This is my third time reviewing this game because every time I open it it's changed completely. Previous reviews included below.
I noticed the icon for this had changed, so I opened it, and what do you know it's a completely different game again. No longer a multiplayer game at all, there's only single player.
You run on the ice instead of skating, but the AI is functional and you can't run faster than them anymore. They aren't particularly skilled, but at the very least they try to move to separate areas of the ice instead of all puck-chasing. Aiming is a little weird because there's not a directional indicator on the player.
It's still a very simple game without much replay value, but it is a functional game again, so I've changed my review back to positive. I feel like I at least got my 50 cents worth.
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2021 review
Since the last time I launched this game, it's gone from 2D to 3D. The option to play with AI is gone for the moment, and there's no servers, so it's not really playable unless you've got friends who also want to play. (I don't, so I have no idea what state multiplayer is in)
It's a game that's probably given me more than the 50 cents it cost in entertainment just to launch every few months and see how it's completely changed, but I can't really recommend it at present.
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2019 review
This is a game where you really wish there was a neutral review option.
It's a very cheap game, and it's priced accurately.
The main focus is multiplayer, but no one's playing it, so unless you buy a few copies for friends, you're out of luck.
Singleplayer now has the ability to play 5v5 matches vs AI, but even without allocating any skill points, you still skate faster than they do, and after you've allocated skill points, you can go double their speed or more, so it doesn't provide much challenge. Even when goalies are positioned correctly, shots will just push them backwards into the net.
This game seems like it would be fun if you've got a few people willing to buy it, but if you're just getting it for yourself, steer clear.
