Make Hitting Great Again
Put the same controls we've had for 15 years back in the game.
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Hitting has always been too easy to do - while I don't personally like the changes, the new pullback does increase the skill gap a bit which I'm all for.
It actually does the exact opposite because defenceman no longer have to be careful with the puck at the blue line because forwards can’t Physically strip them for rushes this year,
A lot of really bad defensmen are loving the way this game plays for them in the offensive zone- ei less skill
You could just get better at hitting? Pull back on RS, and push up right as you're about to touch the player. Boom.
@NeonSkyline21But why? Even when I do things properly and have hit assist maxed I still can't pull off consistent checking, they made way to many gameplay changes to the negative this year starting with removing hybrid control (that we now have to wait for), changing hitting mechanics (also harder to time hits even with the button press), the game is overall slower as well.
You’re doing it wrong. You have to do it differently or just tone down the hitting. Not every check is going to be a monster hit
(Frachise/offline player ps5)
Really enjoying the hitting mechanics this year. Tried the new total controls, they weren't for me, went back to skill stick. Love the hip checks once you really set them up perfectly and you get them lined up just right and click in the right stick and L1 ...heck ya, then you get a replay , so satisfying. After sometime, the down on the right stick then up to make a big hit became natural after a few games with penalties down just to get use to it , and to be 100% honest it's a great addition , it's so satisfying making those hits and when I make a mistake because of my wrong timing , my team pays for it . You have options which Is nice , you can just give a shove which is great. This is a fantastic and a welcomed addition to me personally.
@Camekrug wrote:It actually does the exact opposite because defenceman no longer have to be careful with the puck at the blue line because forwards can’t Physically strip them for rushes this year,
A lot of really bad defensmen are loving the way this game plays for them in the offensive zone- ei less skill
I’ve had zero issues with hitting once I got used to it. I strip defenders all the time with poke checks and hits. I mean my team is dominating other teams with time on attack and hits, and we are being rewarded for actually playing hockey for a change.
@DEDLYGOD wrote:
@Camekrug wrote:It actually does the exact opposite because defenceman no longer have to be careful with the puck at the blue line because forwards can’t Physically strip them for rushes this year,
A lot of really bad defensmen are loving the way this game plays for them in the offensive zone- ei less skill
I’ve had zero issues with hitting once I got used to it. I strip defenders all the time with poke checks and hits. I mean my team is dominating other teams with time on attack and hits, and we are being rewarded for actually playing hockey for a change.
Agreed. The only 'issues' I've had are due to my current skill with the new controls. Sometimes, old habits kick in and I start flicking right stick for a hit. That doesn't mean 'hitting is broken' like most would claim, it means I'm a * and forget the new controls sometimes. Blame myself, learn and then dominate those who'd rather complain online than take the time to master the new meta.
https://www.xbox.com/play/media/wG5NruXdY3
here is our forwards dealing with a d-man swiftly.
@Camekrug wrote:It actually does the exact opposite because defenceman no longer have to be careful with the puck at the blue line because forwards can’t Physically strip them for rushes this year,
A lot of really bad defensmen are loving the way this game plays for them in the offensive zone- ei less skill
Good point. Last year it was automatic if you drew it back and hesitated for a second too long, now it's almost impossible. I hate keep away.
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