Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey '98 was the peak of arcade hockey on the N64! The fast-paced gameplay, over-the-top hits, and surprisingly fun commentary made it a classic. Sure, it lacked some of the realism and customization of other hockey sims, but its sheer energy and pick-up-and-play factor make up for it. If you ever find this gem, grab a few friends for some ridiculous hockey action!
Realism be damned, this was an immensely entertaining arcade style clash that we used to play every week.
Yearly sports updates are tricky things to review, as some can bring big improvements, some minor improvements and some just update the stats. The first N64 Wayne Gretzky’s 3D Hockey was a decent game and this is no different – literally. Everything feels the same and there don’t seem to be any additional options or features for the main game.
Other than player stats, the only thing I could find was that the practice mode has a few extra options, were you can choose between shooting, offence and defence. These just change how many players are on each team.
If you want to try out one of the Wayne Gretzky’s 3D Hockey games, you may as well play this version, but it doesn’t really offer anything over the previous.
Other than player stats, the only thing I could find was that the practice mode has a few extra options, were you can choose between shooting, offence and defence. These just change how many players are on each team.
If you want to try out one of the Wayne Gretzky’s 3D Hockey games, you may as well play this version, but it doesn’t really offer anything over the previous.