NHL Blades of Steel ’99 is an arcade-style ice hockey game developed and published by Konami for the Nintendo 64, continuing the Blades of Steel series. Officially NHL and NHLPA licensed, it features all real teams and players, fast-paced skating, checking, and fights, plus season, playoff, and shootout modes. It emphasizes accessible arcade action over simulation and supports multiplayer.
How To Play NHL Blades of Steel ’99
Control
Action
Control Stick
Skate around the rink
A Button
Pass
B Button
Shoot
Z Trigger
Speed burst; poke-check on defense
C Buttons
Body check / switch player
Start
Pause
About NHL Blades of Steel ’99
Release date
NA: March 15, 1999 ยท EU: 1999
Developer
Konami
Publisher
Konami
Platform
Nintendo 64; also PlayStation (as NHL Blades of Steel 2000)
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