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Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey 1996

Sport by Atari Games, published by Midway Games.

71
Critics
aggregate score
70
Players
IGDB rating

About

As opposed to the more realistic hockey gameplay seen in Electronic Arts' NHL series, the game featured a more unrealistic arcade-style of gameplay, featuring moves such as "power saves", which caused the goaltender to briefly transform into a brick wall, "power shots", which would set the net on fire or knock the goalie into the net, and "power checks", which would send an ambulance across the top of the screen. It featured high-scoring games and over-the-top fights. There was also a simulation mode for those looking for more realistic gameplay. The game allowed the creation of profiles and would keep track of important individual and team stats, including goals, assists, and wins, among others.

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Media

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Releases

Platform
Date
October 1, 1996
November 15, 1996 (North America first)

Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.