The Presentation and Announcing Is Embarrassing

[onlybygrace]

Having played the NHL series since NHLPA and once been considered one of the best slider makers on the site, I don't feel purchasing NHL 15 for a next gen system is necessary to make a comment. I've watched a lot of gameplay and I've seen enough.

This game is a total disappointment. The commentary is worse than what we had on PS2 iterations of the sport. I'm actually stunned by how bad it is.

Just a monumentally disappointing effort on the Presentation end of the game which, allegedly, is what they spent most of their effort on. No excuse for this and it shows what their mindset is regarding the quality they deem passable. Unacceptable.

I'm definitely holding off for a few years on the next gen system as hockey is all I play. I wont even get into the fact that they sold a roster update for 60 bucks on last gen.

It's gotten out of hand and we need to hold them accountable. For far too long we've bought games just out of a knee jerk reaction because we love the sport, but until this game really impresses, I will have nothing to do with it.

I mean, the commentary is so bad it needs to be redone from the bottom up already. I'm disgusted.

Sorry to be negative or whatever, but, I just can't help it on this one. I just can't...

its stunningly terrible.

[jake19ny]

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Well I don't think its that horrible but your right the effort they put into it and this game as a whole seems so lazy. I played the first game of my BeaGM, the first game mind you and the commentary stated what a wonderful year my goalie is having so far.....in another game I gave up 3 goals on 5 shots and the commentary stated that we can concentrate on offense because the goalie is having an amazing night in net.......LOL. Its just lazy for that crap. I can almost accept the missing modes as a part of transitioning to the next gen and a new look (not sure I buy it though) but there are so many little things that make you think they didn't even test the game themselves.....lol

[ScudDawg]

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Yeah, the one I don't like is when they comment on you goalie's win percentage in the pregame, saying so and so has a bad win percentage, when they are 7-0 on the season.

[speels]

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In my opinion, I think the presentation is okay. The score overlays and such are gorgeous, although having better stats used would help a lot. ie Season goals instead of game goals.

As for the commentators, I am not sure what people expect. I look at it this way, the NHL series prior had Hugson et al for many years, so of course there was way more lines of dialogue. For this being the first campaign with the new announcers, all 3 of them, I think they do a pretty good job. People reference certain instances and my guess it they just didn't have time to record all types of instances. Although some like the win percentage is terrible, I think it's pretty good. Although I am tired of the "waffle board" comment.

This is just year one for this team, I expect them to add more and more each year until we get it to where things don't suck. One thing I think people forget is that there are only so many lines of commentary that can be chosen, unlike real life bradcasting where the human vocabulary is the limit.

[Segagendude]

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I was super amped when I heard Doc was in the game. Now, because EA failed miserably at implementing him and the others, I mute them. Sad.

I'm by no means a basketball fan, but just listen to the commentary in NBA 2K.

That's how it needs to be done!

[Solid-Bri]

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The presentation, while not as good as it could be, is still a nice step up from last-gen...

The commentary, though, is quite terrible... Distractingly bad at times. "Recoiling" has gotta be the most annoying one for me so far. Along with "Waffle board" (WTF does that even mean?) Players passing "geometrically" is another goody...

[hotjoint]

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NHL 15 is just a failure, there's no other word for it.

[InterInter13]

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I disagree.

I, personally, have had my fill of Bill Clement.

[MizzouRah]

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I disagree.

I, personally, have had my fill of Bill Clement.

Me too.. the new commentary is still fresh.. for now.

[Solid-Bri]

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Let's not lose sight of the fact that Ray Ferraro is awesome in this game.

Doc and Eddie, not so much... But every time Ray chimes in, it feels like a real broadcast. Hopefully he'll be with the NHL series long-term, as so far he's the only one of the trio who knows how to do voice-work the right way.

[franch1se]

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apparently its everyones birthday in 4 months

[bigwill33]

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"Waffle board" (WTF does that even mean?)

Waffle board refers to the blocker. Back before the early 90's goalie's blockers contained riveted holes in their exterior. They were commonly referred to as waffle boards because they resembled waffles in their pattern like design.

[Solid-Bri]

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Ah, thanks for the clarification. Hopefully it'll sound a little less annoying to me now!

[canucksss]

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Having played the NHL series since NHLPA and once been considered one of the best slider makers on the site, I don't feel purchasing NHL 15 for a next gen system is necessary to make a comment. I've watched a lot of gameplay and I've seen enough.

This game is a total disappointment. The commentary is worse than what we had on PS2 iterations of the sport. I'm actually stunned by how bad it is.

Just a monumentally disappointing effort on the Presentation end of the game which, allegedly, is what they spent most of their effort on. No excuse for this and it shows what their mindset is regarding the quality they deem passable. Unacceptable.

I'm definitely holding off for a few years on the next gen system as hockey is all I play. I wont even get into the fact that they sold a roster update for 60 bucks on last gen.

It's gotten out of hand and we need to hold them accountable. For far too long we've bought games just out of a knee jerk reaction because we love the sport, but until this game really impresses, I will have nothing to do with it.

I mean, the commentary is so bad it needs to be redone from the bottom up already. I'm disgusted.

Sorry to be negative or whatever, but, I just can't help it on this one. I just can't...

its stunningly terrible.

Welcome Back OBG...yea missing your sliders....nice to see you again.

[THESHAMISASHAME]

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I have to say other than some repeat audio , low audio and eddies 4 month birthday and lookin for a dance partner Its not to bad first time around fresh and promising and a great base to work off of for many years to come !

I also consider anything off the Ice as Presentation so look at this Blues fan and Hawk fan stare each other down and then reaction in these 5 photos and look at all the Hawks fans in the background all cheering and the blues fans in their seats sad . and the video is even better ! I had to watch it three times because I couldnt believe what was unfolding just like at a real NHL rival game so I have to give EA their due on that one

Its the little things and I have hundreds not even counting all the city fly ins ,Excellently detail real arenas , signs , crazy interactive fans home and away , Eddie and Doc and even Chicken Parm and I find it all very detailed and a incredible touch for presentation and atmosphere dont you think ? and I only see it getting better for 16 .