All the fun of one of the most violent sports in the world comes to the ST, complete with the endorsement of one of the biggest stars in the game. After loading is completed, you are greeted with a screen of definable options, from changing team colours to altering the overall game time.

Once all the relevant selections have been made, the display switches to a birds-eye view of the ice hocket pitch, where the real action begins. The objective is to score as many goals against the opposing team as possible, by fair means or foul (there's an option in the front-end menu which lets you fight on-pitch!).

Wayne Gretzky's Ice Hockey is a great simulation of the popular sport (versions of which seem to be popping up all over these days). As it's more a simulation than a straight arcade game, you'll need to read the in-depth manual a couple of times before you begin to get the best out of the product, but the wealth of options given at the beginning allows you to tailor the game to your exact requirements. Controls take some getting used to but, as with the game itself, it comes to you in time.

All told, an enjoyable game which fans of sport should feel very happy about buying.

A fast-paced game with a bit of strategy thrown in for good measure. It takes some getting into, but once you've studied the in-depth manual, you'll be hooked.