Super Nintendo · Sports
NHL 98
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | EA Sports |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | NHL |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
NHL 98 is a sports game released in 1997 for the Super Nintendo, developed by EA Sports and published by Electronic Arts.
It landed about 6 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1997 include Kirby's Dream Land 3, Space Invaders and The Lost Vikings 2. Among the 209 SNES sports games in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.
It is part of the NHL series; on the SNES you can also try NHL '94, NHL 96 and NHL 97. The series also appears on other systems with NHL 99 (PS1) and NHL Hockey (Genesis). EA Sports also made NBA Live 97, NBA Live 96 and Madden NFL 97 for the SNES.
NHL 98 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing NHL 98 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 98 cheats & codes
1 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Score From Anywhere | C901-8FBB
8F01-8F2B
DC01-84FB
FD01-849B
AF01-87FB
0501-879B |
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NHL 98 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
NHL 98 FAQ
When did NHL 98 come out on the SNES?
NHL 98 was released for the Super Nintendo in 1997.
Who made NHL 98?
It was developed by EA Sports and published by Electronic Arts.
Is NHL 98 multiplayer?
Yes. NHL 98 supports up to 2 players.
How long does NHL 98 take to play?
As a sports game, NHL 98 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 98 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.