Friday, July 26, 2024

NHLPA Hockey '93 for Genesis


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NHLPA Hockey '93

Plays better than the SNES version


Genre: sports - hockey

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Year: 1992

System: Genesis


Gameplay Score: 2

Gameplay Notes:

Very slow movement, but great framerate, especially when compared with the SNES version. I know it's hockey but the slippery movement is a major turnoff. Can't these guys make even slightly sharper turns? B passes and C shoots. On defense B selects the nearest defender and C checks, but it only works 5% of the time. It's nearly impossible to dispossess the pick and if you do you accidentally shoot the pick because you're mashing C. Really hard to score. I know that's hockey for you, but it's not terribly fun. No idea how to set up a scoring play. I like that you can turn off penalties for an arcade feel.


Level Design Score: 3

Level Design Notes:

Regular Season, Playoffs, and Best of 7 modes. Nothing beyond that tho. Includes an Instant Replay which is welcome after scoring one of the few goals.


Theme Score: 3

Theme Notes:

NHLPA but no NHL license. Minimal presentation. Feels kind of hollow for an EA game


Art Style Score: 3

Art Style Notes:

Grainy graphics and blocky, hunched player models. Really nice framerate


Audio Score: 2

Audio Notes:

Meh it's alright I suppose. Pretty boring sounds play in-game. Dorky menu music.


Overall Score: 48

Review ID: 1120



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