I really miss the action this game had in Nhl 23 and the games before Nhl 24 . The game was fast , fun and fysical with big hits .even the menus and searching for games was fast and the Controls was great ( skill stick). Now it doesnt have any action and I dont play it anymore ( mostly eashl clubs 6v6 player ) i played a Quick match in Nhl 23 today and it was so much moore fun
I think it really depends on what style of game you enjoy to play. Some like the fast paced, run and gun, with big hits - which is the arcade experience. While others enjoy the slower paced, stamina and play focused gameplay that makes you use hockey plays and more passing to make the game flow.
NHL 23 and NHL 24 where easily on the side of an arcade experience over the more simulated experience.
When it comes to online play and more so 3v3 and 6v6 (which isn't hockey per say but "pick up" hockey - the arcade style and feel compliments those game modes.
Whereas the slower gameplay is more suited for the true hockey experience (which can be reflected in some online modes but more so the offline modes)
The issue is that it will always be one or the other - you can't have 2 game styles in the game to cater to how they play.
As an offline player only who enjoys more of a traditional experience - its the closest it has been to a simulated experience since NHL 21.
I can definitely understand where you're coming from. NHL 23 had that great fast-paced, physical feel that made it so fun, especially in modes like EASHL. The big hits and the smooth controls with the skill stick really added to the excitement. NHL 24 seems to have dialed it back a bit, and it's frustrating when the pace and intensity you loved aren’t there anymore. It’s kind of like how Partner Hours Starbucks used to be perfectly scheduled to match the rush—things ran smoothly and quickly, making the experience more enjoyable. Hopefully, the next updates or patches bring some of that old energy back!
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The thing is though not all players like that fast paced playstyle and feel like what is there now is perfect and closer to a true hockey experience.
I wouldn't want anything to really change with the gameplay (when it comes to speed and stamina, even hitting is decent offline - most of my games I average 30 hits along with the AI).
It's a very enjoyable experience offline, but can understand how this isn't great for some of the online modes.
I like playing offline this year, online I can last maybe 2 games before being bored. Goalies let in the softest goals and glitch goals being back is depressing, hitting is dead unless you count hipchecks, somehow that locks on more than body checks.
