Blades of Steel (version E)
About Blades of Steel (version E)
Blades of Steel (version E) is an arcade ice hockey game released by Konami in 1987 for North American arcades. This is the original coin-op version, later known in Japan as Konamic Ice Hockey. It's a fast-paced sports title that focuses on arcade-style action rather than simulation, and it's known for letting players drop the gloves and start a fight after a hard check. The teams are fictional but based on real Canadian and American cities, giving it a familiar league feel without official licensing.
How to Play Blades of Steel (version E) Online
Getting Started: Insert a coin or press Enter to start. On the title screen, press V to cycle through difficulty options: Junior, College, Pro. Choose your team by using arrow keys and confirming with X. The core loop is a standard three-period hockey game: move your skater with the D-Pad, pass or shoot with X, and body check opponents with B. The game is known for its brawls - after a hard check, both players drop their gloves and you can mash Z to punch your opponent. Winning fights boosts your team's momentum. The computer AI is relentless on higher difficulties, so practice passing and using speed bursts (Z) to create scoring chances. There's no tutorial, so expect a steep learning curve especially on Pro.
Blades of Steel (version E) Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: Joystick / Movement
- X: Button 1
- S: Button 2
- Z: Button 3
- A: Button 4
- Q: Button 5
- E: Button 6
- Enter: Start / 1P
- V: Coin / Insert
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