Wayne Gretzky Hockey is a sports video game for the NES built around fast-paced ice hockey simulation. The game features Wayne Gretzky, Number 99, with overhead action focused on skating, passing, body checks, breakaway goals, and Sudden Death Overtime.
- Cleaned, tested, and guaranteed to play. Authentic cartridge.
- Options include multiple game speeds, difficulty levels, practice mode, and adjustable period lengths.
- Players can control any skater on the ice during play.
- Game modes support competition against the computer, head-to-head play, teamed play against the computer, and computer-vs-computer viewing.
- Animated referees call penalties during the match.
- The hockey presentation emphasizes stick-work, passing, last-second saves, and physical checking.
This title was billed as the first in a series of realistic sports games from T-HQ. Its Wayne Gretzky branding ties the NES release directly to the “Great One” era of late-1980s and early-1990s hockey games.
