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Money99 · 08-21-2010, 04:14 PM

The more I play the more I like.
I need to play a few more HUT games because I'm not sure I'm seeing this right and I'd appreciate some feedback from OS members for verification.

I really noticed in the last HUT tourney I played how threading passes or intercepting really depends on the players skill.
With some of my weaker players they had a harder time sneaking passes through. Meanwhile, players like Backstrom and Daughty were able to thread quite a few through.
But against defenders like Pronger or Keith, it wasn't nearly as easy.
And this proved vice-versa when going up against the CPU. Crosby was able to thread some passes through guys like Gomley (69 OV).

I need to keep playing because I don't want this to be my eyes decieving me.
But so far I feel I'm seeing more player separation on this demo (at least on Pro level).

Also, I'm really digging the hustle button when I need a quick burst of speed.
I scored a beauty with Pascal Leclair where I toe-dragged around a defender, then burst, came in on the goalie, faked a shot and slid one by with a backhand shot.

Anyway, I've been very impressed with this demo. Last year, I enjoyed NHL10 but it still felt too much like NHL09. Not with 11. While it still resembles 10, the gameplay has taken a big step forward in my opinion.

08-21-2010, 04:14 PM	#572
Money99 Hall Of Fame OVR: 37 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kingsville, ONT Blog Entries: 6	Re: NHL 11 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3) The more I play the more I like. I need to play a few more HUT games because I'm not sure I'm seeing this right and I'd appreciate some feedback from OS members for verification. I really noticed in the last HUT tourney I played how threading passes or intercepting really depends on the players skill. With some of my weaker players they had a harder time sneaking passes through. Meanwhile, players like Backstrom and Daughty were able to thread quite a few through. But against defenders like Pronger or Keith, it wasn't nearly as easy. And this proved vice-versa when going up against the CPU. Crosby was able to thread some passes through guys like Gomley (69 OV). I need to keep playing because I don't want this to be my eyes decieving me. But so far I feel I'm seeing more player separation on this demo (at least on Pro level). Also, I'm really digging the hustle button when I need a quick burst of speed. I scored a beauty with Pascal Leclair where I toe-dragged around a defender, then burst, came in on the goalie, faked a shot and slid one by with a backhand shot. Anyway, I've been very impressed with this demo. Last year, I enjoyed NHL10 but it still felt too much like NHL09. Not with 11. While it still resembles 10, the gameplay has taken a big step forward in my opinion.