Hockey Super Squad

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Hockey Super Squad is a multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by RageCure Games and was released on November 15, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Hockey Super Squad is an intense 3 on 3 arcade-style hockey game featuring online matchmaking and smooth server-hosted gameplay. It offers deep character creation and customization, letting players build and manage their own teams with lite-RPG progression. The game pays homage to classic hockey titles while adding modern features and plans for expanding modes like ranked and tournaments.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, especially when played with friends, reminiscent of classic arcade hockey games.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively working on improvements, showing great potential for future updates.
Customization options for players add depth to the gameplay, allowing for unique builds and strategies.

The game suffers from significant balance issues, particularly with overpowered goalies and ineffective AI teammates.
Finding online matches can be nearly impossible due to a very low player base, leading to frustrating experiences.
The controls can be janky and difficult to master, especially for players using a keyboard and mouse.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
25%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fun and addictive arcade-style mechanics, while others criticize the lack of depth, rough controls, and absence of a tutorial. Players appreciate the smooth movement and hitting mechanics, but express concerns about the game's pacing and the integration of RPG elements in a sports context. Overall, while the core gameplay shows potential, it may not meet the expectations of those seeking a more realistic or polished experience.
- “Beautiful mechanics.”
- “Solid gameplay, smooth movement.”
- “However, the gameplay itself is very fun!”
- “A few critiques: mainly, I'd like the core gameplay to be faster and for some sort of puck control or trick shots.”
- “Why would you add RPG mechanics to an online sports game?”
- “This game shouldn't be compared to EA NHL games, because they focus on more realistic gameplay.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, primarily due to its heavy reliance on in-game advertising, which many players find intrusive and visually distracting. Additionally, there are concerns about the potential introduction of microtransactions for cosmetic items if the game progresses beyond early access, raising doubts about its overall value and future viability.
- “This game features prominent in-game advertising and sponsorship, creating visual pollution.”
- “As mentioned, the game is visually polluted with advertising... that may be what mobile players and console gamers expect to see in games; it's not okay on PC.”
- “Right when you start, the game tells you it’s going to run ads to stay free.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The graphics in the game are described as cartoony and passable, with some users expressing a desire for improvement. While one reviewer appreciates the visuals, highlighting them as fantastic, others emphasize that impressive graphics alone are insufficient without matching gameplay quality. Overall, opinions on the graphics are mixed, with some finding them enjoyable and others feeling they fall short of expectations.
- “Pleasant graphics”
- “The graphics are fantastic and gameplay is so much fun; I can't wait to see what they add to this game.”
- “The cartoony mobile app style graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its engaging gameplay but suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes, bugs, and glitches. Many players express frustration with the early access launch, which has led to a negative first impression due to these technical problems. Overall, while the game shows potential, it requires several patches to improve stability and retain player interest.
- “Definitely the best free hockey PC game, but it sometimes freezes, so I have to restart.”
- “A lot of bugs and glitches.”
- “Unfortunately, launching PvP games in early access is a recipe for failure. Players try out the game once, see it's a buggy train wreck, and don't come back.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived as either poorly optimized or reminiscent of bitcoin farming, suggesting that players find the repetitive tasks either inefficient or overly tedious.
- “The grinding feels either unoptimized or like a disguise for bitcoin farming.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be tedious and lacking in meaningful rewards.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with some users finding it so poorly executed that it fails to elicit any laughter at all.