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  • milin
    Rookie
    • Jun 2003
    • 106

    #136
    Re: NHL 10 Demo Impressions

    I'm having the same problem in 10 that I'm having with 09, I can't shoot a one timer with my BAP. I played with the custom controller setting in both 09 and the 10 demo and couldn't do it either, my BAP just poke checks. I've tried playing with the default setting and I can't pull it off either. Any help?

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    • Tikerz
      Rookie
      • May 2003
      • 139

      #137
      Re: NHL 10 Demo Impressions

      Originally posted by milin
      I'm having the same problem in 10 that I'm having with 09, I can't shoot a one timer with my BAP. I played with the custom controller setting in both 09 and the 10 demo and couldn't do it either, my BAP just poke checks. I've tried playing with the default setting and I can't pull it off either. Any help?
      Right before the puck gets to you, tap UP on the right stick. I made sure I held L trigger down though.

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      • blinkfan77
        Rookie
        • Feb 2006
        • 328

        #138
        Re: NHL 10 Demo Impressions

        So nobody has noticed the omission of the useless Juicy one-handed deke? I think it's awesome that it's gone. A bit surprising, since it was the main picture on the back of the box last year, but happy nonetheless.

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        • tyler289
          MVP
          • Jul 2006
          • 2933

          #139
          Re: NHL 10 Demo Impressions

          Love the demo. This game is great.

          My brother and I have been doing head-to-head for a little bit...passing is really tough, but has a lot of potential.

          Boardplay is a godsend.

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          • milin
            Rookie
            • Jun 2003
            • 106

            #140
            Re: NHL 10 Demo Impressions

            Originally posted by Tikerz
            Right before the puck gets to you, tap UP on the right stick. I made sure I held L trigger down though.
            I have always done this with no positive results, too bad for me then :S.

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            • blinkfan77
              Rookie
              • Feb 2006
              • 328

              #141
              Re: NHL 10 Demo Impressions

              Ah, apparently the one-handed deke requires pressing Vision Control first. I like that. I won't use it, but I like that they made it require a modifier button press first.

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              • LuGer33
                EA Game Changer
                • May 2009
                • 313

                #142
                Re: NHL 10 Demo Impressions

                Originally posted by blinkfan77
                So nobody has noticed the omission of the useless Juicy one-handed deke? I think it's awesome that it's gone. A bit surprising, since it was the main picture on the back of the box last year, but happy nonetheless.
                It isn't gone. You have to hold LT and then you can do it.
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                • onlybygrace
                  MVP
                  • Jan 2009
                  • 3784

                  #143
                  Re: NHL 10 Demo Impressions

                  One-timer passing...

                  With the Hardcore Game Style is it possible to do tic-tac-toe plays???

                  Seems like it would be rather difficult for the 2nd or 3rd passes to have any 'mustard' on em if they need to be loaded up.

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                  • XFactah416
                    MVP
                    • Oct 2008
                    • 1708

                    #144
                    Re: NHL 10 Demo Impressions

                    Wow.. this demo is awesome.

                    I like how first they introduce to you the basics as I didn't play NHL 09. Good stuff.

                    I then chose Pitt and immediately they brought up the Crosby injury and asked if I wanted to play him or not. Niiiiice.

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                    • Ovie
                      Rookie
                      • Mar 2009
                      • 45

                      #145
                      Re: NHL 10 Demo Impressions

                      So far my experience with the NHL 10 demo has been great. Lots of "little things" I've noticed that really make this game feel like a true hockey sim.
                      I'll give a quick rundown of my positives.

                      + Positives
                      You can tell the difference between a good shot blocker, an okay shot blocker and a bad shot blocker. The bad ones obviously don't lay down on the ice all the time. Okay ones will, but they get up slower. And wow, Lidstrom can get down on the ice and recover very quickly.

                      Defensive AI is a bit better, they take away the cross crease cheese most of the time to the point where if one of them does manage to squirt through I probably wouldn't call it cheese.

                      I've had defenders in front of my net bat the puck out of the air away from the net and out of the zone.

                      People grab pucks and when you try to clear the zone the puck isn't lobbed into outer space every single time so sometimes defenders grab it and keep it in the zone.

                      Board play is perfectly implemented.

                      The bottom six can't deke like Bobby freaking Orr.

                      This game punishes you for doing brainless things like passing the puck out in front of the net with 2 opponents there. They WILL score if you pass out recklessly and will do it consistently. Very good to see.

                      - Negatives
                      Some of the negatives I'm not so sure are actually negatives, just giving me a hard time.

                      Most of the goals I have seen so far have been pretty weak goals. I had one game where Osgood let in I think 3 goals in 4 shots and he got a piece of all of them. I've always played NHL 09 and now this demo defensive minded too. My strategy is mostly trapping and counter attacking so it's not like I don't know how to play defense. I think I've had one really nice goal so far with a Crosby wrist shot from the slot whipping it around their defender.

                      I've had a hard type setting up a good cycle play with hardcore passing. This I feel may be just because I'm not used to it. Tic Tac Toe seems like it'll be very difficult for a user to pull off. It's tough to get a strong pass after the first + aiming it precisely.

                      Computer too tape to tape without any sliders to adjust.

                      I'm going to go play some more I'll come back in a bit if I find more.
                      Last edited by Ovie; 08-20-2009, 04:04 PM.

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                      • jyoung
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Dec 2006
                        • 11132

                        #146
                        Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360)

                        Is it just me or did they take out the "push the puck ahead" speed burst?

                        I tried tapping the right bumper (like in NHL 09), but got nothing out of it.

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                        • GameSeven
                          Rookie
                          • Sep 2003
                          • 30

                          #147
                          Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360)

                          Originally posted by wEEman33
                          Is it just me or did they take out the "push the puck ahead" speed burst?

                          I tried tapping the right bumper (like in NHL 09), but got nothing out of it.
                          It's Left Trigger...

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                          • bad_philanthropy
                            MVP
                            • Jul 2005
                            • 12167

                            #148
                            Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360)

                            Originally posted by wEEman33
                            Is it just me or did they take out the "push the puck ahead" speed burst?

                            I tried tapping the right bumper (like in NHL 09), but got nothing out of it.
                            Moved it to LT.
                            Last edited by bad_philanthropy; 08-20-2009, 04:22 PM.

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                            • bad_philanthropy
                              MVP
                              • Jul 2005
                              • 12167

                              #149
                              Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360)

                              Loving the puck physics.

                              The one thing that the game could really use is a modifier for hardcore passing that enables you to fire a quick pass (unless there is one). The pass would be less accurate (especially for non-gifted playmakers), and more prone to jumping over the receiver's stick, especially if the players are too close to each other.

                              Left bumper would probably work best. If I hold that down while passing, my guy will fire the puck off his stick quickly. It would be great for tick-tack-toe plays, or trying to fire a long pass up ice to try and create a breakaway on a bad line change or pinch and would only be useful when used by the best playmakers and puck moving d-men.

                              I know that Litty and the gang were able to change the controls up a bit last year to help with checking guys in the crease when going for the puck, hopefully they can add this.
                              Last edited by bad_philanthropy; 08-20-2009, 04:34 PM.

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                              • Spanky
                                MVP
                                • Nov 2002
                                • 2785

                                #150
                                Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360)

                                Based on the demo, is it looking like NHL 10 could be the MLB Show of hockey games?
                                It's on me. I shook his hand too hard. It was a hard ... kind of a slap-shake.

                                "What? You can't challenge a scoring play?''

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