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NHLPA Hockey '93 is a 1992 ice hockey video game released by Electronic Arts for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is the second installment of the NHL series, following NHL Hockey (1991), and the first to be released for the Super NES.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind NHLPA Hockey 93
The developers applied the concepts from the football game and included as many features as possible, with the intent to build on those in sequels. After learning NHL Hockey allowed players to fight, then NHL president John Ziegler Jr. demanded the game mechanic be excluded from follow-up games. Aware of the bitter relationship between the NHL and National Hockey League Players' Association, Brook contacted the NHLPA directly rather than go through Time Warner for licensing as he did before.
The cover features three players: Rod Brind’Amour, Mike Richter, and Randy Moller. NHLPA Hockey '93 is a 1992 ice hockey video game released by Electronic Arts for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. However, producer Michael Brook decided to forego the league license in order to keep the fighting gameplay; he believed players valued it more than official licensing.
How NHLPA Hockey 93 Plays
The Genesis version also included EEPROM saving, which allowed one to save lines and the ongoing Playoff, while the Super NES version uses passwords to save progress. Because of this, all teams are referred to only by city (the New York Islanders were referred to as "Long Island") with no use of the team nickname itself. NHLPA Hockey '93 is a 1992 ice hockey video game released by Electronic Arts for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Although it is considered to be the second EA Sports NHL game, the game was not licensed by the NHL; however, it did receive licensing permission from the NHLPA. Additionally, no NHL team logos or NHL emblems are seen anywhere in the game. The game includes mostly complete rosters and all 24 teams from the 1991–92 NHL season, including the expansion of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators.
Why Players Still Load It Up
The staff praised the game's depth and strategy. Thanks to the two player mode, it really becomes worthwhile." Former video game publication AllGame also praised the realism that had been included in the game, specifically the addition of injuries and shattering glass, but expressed disappointment at the lack of a season mode. Power Unlimited gave the SNES version a score of 70% summarizing: "The action and sensation are also very much present in Electronic Arts' hockey game.
Criticism was also given to the lack of challenging AI, stating that "scoring goals is still too easy". Unfortunately, the sound is often very poor, and the screen is often overcrowded and therefore confusing. In 2001, Game Informer ranked it the 20th best video game ever made.
NHLPA Hockey 93 — Frequently Asked Questions
What console was NHLPA Hockey 93 released on?
Electronic Arts shipped NHLPA Hockey 93 for the Super Nintendo back in 1992, and this page runs that release.
Can I save my progress in NHLPA Hockey 93?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.
How many players does NHLPA Hockey 93 support?
This browser version of NHLPA Hockey 93 handles 1 player(s).
Can I play NHLPA Hockey 93 online for free?
Yes — NHLPA Hockey 93 runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.