TheAussiePosse Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 I am a big fan of PC NHL computer games. I was severely disappointed in NHL 2003, but that's OK. Here's a link for NHL 2004 http://www.pcgameworld.com/story.php/id/1723/ -New fighting system? Not too keen on that. But now Jose Theodore can kick the *&^# out of Vaclav Varada in the game when Veranda interferes But -Using a dual-analog controller gives you 360 degrees of checking as well as deking. You can now give hits anywhere on the ice, in any direction. Hip-checks are my favourite, and when I'm done with the other team, it'll be awesome. -You can get points as GM to hire better staff, and get better free agents. This is more like it. EastCoast Hockey Simulator didn't cut it for me, I hope their 2004 version is better. So check it out. Should be a good buy, but don't quote me on it. And if you happen to have a copy of either NHL '93, '94, or '97, please let me know. I have a collection of every other one, and I'd like to make it complete. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puck7x Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Yeah the game sounds awesome , I'm thinking about actually "buying" this one (PC), I bought 2001 , but not 2002 or 2003. I just wish they had a more realistic franchise mode with REAL prospects.(but of course they arent allowed to use the names of the players ... ) ahh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalhabs Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 I love Nhl2k3.. its like much more realistic. If Sega works on this one a bit more they will have the best hockeygame ever (since i happen to love almost every hockeygame I play accept those rock the rink kind of games I want to know what u think of nhl2k3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markov79 Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 ''Improved fighting and hitting and deeking''? How about improved AI intelligence which doesn't allow you to take the puck from behind your net and go coast-to-coast in a straight line without anybody touching you. And that's on '''difficult'' mode. EA always had the best graphics, sound and realism in terms of animation, but they have to step it up big time in terms of difficulty. They also said they were going to wait after the lockout (hopefully it will just be a discussion, but you know...) before putting salary caps into the game. I can't wait for that, it will make the franchise mode even cooler, although I like what they did this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAussiePosse Posted May 26, 2003 Author Share Posted May 26, 2003 Actually, harder would be better. At one stage I was winning 7-0, then I stopped playing, and now I struggle as Japan defeating USA in tournament mode. But you know what they need? Better loose puck AI. Somehow, everytime I lose the puck, or it's dump and chase, I can go past the puck 20x times, and miss it. Or the comp will go past 20 times. But in the end, the 2nd player will get the puck. I don't know what's up there, but I hope it's fixed. BTW, Don Taylor's getting replaced. :nono: I'lll miss his antics. While immature and wearing, sometimes a well placed comment makes you stop playing, and laugh and laugh and Oh well, hope they have better songs. I couldn't get the song-adder-inner to work, and that pissed me off royally (:king: ) [Edited on 2003/6/29 by TheAussiePosse] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markov79 Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 The guy before him was much better, he actually talked hockey....And the humour is absolutely ridiculous, it's sad that they actually think it's funny. Thank God EA finally realized the Don Taylor thing was horrible and Craig Simpson is in this year, I can't wait! Go EA go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalhabs Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 I want real goalhorns and songs.. cant be too hard to get the real habs goalsong from the team can it? And then I want more serious checkings like in nhl2k3.. not allways crosschecking to the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAussiePosse Posted June 29, 2003 Author Share Posted June 29, 2003 Well, you got your wish with the real checking. This one will allow you to choose which hits. Which is a big improvement. However, Here are a few players who are on our roster now in NHL 2003, but shouldn't be: Patrick Poulin Matts Jarventie Eric Landry Gino Odjick Mathieu Descoteaux Sylvain Blouin Well, Blouin and Landry are in the minors, but they're not part of the team anymore. Instead, they should use those spots for the following players: Jason Ward Chris Higgins Josef Balej Alex Perezhogin Michael Ryder Tomas Plekanec And Ward better be above the '70' that they give to all rookies. It makes me angry when they do pointless players. And you won't like me when I'm angry... :mad: (the closest Emoticon I could find to the Hulk) Edit: Added link http://www.easports.com/games/nhl2004/home.jsp [Edited on 2003/6/29 by TheAussiePosse] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quebecois Posted June 30, 2003 Share Posted June 30, 2003 Sadly all those players won't be in it because they have never played an NHL game. At least Komisarek, Hainsey, Ward will all be added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch_nl Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 I have the complete EA NHL collection. From EA Hockey from 1990 to NHL 2003. 90 - 96 Sega MegaDrive 97 - 2001 PC 2002 - 2004 XBOX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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