''Wayne Gretzky Hockey 2'' is a 1990 ice hockey-themed sports game from

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. The game is a sequel to the 1988

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 Bethesd ...

Gameplay

The game is rendered two-dimensionally (from directly above the ice). Unlike the original

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

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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. And after all, very little has changed in this. Those who do not yet call the precursor their own, however, should buy WGH II, because the new features provide additional variety and long-term motivation"

References

{{reflist 1990 video games Amiga games Bethesda Softworks games DOS games Ice hockey video games Video games developed in the United States Video game sequels Wayne Gretzky games