NHL Rock the Rink

by Playstation

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• ASIN: B00003W86B
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 14, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,017 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

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Product Description

Boston Bruins tough guy Marty McSorley was once charged with assault with a weapon after knocking Vancouver Canuck Donald Brashear out cold with a two-handed stick swing to the right temple. What's the guy's problem, you ask? He's playing the wrong game. Only NHL Rock the Rink lets players get away with moves like that: body slam your opponent to the ice, feed him a fistful of leather, drop him like a rock with a wicked clothesline, or check him out of his skates. Best of all, none of these moves will land you in the penalty box.

NHL Rock the Rink delivers hockey like you've never experienced before. It's 3-on-3 (plus goalies), arcade action with no rules and tons of scoring. Half the fun is uncovering the unbelievable new ways that you can score. Fast- paced action is guaranteed with a shot clock and team momentum meter. Take the ice against your friend for intense head-to-head action, or see if you can survive a championship challenge season, earning rewards to build your team into a powerhouse. NHL Rock the Rink is knockdown, drag-out, no-holds-barred hockey. Get on the ice and get it on!

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This is the game NHL Rock the Rink for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My most played hockey game ever, March 29, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL Rock the Rink (Video Game)

When I first heard about Rock the Rink I thought it was going to be a great hockey game. And believe me, it REALLY is. In the game you start out with about ten different teams that aren't real NHL teams. For example, there are the Sting, Rattlers, Cabbies, and so on. Anyway, you can unlock all of the NHL teams in the NHL CHALLENGE MODE in the game which really keeps you playing the game.To get all the teams you have to go head to head against all the teams in a 4 stage tournament. The first two tournaments are pretty easy to win which is about 17 of the NHL teams. Then when you get to the third tournament it really gets challenging. But he good thing about Rock the Rink is how you can win stick, gear, and skate upgrades along the way to make your team a contender against the harder teams. There is also a King of the Rink Mode that lets you and seven others go against each other a a mini tournament. Along with a this there are REWARDS that you will get for winning the championship tournament and making the top ten sheet for goals, shots ,etc. Now what makes the game different from other hockey games is: 1)Its 4 on 4 hockey(3 forwards and a goalie) 2)There aren't any periods in the game.(Its a first to 5,7,10, or 20 goal game.) 3)Like basketball, it has a shotclock to keep the game moving fast.(which can be turned off) 4)Goalies can skate up the ice and try to deke out the other goalie if they want. 5)This game has special checks(powerbombs,leg drops,stiff arms,and more!)and shots which are great. 6)The fights are optional and you can preform finishing moves on your oppents.

Well, I don't think that I left anything out except that this game is worth evey star!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A new (and fun) way to approach hockey, March 25, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL Rock the Rink (Video Game)

When i first saw this game on a shelf at a local game rental store, i wasn't sure about it. It was NHL liscenced, but it appeared more comical than serious. That was something i liked. I went and rented it hoping to be a little more fun than the more recent NHL releases. I was surprised to see the approach towards the game had more of a NBA JAM or NFL BLITZ twist to it. 4 on 4 games with a center, two wings, and a goalie. Your available teams appear to be more like expansion wanna bes with such names as the Demolition, the Sting, etc. Each team has it's own motif, the Demolition (my team of choice) boasts players with names such as Splosion and D'tinator. To unlock the NHL teams, you must beat them in season play, where you can also upgrade your team stick handling, speed, and defensive abilities. You can also create your own teams as well. The replay value is heightened by an amazing computer AI that gets better as your team goes. You won't regret purchasing this game as i am about to do!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, so fun...., February 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: NHL Rock the Rink (Video Game)

This is such a nice change from hockey-sims such as NHL 2k and the like. While I love the sims, they tend to get you mired in line changing, team picks, meter watching, etc.

This game is simple. 3-on-3, smash or be smashed, and play some simple hockey ! While nowhere near a hockey sim, the basic rules do the job nicely. Character animation is good, but not great, though special effects and sound effects are hilarious.

There are plenty of trick moves and special shots that allow the wimpy "finesse" players survive and even win against the big bad bruiser sized players. Either style of play you choose, you'll have fun.

Well done.