Puck Buddies
The gameplay is already super fun and easy to pickup. I played on remote play with a friend for a couple hours and we had a blast with it. The controls are super simple and easy to figure out, and a reasonable skill ceiling to reach once you figure out how to do one-timers, how to utilize jumps, and how to use the physics to your advantage. I also enjoy the single player practice and scoring modes, which are a fun way to add in some extra content when you just feel like playing some arcade hockey. I also really appreciate all the little characters and how they all have some sort of connection to hockey lingo. It’s a great little arcade game that definitely has a lot of room to grow and I’m super looking forward to the full release. I hope you guys decide to add in online multiplayer so we can play with up to 8 people online without having to mess with the steam remote play, or so we can play online against other random opponents. Fantastic game, super happy with the purchase!
– Real player with 5.4 hrs in game
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Bought this game the day it came out without realizing it, but it feels SO polished and smooth. All it needs is more maps in funky shapes with cool obstacles. Ultimate couch party game.
– Real player with 4.3 hrs in game
Tape to Tape
The addictive gameplay loop of a Roguelike campaign in a Hockey game? Start with a below-average team and progressively improve it with the choices you make during each successive runs. Unlock new players, buy and upgrade equipment, discover new storylines. Stay tuned, updates are coming shortly with more details!
Gameplay
Tape to Tape combines the fast-paced gameplay of 90s hockey games with the gameplay enhancements of modern games, combining the best from arcade and sim-like games. Modern hockey games are focused on emulating real hockey games. The games are centered around puck possession and slower gameplay. Tape to Tape is much faster with more emphasis on speed and counter-attacks while staying true to the sport of hockey.
On offense, the players’ can easily skate across the ice thanks to the skaters’ high acceleration and maximum speed. With the tap of a button, the player can pass the puck successively for high-speed counter-attacks.
On defense, the speed-burst mechanic allows players to always be in the middle of the action and deliver crushing body checks anywhere on the ice.
The game features hand-drawn 2D player sprites and animations within a 3D environment. The game is visually different from everything else on the market. 2D animation allows the game to have much more personality in its design and animations!
We can’t wait to show more of the game!
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Clash Cup Turbo
Get ready for Clash Cup Turbo - a colorful and intense pick-up-and-play multiplayer competition with friends and family! Play as various intergalactic Clash Cup athletes and use your unique turbo abilities to smack the puck into the opponent’s goal in a variety of stylized levels filled with obstacles and traps!
Features:
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1 to 4 local multiplayer with AI bots
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Supports Steam Controller, Xbox 360, DualShock 4, and any other standard USB controller, as well as keyboard controls
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Canvas Hockey
After 30+hrs now and beating the career mode I can say without a doubt this is a must-buy for any pc hockey fan, and a super satisfying gaming experience. Winning the cup was akin to the feeling of accomplishment in recent gaming memory of beating a Hades boss for the first time.
Super responsive dev as well, had a couple quality of life requests as well as the below AI complaint (which I’ll leave in for context) and I got a response and a week later updated with exactly what I asked for as well as a new mode which adds some replay-ability after the campaign, seems like it will only continue to get better (Would 100% purchase a canvas hockey 2, maybe with 5-on-5 play)
– Real player with 53.7 hrs in game
As an AVID player of NHL 94 on my Super Nintendo its nice to finally have something similar on PC.
A combination of smooth and fun gameplay and a creative design this title stands out among the indie sports games available on Steam.
I can see myself constantly playing this game for the foreseeable future and highly recommend anyone who is looking for a fun hockey game to pick this up.
Can’t wait to see what the developer adds in the coming updates to enhance the game!
– Real player with 30.1 hrs in game
Super Blood Hockey
Super Blood Hockey is an awesome game, Fluid and Simple Controls, Pixel graphics and 4 Player Local coop or versus. It does not take the sport too seriously and there is a lot of blood.
It is a nice take on the classic hockey games of the early 90s. Anything is allowed and getting trough a match without a fight is pretty rare. Players can get injured and wil just bleed oud on the ice, There is even an achievement for it, “One for the dumpster” You can play any game up to 4 players, you can play for the same team, you can play versus or mix and match.
– Real player with 100.2 hrs in game
This is the hockey game I’ve been wanting for almost 30 years.
TL;DR: This game is awesome.
This game reminded me of a few different games. Ice Hockey, Blades of Steel, NHLPA ‘93, and NHL Hitz. Coincidentally, most of these have been my go-to games to get my fix of hockey violence. SBH seems to take elements from all of them, make , and then wrap them into one. I revisited and played all of these games plus others to refresh my memory and make these comparisons as accurate as possible.
For reference: SBH = Super Blood Hockey
– Real player with 49.7 hrs in game
Mini Hockey Champ!
