NHL Blades of Steel GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Sports

NHL Blades of Steel

SystemGame Boy Color
Released1999
GenreSports
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBlades of Steel
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Konami, NHL Blades of Steel arrived on the Game Boy Color in 1999 as a sports game.

It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch.

It is part of the Blades of Steel series; on the GBC you can also try NHL Blades of Steel 2000. The series also appears on other systems with Blades of Steel (NES) and NHL Blades of Steel '99 (N64). Konami also made Metal Gear Solid, Frogger and Spawn for the GBC.

NHL Blades of Steel supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing NHL Blades of Steel is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

NHL Blades of Steel gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

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Playing GBC games today

GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.

NHL Blades of Steel FAQ

When did NHL Blades of Steel come out on the GBC?

NHL Blades of Steel was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.

Who made NHL Blades of Steel?

It was developed by Konami.

Is NHL Blades of Steel multiplayer?

Yes. NHL Blades of Steel supports up to 2 players.

How long does NHL Blades of Steel take to play?

As a sports game, NHL Blades of Steel typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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