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  • Money99
    Hall Of Fame
    • Sep 2002
    • 12696

    #121
    Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

    Originally posted by Jeffrey99
    that's stupid. Never have understood taking away options that have been in previous games.
    "New to NHL 24! Replay Options!"

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    • Blue&Gold
      Rookie
      • May 2010
      • 166

      #122
      Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

      Thanks all for sharing and saving me $100 CAD.

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      • MizzouRah
        All Star
        • Jul 2002
        • 8553

        #123
        Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

        This is a good review and sums up many of my thoughts. I'll get it because hockey is my favorite sport, but I'll trade some games in for it.

        https://www.shacknews.com/article/13...3-review-score

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        • PernellKarl076
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          • Dec 2019
          • 1382

          #124
          Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

          Originally posted by MizzouRah
          This is a good review and sums up many of my thoughts. I'll get it because hockey is my favorite sport, but I'll trade some games in for it.

          https://www.shacknews.com/article/13...3-review-score
          Good review, to sum it up, he says that although NHL23 made good updates to the game, it doesn't warrant a Full price tag !!!

          What strikes me, he didn't say anything about things that were removed 🤔
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          • ODogg
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            • Feb 2003
            • 37953

            #125
            Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

            Man I'm really loving the new announcing. It has really made the game so much more fun to play. Madden needs to follow suit. NHL 23 really did a great job of making the arenas come alive, love the new lighting as well.
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            • MizzouRah
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              • Jul 2002
              • 8553

              #126
              Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

              I'm really bummed they only have the presentation intros for 6 teams, makes no sense to me. Every now and then I see an American flag for my Blues but mostly it just goes into the game.

              On ice there are some improvements but they really didn't spend much time on franchise mode.

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              • Therebelyell626
                MVP
                • Mar 2018
                • 2892

                #127
                Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

                Originally posted by ODogg
                Man I'm really loving the new announcing. It has really made the game so much more fun to play. Madden needs to follow suit. NHL 23 really did a great job of making the arenas come alive, love the new lighting as well.
                What specifically do you like about it? Do they talk about specific players and teams more? Does it flow more naturally?

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                • VeNOM3099
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                  • Apr 2017
                  • 371

                  #128
                  Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

                  Originally posted by MizzouRah
                  This is a good review and sums up many of my thoughts. I'll get it because hockey is my favorite sport, but I'll trade some games in for it.

                  https://www.shacknews.com/article/13...3-review-score
                  I mean it's basically the same review you could make about EA's NHL games of the past 6-7 years (if not more). The real kicker is the things that are touted as improvements, but are really just things they added back after removing them before. The offline modes barely got any improvements (that matter). The online modes are in the same boat. The gameplay is basically the same. The improvements to AI are largely superficial and have more to do with a bigger pool of animations they can chose from rather than actual decision making, which makes it useless (IMHO).

                  Truth be told, other sport franchises suffer from the same problems, being annual releases. Some do it better (Like NBA 2K and MLB). Others, NHL being the biggest culprit, can't justify charging full AAA prices for what's in all honesty, just an update. Some AAA games charge ZERO dollars for DLC that significantly alters the game (and gameplay) for the better.

                  Here EA is charging top dollars (again) for changes that should've come as a free update to NHL 16...
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                  • TeeWhy
                    Banned
                    • Oct 2022
                    • 59

                    #129
                    Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

                    Originally posted by Therebelyell626
                    What specifically do you like about it? Do they talk about specific players and teams more? Does it flow more naturally?
                    Nah, it's just a feel thing.

                    I feel the same way. On the ice, I'm really enjoying the game, even if I'm missing the full presentation. I'm getting competitive games with nice shot totals. I'm able to pick up more hits this season.

                    There is no game (FIFA comes close) that can make me stand and pump my fist more enthusiastically than scoring a goal in NHL. I love that I can follow a 3-1 win with a 4-2 loss I was scraping my way back into from 3-0 before the empty netter, and it all feels great.

                    The neutral zone play is just so much better than it has ever been. But if you are too aggressive, you will give up breakaways.

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                    • centauris
                      Rookie
                      • Feb 2004
                      • 218

                      #130
                      Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

                      This game is exactly the same as NHL 22

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                      • toodles2you90
                        Pro
                        • Apr 2018
                        • 501

                        #131
                        Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

                        Is there a built in code that the CPU has to score a goal in the last 5 minutes of a game? I swear I can pretty much guarantee the CPU scoring 1 goal late. Can be the most random shot but it happens just about every game.

