Actua Ice Hockey 2

Gremlin Interactive

Rank: #2 / 11
Released: 1999
Studio: Gremlin Interactive
Genre: sports video game

At a glance

Actua Ice Hockey 2 is an ice hockey simulation from Gremlin Interactive, originally released for PlayStation in 1999 and later enhanced for Windows. Matches take place in the fictional GHL, with three play speeds ranging from authentic to frantic. Players can manage a team by trading players, choosing lines and changing tactics during play. The game features 3D environments, multiple camera views, motion-captured player movements and simulated injuries with limb-to-limb collision detection. The enhanced version adds save and load at any point, support for most modern controllers, control remapping, and image scaling and smoothing options. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, including local split-screen PvP and co-op, plus Remote Play Together. It also supports Steam Cloud and partial controller support.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a hockey simulation with team management and tactical changes during matches. Local split-screen play and Remote Play Together may suit groups who want to play cooperatively or against one another.

What is good

Three match speeds, from authentic to frantic.
Manage trades, lines and tactics.
Split-screen PvP and co-op.
Save or load at any point.
Control remapping and image options.

What to know first

Windows is the only listed platform.
Controller support is partial.

Verdict

Actua Ice Hockey 2 pairs team tactics and several match speeds with local multiplayer options. Its enhanced version adds useful save, controller and image settings while keeping the focus on the GHL.