the puck yet and the computer would just take his head off as the pass was coming and there'd be no call, it drove me absolutely crazy. '09 was like late 90's play-off hockey.

I like how the goalies give out dirty rebounds in this one too, they were too superhuman in '09. I find the puck alot more lively, and realistic in this one. So far I'm enjoying it, though I'm just awful.

[FlamesKickAss]

Originally Posted by Gravitykillr

I'm at almost 300 games with my EASHL character, still small things in the game that bother be but just as good if not better than '09

I havent played any eashl games, last year thats all I played.

[jeremywilhelm]

Originally Posted by TRIX

No No No...start to line em up once they cross the red line, then Scott Stevens their heads to the ice when they cross the blue line, either cutting cross or coming down the wing into the boards

Literally injuring at least one opponent every game, with either Reggie, Phaneuf, Giodano, Sarich or Gautier, sometimes Boumeester too

I turned up the hit power, turned up the difficulty and turned up the computer injury rate and pretty much spend the season using Phaneuf, Regehr, Bouwmeester and Tyler Myers, Glenncross and Keith Aulie to injure every top player on every team i face.

Especially Havlat, Burrows, Zetterberg, Hemsky, Morrow, Ovechkin, Kane, Hossa, Demitra, Kovalchuk, Huselius, and Tanguay.

It is the only way the game is any fun anymore.

[Russic]

I much prefer it over 09. i haven't touched EASHL though ... I could play the dynasty mode for years.

[Flash Walken]

I find driving to the net is a great way to score goals.

I have a serious nose for the twine.

[jeremywilhelm]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

I find driving to the net is a great way to score goals.

I have a serious nose for the twine.

I wish you could run the goalie.

[sclitheroe]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

I like how the goalies give out dirty rebounds in this one too, they were too superhuman in '09. I find the puck alot more lively, and realistic in this one. So far I'm enjoying it, though I'm just awful.

By the time you are good at it, you'll hate it for all the shortcomings you are going to find. I think that's what most of us are finding...it's a love/hate relationship all the way this year.

[flamestalker]

Originally Posted by jeremywilhelm

I wish you could run the goalie.

I wish you could fight with the goalie..