Played this more than Mario when I was a kid. Maybe the first game with that “one more game” hook about it. This one gave me blisters and callouses for sure.
I couldn't agree more that this is one of the best two-player games for the NES. I spent many a summer day playing the hell out of this with my brother and a friend. Good times. This game is still very fun.
2 things I've noticed..... :) Some of the characters look like Mario from SMB 3, and they also use the Victory Song from SMB, only altered a bit at the end, and sped up.... :D I guess not many sprites were available when they were putting them into the games file... ;)
My brothers and I would play this for hours on end! I always got a kick out of how the spectators all looked like Beatles clones, and how loud they got in the final seconds if the game was tied.
A friend of mine has this on his NES and tomorrow i'll grab a bag of beer and i'll spend the afternoon there playing tournaments with some people he invited. Love this game!
Great review as always! By the way, you _can_ pull the goalies in this game. On the title screen hold down the A and B buttons on both controllers, then press Start on controller 1. This also has a nice side-effect on the puck :)
I used to play this game with my father as well & whenever I watch a NHL ice hockey especially the Philadelphia Flyers this game's soundtrack comes to mind this could had also been a great NHL based hockey video game for the NES if licensed by the NHL of course.
Great game...awesome review...although I was booing you when you hid behind the net. That's so bush! i still remember beating this game in the 100's There was a trick in shooting from the centre circle. Great choice.
Man I remember having this game as a kid and I used to get SOOO MAAAD because the computer would whip my behind but that was motivation for me as a kid to get better and eventually I beat the compter!!!
Just simply one of the funnest nrs games to play if you have a somewhat equal opponent. Tense and exciting, palms sweating for sure. We played this game for id guess hundreds of hours
I think the old school sports games are better then the onces on newer stuff. Ice Hockey is a great game spend alot of weekends on it. I will say Blades of Steel is a great hockey game too. Great job CGR HD.
Played this more than Mario when I was a kid. Maybe the first game with that “one more game” hook about it. This one gave me blisters and callouses for sure.
One of my all-time favorite games. Holds up ridiculously well.
+Nelson Kaiton wow, Nintendo did ice hockey, its really holding up.
I tried it but I can't even beat the first AI opponent. Any tips ?
photo-realistic graphics for the time!
Still one of the best CGR reviews!
I soooo miss this game! Besides river city ransom & super dodge ball, this is a all time favorite game.
Those were my favorites too
I loved this game when I was 9. I always went with all skinny dudes. :)
Used to play this with dad all the time in the late 80's/early 90's. We loved the brawls.
One of your best reviews yet mark! It's good to see 2 players, makes it more exciting to watch!
Fun childhood memories with this game. The stick bashing before a fight... funny as hell. Thanks for sharing this video.
I couldn't agree more that this is one of the best two-player games for the NES. I spent many a summer day playing the hell out of this with my brother and a friend. Good times. This game is still very fun.
This was the most intense video game review I’ve ever seen. I cheered every time Canada scored. Good review.
Played the heck out of this with my brother when we were little. It still holds up! I played it the other day lol
one of my all time favorite hockey video games. spent alot time playing this as a kid
2 things I've noticed..... :) Some of the characters look like Mario from SMB 3, and they also use the Victory Song from SMB, only altered a bit at the end, and sped up.... :D I guess not many sprites were available when they were putting them into the games file... ;)
Mark you are the fine wine of CZcams Video game reviewers!
lol ha I love the "WTF" @ 4:03 that was an instant classic
I LOVE your hockey game reviews, you are so awesome dude. I'm going to watch/like/favorite every one of them.
This one and NHLPA '93 are the best oldschool hockey games. They are as much fun today still as they were back then when they were new.
my childhood!!! the battle between players are so funny! so memorable
Many, MANY hours spent on this game as a kid, great review!!
what a great review! I was actually on the edge of my seat and was really excited when you won.
Nice game and WHAT A COME BACK!. I could never beat the computer.
FIGHT! FIGHT!!! gotta love that pixelated blood. i used to always pick fights with the other teams. blades of steel is an awsome hockey game too.
Love the classic 8-bit music, great review and great game. The 8-bit music was the most inspirational of all to me. :D
This was a great review, thanks for the laughs.
This review nailed the experience perfectly.
This is the most fun sports game that I have ever played. Ahh...brings back high school memories...
My brothers and I would play this for hours on end!
I always got a kick out of how the spectators all looked like Beatles clones, and how loud they got in the final seconds if the game was tied.
man 8-bit sounds just makes everygame better its just the best game sound they sound so cool:D
I loved this game. I used to hold the puck forever with the fat guy and let go the lighting shot go.
we will rememeber that match for a long time..
awesome review, i could wach it all day.
we want more rivalry mark ! more MArk vs...
that was one hell of a sports montage comback!
