So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

[GROGtheNailer]

I am out of the loop with this NHL series after last years fiasco which really burned me last year. I have not read much about this upcoming game. What do you guys think so far? Going to be a good game this year?

Buying it on release day or waiting or not buying at all?

[adayinthelife]

Re: So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

It looks like an improvement on last year, though that's not really much of a statement.

With the EA Access trial dropping tomorrow, I'd suggest trying that if you've got an XB1. If not, there should be a good amount of impressions filtering in over the next few days to help your decision.

[AdamJones113]

Re: So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

Yeah, I'd say try out EA Access. Depending on what you want from the game, that's either been turned around or left relatively untouched, so your perspective is essential in making the choice.

[bwiggy33]

Re: So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

Sorry to say this but NHL hasn't been a should buy since 09 IMO. It all depends what you're looking for out of the game though. Play it on EA Access if you have the opportunity and check it out. Otherwise I'd wait for impressions here a couple weeks after release day when the dust settles.

[kooch66]

Re: So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

Have there been any gameplay improvements? Everything I see is about the modes that should have been in last year.

[mawangfa]

Re: So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

that's either been turned around or left relatively untouched, so your perspective is essential in making the choice.

[hrudey32]

Re: So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

I'm in the same boat as my old buddy Grog. Long time no talk, buddy. I still get my hockey fix from old 2K titles (2K8,2K10 and 2K11). Up till now I don't think EA has done anything better. We are 6 years past 2K10 now. Hope 16 is worth buying.

[philliesphan026]

Re: So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

If you mainly play the online modes (HUT/EASHL), I imagine you'll enjoy it. If you mainly like to play Be a GM/Be a Pro, avoid at all costs.

[Redskins Pride]

Re: So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

I gave NHL15 (360 version) about 4 out of 10 stars. I give NHL16 -- with no AI on the ice -- 8 out 10 stars. My biggest knock is the repetitive commentary.

[GROGtheNailer]

Re: So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

Hey hrudey32 Happy to see you are still around man. I am hoping for a better turn out from EA than last year. I have had no hockey games in my life for well past a year now. That is off-set by discovering the Dark Souls series (masterpieces btw) so it hasnt been too bad. Getting set for the NHL schedule upcoming and am stoked for my Oilers with the massive changes in the off-season and of course McJesus.

It would be nice to get a solid game from EA, would be nice but currently pretty jaded about it all, realistically I am not expecting much but maybe they will surprise me this year.

[Madwolf]

Re: So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

Lots of people complaining about a game they haven't played, with no research into changes.

The on ice portion feels pretty different. The pace is more realistic. Pucks can no longer be thrown threw sticks and skates. If you're not square to the puck it's harder to receive. Goalies are much better to stop pucks they're square too. You have to cycle to beat them by moving them with passing. Player differential is much better.

It is ok to dislike the game because they don't like a feature, but it isn't okay to spread misinformation due to laziness. We have Google, Twitter, Twitch, EAs website, and youtube. This is 2015, learn to use these.

[GlennN]

Re: So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

Player differential is much better.

This is huge to me! That has been my biggest gripe about the series for years. BeAGM loses appeal if the players are too similar. I now have hope where before little existed!

[Money99]

Re: So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

Lots of people complaining about a game they haven't played, with no research into changes.

The on ice portion feels pretty different. The pace is more realistic. Pucks can no longer be thrown threw sticks and skates. If you're not square to the puck it's harder to receive. Goalies are much better to stop pucks they're square too. You have to cycle to beat them by moving them with passing. Player differential is much better.

It is ok to dislike the game because they don't like a feature, but it isn't okay to spread misinformation due to laziness. We have Google, Twitter, Twitch, EAs website, and youtube. This is 2015, learn to use these.

Regarding player differential, is it much better for the user or CPU?
Watching that Min-Chi game, it looked to me that the CPU could still do things that the user can't.

[GROGtheNailer]

Re: So is NHL 16 a should-buy this year?

Lots of people complaining about a game they haven't played, with no research into changes.

The on ice portion feels pretty different. The pace is more realistic. Pucks can no longer be thrown threw sticks and skates. If you're not square to the puck it's harder to receive. Goalies are much better to stop pucks they're square too. You have to cycle to beat them by moving them with passing. Player differential is much better.

It is ok to dislike the game because they don't like a feature, but it isn't okay to spread misinformation due to laziness. We have Google, Twitter, Twitch, EAs website, and youtube. This is 2015, learn to use these.

Yes, spreading misinformation is not the thing to do. I am not doing that at any rate, I do not have much to go on this year and since these are EA NHL forums, it should be a pretty knowledgeable place to ask how the game is shaping up this year. A place for discussion no?

The thing I have lurking in the back of my mind if going off of past versions of the game, I am hoping there is some big changes but we will see. Like I mentioned earlier, I am jaded but hopeful, going off my past experiences with this series.