Wayne Gretzky Hockey

Moby ID: 12089
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Description

The first of three Wayne Gretzky games from Bethesda. It contains everything that could be found in a hockey rink, from big hits and fighting to icings and offsides. It's not only about what is on the ice but also outside, offering the player plenty of coaching options and gives you the ability to create your own players and teams.

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Average score: 63% (based on 17 ratings)

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Average score: 3.4 out of 5 (based on 17 ratings with 0 reviews)

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Development

The NES version was reputedly coded in a single night.

Hockey League Simulator

Data can be imported and exported to Bethesda's Hockey League Simulator, essentially allowing one game to play the hockey and another to manage the league.

Sales

The game sold more than 350,000 units by 1995.

Awards

  • Computer Gaming World
    • November 1996 (15th anniversary issue) – #111 in the “150 Best Games of All Time” list
  • ST Format
    • Issue 01/1991 – #4 Best Simulator Game in 1990 (Atari ST)

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Contributors to this Entry

Game added by Kabushi.

NES, Atari ST added by RKL.

Additional contributors: Shoddyan, Patrick Bregger, Jo ST, timur bogorad.

Game added February 13, 2004. Last modified September 7, 2023.