Damn, this episode was the funniest one Ive seen since, probably, the People Hunt review from the old days. Nice job Mark. FREE BEER HERE
I like the crowd around the side!
This game provided hours of fun back in the early 90's.
another nes-game to collect....my wife is killing me ^^
great show!!!
And this is why Mark should do the classic game reviews. Keep the classic gold coming.
Classic Game Room was the first channel I subscribed to years ago
Love seeing some more NES reviews
This is one of the best games on my ~500 NES-game cartridge for the GBA... Good fun on the road.
epic game for sure, i LOVED this game back in the day
This was the first NES game that I owned. My mom and dad gave it to my for Christmas in 1988.
Ya I just played this.. it is sooo good! Loads up so fast and designed so well.
I remember playing this game as a kid
Watching you two play, I acted the same way as I do when I watch real sports!
Great show !! thanx a lot :D
Aww I remember this game, so much fun back in the day :)
Swedish Ice Hockey fan here btw.
I missed this game when I was a kid. Shame. I would've loved it.
one of the funniest reviews you ever done Mark! and you should try to post a version of this with you and derek and the cursing XD
that was one of your better reviews! ! great job!!
I still play this till this day damn
The graphics have such a awesome classic NES look too them!
OMG!!!! i REMEMBER THIS GAME. I loved it. They should rerelease this.
Great review!
A friend of mine has this on his NES and tomorrow i'll grab a bag of beer and i'll spend the afternoon there playing tournaments with some people he invited. Love this game!
You will hsve a blast....... 6 years ago
definitely my favourite NES game, so unbelievably fun.
Sick video as usual Mark!
that was an epic match. from 3-1 to 3-8 to 10-8 :P one of my favourite reviews :D
It's nice that you've started doing NES reviews! :D
Great review as always! By the way, you _can_ pull the goalies in this game. On the title screen hold down the A and B buttons on both controllers, then press Start on controller 1. This also has a nice side-effect on the puck :)
I used to play the hell out of this game. Loved it.
i just love that game, just bought it on the wii virtual console!
another awesome review
Review was Awesome!
20 years later, this game still rules
this was the most exiting game review!
GO CANADA GO! Great game, awesome review!
one of my favorites on the nes
Ah... memories... I remember playing this as a kid... still have it, i was always the U.S.,
U.S.A., U.S.A.
I used to play this game with my father as well & whenever I watch a NHL ice hockey especially the Philadelphia Flyers this game's soundtrack comes to mind this could had also been a great NHL based hockey video game for the NES if licensed by the NHL of course.
GO FLYERS!!!
Excellent game...round robin tourneys are still a norm in my house.
I love the USA vs. Canada part
I like the stock music Mark throws in around 5:00.
Great game...awesome review...although I was booing you when you hid behind the net. That's so bush!
i still remember beating this game in the 100's There was a trick in shooting from the centre circle.
Great choice.
Your review here may just have helped me choose how to spend my last 500 Wii points.
Man I remember having this game as a kid and I used to get SOOO MAAAD because the computer would whip my behind but that was motivation for me as a kid to get better and eventually I beat the compter!!!
I must have been 10 when I used to play this game with my dad. He was not a gamer but he would always beat me... Good 'ol Days!!!!
I always played more Blades of Steel back in the day, but this game was still awesome
this is the best commentary evah
good review!
What a comeback! U-S-A! U-S-A!
If you end in a draw in the 4th period, you go again to shootout.
Great laughs with your review!
Just simply one of the funnest nrs games to play if you have a somewhat equal opponent. Tense and exciting, palms sweating for sure. We played this game for id guess hundreds of hours
Holy shit xD I had this game when I was young! I remember that I liked to make them all fight!
I loved this game. I always ran 1 fat, 2 meds and 1 skinny.
now that was intense!
Still one of the greatest hockey games of all time. Just beaten by Blades of steel for nes and EA hockey genesis
i only have 7 games for my nes now and this is one of them:)
I think the old school sports games are better then the onces on newer stuff. Ice Hockey is a great game spend alot of weekends on it. I will say Blades of Steel is a great hockey game too. Great job CGR HD.
greatest comeback EVAAAAH!!!!
A great review for a great game. I hope the opposite doesn't happen for a bad game.
aww i had this game, i want to play it now soo bad.. lol
I love this game!
Aww, memories :)
XD. I loved this review. Really funny.
sweet! needs to be on vc.
YA GO CANADA!!! WOOOOOOO!!! Aw man... We Lost :(... XD Awsome Review. Wish i could find this game again. Probably just head over to the flea market :P
I have this game and it is awesome.
"the goalies are THAT good... mines a robot" i just barfed out of laughter
The computer controlled goalie is stupid good unless you go close and shoot along the ice surface. Then he's easy to beat
BEST. REVIEW. EVER.
America can have this one. Canada will see you this summer! :p