NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360 & PS3)

[Whitesox]

Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360 & PS3)

I think OVR is around 74.

It's not possible to do any line changes in the demo, they are set to off. You also are always on the first line.

[Donovan]

Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360 & PS3)

I think OVR is around 74.

It's not possible to do any line changes in the demo, they are set to off. You also are always on the first line.

Even in the NHL as a rookie? So if you're a C on the Pens you get moved to the first line over Crosby or Malkin?

You don't start in the AHL and have to work your way up?

What about the draft, always a 1st rounder?

[Whitesox]

Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360 & PS3)

I have no idea, I'm just going off the demo.

In the demo you play the third perios of the Prospects game, and then you get drafted. There is a menu option to choose NHL pro instead of be a pro, which makes me think you can assume a current NHL star as well, plus make you own. I have no idea if this was in 09, I diddn't play it.

I would think you start in the AHL.

All I know is what's in the demo, is there any info out there regarding BAP?

As for the draft, some people have gone 1st overall (I know scottdau said he did), lowest for me would be 18th I think.

[Donovan]

Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360 & PS3)

Ok, thanks for the info. I guess I may have to wait until the game comes out to know for sure. I wonder if I could create a player, place him on an NHL team and then choose NHL be a pro to become him instead, if that means I don't have to be the typical 1st round straight to the NHL prospect.

Maybe not everyone is looking for the same thing but being a 5th round 64 overall plug with potential and grinding it out in the AHL for 2-3 years before making the team as a 4th line role player/energy player sounds more fun to me than being the next Crosby in the draft. But not if my crappy 4th line goon gets 1st line minutes and PP time. Kind of ruins the point.

[tyler289]

Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360 & PS3)

Ok, thanks for the info. I guess I may have to wait until the game comes out to know for sure. I wonder if I could create a player, place him on an NHL team and then choose NHL be a pro to become him instead, if that means I don't have to be the typical 1st round straight to the NHL prospect.

Maybe not everyone is looking for the same thing but being a 5th round 64 overall plug with potential and grinding it out in the AHL for 2-3 years before making the team as a 4th line role player/energy player sounds more fun to me than being the next Crosby in the draft. But not if my crappy 4th line goon gets 1st line minutes and PP time. Kind of ruins the point.

The demo intentionally turns line changes off to let you play the whole period of the prospects game. You still have to work your way up from the AHL; no idea if they fixed the line logic and such.

[Whitesox]

Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360 & PS3)

I think it'd be fun to do both, although I do agree getting first line minutes as a 4th line grinder is a dumb idea.

[dm3k]

Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360 & PS3)

I've been playing BAP some more on AS/HC and this demo just isn't selling it for me. Too much frustration with "Human" AI. CPU and "Human" AI should be on the same level right out of the box and shouldn't need major tweaking.

[countryboy]

Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360 & PS3)

I am having a lot of fun with this demo. I love the extracurricular activities after the whistle blows.

Its been a long time since I owned a hockey game, but it may be time for me to jump back into the rink.

[onlybygrace]

Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360 & PS3)

I am having a great time with this game. The more realistic you play, the better the game is. I love that.

[6194life]

Allstar/Normal offers the best play(For Demo)

So I've finally decided after scoring 1 goal in about 30 games(AS/HC) and failing to hit many easy passes, that normal is the better play until the actual game comes out and we can edit the sliders.

1)The CPU can go tic-tac-toe endlessly and on hardcore we cannot. Normal fixes that.

2)Even on normal, passes are not always tape to tape and I've seen my share of passes going wayward of the intended target.

3)Powerplays became playable and fun since they fixed one-timers. Normal passing gives me an opportunity to aim passes and connect on one-timers(definitely not every time)

[onlybygrace]

Re: Allstar/Normal offers the best play(For Demo)

I agree...

I've gone to normal/pro because the goaltenders are more human...

but yes, normal all-star is where the game play on the ice is really the best, just need to tone the goalies down a bit.

[ipushmycar]

Re: Allstar/Normal offers the best play(For Demo)

All-star/hardcore is my favorite, however the tic-tac passes need fixing. They launch lasers back and forth, and my guys pass like pee-wee players.

A good challenge though

[DJ]

Re: Allstar/Normal offers the best play(For Demo)

So I've finally decided after scoring 1 goal in about 30 games(AS/HC) and failing to hit many easy passes, that normal is the better play until the actual game comes out and we can edit the sliders.

1)The CPU can go tic-tac-toe endlessly and on hardcore we cannot. Normal fixes that.

2)Even on normal, passes are not always tape to tape and I've seen my share of passes going wayward of the intended target.

3)Powerplays became playable and fun since they fixed one-timers. Normal passing gives me an opportunity to aim passes and connect on one-timers(definitely not every time)

Agreed. I'm finding the best resulst for me are on PRO/NORMAL.

[Stormyhog]

Re: Allstar/Normal offers the best play(For Demo)

So I've finally decided after scoring 1 goal in about 30 games(AS/HC) and failing to hit many easy passes, that normal is the better play until the actual game comes out and we can edit the sliders.

1)The CPU can go tic-tac-toe endlessly and on hardcore we cannot. Normal fixes that.

2)Even on normal, passes are not always tape to tape and I've seen my share of passes going wayward of the intended target.

3)Powerplays became playable and fun since they fixed one-timers. Normal passing gives me an opportunity to aim passes and connect on one-timers(definitely not every time)

Couldn't agree with you more as hc mode is too frustrating and are at a disadvantage against the cpu. Like you said on normal passes are not always accurate and you don't always rely on one-timers as their effectiveness are toned down.

[Vikes1]

Re: NHL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360 & PS3)

I'm quite sure I'll be playing on Pro/Normal as well.

While I don't think Hardcore is too bad, but the having to charge up the passing speed, I just don't think is for me.

I agree about the goalies seemingly being more "Human" on Pro level. But I'd have to say...I think their a bit more human-like in NHL '10' as a whole. I believe the many added animations have helped to achieve more human-like goal tending this year.