The game maintained the series' signature vertical camera angle, which offered the player distinct gameplay and strategic advantages over contemporary side-view hockey games, and kept the 2D sprite character models of NHLPA '93 (albeit with some new animations). Just like its predecessors - NHL Hockey and NHLPA Hockey '93 - NHL '94 was designed to give gamers the most realistic hockey experience possible. NHL Hockey has NHL and NHLPA licences, so player names and team logos are in use. I've only ever played a couple hockey games before this (Wayne Gretzky on the N64!).The game is based on the 1993–1994 NHL ice hockey season. But so far I'm under 2 hours in and at least half way done so I'd say it's pretty easy. I haven't finished it fully yet, holding off to see if any achievements are useful for the 12 Days of Christmas event. Also, the clock moves faster than real time so a 5 minute period is closer to about 3 and a half real minutes.

Make sure the periods are on 5 minutes to speed it up. The AI very rarely came over to try take it back and when they did I could just skate away and they'd leave me alone and go back to their side.

As soon as I scored I just took control of the puck and kept on my side of the field, near my own goal. I quit out 3 or 4 times when the other team got a goal before I did and was able to restart at the same round without losing any progress.

I did the Stanley Cup this past weekend and yes, it saves between every round.

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