Hit the Ice
Hit the Ice is a hockey video game originally released by Williams to arcades in 1990. Featuring a cartoonish representation of the sport, Hit the Ice features games with three players on each team (forward, defense, and goalie). Unlike standard hockey, there are very few rules, as players are encouraged to trip, elbow and kick opponents.
- Genre
- Sports/Hockey
- Year
- 1990
- Developer
- Williams
- Publisher
- Taito Corporation
- Players
- 4
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Hit the Ice frequently asked questions
How do I play Hit the Ice online with a friend?
Hit the Ice (Arcade) 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 on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Hit the Ice in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Hit the Ice netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Hit the Ice 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.
Play Hit the Ice on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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