~ TV SPORTS HOCKEY ~
Cinemaware / NEC
HuCard
1991
I bought TV Sports Hockey back when it was originally released, and I liked it at first. But then I got to play the Genesis' NHL Hockey, which is much more realistic and impressive. At this point, the only things I like about TVSH are the close-ups' graphics
and the title-screen music. Let's cover a few of the primary problems:
- The passing game is unforgivably sloppy. You have to aim in the general direction you want to send a pass and pray that the puck goes tape to tape.
- The passing game is unforgivably sloppy. You have to aim in the general direction you want to send a pass and pray that the puck goes tape to tape.
- You must abide by a ridiculous, old-fashioned "moving arrow" system when determining the direction of a shot.
- The action is very slow on the whole.
- The option to compete against another player is practically worthless, as the team with the fastest line can easily outskate the competition and create countless breakaway opportunities.
- The game simply doesn't simulate real hockey (in regards to player positioning and on-ice action) nearly as well as NHL.
Unfortunately, TVSH is the best hockey game the system has to offer. It's best to look to the Genesis for an old-school hockey sim... or simply live without one.
Teams represent different countries this time. No more "Sharks" or "Zombies."
No more long season modes, either. Just a quick tourney.
Attribute ratings are assigned to units rather than to individual players (except in the cases of goalies).
Shoot when the arrow's in the right spot, a la Blades of Steel.
The close-ups look pretty good... relatively speaking.
Goal!
