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ChaseB · 06-17-2015, 02:28 AM

Based on what NHL 15 offered, it’s fair to approach NHL 16 with some caution. The gameplay of NHL 15 generally satisfied, with a few caveats in penalty logic, wacky collision physics and some holdover elements from previous years. The bigger issue was the feature set -- or lack thereof. While the new hardware generation resets the bar somewhat, it doesn’t allow for the jarring lack of modes and features that NHL 15 displayed. The good news is that things can only go up.

Read More: NHL 16 E3 Hands-On Impressions (Quick Look) - (Written by Glenn Wigmore)

zuntac · 06-17-2015, 03:14 AM

Hey chaseB, thx for the Write up!!!

You say, the Presentation is improved, can you say something about audio (does the crowd react to a power play for example, is the atmosphere during a game better than last year etc.)

Thanks and sorry for my bad English

snc237 · 06-17-2015, 03:14 AM

Well good to hear! It's going to be a long 3 month wait

aaron777 · 06-17-2015, 04:46 AM

How's the computer defence play... are they engaging when they should?

Honni · 06-17-2015, 06:07 AM

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	How's the computer defence play... are they engaging when they should?

Good questions, I second this one.

The defence in 15 was awful once again, nothing more than huge traffic cones to skate around. Have they made the AI defence better? And the Goalie AI was a big problem, too. Any news on these two points?

Money99 · 06-17-2015, 07:34 AM

Thanks Chase! Appreciate the hands-on thoughts.

My biggest issues/concerns with NHL16 are this:
- Are your CPU teammates still ridiculously docile?
- Do you notice different player types? How about teams? Can you actually see and feel a difference playing against a team like the Wild or Wings as opposed to a bruising club like the Ducks or Bruins?
- Will CPU opposition still be able to do things with the puck that you can't? Specifically, its 3rd and 4th line players. Can they still snipe, dangle and thread needles regardless of their attributes?

If those 3 are improved I'll bite.
Amazon.ca has a great deal right now where you get 30% off if you purchase 3 titles featured at E3.
I would like NHL16 to be in my top-3 but if the same things I mentioned above continue to plague this series, I'm not going to spend another penny on the series.

Simple Mathematics · 06-17-2015, 08:02 AM

Hey Chase. Ask the devs if they plan on adding a roster share feature.

green94 · 06-17-2015, 08:03 AM

Sounds great... can't wait.

Please tell me 5 man hugs are in the game though

06-17-2015, 02:28 AM	#1
ChaseB #BringBackFaceuary OVR: 40 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,058 Blog Entries: 17	NHL 16 E3 Hands-On Impressions (Quick Look) Based on what NHL 15 offered, it’s fair to approach NHL 16 with some caution. The gameplay of NHL 15 generally satisfied, with a few caveats in penalty logic, wacky collision physics and some holdover elements from previous years. The bigger issue was the feature set -- or lack thereof. While the new hardware generation resets the bar somewhat, it doesn’t allow for the jarring lack of modes and features that NHL 15 displayed. The good news is that things can only go up. Read More: NHL 16 E3 Hands-On Impressions (Quick Look) - (Written by Glenn Wigmore) Platform: PS4 / Xbox One BlueNGold, OilCountry93, voodoo_magic and 5 others like this.

06-17-2015, 03:14 AM	#2
zuntac Just started! OVR: 0 Join Date: Aug 2014	Re: NHL 16 E3 Hands-On Impressions (Quick Look) Hey chaseB, thx for the Write up!!! You say, the Presentation is improved, can you say something about audio (does the crowd react to a power play for example, is the atmosphere during a game better than last year etc.) Thanks and sorry for my bad English

06-17-2015, 04:46 AM	#4
aaron777 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Oct 2008	How's the computer defence play... are they engaging when they should? canucksss, Vikes1, headzapp and 1 others like this.

06-17-2015, 07:34 AM	#6
Money99 Hall Of Fame OVR: 37 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kingsville, ONT Blog Entries: 6	Re: NHL 16 E3 Hands-On Impressions (Quick Look) Thanks Chase! Appreciate the hands-on thoughts. My biggest issues/concerns with NHL16 are this: - Are your CPU teammates still ridiculously docile? - Do you notice different player types? How about teams? Can you actually see and feel a difference playing against a team like the Wild or Wings as opposed to a bruising club like the Ducks or Bruins? - Will CPU opposition still be able to do things with the puck that you can't? Specifically, its 3rd and 4th line players. Can they still snipe, dangle and thread needles regardless of their attributes? If those 3 are improved I'll bite. Amazon.ca has a great deal right now where you get 30% off if you purchase 3 titles featured at E3. I would like NHL16 to be in my top-3 but if the same things I mentioned above continue to plague this series, I'm not going to spend another penny on the series. canucksss likes this.

06-17-2015, 08:02 AM	#7
Simple Mathematics MVP OVR: 11 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dudleyville	Re: NHL 16 E3 Hands-On Impressions (Quick Look) Hey Chase. Ask the devs if they plan on adding a roster share feature. soxnut1018, Hot Kidd, DJ NEO and 7 others like this. __________________ NHL REVAMPED ROSTERS - CO-CREATOR

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06-17-2015, 03:14 AM	#3
snc237 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2013	Well good to hear! It's going to be a long 3 month wait

06-17-2015, 08:03 AM	#8
green94 MVP OVR: 18 Join Date: Feb 2004	Re: NHL 16 E3 Hands-On Impressions (Quick Look) Sounds great... can't wait. Please tell me 5 man hugs are in the game though BigD likes this.