Hoser Hockey

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Hoser Hockey is a single player and multiplayer arcade sport game. It was developed by Sam and was released on November 30, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Retro arcade hockey! Create your own teams and challenge your friends or the AI in fast paced shinny action. Play Hoser Hockey with up to eight players both locally and online.

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Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic hockey games, making it enjoyable for both casual and multiplayer sessions.
Customization options for teams and leagues add depth to the gameplay, allowing players to create their own unique experiences.
The controls are simple and easy to pick up, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.

Technical issues such as unresponsive controls, AI problems, and bugs in the menu can hinder the overall experience.
The graphics are considered low quality and do not meet the expectations of modern PC gamers, which detracts from immersion.
Gameplay can be frustrating due to unbalanced mechanics, such as losing the puck too easily and unclear faceoff instructions.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 However, many criticize the overall visual quality as subpar, likening it to outdated 2D art and lacking the contemporary standards expected from PC games, resulting in a lack of immersive visuals. Despite some positive notes on the graphics, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the game's graphical execution.
- “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.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 solid mechanics and super-wide monitor support, reviewers suggest enhancing immersion with additional sound effects and music. Overall, the gameplay is well-received, with a perfect score for its simplicity and fun factor.
- “Hoser Hockey is a console-esque 2D top-down hand-drawn Canadian ice hockey game with arcade-style team-based gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is pretty good, and it has super-wide monitor support.”
- “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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised as great, but players suggest that adding more music and sound effects, such as crowd noises during gameplay, would significantly enhance the overall immersion.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I would recommend the developers add more music and additional sound effects, like crowd noises, during gameplay to greatly enhance immersion.”
- “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.”