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NHLPA Hockey '93

Nintendo Super NES

Release Date: 1992

Sports - Hockey

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Description

"NHLPA Hockey '93" is a seminal ice hockey simulation video game developed by Park Place Productions and published by Electronic Arts for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). Released in 1992, it stands out as the second installment in the NHL series, following the success of "NHL Hockey." Unlike its predecessor, this game includes the license from the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), which allowed the game to feature real player names and their likenesses, but not the NHL team names or logos. Set against the backdrop of highly engaging 2D graphics and animation for its time, the game offers players an immersive experience, simulating the fast-paced action and strategic depth of professional ice hockey.

The gameplay in "NHLPA Hockey '93" was innovative, introducing features such as the one-timer shot that would go on to become a staple in hockey video games. It offers multiple gameplay modes including a full season mode, playoffs, and single games. The game was notable for its inclusion of blood effects, when players were injured — a controversial feature that was removed in later editions in the series starting with NHL '94. Despite this, "NHLPA Hockey '93" received critical acclaim for its realistic gameplay and the AI's competitive edge that challenged players of all skill levels. It set a high standard for subsequent titles in the NHL series, and is remembered fondly by fans of classic sports video games as one of the pinnacles of early '90s sports gaming.