Title:
NHL 98
Series:
NHL series
Series Order:
7
Rating:
K-A
Genre:
Simulation
Sports
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IGN Score:
8.0
Release Date:
1997-12-01
Game Summary:
NHL 98 is an ice hockey video game developed by Electronic Arts Canada. It was released in 1997 and was the successor to NHL 97. It was the last installment of the NHL series to be released on the SNES, Sega Genesis, or Sega Saturn.
North American Super Nintendo cover art featuring Colorado Avalanche Center Peter Forsberg
Description:
The Ultimate Judge
SMARTER
- Stanley Cup proven intelligence from Colorado Avalance coach Marc Crawford
- On-the-fly Coaching Stategies
- Realistic powerplays, breakouts, forechecks and backchecks
ALL NEW
- One-timers, glass-breaking checks, and perfect player postitioning
- User controlled shot deflections
- Authentic NHL Play-by-[lay and Color commentary
- Tournament mode - 44 teams to choose from
NHL HOCKEY
- Signature moves from the NHL’s best players
- Season, exhibition, tournament and shoot out mode
- Updated NHL rosters and player ratings
- All NHL teams and NHLPA players
Features:
NHL 98 took the NHL series ahead by introducing full national teams, although EA could not get the Nagano Olympic Tournament license due to lack of IIHF license, which Gremlin Interactive acquired. The Olympic hockey license itself was acquired by Midway Home Entertainment. Jim Hughson returns for play-by-play, this time joined by Daryl Reaugh, who provided color commentary. EA Sports also introduces 3Dfx Glide support for the first time in the NHL series. Despite his career ending injury, Vladimir Konstantinov was featured on the game. The Sega Saturn version also has Mario Lemieux in it. He retired at the end of the 1996–97 NHL season, yet was still included in the game.
Development:
During the planning stages of development, EA Sports consulted with Marc Crawford (then coach of the Stanley Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche) on how to improve the realism and strategy of the gameplay.
The Saturn version was developed by MBL Research.
North American Super Nintendo cover art featuring Colorado Avalanche Center Peter Forsberg
Description:
The Ultimate Judge
SMARTER
- Stanley Cup proven intelligence from Colorado Avalance coach Marc Crawford
- On-the-fly Coaching Stategies
- Realistic powerplays, breakouts, forechecks and backchecks
ALL NEW
- One-timers, glass-breaking checks, and perfect player postitioning
- User controlled shot deflections
- Authentic NHL Play-by-[lay and Color commentary
- Tournament mode - 44 teams to choose from
NHL HOCKEY
- Signature moves from the NHL’s best players
- Season, exhibition, tournament and shoot out mode
- Updated NHL rosters and player ratings
- All NHL teams and NHLPA players
Features:
NHL 98 took the NHL series ahead by introducing full national teams, although EA could not get the Nagano Olympic Tournament license due to lack of IIHF license, which Gremlin Interactive acquired. The Olympic hockey license itself was acquired by Midway Home Entertainment. Jim Hughson returns for play-by-play, this time joined by Daryl Reaugh, who provided color commentary. EA Sports also introduces 3Dfx Glide support for the first time in the NHL series. Despite his career ending injury, Vladimir Konstantinov was featured on the game. The Sega Saturn version also has Mario Lemieux in it. He retired at the end of the 1996–97 NHL season, yet was still included in the game.
Development:
During the planning stages of development, EA Sports consulted with Marc Crawford (then coach of the Stanley Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche) on how to improve the realism and strategy of the gameplay.
The Saturn version was developed by MBL Research.
Platform:
Nintendo Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
Publisher:
EA Sports
Developers:
EA Canada
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Players:
1-4
Country of Purchase:
United States
Graphics:
16-bit
Input Devices:
Controller Game Pad
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Media Type:
Cartridge
Game Modes:
Single Player
Multiplayer
Competitive
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Packaging:
Cardboard Box
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$24.99
Automatic Estimated Date:
2024-08-07
Date Added:
2018-07-03 12:26:33
