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 t...
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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
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Community ManagerWe 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?
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
Passing, wrist shot, slapshot and hitting are all on the face buttons. Hustle is done by clicking down on left stick. It's all still simple, one button controls. Except for faceoffs. You have to flick down on the right stick. There's no need to do button combinations. You can still play with those 30 year old controls, except for the very small change to faceoffs.
what I don't like about hybrid controls is the faceoffs to begin with, the passes too and even if you tell me to do this or that deal I'm not a technological person. This is why I am asking for the return of the NHL 94 controls which are easier for me and for other people. I think you should stop and understand instead of trying to force people. It's like buying a pair of shoes if I take a size 10 I don't take an 8 I take a 10 so don't force me to take an 8 which doesn't fit me. So I hope you will understand and that the NHL 94 controls will come back because I am tired of explaining this situation and no one agrees to listen to me especially since I am not the only one in this situation.
I used 94 controls until this year. Although I've learned hybrid I think 94 controls were easier and would go back to them if they were introduced. I'm getting to old now to learn new stuff, I just play the game for enjoyment. Not bothered about the meta or spamming michigans.
A couple come to mind, some dukes were easier, between the legs shots come to mind. Hustling was easier. Line changes were easier. Defence quite often **bleep** off for a line change when you're defending or under pressure using hybrid. This didn't happen using 94.
Having been brought up using 94 controls, I'm sure us older generation would welcome a change back to them as would people with disabilities and limited use of fingers/thumbs etc would.
As there's no old gen console to worry about this year it could be an easy fix.
- EA_Aljo
I haven't used the 94 controls since they were the only option. I don't recall which button hustle was. I know for some, clicking down on the left stick can be a challenge. Especially if there are mobility issues. Have you considered remapping that function to a different button?
The Total Control layout has the between the legs deke on one button. However, the passing and shooting controls are still using the right trigger and right stick. Which, I assume you're not comfortable with.
Are you saying defense makes line changes automatically differently on Hybrid than on NHL 94 controls or do you mean you liked the controls for making manual line changes better? When players choose to make line changes is the same regardless of the controller layout you're using.
Not all of us older generation feel the same though. I absolutely love the skill stick and made the change almost 20 years ago, but I've also had plenty of time for it all to become muscle memory so it's second nature at this point. I do get what you're saying about people with disabilities though. That's absolutely unfortunate. I know there are some controllers out there specifically designed for those with mobility issues so hopefully, that is an option as well.I typically adjust pretty quickly to control changes. Last year's was my least favourite of any set of controls ever, mainly the hitting mechanics. You had mentioned this has improved for this year, so hopefully that will make it more enjoyable. As I have mentioned before, my son is the main reason for liking the option of older controls, but I already said my piece on that so revistiing it would be pointless. Generally, a couple hours of playing and I have any control changes figured out, been gaming long enough to adjust.
First this is something you guys decided let the players decide it's not like there is not enough hard drive space to have the NHL 94 control's I have been playing video games since 1980 I spent a lot of money but thanks to you leaving this option out you just saved me another $70.00 two years in a row thank God I kept NHL 23.
- EA_Aljo
What is missing from the Hybrid controls that you could do with the NHL 94 controls? Without knowing this, there really isn't anything I can relay to the team to help support the return of those controls.
You continuously say you appreciate feedback, but actions speak differently. Also hybrid controls have been lacking in several options for years. Like switching faceoff types. The only things that ever get implemented in this game are to do with HUT, gender BS and clothing. Come on man, I get being a "company" guy but at some point you're just simping for the wrong side.
