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Ice Hockey is a classic sports video game released on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1988. Developed by Nintendo, it is a two-player sports simulation game based on the sport of ice hockey. The game features a top-down view of the rink and allows players to control their team of three skaters and one goalie as they attempt to score goals against their opponent. Players can choose from six international teams, including Canada, United States, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, West Germany and Soviet Union. Each team has its own strengths and weaknesses; for example, the Canadian team is known for its physicality while the Soviet Union team is known for its speed and finesse.

The objective of Ice Hockey is to score more goals than your opponent within the given time limit. The game features fast-paced action with realistic physics that accurately simulate the sport. Players have full control over their skaters’ movements as they maneuver around the rink in an effort to gain possession of the puck or set up scoring opportunities. Players can pass or shoot the puck using either A or B buttons on their controllers while also being able to check opponents by pressing either A or B button while pushing forward on the directional pad.

In addition to playing against another player, Ice Hockey also offers a single-player mode where players compete against computer-controlled opponents at various difficulty levels ranging from beginner to expert. Players can also customize settings such as game length, difficulty level and number of players per team before starting a match.

Ice Hockey was met with positive reviews upon release due to its intuitive controls and realistic physics engine which provided a unique experience compared to other sports games at the time. It has since become one of Nintendo’s most beloved sports titles and continues to be enjoyed by gamers today thanks in part to its availability on various digital platforms such as Virtual Console and Wii U eShop.