Wayne Gretzky Hockey

When Wayne Gretzky Hockey hit DOS in 1989, it set a standard for hockey games that many would follow. Fast, fluid, and surprisingly tactical, it captured the feel of ice hockey without drowning players in complexity. Skating feels smooth, passing is responsive, and matches flow at a pace that still feels enjoyable today. The graphics are simple, but clear, and the top-down perspective makes it easy to read the action. What really sells it is balance: arcade enough to be fun, realistic enough to reward smart play. You don’t need to know every rule of hockey to enjoy it, but learning them definitely helps. Wayne Gretzky Hockey is one of those rare sports games that transcends its license and era, remaining genuinely playable long after the season ended.