Good games to play?

peatrick said:

Finally saw that $29.99 deal you mentioned. I was initially on the wrong (regular/base) version of the game. Tempting. I'd have so much to learn, but I might check out the 10 hour trial to see if I can get into it.

Offer ends 3/27/2024 11:59 PM PDT

It's been liek 4 years, but finally had to renew my PS+ subscription this weekend. Downgraded to whatever the base, or budget tier is. Not sure we ever really used any of the cloud streaming or classic titles. Curious if I'll notice, or miss anything. Paid a few years in advance before the prices went up.

Yea it's different. They changed the controls this year so it takes some getting used to but you do get a few decent cards by playing HUT Rush. I use lots of budget cards with speed and they get the job done. The game doesn't revolve around abilities like MUT does

im on nba 2k24 and wwe 2k24……i hate the no auction house on nba but other than that i do enjoy the game……wwe is cool too(will be better when i actually have everything unlocked……i won the base game in a giveaway so i still need to get the other packs for unlockables)

SportsPerson94 said:

Yea it's different. They changed the controls this year so it takes some getting used to but you do get a few decent cards by playing HUT Rush. I use lots of budget cards with speed and they get the job done. The game doesn't revolve around abilities like MUT does

Is there a MUTgg equivalent site for HUT?  Pulled this quick card database, so i could search for Connor to see what's up: https://nhlhutbuilder.com/cards.php?pt=Player&card=13479

Another random question -- is there any fighting in the modern NHL games?  I know this was a big controversy back in/after NHLPA93 when they finally removed the brawling from the game, perhaps even the blood that spilled out of a player's head when injuries happened.  I think this (blood pool spilled onto the ice) was perhaps exclusive to the Sega Genesis version, but the fighting stuff wasn't difficult to force or trigger on Super Nintendo, if my memory serves me well... although, seems the league tends to frown upon promoting the violent aspects of the sport.

Any other general information or suggestions you could provide for a quasi-curious / casual hockey fan who hasn't actively followed the NHL in years.  Keeping up with my beloved Niners franchise (or NFL in general) these days has become basically a year round affair, heh.

Hoping to relive the halcyon period of my SNES glory days from my misspent youth, NHLPA94 occupied an important place in my life for a number of years.  Got a brief taste of it here on current gen console, NHLPA `94, errr NHL® 94 REWIND.

Saph said:

Madden is ass. What other games have you guys been playing?

I'm probably going to check out Rise of the Rōnin (PS5) when that releases on Friday.

Saph said:

Madden is ass. What other games have you guys been playing?

I haven't played personally, but i hear everyone absolutely raving about this new co-op first person shooter, Hell Divers 2.  I'm terrible with a controller, i'd need to revert back to #PCMasterRace so i could rely on mouse + keyboard if i were to attempt any type of shooter.  Since i began wr0king remotely i had to segment things, so i could clearly differentiate between good screen (my fatass plopped on the couch, with my PS5 console) versus bad screen (tethered to my desk and computer).  YMMV, but what little i've seen of it looks truly impressive, especially considering it's NOT from a major AAA game studio.

peatrick said:

Is there a MUTgg equivalent site for HUT?  Pulled this quick card database, so i could search for Connor to see what's up: https://nhlhutbuilder.com/cards.php?pt=Player&card=13479

Another random question -- is there any fighting in the modern NHL games?  I know this was a big controversy back in/after NHLPA93 when they finally removed the brawling from the game, perhaps even the blood that spilled out of a player's head when injuries happened.  I think this (blood pool spilled onto the ice) was perhaps exclusive to the Sega Genesis version, but the fighting stuff wasn't difficult to force or trigger on Super Nintendo, if my memory serves me well... although, seems the league tends to frown upon promoting the violent aspects of the sport.

Any other general information or suggestions you could provide for a quasi-curious / casual hockey fan who hasn't actively followed the NHL in years.  Keeping up with my beloved Niners franchise (or NFL in general) these days has become basically a year round affair, heh.

Hoping to relive the halcyon period of my SNES glory days from my misspent youth, NHLPA94 occupied an important place in my life for a number of years.  Got a brief taste of it here on current gen console, NHLPA `94, errr NHL® 94 REWIND.

I don't think there is a HUTgg. I know they have a Reddit but that's all i know. Bedard's gold card with 84 skating and 87 shooting is still decent. And yea there is always fighting.

This year there is a pressure system so the more things you do in the offensive zone, the higher your pressure goes up so you actually have to cycle the puck and take shots and forecheck which is cool. I'm enjoying it so far since it feels like actual hockey. Of course you have some bullshit but it's EA, there will always be bullshit. I like it so far tho

SportsPerson94 said:

I don't think there is a HUTgg. I know they have a Reddit but that's all i know. Bedard's gold card with 84 skating and 87 shooting is still decent. And yea there is always fighting.

This year there is a pressure system so the more things you do in the offensive zone, the higher your pressure goes up so you actually have to cycle the puck and take shots and forecheck which is cool. I'm enjoying it so far since it feels like actual hockey. Of course you have some bullshit but it's EA, there will always be bullshit. I like it so far tho

Thanks SO very much for the detailed feedback and review.  I tend to have way more fun when i remain casual and just drop in and out of the game to have a little fun -- getting so obsessive-compulsive about my MUT squad has had a fierce negative effect on my overall quality of life, starting to feel more liek a job than recreation, oof.

peatrick said:

Thanks SO very much for the detailed feedback and review.  I tend to have way more fun when i remain casual and just drop in and out of the game to have a little fun -- getting so obsessive-compulsive about my MUT squad has had a fierce negative effect on my overall quality of life, starting to feel more liek a job than recreation, oof.

Np. The 2 main modes are HUT Rivals and HUT Champions and you get rewards from both. Goalies are a lot better this year than any other year and player models look really good. Big guys feel big and small guys feel small. Overall it's definitely an improvement from old NHL games

Damn guys. Thanks for the suggestions, I'll have to try some of these out. Thinking about getting 2k, thoughts?

Been playing lots of offline nhl it’s super fun in a franchise offline