NHL 25 Discussion

[TimeZone]

Nah its just fine for what I need it for.

My condolences

 

[TruePowerSlave]

At least they are doing something to Franchise mode. Not expecting anything, but it sure would be nice to have that mode be decent.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

At least they are doing something to Franchise mode. Not expecting anything, but it sure would be nice to have that mode be decent.

I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[That Habs Fan]

Finally, what I've been waiting for to draw me back after nearly a decade of not caring about this game, ICE-Q

 

[Ruggs225]

Fyi, in the EA forums they have confirmed that there is no online franchise mode.

They are working on it but it is not in NHL 25

 

[TruePowerSlave]

I'll believe it when I see it.

I mean they are doing something to it. However, that something might as well turn out to be crap, which is the most likely outcome all things considered.

 

[x Tame Impala]

I’d love for BAP and Franchise to get full overhauls, better player likeness (or allow us to edit the appearance of players who do not have scans - or even edit the hair, etc. of those that do). But my primary frustration has always been the actual on-ice action. The fact that you can’t move your hands and feet at the same time is insane to me in 2024. You can stick handle and coast or you can skate, but not both. I’m MILDLY intrigued by some of the new skating animations in the leaked trailer, but until players are capable of actually moving like they do in real life, and AI that actually acknowledges teammates positioning and anticipates plays, supports pucks, cuts to the net, etc. the game will continue to be frustrating. I’m hoping we get a mild upgrade over last year’s garbage, at least.

I played a fair amount of HUT this year and couldn’t agree more. Constant moments where I needed more freedom of movement or my AI teammates have their back to me in the ozone, are in a bad position in general, and even directly in my shooting lanes.

 

[kirby11]

I played a fair amount of HUT this year and couldn’t agree more. Constant moments where I needed more freedom of movement or my AI teammates have their back to me in the ozone, are in a bad position in general, and even directly in my shooting lanes.

I'd love to know how the devs decided that everybody in the NHL is backskating everywhere at all times. It's ridiculous how badly they've botched the game compared to old versions when you try to conduct a simple d to d, up the wall breakout, and you have nowhere to pass to as the winger because the other 2 forwards are facing away from you for no reason

 

[Leafs87]

Fyi, in the EA forums they have confirmed that there is no online franchise mode.

They are working on it but it is not in NHL 25

GM connected was really not all that great. I’d fault EA, but that type of feature is just hard to orchestrate as it requires people to always be online at the same time and committed

 

[belair]

I'll believe it when I see it.

As long as we get to set the price of hot dogs, because that's what GMs do.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

As long as we get to set the price of hot dogs, because that's what GMs do.

 

[That Habs Fan]

GM connected was really not all that great. I’d fault EA, but that type of feature is just hard to orchestrate as it requires people to always be online at the same time and committed

If I can't be part of Bluth Company again I'm not intersted.

Those who know, know.

 

[Slats432]

The thing is you could do so much with scouting, injuries, the draft, hiring, player and agent negotiations, strategies, practices, rivalries, that it amazes me that EA doesn't do even 1/100 of what they could do with hockey. Hockey guys are junkies.

When the release came out, I almost responded on Twitter by saying I am really looking forward to playing NHL19 again!

 

[x Tame Impala]

If I can't be part of Bluth Company again I'm not intersted.

Those who know, know.

He does have a point. As successful as our league was there were so many problems. Even looking past all the glitches and bugs that would make you have to start all over from scratch it was a constant battle to…

1) find enough people to fill out the league
2) or have everyone ruin the league by making 100 trades right away
3) get people to stick around long enough to make it worthwhile

Bluth Company was some of the most fun I’ve ever had in gaming though. Great, GREAT times

 

[Saskatoon]

This won't happen but would love to see a trade mini game to get trades to feel better.

Like during the season whenever you make a trade proposal it takes the AI a few days to consider and counter proposal so you can't make infinite trades (unless you really overpay and the AI loves the deal right away)

Then on the trade deadline and draft you can move through trades quickly.

 

[David71]

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[Malkinstheman]

As long as we get to set the price of hot dogs, because that's what GMs do.

That part of franchise mode is so lazy and annoying. Yeah you're fired because you didnt repair the washrooms! We dont have trade clauses in the game but players definitely want to waste time upgrading/repairing the arena

 

[CauZuki]

Checking in from NHL 23, I'm guessing another skip year?

 

[belair]

Checking in from NHL 23, I'm guessing another skip year?

Depends which game modes you play. If you play WOC, '24 was a worthwhile get because of the OP upgrades to the hitting mechanics. I've also heard that some people are having success using the 'Total Control' mechanics, though I feel that you have more options using skill stick.

I get enough play out of this game every year to warrant a purchase. Doesn't mean I'm happy with the progress.

 

[542365]

Fixing the AI should be priority numbers 1-100. Improving AI improves every single game mode except 6v6 EASHL where every player is controlled by a human. If you add an AI teammate or opponent to the game, everything is so much worse. They're unpredictable, inconsistent, and downright awful most of the time. If they played decent hockey and could be counted on to be in position the game becomes so much better.

NHL 19.6

This is exceptionally stupid. 24 wasn't good by any stretch, but it was drastically different. They at least tried some things with the pressure system and new hitting mechanics and control scheme. They weren't implemented well, but it wasn't copy/paste. That's totally disingenuous.

 

[Soedy]

As long as we get to set the price of hot dogs, because that's what GMs do.

I just disable "Owner mode" when starting the franchise, so I don't have to bother with that.

 

[Frosty415]

Because they didn't address your favorite thing about the game? Good lord.

They haven't addressed it in years, it's the same exact trash 3 years later, same bugs, same shitty cutscenes.

How can you people defend this crap

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

I might buy it, inglehart worked on some legendary nhl games 20 years ago, if anyone can save this dumpster fire it’s him.

 

[Juniorhockeyguru]

They haven't addressed it in years, it's the same exact trash 3 years later, same bugs, same shitty cutscenes.

How can you people defend this crap

Well you think its crap, don't let it ruin your life. Could be worse, we could only have 2K.

 

[forsbergavs32]

I’ll have to keep an eye on if any changes they make to franchise mode are worthwhile. So far they haven’t given me a reason to purchase a new gen console.