Hockey Showdown

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Hockey Showdown is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game. It was developed by Naquatic and was released on February 28, 2013. It received positive reviews from players.

Match up against anyone worldwide in a head-to-head Hockey Showdown!

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

graphics17 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

Engaging and fun hockey shootout gameplay with simple controls, suitable as a time killer and for hockey fans.
Good graphics and overall presentation provide an enjoyable experience.
Multiplayer functionality and online play add competitiveness and replay value.

Goalie mechanics are frustrating as finger blocks visibility and saves often feel like luck rather than skill.
Frequent bugs and glitches such as inaccurate goal detection, shots not registering properly, and game crashes reduce playability.
Lack of customization, limited game modes, repetitive gameplay, and absence of sound/vibration toggle options negatively impact experience.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
9%
14%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with many users praising them as great, awesome, or nice, enhancing the overall gaming experience. However, some users feel the graphics could be improved or are not up to their expectations, indicating room for enhancement in visual quality and customization.
- “Amazing graphics and interface.”
- “This is a great game because of the graphics and that real hockey feeling to it.”
- “Great game, fun way to pass idle time, great graphics.”
- “Why would anyone download this game? The graphics are terrible. When I make a shot in the top right corner and the block thing is in the bottom left corner, it still blocks the shot. The game is retarded and useless. If you are reading this without downloading this game, ever, I am jealous. PS: Don't download.”
- “It's good but you need to put more customization and better graphics.”
- “It's ok but there should be more graphics.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
37%
36%
The gameplay receives mixed reviews, with some users praising its mechanics and overall enjoyment, while others criticize broken controls, unfair advantages, and frustrating puck handling. Suggestions for improved goalie controls and fewer ads are noted, but issues with responsiveness and repetitive play detract from the experience for some players.
- “Very clean and good gameplay.”
- “I love the mechanics of the game, it's the best.”
- “Love the gameplay, etc. keep it up!!”
- “The controls are broken and the gameplay isn't fun.”
- “No real control over your puck, hackers, repetitive gameplay.”
- “The tutorial sucked; gameplay is stupid. Whenever I tried to shoot, it didn't work. When it did actually shoot, the puck went way sideways and missed. Don't waste your time playing it.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
The game generally runs well but is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs, including screen glitches during online play that can force players to quit. While users enjoy the gameplay experience, stability issues significantly impact overall satisfaction and require urgent updates.
- “Runs great”
- “When an online opponent goes straight through you, the screen glitches out and you're forced to quit and lose the match.”
- “There are so many glitches and bugs that it is unreal.”
- “My son thinks it's really cool but it glitches a lot; also once I've played it, he had to start again.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features frequent and intrusive ads, often appearing after each match or every few seconds, which many players find annoying. However, it is not pay-to-win and does not aggressively push monetization beyond the ads.
- “Ads after each game is annoying.”
- “Advertisements every 5 seconds.”
- “Fun, but the ads are annoying.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game very funny and enjoyable.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game's music intrusive and annoying, especially when using headphones, as it tends to clash with other audio they are listening to.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional experience engaging yet relaxed, allowing them to progress and achieve milestones like playoffs effortlessly without constant attention.