Features
Faster gameplay engine, improving transition speed and shot frequency
More advanced goalie AI, reacting to dekes, rebounds, and screen shots
Team‑specific strategies, including forechecking pressure and defensive formations
Improved puck physics, with more realistic rebounds and deflections
Expanded stat tracking, including shot charts and penalty logs
Refined checking system, reducing clipping and improving hit detection
Product Description
NHL ’98 pushes the SNES hardware with faster gameplay, smarter AI, and more polished presentation. Players move with greater responsiveness, goalies react more realistically, and team strategies feel more distinct. It’s one of the most refined hockey experiences on the 16‑bit platform.
Specs
General
| Brand Name | Electronic Arts |
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| GameStop Exclusive | false |
Gameplay
| Number of Players | 1 |
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| Online Multiplayer | false |
| Co-op Mode | false |
| Genre | Sports |
| Interactive Elements | No Interactive Elements |
Compatability
| Compatible Platforms | Super Nintendo |
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Fandom
| Franchise | NHL |
|---|---|
| Publisher Name | Electronic Arts |
| Developer Name | EA Canada |