I am burned out...

[MizzouRah]

This game has finally burned me out. We really need two hockey games as this series has gotten stale for me, which sucks right in the middle of the NHL playoffs.

I just can't get through a game anymore.

Every game just feels exactly the same to me. *sigh*

[Segagendude]

Re: I am burned out...

Look on the bright side: you're burned out close to when news may start trickling about NHL 13.... Lol.

[Fiddy]

Re: I am burned out...

This game has finally burned me out. We really need two hockey games as this series has gotten stale for me, which sucks right in the middle of the NHL playoffs.

I just can't get through a game anymore.

Every game just feels exactly the same to me. *sigh*

well since that may not happen anytime soon, hit up gamestop, pick up that other game that was out in 2010 and head to this thread and snag these..

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...te-thread.html

maybe even pick up the other game that was out in 2008 and snag these..

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...ch-2012-a.html (this also includes all historic and international teams named)

at least those 2 options are better than none. i get bored with those at times as well and pop NHL 12 back in.

[jyoung]

Re: I am burned out...

Every game just feels exactly the same to me. *sigh*

I think this feeling mainly comes from a lack of difference in how the players/teams play.

Also, the fact that all the arenas feel the same.

[Segagendude]

Re: I am burned out...

I think this feeling mainly comes from a lack of difference in how the players/teams play.

Also, the fact that all the arenas feel the same.

Kinda like Madden after awhile.

Spoiler

Both games by EA Sports----big surprise.

[porky14]

Re: I am burned out...

Or plug in your CLASSIC system and play those old hockey games !!!!!!

[Fiddy]

Re: I am burned out...

Or plug in your CLASSIC system and play those old hockey games !!!!!!

for real, load up the updated 2012 playoff edition NHL 94 rom and have at it. pixel puck did a great job on it as usual. so much fun!!

[Money99]

Re: I am burned out...

I think this feeling mainly comes from a lack of difference in how the players/teams play.

Also, the fact that all the arenas feel the same.

I second this.
Doesn't matter who you play or which players are on their team; every club and every player is the exact same. All of them have the same abilities as the next team/player.

For the first time in my hockey gaming life, I have absolutely zero interest in any news about NHL13. I know it'll be no different than NHL 08>>>>NHL12 - except some upgrades to HUT and EASHL.
I get the feeling that EA really doesn't care about the offline gamer anymore.

[MizzouRah]

Re: I am burned out...

well since that may not happen anytime soon, hit up gamestop, pick up that other game that was out in 2010 and head to this thread and snag these..

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...te-thread.html

maybe even pick up the other game that was out in 2008 and snag these..

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...ch-2012-a.html (this also includes all historic and international teams named)

at least those 2 options are better than none. i get bored with those at times as well and pop NHL 12 back in.

I have 2k10 and your rosters and have been playing again, thanks!

[MizzouRah]

Re: I am burned out...

I second this.
Doesn't matter who you play or which players are on their team; every club and every player is the exact same. All of them have the same abilities as the next team/player.

For the first time in my hockey gaming life, I have absolutely zero interest in any news about NHL13. I know it'll be no different than NHL 08>>>>NHL12 - except some upgrades to HUT and EASHL.
I get the feeling that EA really doesn't care about the offline gamer anymore.

Agree with you both.. I popped it in again tonight and you can't even tell what line you have on the ice because they all skate/shoot/pass the same to me. Goalies play the same too. I've had tons of great times with this series since the skill stick was introduced, but for me, this game has run its course.

I'm tired of messing with sliders too. I actually traded the game in via Amazon and they said it was cracked and sent it back.. there were no cracks and I got my trade in $$$ and the game. LOL!

[Segagendude]

Re: I am burned out...

I get the feeling that EA really doesn't care about the offline gamer anymore.

Me too. It's unfortunate, to, because I myself have zero interest in online anything.

[CrazyKitchenGuy]

Re: I am burned out...

Me too. It's unfortunate, to, because I myself have zero interest in online anything.

I feel the same way here. I play the game just for fun.

For lack of a better description, I'm not a 12 year old kid, who can sit and play video games for 6-8 hours a day and learn to master every single element of the game.

For me, if I get 30 minutes to an hour of game play a day, that's a luxury, so I just want to relax and enjoy playing, and for me, that's where offline play excels. Just playing for yourself with no pressure to be the best. (Sounds like some after school special moment.)

[mkharsh33]

Re: I am burned out...

I think this feeling mainly comes from a lack of difference in how the players/teams play.

Also, the fact that all the arenas feel the same.

THIS!!! Clearly and concisely summed up my feelings, which is why I traded it in a few weeks ago.

When I play NBA 2K11 historical games, there is a unique feel to each game I play, as the style of play is different for so many teams. When I use the old Celtics, I let my post players down low do all the work, getting timely hoops from Ainge or DJ. When I play with the old Bulls, everything is perimeter driven, and all I ask my big guys to do is rebound and play defense... I get endless fun out of that title, which I'll NEVER trade in as I have 20 years worth of complete seasons of solid historical rosters.

When I play MLB 2K12, I have the option of using a team with great pitching, and then have to rely on timely hitting or station-to-station baseball...or...use a team with a ton of bats in the lineup, but know that my pitching will struggle. I might only be able to get 5 tough innings out of my starter and then hold my breath as my bullpen has to try and hold down the fort.

With NHL12, EVERY game feels the same. Same intros...same arenas...same style of play. And it doesn't matter what a guy is rated, he ends up skating or deking like he's Wayne Gretzky. I will no longer buy a hockey game from EA if this is what the title has become. Sadly, it's just boring...no other way to say it.

[Fiddy]

Re: I am burned out...

THIS!!! Clearly and concisely summed up my feelings, which is why I traded it in a few weeks ago.

With NHL12, EVERY game feels the same. Same intros...same arenas...same style of play. And it doesn't matter what a guy is rated, he ends up skating or deking like he's Wayne Gretzky. I will no longer buy a hockey game from EA if this is what the title has become. Sadly, it's just boring...no other way to say it.

with that said, its obvious we need another game on the market. anything!!

(not trying to turn this into 2k vs EA etc)

but this is why myself and TS still keep 2k10 alive and he does 2K8 as well.

yes, each game has its pros and cons, but what keeps me coming back to 2K10 is the player differential. is it perfect, by no means. but i can tell when im using a skilled player, playmaker, scorer, etc. compared to a grinder, power forward type. makes me think and play the game the right way.

again, not perfect, but IMO by now EA should have had this added 3 years ago. sure, they have the player types, but they obviously dont play like they should.

is it to much to ask to have the different player builds actually play different? man..

[canucksss]

Re: I am burned out...

it is sad to see the comments here and i share your frustrations and disappointments with ths NHL franchise. EA's has nothing to offer except to take our money for a lousy product, lack of testhings, lack of sensibility by not giving us right rosters, tuners (that would actually work) etc.

if i dont see any significance with NHL 13, only great promotions lights and glitter without substance, im skipping it.