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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4845

    #1

    NHL 12 Review (360/PS3)


    As I said earlier this week, NHL 12 is in a peculiar position. Its bevy of small, but meaningful, changes might slip past all but the most knowledgeable hockey fans, yet its major modes remain relatively untouched. Casual fans might appreciate the new additions like the Winter Classic, but the longtime users may find that the excellent gameplay is no longer enough to keep them interested.

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  • VladCanada
    Rookie
    • Nov 2008
    • 84

    #2
    One thing that bugged the hell out of me in NHL11 was shootout modes online. If you win, you get a loss. Sometimes you lost, and you got a win. It was mind blowing stupid. Never understood why they couldn't fix that. I'll be skipping this years game, not enough changes for me and I'm sure there will be cheap goals that won't be fixed for months which will of course be abused online. I'll try a soccer or a basketball game this year and come back to this one in a couple of years when actual changes come forward.

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    • Retropyro
      Pro
      • Jul 2010
      • 796

      #3
      The bug infested NCAA 12 gets an 8.5, and this gets an 8? I'm speechless.
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      • GrandMaster B
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        • Nov 2004
        • 469

        #4
        Hockey just isn't appreciated as much as football is.
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        • CigarCityBandit
          Banned
          • Aug 2011
          • 345

          #5
          Yeah I have to say after playing several seasons of Online Dynasty that NCAA 12 is way overrated.
          The flaws in NCAA are probably much worse. Especially the gameplay and AI flaws.
          NHL12 should at least be = NCAA 12 review score.

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          • addybojangles
            Rookie
            • Feb 2005
            • 99

            #6
            "NHL 12 is the best playing hockey game EA has made, at least in this generation of consoles."

            8 out of 10

            Huh.

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            • chelios7
              Rookie
              • Sep 2003
              • 212

              #7
              Re: NHL 12 Review (360/PS3)

              So its a great game of hockey that improved on things for hardcore players, but casuals will find it boring. But its the best hockey game perhaps of all time. All Time. Best.

              8 out of 10.

              That makes no sense.


              EDIT: We live in a very sad world when a knock against a game is that its EXCELLENT gameplay just isnt enough to keep people interested.

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              • peigone
                Banned
                • Jun 2010
                • 1050

                #8
                Re: NHL 12 Review (360/PS3)

                Originally posted by chelios7
                So its a great game of hockey that improved on things for hardcore players, but casuals will find it boring. But its the best hockey game perhaps of all time. All Time. Best.

                8 out of 10.

                That makes no sense.


                EDIT: We live in a very sad world when a knock against a game is that its EXCELLENT gameplay just isnt enough to keep people interested.
                The Show is the best baseball game of all time, but I don't think it deserves more than 8 out of 10 this year. And for the same reasons apparently: the developers have essentially stopped moving the series forward in any meaningful way, and appear to be simply waiting for next-gen to do something new.

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                • Tomba
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                  • Sep 2006
                  • 8908

                  #9
                  Nicely written review and I appreciate a reviewer finally mentioning the need and the omision of a broadcast camera in the NHL series by EAsports.

                  Just like Fifa I can not fault this game's gameplay...but that is not nearly enough to warrant a purchase year after year. What was n NHL 11 remains though the modes are VERY intriguing to dive into for those wanting a good game life.
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                  • RaychelSnr
                    Executive Editor
                    • Jan 2007
                    • 4845

                    #10
                    Guys, just as with the Madden review, the links about the new scoring scale and review process are no joke -- we do not score games like other sites so the 8 you are thinking of is NOT what the game is scored.
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                    • Retropyro
                      Pro
                      • Jul 2010
                      • 796

                      #11
                      Re: NHL 12 Review (360/PS3)

                      Originally posted by MMChrisS
                      Guys, just as with the Madden review, the links about the new scoring scale and review process are no joke -- we do not score games like other sites so the 8 you are thinking of is NOT what the game is scored.
                      I don't have a problem with the score being an 8. I do have a problem with it being an 8 when NCAA 12 was an 8.5. A numerical score means an 8.5 is better than an 8. Doesn't matter what site you go to.

