return of nhl 94 controls in nhl 25

What I need to know is what you want changed with the hybrid controls. I understand you want NHL 94 controls back. However, the Hybrid controls are almost the same. Which functions in the hybrid controls specifically are not to your liking?

Hi! Longtime player here of the NHL series... literally have bought every game until now.. and, literally, this topic of no 94 controls, is the only reason I will not be buying NHL 25... because, without those controls, I physically will not be able to play the game. I have a physical disability, and, because the positioning of my hands, I can only reach two buttons and one analog stick. Total. The 94 controls were perfect. Shooting (wrist and slap) were in one button (tap for a wrist shot and hold for a slap shot). That’s the difference from hybrid to 94 controls. It’s not just faceoffs. I can’t even do faceoffs with the hybrid controls because I can’t reach the right analog. I guess I can’t speak for everyone using the 94 controls, but it’s understood that we might be missing out on the cool/innovative/new controls that is being built into the game, but having no 94 controls is having us miss out on the game entirely. The decision to have no 94 controls is hindering players, and, in the end, losing money on game purchases for EA. I hope this can get fixed. Not another NHL game will be purchased by me until it does... simply because I cannot physically play the game.

Hi there. It's absolutely unfortunate to hear this. I'll pass on your feedback. Thank you.

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.

Hybrid controls still miss the ability to hold down either of the passing buttons and have the icons appear above your other offensive players to specifically pick the player you want the pass to go to. Right now you have to aim the control stick at them and hope the game understands which player you are aiming at if there is a few players in the general vicinity. Unfortunately the game gets it wrong very often leading to extreme frustration. 

Not sure if this is a Hybrid issue but selecting the players you want to switch to on defense is very difficult as well. I have tried every which way that is available but getting the game to gets it wrong so often it is unreal. Being on defense needs the option to hold the switch player button and bring up icons above your other players to select to switch to as well. Getting these two things integrated into Hybrid controls would alleviate the frustration I have with the controls an immense amount. The other control options are just awful in my opinion and I can't use them. 

Same. This year will be the first time I haven't bought the EA NHL game in, well, ever. I bought it every year all the way back to the SNES days, but not this year. Last year's game was unplayable. Call me a casual, fine, whatever. I just want to play a straightforward hockey game.

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. 

Same here i bought it last year and it was unplayable and i will not buy it this year .  I have had many Nhl games since nhl 97 but this is not Hockey for me 

You guys really need to bring back nhl 94 controls on 26.  I have to reinstall 23 just to actually play a hockey game again you guys won't be seeing me spending me for your future games unless this is done. Also  question is there hybrid controls on 25?

Yes. Hybrid controls are in NHL 25. What do the NHL 94 controls offer that the Hybrid or Total Control schemes don't?