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.
The thing about changing previous controls & mechanics to increase the 'skill gap' is it only hurts the casual/novice players.
It took me 2 years to learn basic skill stick controls and if not for a pandemic, I might never of had the time to put in to do it. People that can put in 10+hours a week will always have an advantage, why increase that gap? Expert/Advanced players will never be hindered by changes to control settings or mechanics. They'll always be able to take the lowest rated team/players and plow through the majority of the player base.
The only shot a casual player has is a few easy moves that they can quickly learn to use and take advantage of in game. Hitting and pokes were the few things many of us could pull off in competitive play to make it worth the time and effort.
There was already a very large skill gap with the previous controls/mechanics. Removing and changing play to increase that gap will only lower the player base overall, making it even harder to find competitive games or any games at all.
After a week of play, NHL24 has been my least favorite gaming experience since returning to console play in 2018.
