Bush Hockey League | |
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![]() Former logo and title Old Time Hockey. | |
Developer(s) | V7 Entertainment |
Publisher(s) | V7 Entertainment |
Platform(s) |
Windows Xbox One PlayStation 4 Nintendo Switch |
Release |
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Genre(s) | Sport |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Bush Hockey League (formerly Old Time Hockey) is an ice hockey video game for Windows and PlayStation 4. A version for Xbox One was released on 29 November 2017. [1] A version for the Nintendo Switch was released on 14 April 2022. [2] The game is developed and published by V7 Entertainment.
The game draws inspiration from the 1977 film Slap Shot, and makes multiple references to the film's characters and teams. [3]
The game's setting is the 1970s in the fictional Bush Hockey League (BHL). Executive producer Mike Torillo stated that the game takes inspiration from the 1977 film Slap Shot. [3] Bush Hockey League has an exhibition mode, and a story mode. It features a variety of control schemes, including simplified two-button controls, and a "beer mode" which only requires one hand to control. The game contains 10 playable teams. [4] Game commentary is provided by Matt Baker. [5]
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Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | 56/100 (PS4)
[6] 49/100 (XONE) [7] 48/100 (PC) [8] |
Publication | Score |
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Game Informer | 4.5/10 (PS4) [9] |
Critical reception was mixed, with the game getting 56/100 on Metacritic. [6] Some reviewers panned the game, citing laggy gameplay, crashes, and glitches, and detracting from the overall experience. [9] [10] At least two reviews praised the game for its style, and its ability to bring the spirit of the era to life. [11] [12]
Bush Hockey League | |
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![]() Former logo and title Old Time Hockey. | |
Developer(s) | V7 Entertainment |
Publisher(s) | V7 Entertainment |
Platform(s) |
Windows Xbox One PlayStation 4 Nintendo Switch |
Release |
|
Genre(s) | Sport |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Bush Hockey League (formerly Old Time Hockey) is an ice hockey video game for Windows and PlayStation 4. A version for Xbox One was released on 29 November 2017. [1] A version for the Nintendo Switch was released on 14 April 2022. [2] The game is developed and published by V7 Entertainment.
The game draws inspiration from the 1977 film Slap Shot, and makes multiple references to the film's characters and teams. [3]
The game's setting is the 1970s in the fictional Bush Hockey League (BHL). Executive producer Mike Torillo stated that the game takes inspiration from the 1977 film Slap Shot. [3] Bush Hockey League has an exhibition mode, and a story mode. It features a variety of control schemes, including simplified two-button controls, and a "beer mode" which only requires one hand to control. The game contains 10 playable teams. [4] Game commentary is provided by Matt Baker. [5]
![]() | This section needs expansion. You can help by
adding to it. (March 2017) |
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | 56/100 (PS4)
[6] 49/100 (XONE) [7] 48/100 (PC) [8] |
Publication | Score |
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Game Informer | 4.5/10 (PS4) [9] |
Critical reception was mixed, with the game getting 56/100 on Metacritic. [6] Some reviewers panned the game, citing laggy gameplay, crashes, and glitches, and detracting from the overall experience. [9] [10] At least two reviews praised the game for its style, and its ability to bring the spirit of the era to life. [11] [12]