Wayne Gretzky’s 3D Hockey ’98 is an arcade-style ice hockey game developed by Software Creations and published by Midway for the Nintendo 64, the sequel to Wayne Gretzky’s 3D Hockey. It offers arcade and simulation modes, over-the-top action like power shots and fights, updated NHL rosters, and season and playoff play. It supports up to four players.
How To Play Wayne Gretzky’s 3D Hockey ’98
Control
Action
Control Stick
Skate around the rink
A Button
Pass
B Button
Shoot
Z Trigger
Speed burst; poke-check on defense
R Button
Body check
C Buttons
Switch player / dekes
Start
Pause
About Wayne Gretzky’s 3D Hockey ’98
Release date
NA: December 3, 1997 ยท EU: June 1, 1998
Developer
Software Creations
Publisher
Midway
Platform
Nintendo 64; also PlayStation
Genre
Sports (ice hockey)
Series
Wayne Gretzky’s 3D Hockey (successor: Olympic Hockey ’98)
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