NHL Blades of Steel '99 N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Sports

NHL Blades of Steel '99

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SystemNintendo 64
Released1999
GenreSports
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBlades of Steel
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Konami, NHL Blades of Steel '99 arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1999 as a sports game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as NHL Pro 99.

It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64.

It is part of the Blades of Steel series. The series also appears on other systems with Blades of Steel (NES) and Blades of Steel (C64). Konami also made Castlevania, Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness and Nagano Winter Olympics '98 for the N64.

NHL Blades of Steel '99 supports up to 4 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 N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing NHL Blades of Steel '99 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 '99 gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

NHL Blades of Steel '99 cheats & codes

72 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Activator 1 P1D00D2D34 0000
Activator 2 P1D00D2D35 0000
Dual Activator P1D10D2D34 0000
Activator 1 P2D00D2D3C 0000
Activator 2 P2D00D2D3D 0000
Dual Activator P2D10D2D3C 0000

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NHL Blades of Steel '99 walkthroughs & guides

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NHL Blades of Steel '99 FAQ

When did NHL Blades of Steel '99 come out on the N64?

NHL Blades of Steel '99 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.

Who made NHL Blades of Steel '99?

It was developed by Konami.

Is NHL Blades of Steel '99 multiplayer?

Yes. NHL Blades of Steel '99 supports up to 4 players.

How long does NHL Blades of Steel '99 take to play?

As a sports game, NHL Blades of Steel '99 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.

Read more about NHL Blades of Steel '99 on Wikipedia. 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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