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micmat21's avatar
micmat21
Seasoned Novice
30 days ago

return of nhl 94 controls in nhl 25

I would like to know if it would be possible to have the nhl 94 controls returned in nhl 25? I bought the game last year and was never able to get used to it even with the hybrid controls. It's not true that hybrid controls are the same. If we are able to go to the moon why can't you bring back the nhl 94 controls?? there is a petition circulating and several people are like me and ask for the return of the nhl 94 controls will you bring them back yes or no??

  • micmat21's avatar
    micmat21
    Seasoned Novice

    I don't understand, we're explaining to you what we don't like about the games, just like I want the NHL 94 controls to return, but you don't listen to us. I miss the other company that made a hockey game so you aren't even able to listen to your customers who buy the games. you are only asked to bring back the nhl 94 controls and you don't want to. I play with NHL 23 since it still has 94 controls. There is a petition on the internet for the return of the NHL 94 controls and several people have signed the petition but it seems that it does not bother you to know that many no longer want to know anything about NHL 24 and NHL 25 because of your refusal to bring back the NHL 94 controls. I would be in your place and would think about it again because it is potential customers who can buy your games. me time and as long as the nhl 94 controls don't come back your nhl games it's over for me. I think that in 2024 almost 2025 a company should listen a little to these customers....

    • EA_Aljo's avatar
      EA_Aljo
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      We always appreciate feedback. That plays a big part in what changes with each game and in the patches we release throughout the year. However, we also aren't going to act on everything that's being requested. The NHL 94 controls are 99% the same as Hybrid. So, I am assuming that is the reason they were removed. Since there's already a layout that includes those controls. Faceoffs are different since you are using the stick instead of hitting a button.

      What specifically do the NHL 94 controls do that is not covered by the Hybrid layout?

      • BONOMINI1's avatar
        BONOMINI1
        New Novice

        No they are not the same because if they were then both options would have never been in the game these years. It is nice to have the trigger button to speed up or three buttons to shoot & pass back in the day like the Genesis you had 3 buttons plain and simple but the problem with todays games is you have to press this push this forward tap that to do one thing let the die hard gamers have the option that works for them but for those who like it plain and simple don't take it away and make us pay for no reason at all. So you ask what is the difference according to you nothing so then take the hybrid option away and put back the NHL 94 controls the door swings both ways.

  • EA_Aljo's avatar
    EA_Aljo
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    The NHL 94 controls are not returning. Can you tell me specifically what the difference is? As far as I know, Hybrid are the same except for faceoffs. Which you can do just by flicking down on the right stick. Otherwise, you can still shoot and pass with the face buttons.

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      micmat21
      Seasoned Novice

      hybrid orders and 94 orders are not the same I tried to adapt and I can't and several people are in my situation. why don't you want to understand?? man is capable of going to the moon but you on a simple game you do not want to bring back the controls 94 that several requests. there is even a petition circulating for its

      • admiral745's avatar
        admiral745
        Seasoned Adventurer

        My son won't play 24, and now 25, as he preferred the simplified controls. It was easier for his smaller hands, and was simplified, the new controls he can't stand so while I move up, he refuses to play after the switch. It really is not difficult to keep the old controls as an option. Removing them completely and ignoring the many requests to make multiple options, is simply arrogance. 

    • BONOMINI1's avatar
      BONOMINI1
      New Novice

      I drive a Ford you drive a Chevy why do you a car is a car so why not drive a Ford oh gee it is because you prefer Chevy over Ford but they keep both styles don't they but my point many like to have as many options of game play like the control's you have not given one true reason to remove them other then you deciding what's best for us. Remember like EA sports always said if it is in the game it is in the game well NHL 94 controls were in the game but now they are gone not because they don't work but because you like to give and take thanks again for saving me now two years in a row $70.00 now that is not going to be in the game but in my pocket.

      • EA_Aljo's avatar
        EA_Aljo
        Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager

        What is missing from the Hybrid controls? Without knowing that, there is nothing I can relay back to the team to support returning them.