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Wayne Gretzky Hockey
''Wayne Gretzky Hockey'' is an ice hockey-themed sports game developed by Bethesda Softworks, and first published in 1988. Gameplay The game features the name and likeness of Canadian professional ice hockey centre Wayne Gretzky. Release Bethesda Softworks published ''Wayne Gretzky Hockey'' shortly after Peter Pocklington traded Gretzky from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings on August 9, 1988. Bethesda Softworks followed the game with two sequels: '' Wayne Gretzky Hockey 2'' (1990) and ''Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3'' (1992). Reception Sales of ''Wayne Gretzky Hockey'' reached 350,000 units by 1995, which "put Bethesda Softworks on the gaming map", according to ''PC Gamer US''. In the April 1989 edition of ''Computer Gaming World'', Johnny Wilson gave an "unhesitating recommendation" of the game "to anyone who enjoys hockey". In the January 1990 edition of ''Games International'' (Issue 12), Mike Siggins found the arcade version of the game uninspiring, and the strategy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Gretzky Hockey 2
''Wayne Gretzky Hockey 2'' is a 1990 ice hockey-themed sports game from Bethesda Softworks. The game is a sequel to the 1988 Wayne Gretzky Hockey. Gameplay The game is rendered two-dimensionally (from directly above the ice). Unlike the original Wayne Gretzky Hockey where two players could compete only against each other, in Gretzky 2 two friends can play on the same team. Reception PC Joker rated the game 77 of 100, stating "Of course, the good Wayne remains unchallenged on the first place in the table because, in terms of graphics, sound, handling (mouse, joy, buttons) and realism, none of the competitors can still outdo him. But a simple update would have achieved the same thing at half the price" German magazine Aktueller Software Markt rated the game an 8.8 of 12 stating "Of course, the question arises: Is it worth it for owners of WGH to loosen up another 90 Marker to get WGH II? I do not think so, because the real strengths of the program, lie in the action on the ice. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |