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NHL 97 (Germany)

Sega Saturn
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1996
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✪ Reviewed on November 4, 2025
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EA Sports NHL 97 hockey on Saturn. The engine struggles and Saturn sports competition is thin. Basic gameplay but four-player mode saves a few sessions with friends.

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Category
Sports 4 players 3+
Description
NHL 97 ice hockey simulation on Saturn.

NHL 97 review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,4 GB 📅01/12/1996
Published by EA Sports

NHL 97 (Saturn) price, value & rarity

Common
Q1 loose
 $7 Q6 complete
 $11 Q10 new
 $19 !
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Other versions
NHL 97
USA
30/11/1996
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NHL 97
Europe
01/12/1996
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NHL 97
Japan
20/12/1996
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Is NHL 97 still worth playing in 2026?

Hockey from EA Sports, NHL 97 offers a fast, readable simulation of the NHL, with licensed rosters, muscular checks and a good balance between arcade and realism. The puck speed, the fluidity of the passes and the immediate two player pleasure make it one of the console's best hockey games. The 32 bit production takes care over the presentation, even if the technical ageing shows. The snappy fun of the versus stays fearsome. For a fan of retro hockey or someone nostalgic for EA Sports' golden age, the title keeps a preserved effectiveness and playability.

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