Grows on me every time I play another game.
I started playing and each game I got more used to the new controls and learning how to do new things and getting used to everything. Each game gets better and better as I learn new techniques for scoring and deking defensemen. The game's graphics are excellent and so is the gameplay. The sound is great too. The things I dont like in the game are the lack of one timers and the checking engine. The checking engine is from 06 and it just doesnt feel right with the right analog. I mean, its definately bearable, but it leaves something to be desired. The one-timer thing I'm on the fence about. It's nice not seeing one timers scored all the time but it's hard to get a good one off, even if you should be able to. Dont beleive the people that are saying this game is all hype. I'm sure they havent played that much. Because beleive me, I was ready to make a "I'm disappointed" type review when I first started playing but after I got accustomed to the new controls I'll never want to go back. This is an excellent game, it just has a big learning curve and takes some getting used to.