Hit the Ice: VHL - The Official Video Hockey League
Hit the Ice is a fast-paced, high-impact hockey game based on the 1990 arcade game from Williams. Having more in common with Midway's Arch Rivals than any sane hockey simulation, this arena is no place for penalties, and no place for wimps. While the idea is still to somehow put the puck into the opposing team's goal, each team only has three players, there is a heavy focus on checking, and it is possible to do a super shot which is strong enough to send the goalie into the net along with the puck. Available are exhibition and tournament modes for one or two players. Two players can even team up to take on the computer. The TurboGrafx-16 release also adds a four-player mode, while the Gamebo...
- Genre
- Sports/Ice Hockey
- Year
- 1991
- Developer
- Taito Corp
- Publisher
- William Electronics
- Players
- 4
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Achievements
11 achievements · 59 total points
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Blue Me Away Defeat the Blue Team in a Championship match [Default Settings]2 pts -
Green With Envy Defeat the Green Team in a Championship match [Default Settings]3 pts -
Yellow Jealousy Defeat the Yellow Team in a Championship match [Default Settings]5 pts -
Training Wheels Win a match in Shot Game - 3 Shots mode [Default Settings]3 pts -
I Count Six Shots Win a match in Shot Game - 6 Shots mode [Default Settings]3 pts -
Afternoon With the Lads Win a match in Shot Game - 9 Shots mode [Default Settings]5 pts -
Endless Shooting Win a match in Shot Game - 12 Shots mode [Default Settings]5 pts -
Tricky Headgear In VS. Play or Championship Mode score 3 points in a single match [Default Settings]3 pts -
Skill Issue In VS. Play or Championship Mode win a match without having the enemy team score any point [Default Settings]10 pts -
Icy Domination In VS. Play or Championship Mode score 10 points in a single match [Default Settings]10 pts -
Black Out Defeat the Black Team in a Championship match [Default Settings]10 pts
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Hit the Ice: VHL - The Official Video Hockey League frequently asked questions
How do I play Hit the Ice: VHL - The Official Video Hockey League online with a friend?
Hit the Ice: VHL - The Official Video Hockey League (PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Hit the Ice: VHL - The Official Video Hockey League on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Hit the Ice: VHL - The Official Video Hockey League in the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Hit the Ice: VHL - The Official Video Hockey League netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Does Hit the Ice: VHL - The Official Video Hockey League have achievements?
Yes, Hit the Ice: VHL - The Official Video Hockey League has 11 achievements worth 59 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.
Can I play Hit the Ice: VHL - The Official Video Hockey League for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
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