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NHLPA Hockey '93 technical data
Name | NHLPA Hockey '93 |
System | Super Nintendo |
Year | 1992 |
Developer | Electronic Arts |
Genre | Sports |
NHLPA Hockey 93 is a classic Super Nintendo sports game released in 1993 by Electronic Arts. The game was part of a series of NHL hockey games released for various console systems and was the first in the series to feature an official National Hockey League Players’ Association license.
The game featured eight teams from the 1992-93 season, including the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins. Each team had their own unique roster with different player stats and ratings. The gameplay was fast-paced and intense with players able to make passes, shoot on goal and check opponents into submission. The controls were intuitive and easy to use, allowing players to quickly pick up the game and start playing without much hassle.
In addition to its realistic gameplay, NHLPA Hockey 93 also featured several modes of play such as Practice Mode which allowed players to scrimmage against each other or computer controlled teams; Exhibition Mode which allowed players to play single games against either computer or human opponents; Season Mode which allowed players to compete in an entire season with their favorite team; Playoffs Mode which enabled players to participate in the Stanley Cup playoffs; All-Star Game Mode which let them play a one-off exhibition match between two teams made up of all-stars from both conferences; and Tournament Mode where up to four human or computer controlled teams could compete for tournament glory.
The graphics were quite good for its time featuring detailed player sprites that moved fluidly around the ice while realistic sound effects accompanied every action on screen. There was also a wide variety of music tracks available during gameplay such as national anthems from each country represented in the game plus some original tunes created specifically for it.
Overall NHLPA Hockey 93 is an excellent hockey simulation that still stands out today as one of the best sports games ever released for Super Nintendo systems. It offers intense gameplay with plenty of options for both single player and multiplayer enjoyment. With its great visuals and sound effects plus varied modes of play it’s sure to keep gamers entertained no matter how many times they play it!