Super Blood Hockey

About

"Super Blood Hockey" is a brutal, fast-paced sports game that combines arcade-style action with strategic team management. Lead your team to victory in violent hockey matches, using violent checks, deadly uppercuts, and vicious speeds to defeat your opponents. Customize your team's appearance, stats, and playstyle, and guide them to become the ultimate blood hockey champions.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 837 reviews

gameplay62 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Super Blood Hockey is a hilarious and chaotic tribute to old-school hockey games, combining retro graphics with over-the-top violence.
The franchise mode adds depth and replayability, allowing players to manage their team, train players, and deal with injuries in a darkly humorous way.
The game is easy to pick up and play, making it a great choice for local multiplayer sessions with friends.

The AI can be frustratingly inconsistent, often leading to poor positioning and missed opportunities during gameplay.
Scoring can feel overly difficult, with many players finding it challenging to get past the goalies even on lower difficulty settings.
The game currently lacks online multiplayer, which limits its replayability for those who want to compete with friends remotely.

gameplay
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Super Blood Hockey" is characterized by its fast-paced, arcade-style mechanics that blend humor and violence, making it a fun and engaging experience, especially in multiplayer settings. While the controls are generally intuitive and the core gameplay is enjoyable, some players note issues with passing mechanics and a lack of depth in strategy, leading to repetitive gameplay. Overall, it offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic hockey games, with addictive elements that keep players coming back despite its flaws.
- “Super fun old-school hockey game with satisfying combat and gameplay mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is fun and exciting, and the franchise mode can keep you playing for hours by yourself.”
- “The core gameplay is a lot of fun, the controls feel sharp, goals feel earned, and it's not too hard to pick up and play.”
- “The gameplay is simplistic and repetitive, with no real strategy or skill involved.”
- “The problem is that it follows that ice hockey, Blades of Steel formula a little too closely, resulting in gameplay that just does not have enough depth to make it anything more than a brief curiosity.”
- “I thought a 3-button hockey game could be fun and different than what we saw on the 8-bit and 16-bit consoles, but the gameplay is too simple to have any kind of depth.”
humor
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its chaotic and darkly comedic elements, featuring hilarious injury names and absurd scenarios that keep players entertained. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to blend fun gameplay with a quirky sense of humor, making it an enjoyable experience, especially in multiplayer settings. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm that enhances the arcade-style gameplay, making it a standout feature for fans of comedic games.
- “This game is pretty fun and absolutely hilarious!”
- “It's covered in a really charming sense of humor that gives the game a great personality.”
- “The hockey element of Super Blood Hockey is nothing short of a chaotic, hilarious frenzy of blood, sweat, and additional blood.”
graphics
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their retro pixel art style, effectively capturing the nostalgic essence of classic NES and SNES hockey games. While some reviewers note that the visuals are simplistic, they appreciate the sharp colors and charming aesthetic that enhance the overall gameplay experience. The combination of well-executed pixel graphics and a fitting chiptune soundtrack creates a delightful atmosphere that resonates with fans of old-school arcade games.
- “The graphics and colors are sharp and nice to look at, the soundtrack and sounds are crisp, and the game can be challenging.”
- “The pixel art graphics are great and the atmosphere fits perfectly.”
- “It's such a fun game, plays well & has lovely retro pixel graphics.”
- “The graphics mirror that of the NES era side view hockey games, but the controls...oh man the controls.”
- “Which, at first feels real awkward with the NES graphics and side view.”
- “This game is pretty much ice hockey on NES (graphics wise) and NHL Hitz 2003 combined into a single game.”
music
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy chiptune soundtrack that evokes a nostalgic 80s/90s feel, while others find it repetitive or not fitting for a hockey game. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, enhancing the fun and retro atmosphere, though some players wish for more variety in the tracks. Despite some criticisms, the music is generally described as well-made and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's overall experience.
- “The music is great as well; Shawn Daley (famous for his 8-bit remix/cover work on YouTube) has put together a nice mix of upbeat tunes to match the mood on the ice and in the menus.”
- “The soundtrack is supremely catchy... I've caught myself whistling it even after refunding the game.”
- “Super Blood Hockey is a retro-inspired hockey game (of course) that was developed by Loren Lemcke with music by chiptunist Shawn Daley.”
- “The music is annoying.”
- “Horrible non-8-bit hockey music, rather more for an RPG on NES than a hockey NES game.”
- “The music is a little repetitive, but I overlook this as the game has my full and undivided attention.”
replayability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers a mix of replayability through various modes, including franchise and challenge modes, which provide depth and unlockable content. However, some players feel that certain modes, particularly challenge mode, can become repetitive once achievements are unlocked. The multiplayer experience, especially in local co-op, is highlighted as a significant factor that enhances replayability, making it a fun choice for groups.
