Wayne Gretzky Hockey 2

Wayne Gretzky Hockey 2 is a 1990 ice hockey-themed sports game from Bethesda Softworks.[3] The game is a sequel to the 1988 Wayne Gretzky Hockey.

Wayne Gretzky Hockey 2
Developer(s)Bethesda Softworks
Publisher(s)Bethesda Softworks
Platform(s)DOS,[1] Amiga[1]
ReleaseNovember 1990[2]
Genre(s)Sports (ice hockey)
Mode(s)One player

Gameplay
Screenshot of gameplay

The game is rendered two-dimensionally (from directly above the ice). Unlike the original Wayne Gretzky Hockey where two players could compete only against each other, in Gretzky 2 two friends can play on the same team.[3]

Reception

PC Joker rated the game 77 of 100, stating "Of course, the good Wayne remains unchallenged on the first place in the table because, in terms of graphics, sound, handling (mouse, joy, buttons) and realism, none of the competitors can still outdo him. But a simple update would have achieved the same thing at half the price"[5]

German magazine Aktueller Software Markt rated the game an 8.8 of 12 stating "Of course, the question arises: Is it worth it for owners of WGH to loosen up another 90 Marker to get WGH II? I do not think so, because the real strengths of the program, lie in the action on the ice. And after all, very little has changed in this. Those who do not yet call the precursor their own, however, should buy WGH II, because the new features provide additional variety and long-term motivation"[6]

References
  1. "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 2". Computer Gaming World. November 1990. p. 8. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  2. "Computer game lure lovers of ice hockey and basketball". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 18, 1990. p. 68. Retrieved September 1, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. Randal, Neil (May 1991). "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 2". Game Players. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  4. "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 2". Datormagazin (in Swedish). 1992. p. 53. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  5. "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 2". PC Joker (in German). May 1992. p. 64. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  6. "Wayne sei dank!". Aktueller Software Markt (in German). February 1991. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  7. "Wayne Gretzky Hockey 2". Power Play (in German). 1992. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
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