Ice Hockey for Nintendo NES is a sports-themed video game that recreates the action and excitement of a professional ice hockey match. It's a 2-player game that allows player control of various team members, switching control between them for strategic gameplay. This game's charm lies in its whimsical, comical aesthetics and simple controls, yet it boasts engaging gameplay mechanics that provide a fair challenge. Skaters can be fast and thin, average, or slow and chubby, each with their respective advantages. Players must pass, shoot, and defend their way to victory in this arcade-style ice hockey simulation.