NHL 98: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts
NHL 98 (1997): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.
NHL 98 (1997) is a sport, strategy video game developed by EA Canada, available on SNES, Genesis/MegaDrive, PC, Saturn, PS1. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 79/100 on IGDB.
What is NHL 98 about?
NHL 98 features much faster and refined gameplay (now using four action keys instead of two, removing the need to double-tap to perform some actions), along other new features such as "in-the-fly" tactics developed by Marc Crawford, then manager of the Colorado Avalanche and new commentary lines from Jim Hughson and Darryl Reaugh and a re-worked interface. Graphics are improved from the previous version with the players being less angular, and thanks to 3Dfx support, with less pixels showing in the textures. The in-game presentation follows a TV-style script, zooming in players while displaying stats during clock stoppages.
As far as game modes go, in the year of the first Olympic Tournament with professional players, NHL 98 introduced the first real international competition, with 18 International teams to choose from. Other game modes include Season (option to pick between 25 or 82 ga
Key details
NHL 98 was released in 1997 and supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative. Platforms: SNES, Genesis/MegaDrive, PC, Saturn, PS1. Developer: EA Canada.
Should you play NHL 98?
A solid 79/100 aggregate score makes NHL 98 a safe pick for fans of sport, strategy.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of game is NHL 98?
NHL 98 is a sport, strategy game by EA Canada, released in 1997.
What platforms is NHL 98 on?
NHL 98 is available on SNES, Genesis/MegaDrive, PC, Saturn, PS1.
Is NHL 98 good?
NHL 98 has an aggregate score of 79/100 from critics and players on IGDB.
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