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There was simply too much to do off the ice. Unfortunately, for me it was a little too overwhelming and I felt like I couldn’t properly play any games. There’s a lot to do behind the scenes before going into each hockey match. If you enjoy simulation then this experience will be right up your alley.
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There’s a lot of typical things to do like sign free agents, trade players, edit lines, set prices and different objectives like meet with players, upgrade arena amenities, repair existing amenities, listen to and act on fan feedback, succeed in meeting the team owner’s goals, and send off agents to prospective draft picks. So much so that it kind of loses the fun of past NHL titles. Honestly there is enough substance here that EA could lay off the yearly titles because there’s so much to do.įranchise mode has been revamped. Smaller modes consist of online/offline shootout, practice, quick play, and season/playoff mode. Main modes being franchise, career, EASHL, draft champions, hockey ultimate team, online head to head, and World Cup of Hockey. Where this game stands strong though is the amount of content to participate in. That’s why I’m moderately disappointed with NHL 17. Even the 2K hockey titles way back in the mid-2000s. In addition I’ve played hockey games since the golden child, NHL 94. Five championships in seven years and an MVP award to boot.
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I played ice hockey all throughout my childhood and if I do say so myself I was a damn good goalie. However, even that comes into conflict with what this year’s NHL tries to do and I would know. It seems like the last two renditions of EA Sports hockey have focused incredibly heavy on simulation rather than fun. That would describe what NHL 17 brings to the table. Punishing and not in the “what a hit!” way.