Bush Hockey League

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. Game Informer
    Mar 29, 2017
    45
    Regardless of which mode you play, expect to suffer through several crashes. I experienced more blue screens on the PS4 than any other game I’ve played this generation.
  2. Twinfinite
    Apr 3, 2017
    40
    Unfortunately, classic arcade flair and humor-filled story and loading screens can only carry a game so far. Old Time Hockey is definitely trying to fill a spot that hockey-fan gamers know exists, but the dragging controls and other in-game inconsistencies leave it far from the mark. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I wanted to enjoy the game more than I did; I’m a hockey fan, and an alternative to the almost-identical yearly churnings from EA is something I’d love to get my mitts on. Sadly, it seems that Old Time Hockey spent more effort in trying to claim its niche than in doing it well.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    Mar 30, 2017
    40
    Old Time Hockey is a slog that tries to masquerade as a pick up and play arcade hockey title. Throughout the main campaign you feel like you’re dictated to play in a particular way instead. The devs have done everything right with the presentation and the commentary yet slipped up in creating a fun game. Arcade hockey games from a decade ago, even two decades ago, laid the perfect foundations to build upon but it feels like the devs of Old Time Hockey wanted to dig those foundations upon and build a series of poorly signposted office blocks where the ice rink used to be.
  5. EGM
    Mar 27, 2017
    30
    Old Time Hockey is more style than substance. Its heart was in the right place, but shoddy controls, glitches, and poor gameplay design make this an arcade-style game hockey fans just don’t need in their lives.

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5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 7 out of 14
  1. strokan
    Apr 25, 2017
    0
    Worst hockey game ever. Have you, V7 devs, acctually played hockey? Why have you done this? PS and XBOX do not deserve it. Have registeredWorst hockey game ever. Have you, V7 devs, acctually played hockey? Why have you done this? PS and XBOX do not deserve it. Have registered here specially to write this review.… Full Review »
  2. SuperBoss
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    If you are a hockey this game is for you. It’s an arcade with simple or advance control settings. If you are asking for realistic graphics goIf you are a hockey this game is for you. It’s an arcade with simple or advance control settings. If you are asking for realistic graphics go play EA NHL. This game isn’t perfect it has its little flaws but it’s entertaining and when you can get everyone on both teams to throw hands that’s cool. Old school hockey it’s worth it. Nice retro vibe.… Full Review »
  3. styles01
    Jul 10, 2020
    6
    I wanted so desperately for this game to be good cause everything EA makes these days is absolute trash. And worse, there’s a huge void ofI wanted so desperately for this game to be good cause everything EA makes these days is absolute trash. And worse, there’s a huge void of midway and 2k style games of the late 90s and 2000s that were amazing. Unfortunately, though this game’s heart is in the right place, the controls are so screwed up, there’s no hybrid of retro-and-semi-pro to let you skate backwards but pass with B, the speed up function always loses control and it’s almost impossible to connect a hit. Good luck trying to get a one-timer or landing a perfectly timed crushing cross check into the boards. The pass almost never goes to the player you want especially if you’re in the zone. This game could so easily have been NHL 94/96 for PS4 but missed the fine tuning. Shame. It’s the game we need.… Full Review »
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