Again, they’re not a major shakeup to the experience, so that left me feeling like I was playing more of the same. Unfortunately, EA Vancouver went all-in with X-Factors, adding them to most major modes as the big, new change and not much else to go with them. X-Factors, like star players, should be difference-makers, but instead, they’re just kind of there, and I rarely felt like they were contributing to some impressive play destined for the highlight reel. All the players – star or fourth-liner – still feel pretty similar on the ice, and that’s a big problem. However, I never felt the tension defensively or power offensively that X-Factors should provide. X-Factors are a welcome effort to shake up the metagame, which hasn’t changed in some time, and I like the thought process behind them: raise players’ awareness when these elite talents step on the ice and make them feel different. For instance, Alexander Ovechkin has the “One Tee” ability, which not only gives him exceptional power and accuracy to one-time the puck, but also increases his ability to one-time less than ideal passes. Inspired by EA’s Madden, this year EA Vancouver introduced Superstar X-Factors, which provide special skills to the best of the best. The problem? These top players don’t make a huge impact on the game, and without any other meaningful additions, fans don’t have much to cheer for. NHL 22 makes the grave error of investing everything in the league’s elite talent to elevate the game in all modes, creating an entire ability system around them to showcase their more dangerous assets on the ice. The problem is star players don't always live up to their promise, and when there’s not enough supplemental talent around them, a team can crash quickly to the bottom of the standings. They’re the ones fans look to when the pressure’s on to make the play and get the win. Superstar X-Factor abilities separate the best from the rest in tangible ways that you can feel when they're on the ice.Every team depends on its star players to be difference-makers. This game-changing system lets you unleash unique player abilities that make stars feel like stars as they influence games in new ways. Show off your moves in the league's top arenas ONLY FOR THE ELITE New gameplay mechanics and animations will make X-Factor abilities shine even more as they visually affect each game and interact with other players and the environment. New skill moves, environments, and X-Factors will stand out for all the right reasons thanks to the new visual details provided by Frostbite. Win the puck, deke, and shoot like never before Skill Moves and Environments Expect realistic battles for the puck, fouls called for stick to body contact, and more. Stick play has been overhauled with new gameplay physics, resulting in moves that look, feel, and affect games in true-to-life ways. Real players, real faces, real hockey Stick Physics Eye movement and facial expressions visibly react to the changing environment and in-game moments. Overhauled player likenesses, eye movement animations, and shaders for hair and skin make players look and act more realistic everywhere on the ice. Everything you need to know, right in front of you Player Facial Expressions Plus, every time you execute a highlight reel play, a 3D graphic will project over your player to pump you up and demoralize your opponent. Get the info you need without taking your eyes off the ice with as key game stats and more are projected onto physical surfaces in the game via an augmented reality-like visual package. PLAYERS DEEP DIVE TEAM OF THE YEAR BREAKING ICE IIHF GAMEPLAY MODES SOUNDTRACK RATINGS FORUMS POSITIVE PLAY PLAYS OF THE MONTH PROCLUBS News PLAYERS DEEP DIVE TEAM OF THE YEAR BREAKING ICE IIHF GAMEPLAY MODES SOUNDTRACK RATINGS FORUMS POSITIVE PLAY PLAYS OF THE MONTH PROCLUBS Newsįrostbite™-powered gameplay updates across EA SPORTS™ NHL® 22 include new physics, updated visuals, and realistic animations.
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