NHL 12 Reviewer: Gameplay Impressions

[ChaseB]

As I mentioned in yesterday’s initial impressions, the theme of the improvements in NHL 12 seems to be, literally, in the details. And, to be honest, the same could be said of last year’s version. In fact, I think I actually did say that a number of times in last year’s reviews.

But when you look at the whole NHL package, this is not really a bad thing. The NHL series has been a superb game for the past three-plus years. As some users have pointed out, there’s a tendency for companies to fix things that don’t need fixing, likely as a way to advertise bullet points on a box.

I don’t feel that’s the case with NHL 12. The changes are, again, small but meaningful. And nowhere in the game will they be more appreciated by the die-hard hockey fans than in the gameplay.

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[savoie2006]

The reviews here are always so fair and honest. Great write up Caley.

[RealmK]

Re: NHL 12 Reviewer: Gameplay Impressions

Well said Chase. Especially like the part where you talk about the adaptive AI, because you're right, it's not immediately noticable. But the more I play of the demo, the more I see particular players take chances to pinch, or intercept a pass in the neutral zone thinking of turning defense into a rush. etc etc.

You'd never see this type of stuff in previous years, and that factor alone makes 12 that much of a better offline playing game for a guy like me who perfers the offline modes.

[Simple Mathematics]

"(It does not appear you can edit these traits.)"

Why??? I don't get it.

[ChaseB]

Caley wrote it, not me.

[DJ]

Give the credit to Caley, guys.

Thanks for the impressions.

[Vikes1]

Re: NHL 12 Reviewer: Gameplay Impressions

Nice review.

Very well written. Seems fair and to the point.

Always like reading good impressions of the gameplay.

[Scarbro73]

Very nice write up!

Have some of the demo issues been addressed in the final product? For example the double-audio glitch on shots,etc. or how about the bug where all your teammates abandon the face-off circle if you tie up the opposing centreman?

Anybody know?

[13whitebread]

Makes me want it right now. 13-8 is 5 whole days arghhhhhhhhh!

[knighthawksfan]

go flyers baby!!!!!!

[nancek00]

Getting it tonight! plus 20% off my EASHL player upgrades, and 3 day full game trials of madden, fifa, fifa street, tiger, ncaa. But even without that it would be worth the $$, I love this game!

[LiberNull]

I hope for you US players that EA has learned from it's mistakes so you can playing online from day 1.

And great game btw... offline is actually fun this year with the improved AI (if you play ALl-Star or Super Star, Pro is still too easy imo).... unlike the ******** AI in NHL 11.

[dxdude2004]

I can't wait to get this game on Tuesday.

[knighthawksfan]

go flyers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MizzouRah]

Re: NHL 12 Reviewer: Gameplay Impressions

I can't wait to get this game on Tuesday.

Me either!

If gameplay is good.. I'm going to need more vacation time to play alongside Madden and NCAA.