Blades of Steel

  • Genres: Sport
  • Platforms: Wii, DOS, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Amiga, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Wii U, Family Computer Disk System, Arcade
  • Studios: Novotrade, Konami, Ultra Games
  • Release Date: 10/01/1987

Take on the ice with skill, strength, and strategy to conquer the championship

Blades of Steel is an iconic NES game that brings the excitement and intensity of pro-style hockey right to your fingertips. From the opening face-off, you'll be immersed in a thrilling game of six on six hockey, where you have the chance to captain one of eight teams: Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, Minnesota, Toronto, and Chicago.

Whether you want to challenge a friend or take on the computer-controlled teams, Blades of Steel offers endless fun and competition. You can also choose from three difficulty levels - Junior, College, and Pro - to match your skill level and customize the challenge.

Throughout the game, you'll face a barrage of tests, simulating the intense elements of championship hockey. Penalty and Overtime Scenes add to the drama, forcing you to make quick decisions to outsmart your opponents and secure victory. But that's not all - Blades of Steel also features Smash-Hit Fight Scenes where tempers flare, gloves come off, and fists start flying. Speed, strength, quickness, and instinct are the essential talents you must possess if you want to prevail.

Blades of Steel offers hard-hitting action at its toughest. In this league, nothing is given to you easily, and you'll quickly discover that before you can reach your goals, you have to score them. Whether you excel as a finesse player, gracefully maneuvering past opponents, or embrace the bone-crushing brutality of an enforcer, versatility is key. As you lead your team, you'll skillfully control your forwards, centers, defensemen, and even the goalie. The goalie's role becomes crucial as they defend the net against unrelenting power plays that occur if you lose a fight and find yourself banished to the penalty box, your battered carcass watching from the sidelines.

In Blades of Steel, every play counts. You'll need to strategize, anticipating your opponent's moves and adjusting your tactics on the fly. The game seamlessly combines the artful skill of finesse players with the relentless aggression of enforcers, allowing you to experience the full spectrum of hockey gameplay. It's a game that demands precision, timing, and split-second decision-making.

With its engaging gameplay and realistic graphics, Blades of Steel captures the true essence of hockey. The fluid motion of the players, the crowd's cheers echoing through the arena, and the thunderous impact of body checks create an immersive experience that will keep you hooked for hours on end. Whether you're a die-hard hockey fan or just looking for an exciting gaming experience, Blades of Steel delivers on all fronts.

So lace up your skates, grab your stick, and get ready for an unforgettable journey on the ice. Blades of Steel will challenge your skills, test your reflexes, and push you to the limit. Can you lead your team to victory and become the ultimate hockey champion? The puck drops, and it's time to find out in Blades of Steel, the legendary game that has stood the test of time.