Issues with gameplay
Frustrated with Issues and Goalie AI in NHL 26
The current state of NHL 26 has major issues. Instead of fixing core gameplay problems that have plagued this series for years, the focus has shifted to adding new features while ignoring fundamental flaws.
Here are the main issues that need to be addressed:
* **Goalie AI & Performance:** Goalie tuning is incredibly inconsistent. Poor goalie positioning and flawed logic frequently break the gameplay experience.
* **Glitch Goals:** Repeatable, exploit-based goals continue to ruin competitive play. These legacy exploits should have been patched long ago, yet they remain completely unaddressed.
* **Misplaced Priorities:** It is incredibly frustrating to see new features introduced when the foundational gameplay mechanics are still broken or outdated.
If these core gameplay issues aren't prioritized and fixed, there is no justification for buying NHL 27. The game needs fundamental fixes, not more additions.