Early Access Feedback Thread
Would like to hear everyone's first impressions so far. I've only been on for like 5 minutes but have noticed some stuff worth mentioning. Main menu - It doesn't necessarily hurt the game but...
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Nope. I'll explain it in my latest thread: NHL 25: It's a no for me.
Well, since that thread "mysteriously" disappeared, I'll repost it here:
NHL 25: It's a no for me.
Regardless of my "veteran" status, since NHLPA '93 for the SNES, my current compete level doesn't matter. And it seems that the random teammates that are on my team(s) compete level doesn't matter, either. I mean, going 3-17-0, in Threes Eliminator, and 0-3-0, in EASHL as a goalie (9.84GAA, 0.62 save %) whilst getting matched against team names/clubs, isn't exactly a fun online experience. And unfortunately, this is what the current trend is, especially over the last several years.
If you're playing online, and whether it's Threes Eliminator, EASHL 3v3 or 6v6, or any other mode that includes being pooled in amongst other online players, then it should be randoms vs randoms and team names/clubs vs team names/clubs. Oh, and I know full what I'm doing in this hockey video game, but a slightly higher ping, and not being in a team/club shouldn't make my online experience this freaking miserable.
Now, admittedly, I've played roughly 6 hours of the 10 hour trial. But that's long enough to realize that regardless of my experience, and regardless of my compete level, I'm constantly at an online disadvantage for a simple game. I just don't get it why my player and goalie numbers are getting worse, along with much less wins, more losses, etc. And this is over the last several years. Hmmmm....
Anyway, if this game ever graces my PS5 again, as I've deleted the trial, it'll be at a heavily discounted price ($89.99+tax CAD is way over priced, especially for such a lacklustre effort). I'm guessing around Christmas time when NHL 25 maybe making its full debut. But then again, it'll be after seeing the reviews, videos, etc., because EA Sports now have to earn my money. As it's no longer a given, especially after this many years of disappointment and consumer betrayal.
I mean, going 3-17-0, in Threes Eliminator, and 0-3-0, in EASHL as a goalie (9.84GAA, 0.62 save %) whilst getting matched against team names/clubs, isn't exactly a fun online experience.
Threes eliminator is not a mode that should be used as an evaluation point.
Why is getting matched against team names/clubs not fun? What else should you be matched up with? There is a setting to toggle which will allow/deny searching for club games.
If you're playing online, and whether it's Threes Eliminator, EASHL 3v3 or 6v6, or any other mode that includes being pooled in amongst other online players, then it should be randoms vs randoms and team names/clubs vs team names/clubs.
That is how it works now though.
I just don't get it why my player and goalie numbers are getting worse, along with much less wins, more losses, etc. And this is over the last several years. Hmmmm....
There have been quite a few controller changes, plus the game's nuance has changed year over year. I'm also an NHLPA '93 on Sega alumni, so I'm no stranger to new trends causing some angst. I'd suggest to stick with it and try to find a crew of like-minded people to play EASHL Clubs with. It's a FAR better experience than trying to get teamwork with randoms.
That said, this past weekend was the first time I ever played drop-ins and was matched with a club game. The fun and excitement of helping another team win a game and them wanting you to keep playing with them is awesome and something that EASHL was made for.
I wish, for drop-in search, there was an option for 'club games only'. I'd gladly wait longer to match with a club than play outdoors with randoms.
I'm not exactly sure what the necessity is to take one's post, segment it, and then proceed to break it down with your opiniated response.
My opinion isn't up for discussion, regardless of the platform.
Bottom line, and respectfully, this is the last time that I'll engage with you, as I'm not at all interested in anything that you post.
End of story.
Uh... you realize you posted YOUR opinion to a public discussion board, don't you?
What's the point in coming here to post your opinions if you don't want people to respond to them? Respectfully, I think you're a bit confused regarding the purpose and intended use of this forum.
