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NHL 97 (Europe)

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
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1996
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✪ Reviewed on May 29, 2023
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NHL 97, a bit more complete than NHL 96, in the spirit of EA's yearly editions. Solid for fans, no major revolution.

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Category
Sports 4 players 3+
Description
NHL teams compete in the 1997 NHL season in this EA Sports Mega Drive game. Published by Electronic Arts, released in Europe in September 1996. NHL 97 ice hockey simulation with updated licensed teams and players and competitive modes.

NHL 97 review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,96 MB 📅01/09/1996
Published by EA Sports

NHL 97 (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $11 Q6 complete
 $23 Q10 new
 $43 !
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NHL 97
USA
01/09/1996
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Is NHL 97 still worth playing in 2026?

Hockey from EA Sports, NHL 97 refines an already proven formula with licensed rosters, a fast, snappy game and exemplary clarity. The puck speed, the checks and the fluidity of the passes make it one of the machine's best hockey games, where arcade and simulation balance brilliantly. The technical ageing stays perceptible, but the immediate two player pleasure remains lethal. For a fan of retro hockey or someone nostalgic for EA Sports' golden age on 16 bit, the title keeps an intact effectiveness and fun.

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