NHLPA Hockey 93, one of the very first great EA hockey games. Technically dated today, but founder of the NHL dynasty on Mega Drive.
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Category
Sports4 players3+
Description
NHLPA teams compete in this EA Sports NHLPA Hockey 93 for Mega Drive. Published by Electronic Arts, released in Europe. Ice hockey simulation with licensed NHLPA players, enriched gameplay and season and playoff modes.
NHLPA Hockey 93 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
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,3 MB📅01/09/1992
Published by Electronic Arts
NHLPA Hockey 93 (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity
The initial USA/EU pressing of NHLPA Hockey 93 is the EA Sports launch edition, founding the EA hockey sub-series that would peak with NHL '94.
Better with friends
A pioneer of modern hockey on the console, laying the groundwork for a cult formula with its fights and physical four-player pace. The competition blends the finesse of plays with the unashamed brutality of contact, in a raw atmosphere full of swagger. A touch rougher than its sequels, it keeps an original charm, and the scraps on the ice trigger laughs and stubborn rivalries.
Is NHLPA Hockey 93 still worth playing in 2026?
A direct predecessor of NHL 94 by EA Sports, NHLPA Hockey 93 offers the first true NHL simulation on Mega Drive with player licences (without league licence due to a dispute). The fluid handling, ice fights become cult and lively versus mode make it a historical reference of 16 bit hockey. Without reaching NHL 94's perfection, the title keeps undeniable retro flavour. For anyone wanting to explore the roots of EA's NHL series, a valid recommendation today still truly here indeed for any genre fan.
