Ice Hockey Nations (by Distinctive) sneak peek

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  1. RJ

    RJ Well-Known Member

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    Wow, screenies look great! Can't wait for this to be submitted! Even if it does get submitted later than next week, it seems to be worth the wait!

    Is there a way to deke and move past a defense men when you have the puck?
     
  2. TheSeldomSeenKid

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    #142 TheSeldomSeenKid, Mar 15, 2010
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    Looks good. Graphics on the players look a little off but other than that it looks pretty good. Think I'll still wait for impressions before I buy...

    Edit: is it just me or on the screen shot of an action replay it looks like the stick is going through the guy's leg? Oh, and the guy who's stick it is looks like he has 2D legs...
     
  3. PimpToxie

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    Thank you very much for the update!

    Glad to see that you guys are closing in on a release date. The new screenshots look very good. The main critique I'd have is that the skate blades are far too big (in particular, they are too long). Also, there is a bit too many "lens flares" on the ice surface. I understand it's intended to be a reflection of the overhead lighting, but it looks out of place.

    What size rink are you using for the game? From the screenshots, it appears to be an NHL-sized ice surface. Being this is an International hockey game, why didn't you opt for an International rink? Being that the rule sets between NHL and International hockey are different, many other questions are raised: Can Goaltenders move outside of the trapezoid? Is there no touch icing?
     
  4. goldglover411

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    than but is there going to be any juke button??????? I didnt see one....and that really makes a hockey game for me
     
  5. PimpToxie

    PimpToxie Well-Known Member

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    A juke button? ::Slaps forehead::

    WRONG SPORT!

    You mean deke?
     
  6. steelfires

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    Candy Mountain, Charlie!
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  8. Gmas

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    I'm as big a hockey fan as anyone and honestly I can deal with whatever little rule or graphical quirks there are as long as the gameplay is smooth and rock-solid and makes me want to keep coming back.

    I just keeping hoping and praying for a version similar to the EA NHL Hockey's of old that I can have on my iPhone.

    This is definitely #1 on my most wanted list right now.
     
  9. statnut

    statnut Well-Known Member

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    Bingo. Hopefully we'll be seeing this real soon.
     
  10. #150 distinctivegames, Mar 17, 2010
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    Hi all,

    As promised here's the first game-play preview video. Be good to hear what you all think. Sorry the quality isn't the best, time to invest in a HD camera.

    More videos soon! :)

     
  11. bosox412

    bosox412 Well-Known Member

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    LOVE IT.... quick Q tho. when someone scores, does a horn sound and do the players react to the goal?
     
  12. LBG

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    Looks great!
    Nice fast gameplay.
     
  13. bosox412

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    #153 bosox412, Mar 17, 2010
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    Also, are there commentators
     
  14. Muscat

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    That's for sure. Im super excited about the prospect of a high quality ice hockey game for the iPhone. I used to play the HELL out of my NHL game on the N64.
     
  15. Spiral75

    Spiral75 Well-Known Member

    Ahh nice video!! Just gets me even more psyched then I already was!

    1 question: since hockey is very fast paced and a wrist shot is alot of times taken while skating in towards the net....will the controls allow for this? Or will you have to slightly remove your fingers from forward and turning towards the net motion in order to take a wrist shot?
     
  16. RJ

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    #156 RJ, Mar 17, 2010
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    Wow, that video makes me really want this game!

    Are you guys going to submit on time? Or were there bugs that got rolled out (er, fixed).

    Can't wait to be at school, and playing this during my free period. SCORE! YES! :p



    Btw, can we create our own teams (like Stinger Table Hockey)?
     
  17. ahcl20

    ahcl20 Well-Known Member

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    The game looks great. Hockey remains my fav sport despite having been in Scotland for nearly 10 years!

    The biggest problem with all sports game on the iPhone is the controls. I just don't like the virtual game pad. Your fingers just slip beyond the controls too often.

    I wish someone will do a hockey manager game!
     
  18. Mondae

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    Perv, why do you care?
    The vid has got me fired up and on the edge of my seat!!
     
  19. enkein

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    nice !!!!:D
     
  20. mattll

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    great i cant wate for the game
     

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