Have completed 12, played among others with friends to this day about 20 hours NHL. The differences from NHL 11 are minimal, but these trifles improve the game. The subtle differences one notices only with longer playing time. For example, the player on body checks react differently, depending on body size and weight. The "serious" guys are not so easy by the "runners" to pick up as the lightweight and agile player. It is more difficult to carry out a body check against a small and agile player. That brings a refreshing tactic into play, because you never know how the onrushing players react after check. If it falls on the ice or he stumbles and continue? This keeps the tension high and always gives surprises. The Goal Is also respond better and may also be addressed (checks). The AI has been ratcheted up in my estimation, so a win at a higher level is no longer as easy to achieve as with NHL 11. Many game modes are available and guarantee employment for several months. Online everything is as usual around.
If you are not an absolute NHL fan and this game pushes only once a month in the console, you have to 12 do not buy my estimation NHL and can stay with NHL 11. I think one would be a eingefleichster NHL-freak, I give a strong buy recommendation. If one has no NHL game and wants to buy one I recommend NHL 12th