Blades of Steel
Pass, shoot and switch defenders in ice hockey that can erupt into separate fights. Losing a fight sends a player to the penalty box and changes the balance on the rink.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.2 / 10
About this game
Move the puck carrier, aim toward a teammate to pass and shoot toward the moving goal indicator. Defensively, switch to the skater closest to the puck and position the goalie against the attack. Repeated rough checking can trigger a fight with separate attack and guard controls. Its loser enters the penalty box, creating a power play. Play solo exhibition or tournament games with selectable difficulty, or face another player in an individual matchup.
Collected in series
Blades of Steel is a hockey series built around passing, shooting and physical contests for the puck. Its arcade beginnings favour quick exchanges and on-ice scraps, while later NHL entries bring licensed teams into longer season play.
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Hockey whose physical confrontations affect the match afterward.
Passing and positioning remain the route to a goal, while a fight can change the number of skaters. The confrontation is therefore more than a visual interruption.
Strengths
- Fights have a direct consequence for the following play.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy direct sports action with physical confrontations.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Fights interrupt the rink action, then alter the next phase of play. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Puck movement and defensive switching keep roles changing. | Reviewed | 8.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The separate fight view emphasizes clashes between players. | Reviewed | 8.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Solo difficulty settings and two-player mode have distinct options. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Release date
- 1988
- Platforms
- Famicom / NES
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Sports · Primary genre
- Tags
- Player versus PlayerArcade StyleSports-based PlaySolo-friendlyFast-paced2D GraphicsMelee Combat
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single playerMultiplayer
- Perspectives
- Top-down
Release editions
- Famicom / NESWorldwide1988
- WiiWorldwide2007
Game gallery
Sources
- www.world-of-nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.world-of-nintendo.com