Community Manager
Community ManagerHi there, @umaro01
Unfortunately, the NHL 94 controls are no longer available. We will be returning the Hybrid controls near the end of the month.
Why not the 94 controls?
You are making the game unplayable for me and the older generation. I understand you added more to the game and now I can’t play it . And now you’re telling me I’ve wasted my money because of this. Your team is going to lose a lot of people from this. People from
the 70s,80s and 90s that. loved the the 94 controls. This is not good practice.
Community ManagerI can't agree the game is unplayable for the older generation. Which, I am a part of. I too have been playing since the 90s and spent many years with the NHL 94 controls, but made the change to skill stick when it was first introduced. I know it's a big change. When you get it down though, you have a lot more in your arsenal as your gameplay options really open up. I understand they aren't for everyone, but these controls have been in the game since NHL 07. There really has been a very long time to get familiar with them. Just to be clear, I'm not talking about those that have mobility issues with their hands. That is obviously a different issue and I absolutely feel bad if your only option was to use the NHL 94 controls.
no 94 controls .... no buy the game !
Congrats, EA. You've been taking away things that make the game fun and adding things I don't care about for years, but now you've finally made it unplayable. I've somehow rationalized paying full price year after year, but now that I literally cannot play the game, I don't have to worry about that anymore.
I 100% agree. The controlls have been there for 29 years now just like that gone. So much for the casual player.
This is SO disappointing!! I am not able to play without 94 control so now I wasted a lot of money for nothing. Very big mistake from you and a classic mistake do to, changing something without really thinking!
Severely disappointed to find out there isn’t a tutorial in the game, so apparently someone who is new to the sport is just supposed to figure it out through trial and error? Speaking from experience that is not fun at all.
While doing some research I found a Reddit thread for 23 where people suggested using NHL 94 controls, and now I find out they’ve been removed from the game as well, so now I’ve wasted money on a game I likely won’t play.
@umaro01 wrote:Why not the 94 controls?
You are making the game unplayable for me and the older generation. I understand you added more to the game and now I can’t play it . And now you’re telling me I’ve wasted my money because of this. Your team is going to lose a lot of people from this. People from
the 70s,80s and 90s that. loved the the 94 controls. This is not good practice.
Outside of those with disabilities, I really don't understand why people have used NHL 94 controls. You're limiting yourself and instantly at a disadvantage versus someone adept at skill stick/total control.
Outside of those with disabilities who actually went out and bought the game expecting one thing and getting another, well that's kinda a big blowoff if you ask me I mean never mind if it wasn't going to be there in the 1st place why have the audio stating it was an option to begin with talk about bs.
@KidShowtime1867 wrote:
@umaro01 wrote:Why not the 94 controls?
You are making the game unplayable for me and the older generation. I understand you added more to the game and now I can’t play it . And now you’re telling me I’ve wasted my money because of this. Your team is going to lose a lot of people from this. People from
the 70s,80s and 90s that. loved the the 94 controls. This is not good practice.
Outside of those with disabilities, I really don't understand why people have used NHL 94 controls. You're limiting yourself and instantly at a disadvantage versus someone adept at skill stick/total control.
You do realize that not everyone plays online, right? Some of us just want to play a game or two after a hard day's work, score a dozen or so goals against the Maple Leafs, and have a little fun. I really don't care to learn how to make my player do lacrosse goals or pass between the legs using a combination of triggers, bumpers, and sticks better suited for a Tekken tournament.
And what if my enjoyment is only play against the AI ?
I hear you I’ve been playing for many years and today I bought nhl 24 and I can’t play the game. Lucky I was able to get a refund. Extremely disappointed
Totally agree with you, I spent 3 hrs to practice last night, it is very difficult to control. Bring back the 94 Classic control please!
Im playing NHL with 94 controls since the 1st day. Those who say 94 controls sucks, please beat me first.
Give us Back all the controls !!!!
a question to produsers - can you change my purchased NHL 24 to NHL 23 ? Or return money !!
