- Publication date
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1994
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Sports games
- Item Size
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689.9K
The mechanics of this game are very simple: you select the home and visiting teams, adjust text speed, sound on or off, and whether or not you want home ice advantage. You will then see both team’s rosters with current league stats. Next up is the game screen, where play proceeds in one-minute increments. The play stops after each goal and at the end of each period (unless you selected Super Fast text speed). When the game’s over you see a summary screen for each team listing the goals, assists and penalties for the that game. You then have the option of saving the stats from this game to your league files (if you’re replaying a season you’ll find remarkable statistical accuracy: goals, assists, penalty minutes, power play and short handed goals for skaters; goals against average, shutouts, games played and games won, lost and tied for goalies; wins, losses, ties, goals for and against for teams).
- Addeddate
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2012-09-04 06:58:43
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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CSG94SW.EXE
- Identifier
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NHLHockey_1020
- License
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shareware
- Year
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1994
Another thing that really makes NHL Hockey enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to NHL Hockey. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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