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sports video game
Actua Ice Hockey
By Gremlin Interactive, released 1 Jan 1998
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
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.
What players like, and what they don't
- Up to four-player local multiplayer
- Create a custom team
- Save or load at any point
- Full control remapping
- Separate controller required for each player
- Steam lists partial controller support
Who it suits
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.
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.
