Actua Ice Hockey

Gremlin Interactive

Rank: #3 / 11
Released: 1998
Studio: Gremlin Interactive
Genre: sports video game

At a glance

Actua Ice Hockey is a sports simulation originally released in 1998 and developed by Gremlin Interactive. This remastered emulated version brings its 3D ice hockey presentation, multiple camera angles, motion-captured player movements, and commentary to current play. Players can enter the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, set up a custom tournament, play friendly matches, or practice. The game offers world-class teams and the option to create a custom team. Local multiplayer supports up to four players, with a separate controller required for each. The enhanced version adds save and load at any point, support for most modern game controllers, full control remapping, and image scaling and smoothing options. Published by Pixel Games UK, it released on Steam for Windows on October 28, 2022. Steam lists single-player, split-screen PvP and co-op, partial controller support, Steam Cloud, and Remote Play Together.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a retro-style ice hockey simulation, from practice and friendly games to tournaments. Local groups can play together with up to four controllers.

What is good

Up to four-player local multiplayer
Create a custom team
Save or load at any point
Full control remapping

What to know first

Separate controller required for each player
Steam lists partial controller support

Verdict

Actua Ice Hockey offers several match formats and custom teams in a remastered emulated version. Its four-player local option comes with a separate-controller requirement for each player.