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RicochetII's avatar
RicochetII
2 years ago

Lack of Direction - What is the EA NHL series?

This is not intended to be a rant or complaint thread, though there may be some examples which feel that way.   The direction and design simply isn't being made clear to the consumer base.  What is...
BIGRlTCHY's avatar
BIGRlTCHY
2 years ago
@EA_Aljo As someone who is involved around the EA NHL community via Twitter, Twitch, and Discord the majority of the players complaining about the Sim Modes were the ones who couldn't cheese the game, going for the same simple plays. They got frustrated because they couldn't find exploitable ways to score and had to make plays.

Now all you have to do because those types of people whined you can literally split the D-man even when controlled by circling lower boards then shoot far side blocker and it goes in because goalies are terrible from further away shots then close quarters.

I play this game frequently and this tactic has become the new META.
RicochetII's avatar
RicochetII
2 years ago
@BIGRlTCHY

That's all part of the issues which are affecting the direction of the franchise.
The majority of players simply don't know any better. They want maximum reward for minimum effort. If they are spoon fed rewards they will never learn to earn them. This is catering to the lowest common denominator.
That's a viable strategy for a one-off casual game, but it's more often detrimental to a long-standing franchise if it wants to be taken seriously.
The best franchises don't dumb down the experience to increase appeal, they maintain standards and provide an experience that people want to succeed at.
  • KlariskraysNHL's avatar
    KlariskraysNHL
    Hero
    2 years ago
    @RicochetII NHL been around forever so obviously they don't need. I'd say out of all the sports games only MLB isn't dumbed down. Just gotta accept how EA makes their sports games. Even NBA 2K isn't anything special gameplay wise.
    • Sega82mega's avatar
      Sega82mega
      2 years ago

      @KlariskraysNHL

      No you dont need to accept how EA makes their sports games.

      You can always air your opinion. (or even stop playing.)

      But ofc it helps for your own experience if you somehow accept whats given to you. (if you choose to play.) 

      But how EA will make their next game, is always something you can be involved and debate and even affect in the long run.

      Yes EA always have the final word but It's still the community that feed them.

      The people are the top of the food chain, I would say.

      It's just difficult because 'no one want the same thing'.

      EA need to figure out the best balance by collect feedback from all around.

      * My own opinion is and has always been, as realistic as it can get.... Get me there and I send money. Just to give my vote to the thread. 

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