NHL 12

1. METALBOOZESOLID

   Sep 14, 2011

   10

   This is an incredible hockey game. As with all the critic reviews, the Be A Legend mode is a silly addition that isn't all that special. TheThis is an incredible hockey game. As with all the critic reviews, the Be A Legend mode is a silly addition that isn't all that special. The AI in the game seems to have improved a ton with this release, which makes the Be A Pro mode a lot more fun. The only thing that can be frustrating is with the new goalie interaction, AI goalies are much more likely to run away from the crease without contact just to get a new penalty. This is a very minor complaint to a near-perfect hockey game.… Expand

   • 4 of 5 users found this helpful
2. jaketyler48

   Oct 8, 2011

   10

   With a clear conscience there is no way I can give this game less than a 10!. Its beautiful. The depth of game play is inconceivable. TheWith a clear conscience there is no way I can give this game less than a 10!. Its beautiful. The depth of game play is inconceivable. The sounds on ice and in the stands plus the commentary are all awesome. presentation is spot as well. oh and tight game play make this game a legend. if your a hockey fan or not you need to buy this game!… Expand

   • 2 of 2 users found this helpful
4. Rhapsody

   May 18, 2013

   9

   I just want to say that just because a game is disappointing does not mean it's a bad game, and even though it is similar to nhl 11, I stillI just want to say that just because a game is disappointing does not mean it's a bad game, and even though it is similar to nhl 11, I still had a lot of fun playing it.
   
   I am not really a big fan of nhl 13, but they tried something knew with it. I will probably be stuck playing with this game for a while, and I am not upset about that at all.… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
5. ztuominen

   Oct 10, 2011

   6

   The lack of hockey knowledge of the designers of NHL 12 is glaringly obvious. The same brain-dead AI, barely any changes to game play asideThe lack of hockey knowledge of the designers of NHL 12 is glaringly obvious. The same brain-dead AI, barely any changes to game play aside from a couple tweaks, interaction with the goalie (which can be exploited, and is not adequately penalized,) and the hip check as the most effective means to separate an opponent from the puck, regardless of what part of your body makes contact with your opponent, make the high scores of this game laughable. I can't wait until the exclusivity of the NHL to be removed from EA, so that another designer can make a hockey video game that actually plays as the sport does, rather than an arcade fantasy for individuals who've never seen a hockey game, played the sport, or touched a puck in their lives.… Expand

   • 0 of 2 users found this helpful
6. CarpeDiem

   Jan 16, 2012

   5

   This game is average. The game shows great potential in certain areas. The season mode is greatly improved and the mechanics aren't completelyThis game is average. The game shows great potential in certain areas. The season mode is greatly improved and the mechanics aren't completely frustrating. However, this game fails to deliver anything new or improved in most of the game's areas. 5 hole scoring is impossible and the goalies seem to be superhuman at times. The game fails to put the puck where you want it to be. Amongst this Be a pro is useless for players looking to be snipers and Defenders. Poke checking is best left to the AI and for Snipers one-timers are non-existent. You're left taking the puck up to the slot and hope your deeke is good enough to trip up the goalie. Also opposing defense-men can easily poke check or cross check you and completely obliterate any chance of scoring. I found myself scoring 15 goals in 30 games beginning my career with 4 goals in a single game. However due to the lack of assistance from teammates winning the ross art would require you to somehow have a 2 player career and ask a friend to constantly feed you the puck for one-timer goals. Also there is no hope for the AI i tried to find hope in giving my teamates the puck and then asking for it while i was in the slot. 2 things will happen. 1 they will fire the puck around the back of the net and screw you over. Or 2, they will try and take the shot for themselves ignoring the fact they can't shoot and ignoring your call for a pass. The team practice is not as one would hope playing a 4-4 3-3 skirmish. You have 3 chances to fire on the goalie if the puck is held by an opposing player you must restart and try to score again. The game showcases many amazing things but its nothing new. EA failed to deliver an interesting and fully functional game. If controlling a whole team by yourself is your cup of tea then purchase this game. If your looking forward to having a career your better off playing real hockey.… Expand

   • 1 of 2 users found this helpful
7. SkizDriz

   Oct 19, 2011

   0

   Log into online game, try to push someone and nothing happens. Oh they have a legend card and near-impossible to attain stats. The can lookLog into online game, try to push someone and nothing happens. Oh they have a legend card and near-impossible to attain stats. The can look at me and I fall. Go grind and farm for that legend card. Stupid.… Expand

   • 0 of 3 users found this helpful
8. youwish

   Jul 6, 2012

   0

   the game sucks, it seems to act on its own. i can spend some games bring players out of the play and the will be no more goals despitethe game sucks, it seems to act on its own. i can spend some games bring players out of the play and the will be no more goals despite difficulty, when it decided to score there is no stopping the computer despite skill of player or strategic defence. Be a pro was very close to the same. advice: watch highlights videos cause you are not really in the game… Expand

   • 0 of 1 users found this helpful

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