Hoser Hockey
- November 30, 2020
- Sam
Get on Steam"Hoser Hockey" is a retro arcade-style hockey game taking place on Canadian frozen lakes. Create custom teams, engage in fast-paced shinny action against friends or AI, and participate in the Hoser Hockey League. Multiplayer supports up to eight players, both locally and online, with dedicated server options. Gameplay is skill-based, focusing on shooting, checking, and stamina management.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features nice graphics and smooth gameplay, allowing for unconventional play styles like passing and faking.
- It's a fun, simple arcade-style hockey game that is easy to pick up and play, especially with friends, and offers customization options for teams and tournaments.
- The game evokes nostalgia for classic hockey games and has potential for enjoyable multiplayer experiences, both locally and online.
- The game suffers from technical issues, such as unresponsive AI, frustrating faceoff mechanics, and limited control customization, which can hinder the overall experience.
- Graphics are considered mediocre and below modern PC gaming standards, with a lack of immersive audio and visual enhancements.
- Many players find the gameplay frustrating due to unbalanced mechanics, such as losing the puck easily and AI teammates not contributing effectively.
- graphics13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the smooth performance and nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic arcade hockey games. However, many criticize the overall visual quality as low, comparing it unfavorably to contemporary standards and noting a lack of depth in the 2D art assets. While there are options to adjust resolution, they do not significantly enhance the graphics, leading to a consensus that the visuals fall short of expectations for a PC game.
“The graphics are nice as well.”
“Game runs smooth and graphics are pretty good.”
“Visuals: 8/10 (classic style that takes me back to the hockey arcade games of old times)”
“It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to arrange someone who can create 3D graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent.”
“Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is very low, beneath what PC gamers have come to expect in this era of cutting-edge photorealistic 3D graphics.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Hoser Hockey is described as basic yet smooth and enjoyable, featuring an arcade-style, 2D top-down experience that is easy to pick up for players of all skill levels. While it offers a fun team-based ice hockey experience, some users suggest enhancing immersion with additional sound effects and music. Overall, the gameplay is well-received, with a notable emphasis on accessibility and enjoyment.
“Hoser Hockey is a console-esque 2D top-down hand-drawn Canadian ice hockey game with arcade-style team-based gameplay.”
“The gameplay is easy and true arcade style.”
“Gameplay: 10/10 (simple controls that make it fun and easy for anyone to pick up)”
“Think FIFA 2024, but with much worse graphics, limited gameplay, ice hockey instead of soccer, and launched on PC instead of consoles by mistake, and you have Hoser Hockey.”
“The one recommendation I would give the devs is to add some music and additional sound effects/crowd noises during gameplay, which would enhance the immersion of the game a lot.”
“Hoser Hockey is a console-esque 2D top-down hand-drawn Canadian ice hockey game with arcadey team-based gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised as great, but players suggest that adding more music and sound effects, particularly crowd noises during gameplay, would significantly enhance the overall immersion.
“The music is great.”
“One recommendation I would give the developers is to add some music and additional sound effects/crowd noises during gameplay, which would enhance the immersion of the game a lot.”
“The one recommendation I would give the devs is to add some music and additional sound effects/crowd noises during gameplay, which would enhance the immersion of the game a lot.”
