Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3

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Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3
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Developer(s) Bethesda Softworks
Publisher(s) Bethesda Softworks
Platform(s) DOS
ReleaseOctober 1992 [1]
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.

Contents

Gameplay

The game offers a 3/4 view of the players. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Gretzky Gold: The Collector's Edition

A package containing the game and Hockey League Simulator 2 was released in August 1993. [6] In addition to both games, the package includes a photo of Wayne Gretzky himself. [6]

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" [9]

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." [10]

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. [13]

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