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Hit the Ice - Shot Race Mode Longplay (TurboGrafx-16 Version) -

Hit the Ice, released in 1991 for the TurboGrafx-16, brings the over-the-top arcade hockey experience into a console format while keeping its exaggerated, cartoonish personality intact. Instead of focusing on realism, the game leans into wild checks, flashy animations and constant, chaotic scrambles for the puck. The controls are simple and responsive, and matches move quickly, with short bursts of action that capture the spirit of the arcade original even if the hardware naturally tones down some of the presentation.

The TurboGrafx-16 version includes several modes, and one of the more unique ones is Shot Race, a challenge-based format that shifts the focus away from standard matches. Instead of playing full games, you compete in timed shooting sequences where the objective is to fire off as many goals as possible under pressure. The mode emphasizes accuracy, quick reactions and a good sense of when to shoot, giving the game a fun change of pace compared to the typical end-to-end chaos. It highlights the arcade roots of Hit the Ice by turning pure scoring into its own mini-competition, and it works surprisingly well for short sessions.

In standard matches, the game preserves the familiar two-on-two layout with minimal rules, constant physicality and an emphasis on direct plays rather than structured setups. The AI is straightforward but aggressive enough to keep things interesting, and while the this console can’t replicate the full spectacle of the arcade cabinet, the bright sprites and energetic animations give the action a lively feel. Whether you’re checking opponents into submission or rushing the goalie for a quick shot, the game keeps the pace fast and the mechanics easy to grasp.

As a whole, Hit the Ice on the TurboGrafx-16 delivers an enjoyable, compact version of the arcade experience. It lacks some of the flash of its coin-op counterpart, but it keeps the humor, the chaos and the pick-up-and-play style that define the series. Shot Race in particular offers a fun extra layer for players looking for quick challenges beyond standard matches, making this port a good fit for short, arcade-style bursts of play.

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