NHL 16 Features

[bigwill33]

Hard to tell from the wording, but is this implying that OTP will only be with NHL players and not our created players? That is my main question. Will be severely disappointed if that should be the case.

Everything else is just rewording the hype of reintroducing modes and features that were in NHL 14. So I will refrain from excitement or anger until we hear, or see, more.

[unisol_us]

Not bad, but advertising 6v6 team play seems a bit odd. It's not like it's a earth shattering breakthrough seeing that it was an expected feature on the last gen systems. Hopefully the AI will get some more upgrades. Authentic odd man rushes would be a good start.

[Ruffy]

These are the marketing key points on features. Until I see gameplay videos etc. these are just words.


That said Single Player HUT that gets anywhere as good as FUT is what I am looking for!

[mjavon]

Quote: Originally Posted by ch46647

The lack of gameplay improvements are worrisome.. Happy to see that couch co-op is back

To be fair, a lot of gameplay improvements might not necessarily be included in "features". I think of a feature is a more tangible thing where gameplay which is AI driven is more under the hood. Not saying they will definitely address the gameplay AI issues, but just because it doesn't show up in this unofficial list doesn't mean they haven't touched it.

[canucksss]

I am still skeptic about these features....player and team differentiation? Somehow, I think this is just a ploy of EA to win people back from their abysmal show of NHL 15.

I still need to see the comments of OS'ers before opening my wallet on this game.

[canucksss]

Quote: Originally Posted by Money99

"Superstar Authenticity"? How about instead of making sure Crosby has the right helmet, you actually give him the proper attributes and skills so that Crosby doesn't play like the other 35 skaters on the ice.

Quote: Originally Posted by ch46647

The lack of gameplay improvements are worrisome.. Happy to see that couch co-op is back

I am still skeptic about these features....player and team differentiation? Somehow, I think this is just a ploy of EA to win people back from their abysmal show of NHL 15.

I still need to see the comments of OS'ers before opening my wallet on this game.

[DJ NEO]

So is defensive skill stick in or not?

I dont see any usefull (if any) gameplay inovations on the list.

[nddurst]

Quote: Originally Posted by DJ NEO

So is defensive skill stick in or not? I dont see any usefull (if any) gameplay inovations on the list.

I think we're going to have to wait until they expand further on this snippet before we know for sure:

Quote:

Complete Control From Every Position Whether you play as a forward, defenseman or goalie, NHL 16 delivers a balanced gameplay experience that makes every position on the ice meaningful to team success. With gameplay innovation on offense and defense, players have new tools to not only score goals, but to prevent them as well.

Some sort of defensive skill stick could fall under this. But it could be something else too. Hopefully we know more later today.