Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. May 30, 2019
    42
    If you’re a Switch-owning hockey fan, and you were hoping that this game might fill the puck-shaped hole on Nintendo systems that’s existed ever since NHL 2K11 came out on the Wii…well, keep hoping, because this doesn’t do the trick. As it stands, you’re still better served with a Switch Online subscription and access to a 30-year-old Ice Hockey than by anything you’ll find here.
User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Negative: 6 out of 13
  1. Feb 29, 2020
    10
    Very fun, charming, and addicting. Best hockey game on the switch by far and way better than NHL due to its simplicity and focus on on-iceVery fun, charming, and addicting. Best hockey game on the switch by far and way better than NHL due to its simplicity and focus on on-ice violence. Highly recommend for any hockey fans or retro/8bit enthusiasts. Full Review »
  2. Apr 27, 2019
    10
    Very fun simple hockey game to play with up to four players. The on ice violence is very satisfying while still requiring you to focus onVery fun simple hockey game to play with up to four players. The on ice violence is very satisfying while still requiring you to focus on actually trying to score goals. The campaign mode is more elaborate than you might expect from the look of the game. Leveling up players, managing costs, and dealing with injuries makes team management quite a interesting challenge. Plenty of excessive blood and absurd humour. You can even play the campaign games with up to 4 players which is a nice touch. Full Review »
  3. Jul 13, 2023
    9
    It’s a very good game and this review is going to be very short and mainly point out the flaws with other reviews. The low rated reviews allIt’s a very good game and this review is going to be very short and mainly point out the flaws with other reviews. The low rated reviews all have the same thing stated “iT’S uNfAiR aNd tOo hARd!” Then they also mention how they can’t even score a shot and always end up in off man matchups. Well, I have played this title for over 30 titles, have 4 championships but struggled in the first season. I play on medium difficulty and usually beat my opponents so badly that it becomes a 1 v 4 scenario since all of their team is either injured for the game or dead. At first I really disliked it because I sucked. Then I got good and I love this game. A lot of Arcadic fun that isn’t trying to be anything more. By the way, when you don’t have the puck, just beat up their guys and either a fight will break out or beating up the puck handler will get it back for you. Also, just like in a hockey game, don’t just go forward but also make sure you steer them to gain distance. Full Review »