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                        • mkharsh33
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                          • Nov 2006
                          • 12781

                          #132
                          Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

                          23 for the PS5

                          played one game using my sliders from 22 (ps4).

                          The only change I've made is lowering CPU poke check accuracy and power by 3 clicks each from my set.

                          Played last night's ARZ (cpu) at PIT (me) matchup. I won 5-2. The real score was 6-2.

                          I LOVE the new crowd immersion. Goalies seem more fluid from a realistic movement standpoint. Hits are...different. Hard to explain. Maybe more "organic"??

                          Like movie genre's I watch - I don't care about reviews. Same thing with video game opinions. I'm 50. I want a fun experience with as much realism I can get. I don't have time for endless franchise games. I play for an hour and then move on with my life.

                          23 is GREAT for me - I LOVE it. Maybe you won't, and I understand. But for my enjoyment, I'm glad I purchased it. A better version of 22, and that's good for me.
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                          • dubplate
                            MVP
                            • Dec 2002
                            • 3784

                            #133
                            Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

                            Originally posted by mkharsh33
                            23 for the PS5

                            played one game using my sliders from 22 (ps4).

                            The only change I've made is lowering CPU poke check accuracy and power by 3 clicks each from my set.

                            Played last night's ARZ (cpu) at PIT (me) matchup. I won 5-2. The real score was 6-2.

                            I LOVE the new crowd immersion. Goalies seem more fluid from a realistic movement standpoint. Hits are...different. Hard to explain. Maybe more "organic"??

                            Like movie genre's I watch - I don't care about reviews. Same thing with video game opinions. I'm 50. I want a fun experience with as much realism I can get. I don't have time for endless franchise games. I play for an hour and then move on with my life.

                            23 is GREAT for me - I LOVE it. Maybe you won't, and I understand. But for my enjoyment, I'm glad I purchased it. A better version of 22, and that's good for me.


                            Thanks for posting your thoughts. I’m 43 and don’t really follow hockey but want to get back into playing a hockey game. Sounds like I’ll have a good time with this one.


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                            • Therebelyell626
                              MVP
                              • Mar 2018
                              • 2892

                              #134
                              Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

                              Had enough time with the game where I can finally give impressions…

                              1) I am super surprised that people I respect on this forum have called the gameplay “good”. Because it’s just bad bad bad. CPU Poe check with impunity. It’s really sad that you can set the defender up be 4 feet in front of them, and they poke check you from behind and jostle the puck. The CPU is just once again granted super powers the user does not have

                              2) the passing feels awful. No matter how long you hold the pass button, the passes come out like a fart from a weak butt hole. No power, no urgency, just here’s the biscuit

                              3) the defense is so aggressive. I feel like EA did this to mask the fact that the defensive AI is so bad, that aggressiveness is supposed to feel challenging. It is not. I had almost six 2 and 3 on 1’s that were miraculously saved by a trailing defender who poke check spammed me. It feels unrealistic and the AI defense is compensated with the over powered pole check to save themselves from “themselves”

                              4) AI offensive team mates still just stand around. Make no effort to get open. Make no effort to support. This game feels like it’s wants to be nba 2k. The AI defense hugs all of your players, and dares you to use the skill stick to beat your one on one match up. It’s so unrealistic

                              From someone who actually enjoyed NHL 22. This game is just bad. Not fun to play. Not fun to watch. And ultimately just leaves you wanting more.

                              Terrible effort from EA Vancouver

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                              • onlybygrace
                                MVP
                                • Jan 2009
                                • 3784

                                #135
                                Re: NHL 23 Trial Available Now For EA Play Subscribers

                                Originally posted by mkharsh33
                                23 for the PS5

                                played one game using my sliders from 22 (ps4).

                                The only change I've made is lowering CPU poke check accuracy and power by 3 clicks each from my set.

                                Played last night's ARZ (cpu) at PIT (me) matchup. I won 5-2. The real score was 6-2.

                                I LOVE the new crowd immersion. Goalies seem more fluid from a realistic movement standpoint. Hits are...different. Hard to explain. Maybe more "organic"??

                                Like movie genre's I watch - I don't care about reviews. Same thing with video game opinions. I'm 50. I want a fun experience with as much realism I can get. I don't have time for endless franchise games. I play for an hour and then move on with my life.

                                23 is GREAT for me - I LOVE it. Maybe you won't, and I understand. But for my enjoyment, I'm glad I purchased it. A better version of 22, and that's good for me.
                                I completely agree. Started a 48 game season with Edmonton and Im totally digging it.

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