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Game entry

Ice Hockey

1988 · Sports · NES, Wii, Wii U · Nintendo

After 73 duels settled by the community, Ice Hockey stands no. 1,455 among the best video games of all time on GameForever, with 1,540 ELO points and 63% of wins. Against NBA 2K21, the opponent it meets most often, the tally stands at 3 wins to 0 losses in 3 duels. In its strongest family it holds position no. 4 out of 15 (1988).

World rank

no. 1,455

ELO score

1,540

Wins

63%

Duels played

73

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About Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey is a sports game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It presents simplified team-based ice hockey, with players controlling skaters, passing the puck, checking opponents, and attempting to score against the opposing goalkeeper.

The game allows players to build a team using three skater types, each with different speed, strength, and shooting ability. Matches can be played against the computer or another player, with selectable national teams and adjustable game speed.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,540 ELO points over the last 215 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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Around this spot

The games Ice Hockey sits between in the world ranking.

  1. 1,452 Driver 2: Back on the Streets 1,540
  2. 1,453 Zombies Ate My Neighbors 1,540
  3. 1,454 Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty 1,540
  4. 1,455 Ice Hockey 1,540
  5. 1,456 Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb 1,540
  6. 1,457 Assassin's Creed Unity 1,539
  7. 1,458 Fall Guys 1,539

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The standing

Where Ice Hockey ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Ice Hockey stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 4 out of 15 (1988).

Where Ice Hockey ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 1,455 5,110
Sports 21 203
1980s 32 154
1988 4 15

The community

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