NHL 97 is a sports video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts. It is part of the NHL (National Hockey League) video game series and was released in 1996. Below is an overview of the game's information, features, gameplay, and system requirements:
**Game Information:**
- Title: NHL 97
- Developer: EA Canada
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: October 31, 1996
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), Sega Genesis, Game Boy
**Features and Overview:**
- Real-Life NHL Teams and Players: NHL 97 features official NHL teams and players from the 1996-1997 NHL season, providing an authentic hockey experience.
- Game Modes: The game offers various modes, including Exhibition, Season, Playoffs, and a Playoff mode where players can experience the excitement of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
- Create-a-Player: Players have the option to create their custom hockey player, including appearance, attributes, and playstyle.
- In-Game Save Feature: NHL 97 introduced the ability to save progress during a game, allowing players to resume play later.
**Gameplay:**
NHL 97 follows the gameplay of ice hockey, with players controlling a team and competing against opponents on the ice. The objective is to score goals by shooting the puck into the opponent's net while defending their own goal from the opposing team's attacks.
The game offers fast-paced and responsive controls, allowing players to perform various maneuvers such as passing, shooting, checking, and deking. NHL 97 aimed to provide an enjoyable and realistic hockey experience for players of all skill levels.
**System Requirements (PC):**
Please note that the system requirements for NHL 97 are quite low by today's standards, as the game was released in 1996. As of my last update, the minimum system requirements for NHL 97 on PC were as follows:
- **Minimum System Requirements:**
- OS: MS-DOS 5.0 or later
- Processor: 486/66 MHz or faster
- RAM: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: VGA graphics card
- Storage: 20 MB available space
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster compatible
