Gameinformer review ruins my day

[RealmK]

So the new sim engine and cpu logic fixed what exactly? Ya know, I've been pretty patient with these guys. I realize they don't get a budget the size of Madden, and need to cater to the casuals as well with modes like HUT and the like. But seriously, how many years do the BeaGM/Dynasty guys have to wait before we get a mode that actually functions properly and realistically?

[Jgainsey]

The effort from EA with NHL's BEAGM mode and FIFA's Manager Mode this gen has been an absolute joke.

I stopped buying FIFA mostly because of this issue, and I really want to do the same with NHL.

[Lordofthething]

Quote: Originally Posted by boilermakernet08

Why buy the game if you're not totally satisfied with it?

Because I can't continue to play NHL 11 now that I've got a taste of 12. I play BEAGM the most but I might just give the other modes more of my time....was really into EAHSL the first year it came out. BEAPRO looks improved even though in the demo, as the 1st line center I didn't see the ice once in OT.

I just find it unbelievable they can't fix an obvious problem.

[Franchizz]

I skipped over NHL 11 because of EA's refusal to address the issues of the only mode I wish to invest ample time in, and thus will do so again with NHL 12. I can happily beat my current corp of games over again or spend hours on Skyrim and Mass Effect 3 upon their release.

[kai123]

I'm starting to wonder if a "Complete" hockey title will ever hit the market man. All the other sports had one in the past. Basketball has NBA 2k11, MLB had The Show(09/10), Football had NFL 2k5/Madden 05, but Hockey...zilch... I mean we had NHL 2k3 and 2k5 which were solid offerings from 2k but they weren't on that "Complete" package level. Same goes for NHL 09/10, both very good but weren't complete.

***(By "Complete" I mean a game that hits all areas adequately)

Anywho, I'm gonna pass on this years game and stick with NHL 2k10 and borrow this game off my friend if I ever get bored.

[Vikes1]

Pretty disappointing that these issues are still there.

The one that bothers me the most is...when the AI fails to properly handle it's roster. Seeing an 82 ovr sitting in the AHL, while a 74 is in their NHL lineup. That drives me nuts.

Like I said in a earlier thread...I do my best not to let this kinda stuff ruin the mode for me. But as the yearly releases go by, it is getting tougher and tougher.

[Simple Mathematics]

If they honestly cannot fix these issues, why not AT LEAST let us have control over every team in the league? I do not really care for this, and would much rather just control one team, but at least we would be able to make things more realistic.

[rangersfan30]

Quote: Originally Posted by Franchizz

I skipped over NHL 11 because of EA's refusal to address the issues of the only mode I wish to invest ample time in, and thus will do so again with NHL 12. I can happily beat my current corp of games over again or spend hours on Skyrim and Mass Effect 3 upon their release.

I am with you there mate

With Gears 3, Arkham City and now Battlefield 3 all pre-ordered and paid for the thought of no NHL game for me this year isn't as depressing as i thought it would be. I have a load of games i have picked up on the cheap in the past year that i have still to complete.

I am currently playing Marvel vs Capcom 3, Halo ODST and Borderlands with Mass Effect 1 and 2, Halo Reach, Bioshock 2, Left 4 Dead 1 and 2, FEAR and the Condemned 2 all games i bought just to work my way through in between in any new releases i wanted.

Ideally i would have a hockey game to play but i will do without, EA have really dropped the ball for too long.