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Ovie · 08-20-2009, 04:43 PM

So far my experience with the NHL 10 demo has been great. Lots of "little things" I've noticed that really make this game feel like a true hockey sim.
I'll give a quick rundown of my positives.

+ Positives
You can tell the difference between a good shot blocker, an okay shot blocker and a bad shot blocker. The bad ones obviously don't lay down on the ice all the time. Okay ones will, but they get up slower. And wow, Lidstrom can get down on the ice and recover very quickly.

Defensive AI is a bit better, they take away the cross crease cheese most of the time to the point where if one of them does manage to squirt through I probably wouldn't call it cheese.

I've had defenders in front of my net bat the puck out of the air away from the net and out of the zone.

People grab pucks and when you try to clear the zone the puck isn't lobbed into outer space every single time so sometimes defenders grab it and keep it in the zone.

Board play is perfectly implemented.

The bottom six can't deke like Bobby freaking Orr.

This game punishes you for doing brainless things like passing the puck out in front of the net with 2 opponents there. They WILL score if you pass out recklessly and will do it consistently. Very good to see.

- Negatives
Some of the negatives I'm not so sure are actually negatives, just giving me a hard time.

Most of the goals I have seen so far have been pretty weak goals. I had one game where Osgood let in I think 3 goals in 4 shots and he got a piece of all of them. I've always played NHL 09 and now this demo defensive minded too. My strategy is mostly trapping and counter attacking so it's not like I don't know how to play defense. I think I've had one really nice goal so far with a Crosby wrist shot from the slot whipping it around their defender.

I've had a hard type setting up a good cycle play with hardcore passing. This I feel may be just because I'm not used to it. Tic Tac Toe seems like it'll be very difficult for a user to pull off. It's tough to get a strong pass after the first + aiming it precisely.

Computer too tape to tape without any sliders to adjust.

I'm going to go play some more I'll come back in a bit if I find more.

jyoung · 08-20-2009, 05:14 PM

Is it just me or did they take out the "push the puck ahead" speed burst?

I tried tapping the right bumper (like in NHL 09), but got nothing out of it.

GameSeven · 08-20-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wEEman33


	Is it just me or did they take out the "push the puck ahead" speed burst? I tried tapping the right bumper (like in NHL 09), but got nothing out of it.

It's Left Trigger...

bad_philanthropy · 08-20-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wEEman33


	Is it just me or did they take out the "push the puck ahead" speed burst? I tried tapping the right bumper (like in NHL 09), but got nothing out of it.

Moved it to LT.

bad_philanthropy · 08-20-2009, 05:22 PM

Loving the puck physics.

The one thing that the game could really use is a modifier for hardcore passing that enables you to fire a quick pass (unless there is one). The pass would be less accurate (especially for non-gifted playmakers), and more prone to jumping over the receiver's stick, especially if the players are too close to each other.

Left bumper would probably work best. If I hold that down while passing, my guy will fire the puck off his stick quickly. It would be great for tick-tack-toe plays, or trying to fire a long pass up ice to try and create a breakaway on a bad line change or pinch and would only be useful when used by the best playmakers and puck moving d-men.

I know that Litty and the gang were able to change the controls up a bit last year to help with checking guys in the crease when going for the puck, hopefully they can add this.

Spanky · 08-20-2009, 05:30 PM

Based on the demo, is it looking like NHL 10 could be the MLB Show of hockey games?

DirtyJerz32 · 08-20-2009, 05:36 PM

Can anyone answer the question about the broadcast camera? Is it the same as last years or did they actually make it a broadcast camera view?

Redshirt_EA · 08-20-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Redshirt_EA


	SOL. You still want the screen shots?

I'll see what can be done about it for patches and future versions.

08-20-2009, 04:43 PM	#145
Ovie Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Mar 2009 Blog Entries: 2	Re: NHL 10 Demo Impressions So far my experience with the NHL 10 demo has been great. Lots of "little things" I've noticed that really make this game feel like a true hockey sim. I'll give a quick rundown of my positives. + Positives You can tell the difference between a good shot blocker, an okay shot blocker and a bad shot blocker. The bad ones obviously don't lay down on the ice all the time. Okay ones will, but they get up slower. And wow, Lidstrom can get down on the ice and recover very quickly. Defensive AI is a bit better, they take away the cross crease cheese most of the time to the point where if one of them does manage to squirt through I probably wouldn't call it cheese. I've had defenders in front of my net bat the puck out of the air away from the net and out of the zone. People grab pucks and when you try to clear the zone the puck isn't lobbed into outer space every single time so sometimes defenders grab it and keep it in the zone. Board play is perfectly implemented. The bottom six can't deke like Bobby freaking Orr. This game punishes you for doing brainless things like passing the puck out in front of the net with 2 opponents there. They WILL score if you pass out recklessly and will do it consistently. Very good to see. - Negatives Some of the negatives I'm not so sure are actually negatives, just giving me a hard time. Most of the goals I have seen so far have been pretty weak goals. I had one game where Osgood let in I think 3 goals in 4 shots and he got a piece of all of them. I've always played NHL 09 and now this demo defensive minded too. My strategy is mostly trapping and counter attacking so it's not like I don't know how to play defense. I think I've had one really nice goal so far with a Crosby wrist shot from the slot whipping it around their defender. I've had a hard type setting up a good cycle play with hardcore passing. This I feel may be just because I'm not used to it. Tic Tac Toe seems like it'll be very difficult for a user to pull off. It's tough to get a strong pass after the first + aiming it precisely. Computer too tape to tape without any sliders to adjust. I'm going to go play some more I'll come back in a bit if I find more. __________________ Last edited by Ovie; 08-20-2009 at 05:04 PM.

08-20-2009, 05:14 PM	#146
jyoung Hall Of Fame OVR: 38 Join Date: Dec 2006 Blog Entries: 49	Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360) Is it just me or did they take out the "push the puck ahead" speed burst? I tried tapping the right bumper (like in NHL 09), but got nothing out of it.

08-20-2009, 05:22 PM	#149
bad_philanthropy MVP OVR: 24 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,176	Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360) Loving the puck physics. The one thing that the game could really use is a modifier for hardcore passing that enables you to fire a quick pass (unless there is one). The pass would be less accurate (especially for non-gifted playmakers), and more prone to jumping over the receiver's stick, especially if the players are too close to each other. Left bumper would probably work best. If I hold that down while passing, my guy will fire the puck off his stick quickly. It would be great for tick-tack-toe plays, or trying to fire a long pass up ice to try and create a breakaway on a bad line change or pinch and would only be useful when used by the best playmakers and puck moving d-men. I know that Litty and the gang were able to change the controls up a bit last year to help with checking guys in the crease when going for the puck, hopefully they can add this. Last edited by bad_philanthropy; 08-20-2009 at 05:34 PM.

08-20-2009, 05:30 PM	#150
Spanky MVP OVR: 22 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: I'm with Leather, at Plato's Retreat	Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360) Based on the demo, is it looking like NHL 10 could be the MLB Show of hockey games? __________________ It's on me. I shook his hand too hard. It was a hard ... kind of a slap-shake. "What? You can't challenge a scoring play?''

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