Tape to Tape Could Be the Year's Best Indie Game

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Other times, I discover a game that hooks me like no other, and it’s hard for me to put it down so I can fulfill my professional obligations and write about it.

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It’s a hockey roguelike; as a big fan of hockey and a thoroughly enjoyed of roguelikes, I was excited to dive in.

TAPE TO TAPE IS EVERYTHING YOU KNOW AND LOVE ABOUT ARCADE SPORTS GAMING "Tape to Tape brings back fond memories of classics such as Mutant League Hockey, Super Baseball 2020, and NBA Jam — fantasy sports games that even non-sports fans can enjoy..."

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"...A hockey game at its core, you’ll take control of the worst team in an imaginary league filled with unforgettable characters and colorful teams..."

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I expected the game to be more than suitable, but it’s a surprisingly good game of arcade-style hockey. This is NHL ’94 turned up to 11. Passing through open ice and setting up one-timers is still the game of the game.

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TAPE TO TAPE’S ROGUELIKE ELEMENTS ALLOW YOU TO BOLSTER YOUR ROSTER The concept of a rags-to-riches story isn’t novel in hockey. For example, Disney made millions off of The Mighty Ducks franchise.

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Tape to Tape’s campaign can perfectly capture that essence. You’ll train, strengthen your team of rag-tag nobodies, and compete with the best of the best.

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You heard that right; Tape to Tape isn’t afraid to lean into the sillier side of things and embrace that it’s not just a hockey game but a hockey video game. Referees will disallow goals during boss battles.

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Immortals of Aveum Preview: Not-so-Controlled Chaosa

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Tape to Tape Could Be the Year's Best Indie Game

Other times, I discover a game that hooks me like no other, and it’s hard for me to put it down so I can fulfill my professional obligations and write about it.

It’s a hockey roguelike; as a big fan of hockey and a thoroughly enjoyed of roguelikes, I was excited to dive in.

TAPE TO TAPE IS EVERYTHING YOU KNOW AND LOVE ABOUT ARCADE SPORTS GAMING "Tape to Tape brings back fond memories of classics such as Mutant League Hockey, Super Baseball 2020, and NBA Jam — fantasy sports games that even non-sports fans can enjoy..."

"...A hockey game at its core, you’ll take control of the worst team in an imaginary league filled with unforgettable characters and colorful teams..."

I expected the game to be more than suitable, but it’s a surprisingly good game of arcade-style hockey. This is NHL ’94 turned up to 11. Passing through open ice and setting up one-timers is still the game of the game.

TAPE TO TAPE’S ROGUELIKE ELEMENTS ALLOW YOU TO BOLSTER YOUR ROSTER The concept of a rags-to-riches story isn’t novel in hockey. For example, Disney made millions off of The Mighty Ducks franchise.

Tape to Tape’s campaign can perfectly capture that essence. You’ll train, strengthen your team of rag-tag nobodies, and compete with the best of the best.

You heard that right; Tape to Tape isn’t afraid to lean into the sillier side of things and embrace that it’s not just a hockey game but a hockey video game. Referees will disallow goals during boss battles.

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Immortals of Aveum Preview: Not-so-Controlled Chaosa

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