NHL 16

1. CrispyLardon

   Sep 15, 2015

   10

   Vast improvement over 15. I would have given it an 9, but I wanted to offset the negative reviews that people are giving for no reason, so IVast improvement over 15. I would have given it an 9, but I wanted to offset the negative reviews that people are giving for no reason, so I gave it a 10.… Expand

   • 7 of 29 users found this helpful
2. Bibowski

   Sep 16, 2015

   9

   I held off buying last year's because it was a joke that so many modes were missing.
   
   This year though, not only are all the modes includedI held off buying last year's because it was a joke that so many modes were missing.
   
   This year though, not only are all the modes included again, but the menu is snappier, the graphics are nicer, and the audio sounds better.
   
   SUCH a great step up. Now let's just hope online is stable.… Expand

   • 4 of 8 users found this helpful
4. brandoncargill1

   Sep 22, 2015

   7

   NHL 16 is a good game. The gameplay is smooth, and I really enjoy the myplayer mode. The myplayer mode features a EXP system based on yourNHL 16 is a good game. The gameplay is smooth, and I really enjoy the myplayer mode. The myplayer mode features a EXP system based on your play style, and really challenges the player to develop overall skill, instead of just buying attribute points and scoring on terrible shots. The down part of myplayer is that the defense is still not fixed. The RD and LD cannot stop plays in the slot, and make it difficult to forecheck. Also, the LD and RD turn the puck over quite a bit, which makes offense quite frustrating.
   
   The game is quite pretty, and your actions are fairly crisp as a individual skater. It focuses on your skill, making you be a overall hockey player instead of just a generic gamer. Playing goalie is quite a bit of fun too, but the mechanics still need a little work.
   
   Online play is still as fun as ever. Team play is the best thing in EA Sports right now, and this is the best game for it. You will need a good player goalie to compete however, otherwise you will be subjected to the glitch goals that are in every game.
   
   Playing goalie online requires a good connection. Lagging controls and visuals can be a huge detriment to your team. I know that it seems as though it takes almost a whole second to move one direction or the other after you press the button online.
   
   All in all, negatives are easier to write, but the game is very very fun. I fell in love with the game all over again, and if you enjoy hockey, you will love this years game! The Myplayer alone was worth the buy. Out of any EA Sports game, NHL is the one you want.… Expand

   • 2 of 3 users found this helpful
5. tonetone91

   Sep 19, 2015

   3

   This game is a huge step down from nhl 15.. the gameplay sucks compare to 15. The new added online content is cool and all but nhl 16 gameThis game is a huge step down from nhl 15.. the gameplay sucks compare to 15. The new added online content is cool and all but nhl 16 game physics is terrible. I have no idea how anyone can rate this game a 10. Is it only me or does this game even have worse graphics than nhl 15? big disappointment… Expand

   • 5 of 12 users found this helpful
6. Anoir

   Mar 20, 2016

   2

   Still an unfinished piece of ****
   
   After playing this for more then 3 months, I can list out over 100 issues with the game Bigger ones:Still an unfinished piece of ****
   
   After playing this for more then 3 months, I can list out over 100 issues with the game
   
   Bigger ones:
   
   - Menus freeze, in HUT, in Be a GM, and you cannot refresh them or play the game till you reboot the whole game from 0.
   
   - AI is HORRIBLE. The AI in NHL 15 was the worst AI I have ever seen in any sports videogame, ever.
   NHL 16 AI is better, but still so so far behind of any other sports game franchise
   
   - Be a GM, Be a Pro, etc are all so unfinished, unflavoured, no-effort put into any of them. All the attention from EA goes 100% into HUT, and it clearly shows in the game.
   
   I could spend more time listing what's wrong and bad about the game then actually playing it. I could sit here for 10 hours and write a list but this game is simply not worth it.
   
   NHL 17 will be exact same old **** with brand new HUT features and nothing else.
   
   79,99 PLEASE… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
7. aawdamico

   Mar 17, 2016

   1

   Frustrating. Understandable that EA hangs it hat on the if it is in the game it is the game, with this installment, there may be a little tooFrustrating. Understandable that EA hangs it hat on the if it is in the game it is the game, with this installment, there may be a little too much real game action going on. The poke check is just awful. It really takes the fun out of it. You may be able to deke around one or two poke checks but in the online game you literally have to out deke five poke checks, make that six (goalie). The game is just truly not fun. I found myself more angry than anything. Real Hockey plays are nearly impossible to create. 90% of the time a break out pass goes for an icing. The offside is unbelievable. I do not have countless hours to practice the glitch goals. The game shouldn't be so difficult. I am on my way right now to return my used copy that I have played non-stop for six days. It hasn't gotten any better. I want it out of my life.… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
8. ctn1187

   Oct 10, 2015

   0

   Is it better than NHL 15? Yes. As an avid hockey fan and a big time gamer, hockey video games are pretty much my favorite thing. I play allIs it better than NHL 15? Yes. As an avid hockey fan and a big time gamer, hockey video games are pretty much my favorite thing. I play all games, but I love hockey so I always have an urge to play a hockey game.
   
   I've been playing hockey games since I had a SEGA. I was a top 500 ranked player on EASHL, for the 09,10,12, 13,and 14 versions of the NHL series and I also delve in HUT as well.
   
   This years version of the game is being propped up in praise due to the disaster of NHL 15. Fair, but without any real competition, EA sports does not have to try anymore. And, of course, people like me, who continue to **** about how bad the games are, continue to give EA my hard-earned money. The AI is still bad and really makes some truly puzzling decisions during online play. HUT is truly a money grabbing scheme by EA. I would love to see how much money they are making from people buying packs. it sucks to because I have played over 150 HUT games so far, so I've earned most of my coins the old fashioned ways and out of about 30 packs, I've gotten 2 players worth over 20 k.
   
   Pros:
   
   Graphics are good.
   Crowd is really impressive.
   Game modes are definitely improved
   
   Cons:
   
   i have a digital download, the game crashes at least once a day.
   HUT online play is bad and needs several patches
   EASHL AI is even worse.… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful

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