Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3

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Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3
Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3 cover.jpg
Developer(s)Bethesda Softworks
Publisher(s)Bethesda Softworks
Platform(s)DOS
Release1992
Genre(s)Sports (ice hockey)
Mode(s)Single-player

Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3 is a 1992 ice hockey-themed sports game developed and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Gameplay[]

The game offers a 3/4 view of the players.[1][2][3][4]

Gretzky Gold: The Collector's Edition[]

A package containing the game and Hockey League Simulator 2 was released in August 1993.[5] In addition to both games, the package includes a photo of Wayne Gretzky himself.[5]

Reception[]

PC Player rated the game a 65 of 100 stating that "Occasional sports players should also be warned about the third Wayne Gretzky program. The ice hustle and bustle seems a bit too hectic and tiring if you don't really want to “get used to it”. Ice hockey fans who can delight in features such as the line-up editor are offered the currently most competent simulation of this sport on PCs"[7]

Power Play magazine rated the game a 92 of 100 stating that "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3 is without a doubt the best ice hockey simulation for PC. Like its predecessors, the game correctly adheres to the ice hockey rules and offers fans a realistic simulation of their favorite sport. Thanks to a flood of options, both beginners and ice hockey veterans will have a lot of fun with it. For example, the speed can be regulated continuously or the referee declared a blind hen. Graphically, Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3 shines in previously unfamiliar VGA splendor. The new 3-D perspective in particular is beautifully drawn. The players are very nicely animated, but without a fast computer they run across the ice with chills. Music and sound effects have also increased tremendously in quality and quantity compared to their predecessors."[8]

Sales[]

The game was regarded by Christopher Weaver in 1997 as one of the most popular Bethesda Softworks titles along with The Terminator 2029 and the Elder Scrolls series.[12]

References[]

  1. ^ "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3". Computer Gaming World. December 1992. p. 32. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Nirvi, Mika (February 1993). "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3". Pelit (in Finnish). p. 45. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  3. ^ McCullough, Joseph (January 26, 1993). "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3 - Breaking the mold". Computer Games Strategy Plus. p. 78. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Goble, Gordon (January 1993). "The Icing On The Puck". Computer Gaming World. p. 94. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Gretzky Gold: The Collector's edition". Chicago Tribune. July 16, 1993. p. 132. Retrieved September 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Nirvi, Mika (February 1, 1993). "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3 – Taru liigan herrasta". Pelit (in Finnish). Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3" (in German). January 1993. p. 39. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3". Power Play (in German). December 1992. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  9. ^ "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3". PC Zone. June 1993. p. 59. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  10. ^ "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3". PC Joker. January 1993. p. 20. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  11. ^ Randall, Neil (April 1993). "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3". Game Players. p. 80. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  12. ^ Timothy, Burn (June 30, 1997). "Lean, Mean' Software Machine Thrives in a Ferocious Market". The Washington Times. Archived from the original on July 12, 2019. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
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