This game goes back to the old days of NHL Open Ice Challenge and NHL Hitz. Straight up fun hockey game. Comparing this to Old Time Hockey (Bush Hockey League) and it just will not, cannot compare to this gem.
The game is easy to pick up, being a NHL Hitz fan i found an exploit for easy goals as you had to with Midway games, and this game has that same feel. One on one with the way you change lines is VERY refreshing especially with arcade hockey games. The atmosphere is fantastic as well. Overall great game.
– Real player with 58.9 hrs in game
Do I recommend? yes! what this game lacks in graphics or even content it makes up in gameplay. The puck physics and the ice skating controls are amazing! You’ll be glued to your pc for hours, no need to even like Ice Hockey. At first the keeper may seem to defend everything but you’ll get there like I did, one of my current favorite games.
– Real player with 12.7 hrs in game
Ultimate Rivals™: The Court
Set in a digital world of the near future, Ultimate Rivals™: The Court is the first basketball experience to gives fans the ability to play as their favorite athletes wherever and however they choose.
Play 3-on-3 arcade action basketball with tons of above-the-rim acrobatics! Choose your team, lace up your kicks, and then pass, block, shoot, and score in ways you’ve always imagined.
130+ superstars (including Legendary Athletes) from across the sports world create ultimate rosters: Team up your favorite athletes from all your favorite pro sports, including NHL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, world of football, and world of soccer to create powerhouse squads. Choose wisely to combine their playing styles and maximize their impact on the hardwood!
Sports-themed Ultimate moves: Trigger “Fury Ball”, “Bat Breaker” and other devastating moves that provide powerful advantages over your opponent.
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Air play: Rim-rattling dunks, thunderous alley-oops, and in-your-face blocks keep the game played above the rim!
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Fast-break buckets: ankle-breaking cross-overs lead to slick passes that get your team out on the break for easy buckets!
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Short-session games and intuitive controls make The Court easy to pick up and play but with deep levels of strategy to explore!
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Try out the all-new “Gauntlet” arcade mode - play through bracketed tourneys to quickly unlock more athletes!
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4 breathtaking environments to battle in!
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Unlock athletes from all sports to craft your team as you play!
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Includes support for PlayStation DualShock 4, Xbox Wireless, and MFi controllers.
Ultimate Rivals™: The Rink
Set in a digital world of the near future, Ultimate Rivals™: The Rink is a hockey experience that, for the first time, gives fans the ability to play as their favorite athletes wherever and however they choose.
Electrifying, end-to-end arcade action hockey: Play 3-on-3 hockey at break-neck speeds! Choose your team and then pass, check, shoot, and score in ways you’ve always imagined.
Short-session games and intuitive controls make The Rink easy to pick up and play but with deep levels of strategy to explore.
Superstars from across the sports world create ultimate rosters: Team up your favorite athletes from the NHL, NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and US Women’s National Soccer Team to create powerhouse squads. Choose wisely to combine their playing styles to maximize their impact on the ice!
Sports-themed Ultimate moves: Trigger “The Cup”, “Wild Pitch” and other devastating moves that provide powerful advantages over your opponent!
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Online Challenge Mode: Play your Game Center friends!
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Play with 60+ athletes including Legendary Athletes.
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3 Breathtaking environments to battle in.
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Unlock athletes to craft your team as you play.
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Includes support for PlayStation DualShock 4, Xbox Wireless, and MFi controllers.
Smackball
Awesome game capable of providing an immense amount of fun for you and your friends! It is easily noticeable that the game was made with love and polished to perfection. This can be seen from the visuals, which are clean but very pleasant, to the mechanics and gameplay, which are perfectly balanced.
What looks like a very simple game, quickly turns into an addictive, fun and competitive experience. The amount of game mode customization is huge. Controls and mechanics are easy to pick up, but try playing with a person who has twice the hours you invested in the game (or more)… Hint, it’s crazy fun to do that.
– Real player with 6.5 hrs in game
Smackball is a competitive two-player game with a simple concept, but a lot of depth in it’s mechanics. While it is easy to learn the basic controls, you will need to master the time management and stamina control if you want to beat your friends. The game has few game modes, and each of them has a unique point that makes them interesting. Personally, I recommend the power ups mode as it has a little bit more tactics in it than the other modes.
– Real player with 6.0 hrs in game
Bedlamball
This game is so fun! It puts an exciting twist on classic arcade gameplay. One change of the rules can screw your opponent over! If I didn’t receive this game as a gift, I’d happily have paid for it!
– Real player with 10.9 hrs in game
Yo, this game is crazy fun with friends! Chaos everywhere, and it supports Crowd Control on Twitch. I really really enjoy it.
– Real player with 8.1 hrs in game