Superstar Ice Hockey

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Superstar Ice Hockey is a hockey management game from 1987 where you guide a team through a 20-team league. You manage a four-group structure with five teams each, competing in regular-season matches that funnel two squads from each group into the playoffs. Gameplay focuses on controlling the center position while the rest of the roster is handled by the CPU. The lack of official NHL licensing means no real-world stars, and multiplayer is limited to local split-screen challenges. The game stands out for its structured league format compared to later, more simulation-heavy titles. Managing playoff qualification adds strategic depth, and the retro platform support (DOS, Amiga, etc) hints at its era. While it lacks modern features like career modes or team customization, its simplicity in design and focus on core hockey mechanics made it a solid pick for fans of the genre in the late 80s.