WAYNE GRETZKY'S 3D HOCKEY '98
Official Title  Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey '98
Common Title  Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey '98
Serial Number(s)  SLUS-00147
Region  NTSC-U
Genre / Style  Hockey

Developer  Software Creations.
Publisher  Midway Home Entertainment Inc.
Date Released  1 October 1998
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLUS-00147
Serial Number In Disc SLUS-00147
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 2
( 1 Data Track &
1 Audio Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
53'4 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )
MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey '98 is an ice hockey game for the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation, it was released in 1997. The game is endorsed by hockey star, Wayne Gretzky and is the sequel to Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey.

The game gained widespread criticism for several perceived shortcomings. The game was perceived to be crude and unfitting as a pure hockey simulator, leaving many enthusiasts disappointed, but many arcade fans delighted.

Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey '98 continues same fast-paced, arcade-style spin that made its predecessor a system standout. The sequel retains the same look and feel as the original while adding new features to give players more choices in managing their teams.

Both arcade and simulation play styles are available, with the latter expanding the roster size from 11 to 17 athletes; incorporating both injuries and fatigue; and recording team and league leader statistics throughout the season. Customization options include seven camera angles, toggles for penalties and fights, two game speeds, adjustable period lengths, and five difficulty levels.

GAMEPLAY:
Gameplay consists of two basic options: Arcade and Simulation. Although the graphics and earlobe vary little between the two, other changes have the effect of changing the chemistry and intensity of gameplay between the two options. The gamer has the ability to customize period length, fatigue (on/off), line changes, fighting (on/off), penalties (simulation only), rink size (arcade only), puck-streak (on/off), and camera angle.

Simulation Mode:
Simulation mode is designed to emulate the real game of hockey. Players may play five, four, or three to a side, depending on preference. Recognition of penalties, off-sides, and icing are all optional, but two-line pass is not considered. Period length can be selected between 5, 10, 15, and 20 minutes.

Arcade Mode:
During the Arcade mode checking, hooking, and tripping are more violent. Fights occur with greater frequency, and penalties are disregarded entirely. Additionally, arcade mode sees the introduction of a "power shot", which a player may utilize to light the net on fire after a goal. Arcade mode tends to be more exciting.

  Manufacturer's description:

The Best Just Got Better!

Take on "The Great One" again in this hot sequel to the smash hit. With more great features such as improved hard hitting artificial intelligence, Gretzky '98 packs a wallop!

* Updated for the 97-98 season including franchise moves, league schedule, roster moves, new team colors and jersey changes.
* NHL and NHLPA™ license means real players, team names, logos and uniforms.
* Includes all 26 teams, each with 17 available players on their actual NHL teams.
* Real-time rendered, 3D environment with user selectable cameras allows players to view the action from different angles.
* Wayne's hockey strategies, skating moves and logic are incorporated into the improved AI engine.
* Play three-on-three, four-on-four or five-on-five games on either arcade or regulation size hockey rinks.

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Hockey theme.
Number Of Players  1 to 4 Players
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  5 Blocks
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )
 Standard Controller ( Digital Controller compatible only )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )
 None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )
 None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )
 None
Vibration Function Compatible  No
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  Yes ( 1 to 4 Players )
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v.1.9.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL Driver v2.9 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 53, Compatibility=2,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.9.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe Cdrom plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  The game doesn't have it (Digital only).
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move Character:  D-Pad
  Shoot / Check -  X Button
  Trip -  Circle Button
  Pass / Steal -  Square Button
  Hook -  Triangle Button
  One Timer / Dive -  X + Square Button
  Kneel -  L2 Button
  Burst -  R1 Button
  Switch Player -  L1 Button
  Toggle Camera -  R2 Button
  Pause game -  Start Button

 

GAMESHARK CODES:
  Home Team Scores 0 -  
800D72B4 0000
 
  Home Team Scores 99 -  
800D72B4 0063
 
  Away Team Scores 0 -  
800D7358 0000
 
  Away Team Scores 99 -  
800D7358 0063
 
  Infinite Burst -  
800D47A0 078B
 

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