Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3
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.

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"[8]

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."[9]

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]

References

  1. ↑ "Bethesda". Computer Games Strategy Plus. September 1992. p. 10. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3". Computer Gaming World. December 1992. p. 32. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Nirvi, Mika (February 1993). "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3". Pelit (in Finnish). p. 45. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  4. ↑ McCullough, Joseph (January 26, 1993). "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3 - Breaking the mold". Computer Games Strategy Plus. p. 78. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  5. ↑ Goble, Gordon (January 1993). "The Icing On The Puck". Computer Gaming World. p. 94. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  6. 1 2 "Gretzky Gold: The Collector's edition". Chicago Tribune. July 16, 1993. p. 132. Archived from the original on January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ Nirvi, Mika (February 1, 1993). "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3 – Taru liigan herrasta". Pelit (in Finnish). Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  8. 1 2 "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3" (in German). January 1993. p. 39. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  9. 1 2 "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3". Power Play (in German). December 1992. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3". PC Zone. June 1993. p. 59. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3". PC Joker. January 1993. p. 20. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  12. ↑ Randall, Neil (April 1993). "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 3". Game Players. p. 80. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  13. ↑ Timothy, Burn (June 30, 1997). "Lean, Mean' Software Machine Thrives in a Ferocious Market". The Washington Times. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
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