Space Hockey Reviews

Look, I like the idea of this game. I really do. And I almost like the execution of it. However, one thing I cannot get past is how absolutely horrible the teammate AI is. It seems like during every game, Penny is like a child, only chasing after the puck and not actually trying to win the game. I'll shoot the puck with a clear trajectory toward the goal, and she will interrupt its path as soon as she sees it. After this, she will hold the puck in the same place while charging a shot for 10 straight seconds, giving the opponent plenty of time to steal it. Overall, the teammate is more of an obstacle than an asset and I would honestly rather play against two players while solo over playing with an AI teammate. I shouldn't have to contemplate whether I should rip the puck from my own team member because they take forever to charge a shot, or how to optimally take possession of the puck without letting my teammate access it. I like singles though, that part of the game is fun. But being unable to do career mode without dealing with Penny is very annoying.