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"NHL 97" for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is a sports simulation video game that captures the intensity and excitement of professional ice hockey. Developed by High Score Productions and published by EA Sports, this game is part of EA's long-running NHL series, renowned for its realistic depiction of hockey gameplay and its use of actual NHL teams and players from the 1996-1997 NHL season. Upon its release in 1996, "NHL 97" featured several enhancements over its predecessors, including improved graphics, more fluid player animations, and more responsive control mechanics. Players can engage in a full NHL season, complete with playoffs, or jump into shootout mode for quick action. The game allows players to execute slick maneuvers such as dekes, body checks, slap shots, and even the ability to fight opponents, capturing the rough and tumble spirit of real-life hockey.

Significantly, "NHL 97" introduced a full-motion video opening sequence and had an isometric view gameplay perspective, which was a departure from the top-down view in earlier iterations in the series. The game also included customizable team strategies, which added a deeper tactical layer to gameplay. Another notable feature was the inclusion of play-by-play commentary, provided by well-known announcer Jim Hughson, enhancing the game's broadcast-like atmosphere. This edition was also the last NHL series entry for the Super NES, marking the end of an era as the gaming industry moved towards more advanced systems like the Sony PlayStation and the Nintendo 64. "NHL 97" remains celebrated among vintage game enthusiasts for its engaging gameplay and significant role in the evolution of hockey video games.

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