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Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars: Genesis Sports

SEGA Genesis
Sports
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Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars came out in 1995 for the SEGA Genesis and Super Nintendo. This was a strange time for hockey games because the NHL was locked out that year, so the developers could only use the NHLPA license. That means you get real players but no real team names, logos, or uniforms. The game was developed by Eurocom and published by Time Warner Interactive, and it sits somewhere between arcade hockey and simulation. It's an official release, not a hack or mod, so it's a genuine piece of Genesis sports history from a weird moment in pro hockey.

GAME INFO

Platform: SEGA Genesis
Genre: Sports
Publisher: Time Warner Interactive
Developer: Atari Games
Released: 1995
Players: 1-2
Region: USA, Europe

How to play Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars online

Getting Started When you first boot up the game, you will see a title screen with Wayne Gretzky. Press Start to get to the main menu. From there, you can pick an Exhibition game or a Playoff bracket. Since there are no official NHL teams, you choose from all-star teams representing different regions or conferences. The core loop is playing a hockey match with three periods of five minutes each. You control one player at a time and switch with the B button to chase the puck or bodycheck opponents. The A button shoots or passes, depending on context. A new player should know that the game prioritizes speed over realism, so you can skate fast and fire hard slap shots. The goalies are not super agile, so aim for the corners of the net. If you want a longer game, you can adjust period length in the options menu before starting.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
X: A button
S: B button
Z: C button
A: X button (6-button pad)
Q: Y button (6-button pad)
E: Z button (6-button pad)
Enter: Start / Mode

Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars FAQ

Who developed Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars?

Eurocom handled development. They were a British studio known for several sports and action games on the Genesis and SNES.

Is Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars exclusive to SEGA Genesis or did it appear on other systems?

It also launched on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in the same year. Both versions play similarly but have slight graphical differences.

What makes Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars stand out among SEGA Genesis titles of its era?

Its release during the 1994-95 NHL lockout meant it carried only the players' union license, not the NHL brand. That gave it a unique roster of all-stars without real team identities, making it a historical oddity more than a simulation.

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