NHL 11 Impressions

[killgod]

How is the speed in the 1v1? It was to slow for me last year.

You'll probably find it slow again this year then, but I'm cool with it.

You get a better feel for speed with the Hustle feature, a better feel for different speeds for each skater. I can take off with Marleau and charge the net pretty good. Using A to protect the puck won't slow you don't as much like last year, when you get the edge on the outside you'll still grind your legs toward the net.

 

[PP]

i dl this for my modded xbox to play for a couple hours until i get ps3 version

 

[Blade]

My game should be arriving on Monday, so I am rolling with the demo so far. How are you supposed to score in this game?

I can't get a pass through the defense, my defense isn't giving up goals either, but still how do I score? LOL

 

[leaffan]

My game should be arriving on Monday, so I am rolling with the demo so far. How are you supposed to score in this game?

I can't get a pass through the defense, my defense isn't giving up goals either, but still how do I score? LOL

Demo = Getting the puck back to the point or into the slot.

Its all about the high % scoring chances. I kinda like how this is since I played a heavy heavy shutdown D style in 1 v 1 games last year so hopefully I can carry that over. Blocking shots should play a more important role this year.

Another thing I found in the demo and I'm not sure if it was like this in NHL10s hardcore mode was if you hold down the RT button it kinda builds up your pass power and allows you to have more control of it instead of just tape to tape passes thanks to pass assist last year.

 

[leaffan]

Walked in a threw my pre order down today too.

Tuesday though is looking like a huge bitch day in terms of me working so I might be fucked. A couple people are coming back from vacations and I looked at their emails to see whats in store for me and it doesn't look good. I'm not sure if I can push back those appointments.

 

[Rudi]

Cant wait to pick this up on Tuesday

 

[wingsfan77]

I'm gonna have to wait until Wed. to pick this up.....blows

 

[Lanteri]

I'm gonna have to wait until Wed. to pick this up.....blows

Yeah, I have to wait until I get paid on Thursday.

Oh well. I'm sure I'll survive.

 

[Ravin]

Credit cards boys.

 

[wingsfan77]

not a money issue, Tuesday I work 9-9 and Gamestop is open 10-9 haha

 

[Fappin Raptor]

I'll be on around noon Tuesday.

 

[Rudi]

Prolly gunna try to pick it up at Meijers at midnight.

 

[leaffan]

not a money issue, Tuesday I work 9-9 and Gamestop is open 10-9 haha

 

[Blade]

Demo = Getting the puck back to the point or into the slot.

Its all about the high % scoring chances. I kinda like how this is since I played a heavy heavy shutdown D style in 1 v 1 games last year so hopefully I can carry that over. Blocking shots should play a more important role this year.

Another thing I found in the demo and I'm not sure if it was like this in NHL10s hardcore mode was if you hold down the RT button it kinda builds up your pass power and allows you to have more control of it instead of just tape to tape passes thanks to pass assist last year.

Agreed........I definitely enjoy the increase passing and less shots being peppered at the goalie this year. Definitely a more realistic feel stats wise and cycling the puck isn't too bad either, I just need to learn how to take good shots.

On the defensive side checking and blocking is so awesome. Even playing the puck against the boards is fun, you can actually create a great breakout if you do it right.

I should get my game by UPS either today or tomorrow, I hope UPS works on Labor Day, who knows...

 

[leaffan]

Agreed........I definitely enjoy the increase passing and less shots being peppered at the goalie this year. Definitely a more realistic feel stats wise and cycling the puck isn't too bad either, I just need to learn how to take good shots.

On the defensive side checking and blocking is so awesome. Even playing the puck against the boards is fun, you can actually create a great breakout if you do it right.

I should get my game by UPS either today or tomorrow, I hope UPS works on Labor Day, who knows...

:jonesy:

 

[wingsfan77]

just found out K-Mart has a deal where you get a $20 gift card when you buy NHL 11, so I'll be getting it tomorrow after all

 

[WalkMan]

I live all the way out in Bahrain and should be getting mine either tomorrow or the day after...been playing a few hours of the demo, its such a realistic hockey experience. Just can't wait to play with Pittsburgh

 

[wr50l]

I live all the way out in Bahrain and should be getting mine either tomorrow or the day after...been playing a few hours of the demo, its such a realistic hockey experience. Just can't wait to play with Pittsburgh

How the fuck does fucking Bahrain get the game before Europe!? Jammy towel-headed bastards.

 

[leaffan]

How the fuck does fucking Bahrain get the game before Europe!? Jammy towel-headed bastards.

Look at it this way. At least you don't have to worry about road side bombings on your way to get it.

 

[EmpireWF]

Just ordered it off Amazon with my $20 credit from madden.

It'll be my first NHL game in many years (since my PS2 days).