Tangent Retro Gaming Pod
Retro Hockey Showdown
April 19th, 2026 • Episode 77
Which retro hockey game truly holds up today?
In this episode of Tangent Retro Gaming Podcast, we hit the ice and break down three classic hockey titles that defined a generation: Ice Hockey, Blades of Steel, and NHL 92.
From the chaotic fun of fat players in Ice Hockey, to the legendary fights in Blades of Steel, to the realism shift that started with NHL 92 — we’re asking the big question…
👉 Which one is STILL the best today?
We break down:
What aged well (and what didn’t)
Which game is the most fun in 2026
Which one changed hockey games forever
Drop your pick in the comments — and don’t say “all of them”… we know you have a favorite.
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