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. Digitally Downloaded
    Apr 13, 2017
    70
    Talk about a piece of media that can capably transport the player directly into the 1990s of ice hockey games, Old Time Hockey does exactly that. From the one-colour loading screens, to the sound effects, right down to the chosen font, Old Time Hockey is a fun yet flawed experience. In a time where many developers are looking back to the 1990s as inspiration for their games, Old Time Hockey stands out as one of the success stories.
  2. GameSpew
    Mar 29, 2017
    70
    As long as you’re not expecting a simulation heavy, photo-realistic experience, you should find something to enjoy in Old Time Hockey.
  3. Gaming Age
    Apr 12, 2017
    67
    Old Time Hockey has all kinds of great ideas, and with a few more updates it might even get to a place where it lives up to what its creators intended to do. Right now, however, you're better off finding a way (legally or otherwise) of booting up Blades of Steel or NHL '94.
  5. Forbes
    Apr 20, 2017
    58
    While there are some real qualities in OTH, the deficiencies in gameplay and relatively low replay value make it a hard sell even for the virtual hockey fan who is looking for a knock-down, drag-out, arcade hockey title.
  6. SpazioGames
    Apr 16, 2017
    55
    Old Time Hockey is not a game we'd suggest for your own game library. The controls are cumbersome and the AI is not good enough. By the way, the OST is great.
  7. DualShockers
    Mar 27, 2017
    55
    Old Time Hockey by and large was a disappointing experience. On paper, it had potential to be a good game. But as a finished product it is disappointingly held back by wads of jank and unpolish, and a few too many half-baked features.
  8. Push Square
    Apr 3, 2017
    50
    Old Time Hockey is not great. While it's not as bad as the 2016/2017 Colorado Avalanche, the game still has a whole collection of problems. Most of the elements of gameplay feel either unpolished or just poor, but the game's overwhelming charm and low price-point make it more palatable than it would otherwise be.
  9. Sporting News
    Mar 28, 2017
    50
    Whether it's laying out big hits or scoring satisfying goals there's some fun to be had with Old Time Hockey. It just takes too long to get to a place of enjoyment, and even then doesn't negate the underlying issues and otherwise lack of content despite a reasonable $12 price point.
  10. PlayStation Country
    Mar 27, 2017
    50
    What you’ll find in Old Time Hockey is a lovingly represented homage to the sport’s yesteryear that is soured by a paltry paring of modes and a challenge which a newcomer like me has found too steep. Take this score with a pinch of salt if you’re experienced and want to see something with a little more personality than the NHL license. Just don’t expect to sink much time into it.

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User Score
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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