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Games like NHL 98

1997PCPlayStation

A classic 1997 hockey game with faster gameplay, four action buttons, on-the-fly tactics and new commentators. Graphics were improved, including 3Dfx support.

  • Fast pace
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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In short: Games like NHL 98

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NHL 98 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Virtua Tennis 3

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2006USK 0PCPlayStationXbox

Brings what grabs you about NHL 98: a realistic look, combat with precise timing and gameplay over story.

An arcade-style tennis game with easy-to-learn controls, fast rallies, and a career mode filled with minigames. Great for quick matches solo or with friends on the same couch.

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FIFA Soccer 06

Realistic visuals

A classic entry in the FIFA football series with more responsive players and a reworked first touch system that makes freestyle moves and placed passes easier. It shines most in local multiplayer matches against friends.

FIFA 99

Realistic visuals

A classic late-90s football sim featuring leagues and clubs from across Europe, including the new European Dream League. A nostalgic pick for couch matches against friends.

FIFA Soccer 09

Realistic visuals

EA Sports' 2008 football entry delivers realistic matches, official licenses and strong multiplayer fun, whether on the couch or online. Improved animations and modes like Be a Pro add to the appeal.

FIFA Soccer 07

Realistic visuals

EA Canada's football simulation with licensed teams and leagues, best enjoyed in head-to-head matches against friends. As the last entry on GameCube and Xbox, it also marks the shift to the next console generation.

Pong

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The ancestor of arcade games: two paddles, one ball and a pure reflex duel in minimalist table tennis style. It could hardly be simpler, which is exactly why it became a landmark in video game history.

Super Tennis

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 16-bit tennis game from the SNES era with quick arcade controls and a Mode 7 court perspective. It shines in head-to-head play, where shot timing and placement decide rallies.

Virtua Tennis

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Easy-to-pick-up arcade tennis featuring licensed pros. Alongside arcade and four-player doubles, a world circuit career mode offers training minigames and unlockable shop items.

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

Realistic visuals

An official EA football game for the 2010 World Cup, featuring all 199 qualifying nations and the real stadiums. You can play through qualification and the tournament up to the final, solo or against friends.

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