Brad2600 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Since there is a thread on Baseball games for classic systems, I'd thought I'd post one for Hockey games. I love the Hockey games that came out for the NES...especially Blades of Steel. It's a toss up between that and Ice Hockey but I find that Ice Hockey requires a bit more skill and as a result, I find it difficult to beat. Blades of Steel has more of an arcade feel to it. How do you like YOUR hockey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbid Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 blades of steel was awesome for the NES, i loved that game, and the gradius mini game kicked ass too. Ice Hockey was ok, i didnt play it alot, but it had a nice setup, and some cool basic strategy with the selection of skaters (skinny, average, fat) NHL 94 on the genesis and Sega CD was awesome. although, i figured out how to score every time with certain players, it became too easy, but multiplayer was brutal, and it paid off to learn how to manipulate your own goalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyDevil Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Blades of Steel is good but NHL 93 and 94 for the Genesis are the best of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 27, 2003 Author Share Posted August 27, 2003 I am a bit biased in favor of NES hockey games but I have played a few from other classsic systems as well. I just prefer fun to play games. Strategy is lowest on my list. Playability and Fun Factor are more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckandCover Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Well, I honestly used to love Activision's Ice Hockey for the 2600. The fact that you could "check" opposing players (sort of) was a hoot. It's still a great two player game. But my favorite classic system hockey game would have to be Blades of Steel for the NES. NES Ice Hockey was a great game too, but being more of a fan of arcade action, I always favored Blades of Steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Well i wont name any for the Genesis because i have them all TG16 - TV Sports Hockey - awesome game and it was the reason i sold off most of my NES collection back then so i could buy a TG16 and the hockey game, the 2 player option was great because you could both be on the same team and kick some ass ok i lied i have to mention Muntant League Hockey for the Gen a must have for any hockey fan other then the occasional PS1 and DC hockey, i will stick with the old school games forever, the modern ones i dont really care for to much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe C. Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Blades of Steel was great. The best part to me, was the shoot out. Ice Hockey was good also. I always used 1 fat guy 1 skinny guy and the rest were the average (or short) guy. My favorite hockey game, with out a doubt, is NHL 93 for Genesis. I used to win the cup with the Sharks (Pat Falloon, Kelly Kisio, Dale Craigwell, Doug Wilson, Neil Wilkenson, Arturs Irbe and co.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 *CHIIIIIIING* BLADES OF STEEL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe C. Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 *CHIIIIIIING* BLADES OF STEEL! That Intro always would stick in my head after hearing it. I don't know why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 exact same with me.. i guess the novelty of hearing a game "talk"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe C. Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 exact same with me.. i guess the novelty of hearing a game "talk"? There's something about that voice "BLADES of STEEL" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooterb23 Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Ironic, I'm listening to Warren Zevon's "Hit Somebody (The Hockey Song)" right now!! My favorite is 2600 Ice Hockey, it was my first Activision patch game Ice Hockey on NES, no goalie code, super puck code, 4 fat guys...RAWK!!!! Genny - NHL 93 no contest SNES - NHL Stanley Cup, I liked that game when I first got it, it doesn't look good now, but it's still a fun game. After that, the only one I have is NHL 2001 for the PS2...good game, my 'Lanche are undefeated 2 seasons straight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIeric Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Blades of Steel ###### #FIGHT# ###### favorite part of the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 28, 2003 Author Share Posted August 28, 2003 I do like Ice Hockey on the 2600. But Blades of Steel just roxxors! I'm only a casual sports fan so these games really do it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIeric Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 blades of steel is just one of those games that induces laughing, it is so much fun to play with a friend, or a brother, burnouts like that game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 My favorite hockey game is still NHL 2K2 for the Dreamcast... frankly, I never thought sports games aged very well, and 2K2 is the only one I've found that has been at all realistic (EA hasn't made a good hockey game since NHL 99, and even that wasn't that great). I love hockey, and I have a hard time enjoying video hockey that isn't realistic... it just feels like any other arcade game. However, I did like NHL 95 and Mario Lemieux Hockey for the Genesis (I still want to get Hockey for the Lynx... I think it's the same as Mario Lemieux Hockey). I used to play Hit The Ice and Open Ice (NBA Jam ripoff) in the arcades, although I sucked at both of them. By the way, avoid NHL 2002 on the GBA like the plague. It is possibly the worst hockey game I've ever played. The speed is MUCH too fast (you can skate the length of the ice in about 3 seconds), and the whole game is just non-stop interference calls. I went out of my way to get this game because I wanted a good portable hockey game, but it was a complete waste of my money. Maybe I can find the original Gameboy Blades of Steel instead. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 1. Ice Hockey on the -VCS 2. Blades of Steel -NES 3. NHL94 -SNES - I like the SNES controllers much better then the Genny's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Ice Hockey on the 2600, because Phil Hartman was in the commercial . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 Is a game like Blades of Steel even possible on the Atari systems? Was there ever a Realsports Hockey? I'm just curious. A Blades of Steel type game could be possible on the 7800 for sure. 5200 is possible as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Making a good hockey game on the 2600 would be very difficult... getting enough players on screen without the game degenerating into Pele's Soccer would likely need some flicker in there. You'd definitely have to scroll vertically. The 7800 of course has Hat Trick... although it's no Blades of Steel. The INTV actually has a half-decent hockey game (NHL licensed even)... but you're better off sticking with the NES games. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMila75 Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 What's the voice saying during play at certain times in Blades of Steel? It sounds almost like it's saying "Hit the kid!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 What's the voice saying during play at certain times in Blades of Steel?It sounds almost like it's saying "Hit the kid!" I think it's "Make the pass!" but 'hit the kid' is good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariDude Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 I used to like playing the hockey game on my friend's Intellivision. I never did beat him but it was a lot of fun playing the game After that, I would have to say NHL 2001 for the PS2 since that is the only other hockey that I remember playing. I do have the Activision version of hockey in cart form as well as on the Activision Anthology CD but I don't play it very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamemaster_ca_2003 Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 my favorite hockey game is NHL 95 for Genny. Then it is NES Ice Hockey then NHL 97 for Genny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 the blades of steel title screen sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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