This was over at WAZ's NHL2k3 site ( Great page )....
OPM has released a half-page preview in their December issue:
We at OPM are big enough to own up to our own mistakes. Here's how it went down: A few months ago, we reviewed NHL Hitz 20-03 and said that it was going to be the best hockey game of the year. We were excited because it was a great game, plus we were completely underwhelmed by EA's NHL 2003. At this time, we'd hardly had a whiff of NHL 2k3. But then we settled in for a few hours with 2k3, which turned into countless hours (this game is so brilliant), and therein lies our mistake. We spoke too soon. Forgive us.
Even our early version of Sega Sports' 2k3 proves that it's the superior hockey game this season. This game seriously rocks the rink. It's not somehting one can easily detail without playing, but every decision you make while playing affects the game. In NHL 2003, you can play sloppy defense and your goalie will bail you out 85 percent of the time. In NHL 2k3, sloppy defense turns any game into a blowout. In this game, like in real hockey, plenty of opportunities arise to take a chance.
That's the key phrase: like in real hockey.
Do you rush the puck with a defenseman even though he might not get back on defense? Do you try a swiping poke check instead of putting the body on the man? Do you play dump-and-chase with your most skilled players?
The skating is what you'll love most - it never feels bogged down in animations. Another bonus: The camera sits high enough for you to actually see the ice. It's annoying when, as in NHL 2003, the default camera is there just to show off the graphics. Who cares about the color of Eric Lindros' eyes? We'd rather see what teammates he can pass to. There's also a lot of play along the boards. Like in real hockey.
A lot of opportunities derive from battling along the boards to free a puck. You can even initiate different strategies for each of your four different lines.
If you've been waiting for real hockey, your wait ends November 12.
This came from http://www.sportplanet.com/thunderpuck/sega/
I'm pretty stoked for this game man.
OPM has released a half-page preview in their December issue:
We at OPM are big enough to own up to our own mistakes. Here's how it went down: A few months ago, we reviewed NHL Hitz 20-03 and said that it was going to be the best hockey game of the year. We were excited because it was a great game, plus we were completely underwhelmed by EA's NHL 2003. At this time, we'd hardly had a whiff of NHL 2k3. But then we settled in for a few hours with 2k3, which turned into countless hours (this game is so brilliant), and therein lies our mistake. We spoke too soon. Forgive us.
Even our early version of Sega Sports' 2k3 proves that it's the superior hockey game this season. This game seriously rocks the rink. It's not somehting one can easily detail without playing, but every decision you make while playing affects the game. In NHL 2003, you can play sloppy defense and your goalie will bail you out 85 percent of the time. In NHL 2k3, sloppy defense turns any game into a blowout. In this game, like in real hockey, plenty of opportunities arise to take a chance.
That's the key phrase: like in real hockey.
Do you rush the puck with a defenseman even though he might not get back on defense? Do you try a swiping poke check instead of putting the body on the man? Do you play dump-and-chase with your most skilled players?
The skating is what you'll love most - it never feels bogged down in animations. Another bonus: The camera sits high enough for you to actually see the ice. It's annoying when, as in NHL 2003, the default camera is there just to show off the graphics. Who cares about the color of Eric Lindros' eyes? We'd rather see what teammates he can pass to. There's also a lot of play along the boards. Like in real hockey.
A lot of opportunities derive from battling along the boards to free a puck. You can even initiate different strategies for each of your four different lines.
If you've been waiting for real hockey, your wait ends November 12.
This came from http://www.sportplanet.com/thunderpuck/sega/
I'm pretty stoked for this game man.
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