EA’s main focus in this years game was the new control scheme, which has actually made the game feel clunky. Pretty brutal, since that’s the one good thing they had going for them, worst gameplay they’ve had in years. Pre-game atmosphere, which somehow also gets lazier every year, is pretty much non-existent. 2 second clip of standing for national anthem, straight to face off. Players likeness have somehow also gotten worse, and the new cele system looks terrible. Offline modes (be a pro, franchise) once again left completely untouched. Be a pro still suffers from boring empty dialogue and glitches that make it borderline unplayable.
Yet another embarrassing, effortless attempt from EA.
Another year, another steaming pile of poo on our doorsteps with an 80$ price tag. And they keep getting away with it due to their complacency from lack of competition, and suckers like me buying it blind every year, since it’s the only option hockey fans have.