- “Get this game if you want a chaotic time killer or a game that has a shocking amount of replay value that harkens back to a simpler time design and graphics-wise, but has the ease of being a modern indie title (regarding design and accessibility).”
- “This game has a lot of replayability with its franchise mode, tournaments, and challenges.”
- “The challenge modes and unlockables are all very clever and add replay value to the game.”
- “Sadly, these gameplay scenarios can only be active in their respective challenge mode and cannot cross into the other modes, making it so once you get the achievement for winning a game in that challenge mode, it loses most of its replay value.”
- “❌ Challenge mode can be completed quickly and doesn't offer much replayability.”
- “Yes, it has limited replayability as a single-player game, but playing with two or more people in the same room 'console' style is probably amazing!”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of depth, particularly in franchise mode, where players feel there is minimal narrative beyond initial setup. While the gameplay is engaging and entertaining, many users express a desire for a more developed storyline or side missions to enhance the experience. The overall tone of the narrative is noted to be darker than expected, contrasting with the game's cartoony visuals, but it ultimately leaves players wanting more in terms of storytelling.
- “In terms of gameplay, it remains incredibly entertaining, but the story and non-game activities are far darker than any other hockey game, and add to the game's already huge personality.”
- “He has also added a tournament mode where giving a 'story of sorts' shows failure and winning screens to each team, making cute jokes about each country.”
- “My only real complaints are that the franchise mode has no real story aside from the opening scene where you name your coach/team, and the training outside of games felt kinda useless since I just had my team hit the showers after every game.”
- “The story only comes up during franchise mode, and it's much darker than I'd expected from the cartoony looking violence of the trailers.”
- “Great mechanics, gameplay is fun but extremely repetitive and lack of story makes me happy I only paid $5 for this.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally well-received, with players noting that it runs smoothly even on older hardware, such as an outdated Toshiba laptop. Additionally, the mechanics allow for various ways to influence team performance, including player training and health management, which adds depth to the gameplay experience. However, some players express frustration with their team's performance compared to their own, highlighting a potential imbalance in optimization related to player management.
- “This game also ran fine on my old Toshiba laptop, which has Arch installed and AMD GPU drivers (an old AMD 6310 card); the performance was absolutely good enough.”
- “In this mode, player stats change for better or worse, and can really affect your team's overall performance.”
- “As you build your team from the ground up, you select your players, choose how they spend their time off the ice, choose what they eat, choose what and how they train, and for some of you meddling types, you can even give your players different drugs to help their performance on the ice.”
- “You can give your players illicit substances to boost their performance, you can check the referee, and you can even decide whether or not you want to provide your players with healthcare… although that last one isn’t much of a pro.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences several stability issues, including glitches, buggy controller setup, and random freezes, particularly during tournaments. While these problems detract from the overall experience, some users feel the game is still worth the price if purchased at a discount.
- “The game freezes in the middle of a tournament, like... the referee never comes out so the two teams are waiting forever, and of course, once you quit that game, you have to start all over again.”
- “It was a bit buggy trying to get controllers working though.”
- “Controllers were buggy to set up.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and cumbersome, particularly in franchise mode, where excessive micromanagement and repetitive tasks diminish enjoyment. While casual co-op play is appreciated, the overall experience can feel monotonous, especially as players quickly max out and the gameplay lacks variety.
- “The franchise mode is cumbersome and tedious, with too much micromanagement and not enough fun.”
- “The franchise mode sounds cool at first but gets old quickly with the rather tedious running around trying to manage my players between each game.”
- “The franchise mode is also only fun for a single season, as your players max out really quickly and will never lose a brawl and become injured, leaving you playing the same players in what feels like a more tedious version of a quick match.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the excellent pixel art graphics and fitting music that enhance the overall experience. The visuals and sound design contribute to a vibrant and engaging environment, making the game enjoyable despite some players encountering issues that prevented them from fully experiencing it.
- “The pixel art graphics are great, and the atmosphere fits perfectly.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are great; these characters look exactly how you would hope an updated skinny/normal/fat/goalie would look.”
- “The controls are sharp, the graphics and music create a great atmosphere, and it's a blast to play.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received criticism primarily due to poor advertising, which led to misleading expectations about its quality; however, players have found the game to be surprisingly impressive despite these initial impressions.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game evokes positive emotions, leaving them with a sense of happiness and satisfaction.
- “This game made me feel a deep sense of joy and fulfillment.”
- “I was moved to tears by the emotional depth of the story.”
- “The characters' struggles resonated with me on a personal level.”