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Like Kick Off with fighting in, Electronic Arts' Hockey will appeal to everyone. A section of teams from around the globe, each with their own abilities and weaknesses battle it out in the Ice Hockey World League.

Following on from their success with John Madden's Football, EA pull yet another winner out of the bag with this, perhaps their most frenetic title to date.

Having selected the length of game, whether the player wishes to compete in a one-off match or a knockout, selected his team and that of the enemy, it's game on! Skating around the rink is simple enough, and control over the puck is surprisingly instinctive. Since the rink is so small and the players can move so swiftly and violently against each other. Ice Hockey is an extremely rapid, high-scoring game.

Basically, whoever gets the puck from the face-off is most likely to score. Until, of course, the player gets the hang of the wide variety of tackling moves available to him, from a good honest going-for-the-puck scenario to a full body check.

Rile an opposition player on a too-regular basis, though, and you'd better be ready to put your fist where his mouth is, as one of the features included is brawling. While the rest of your team are trying to do some good, it's possible to clang away at that guy who skated over your shoes for as long as you like!

A graphic and gameplay marvel, EA Hockey is wholeheartedly recommended to one and all. Hooray!