                      The game is lacking in some area's, I'd like to see more off the ice type stuff in the Be A Pro mode like NBA 2K has. But at the same time, being able to play a CHL career starting as a 15 year old before going onto the NHL is pretty cool. Imagine if NBA 2K included the ability to play a full college career before being drafted?
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                      • jwilphl
                        Legal Advisor
                        • Jun 2009
                        • 1499

                        #12
                        A game can be great, and even parts of a game can be the best version of those parts this generation (such as the gameplay in NHL '12), but that doesn't mean the game is an automatic 10/10. Let's face it, this game is far from perfect--the gameplay may be the best, but that doesn't mean other parts of the game don't hurt its overall score and appeal.

                        An 8.5 for NCAA '12 is extremely generous, no doubt about that, but I don't believe a lot of the bugs were relevant/known prior to publishing the review. I think reviews would better serve the public by being released perhaps a couple weeks down the road, but I definitely understand why they are released right when the game is, so it is unlikely to change.

                        I have no problem with any scores--let's face it, reviews are 100% subjective anyway. The reader will almost never agree entirely with the writer, if at all. I may think a game is valued around a 6, but Joe Schmoe will think it is worth an 8. Everyone has their own opinion. At the same time, I'd say those reviewing in a more visible manner, such as media personalities, probably have a greater responsibility in carefully scoring their reviews. Inevitably, developers look at scores and it probably affects what they do the following year. If you are interested in change, give the game a lower score, and perhaps you'll be more likely to see some.

                        Regardless, just ignore the actual number and read what the reviewer has to say--that's all that matters. If the game is good it will come through in his writing.

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                        • RaychelSnr
                          Executive Editor
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 4845

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Retropyro
                          I don't have a problem with the score being an 8. I do have a problem with it being an 8 when NCAA 12 was an 8.5. A numerical score means an 8.5 is better than an 8. Doesn't matter what site you go to.

                          The game is lacking in some area's, I'd like to see more off the ice type stuff in the Be A Pro mode like NBA 2K has. But at the same time, being able to play a CHL career starting as a 15 year old before going onto the NHL is pretty cool. Imagine if NBA 2K included the ability to play a full college career before being drafted?
                          NCAA was rated too high for the new scale for sure, that was one of the discrepancies i talked about in my blog today on the homepage. But I feel 100% confident that starting with Madden, every game will be held to the same standard -- something we've not done a great job of (and most sites don't either). However, I'll continually fight the perception that an 8 is a bad score, it's not a bad score on this site under the new scale, it's closer to what a 9 used to be.

                          An 8 means the game is 'Great'. I don't think we're arguing different points, NHL 12 is a great game. It's not a classic (which is what our 9.0s and above imply) and I think most would have to be fooling themselves to think that. When you boil it down, NHL simply didn't innovate and simply refined. That's fine, but the games we remember the longest in our genre are the ones which are polished, innovative, and realistic/fun. The base line for a 9.0 'classic' is great presentation AND great gameplay, and NHL 12 ONLY has the latter. I'd suggest you just read the scoring rubric and ask where does NHL fit for you in the scale. We are going to be honoring the scale going forward to the upmost degree, and while there's always a subjective nature to reviews, we'll always be trying our best to be the closest to right
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                          • hf199
                            Rookie
                            • Sep 2011
                            • 39

                            #14
                            I will continue to say this. Gameplay tweaks 4 years running since a major overhaul in 08. Presentation needs work till this day. It won't be realistic on the ice until you have all 4 referees (2 linesmen/2 referees) on the ice! WTF! How long will it take to do this?! I don't care about goalies fighting! maybe 10-12 years old do!

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                            • hf199
                              Rookie
                              • Sep 2011
                              • 39

                              #15
                              How about classic teams like in NBA2K12, now that would be awesome! 80-84 Islanders, Oilers dynasty, Canadiens, etc.

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