NES/Famicom

Blades of Steel

Based on the arcade game, Blades Of Steel is a hockey arcade action game (gameplay doesn't require the need to worry about statistics or provide the ability to customize teams.) Two players can play against each other, or one player against the computer. In one player mode there are single game and tournament mode options. From time to time a fight may break out, which will provide a close up view of the two players. The player has control during the miniature fight game sequence, with the loser having to spend time in the penalty box. The referee will break up fights that go on too long, and calls a few penalties such as icing. Several short clips of digitized voices are also featured.

Genre: Hockey/Sports
Year: 1988
Developer: Konami Industry Co. Ltd.
Publisher: Konami, Inc.
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

43 achievements · 316 total points

Low-Temp Little League Win the Junior League Tournament
10 pts
Champion Canadiens Win a match as Montreal
4 pts
Masterful Maple Leafs Win a match as Toronto
4 pts
Obliterating Oilers Win a match as Edmonton
4 pts
Cool Canucks Win a match as Vancouver
4 pts
Wonderful Wild Win a match as Minnesota
4 pts
Emperors of the Ice Win a match in the Pro League Tournament as New York
10 pts
Windy City Wraparound Win a match in the Pro League Tournament as Chicago
10 pts
Tinseltown Takedown Win a match in the Pro League Tournament as Los Angeles
10 pts
City of 100 Stickhandlers Win a match in the Pro League Tournament as Montreal
10 pts
Breakaway North Win a match in the Pro League Tournament as Toronto
10 pts
Oil Capital Murder Win a match in the Pro League Tournament as Edmonton
10 pts
No Fun Celly Win a match in the Pro League Tournament as Vancouver
10 pts
Twelve Years Early Win a match in the Pro League Tournament as Minnesota
10 pts
Killer Kings Win a match as Los Angeles
4 pts
We Hit the Ice, They Hit the Books Win the College League Tournament
10 pts
"Stanley" Is My Middle Name Win the Pro League Tournament
25 pts
On the Dean's List Win a match in the College League Tournament
5 pts
Slap Shot Start Score a goal in the first period
5 pts
Mid-Game Mighty Duck Score a goal in the second period
5 pts
Final Face Off Score a goal in the third period
5 pts
Promising Players Win a match
5 pts
Dropping the Gloves Start a fight
4 pts
Ice-Cold Warm-Up Score a goal
5 pts
Skating Towards Greatness Win a match in the Pro League Tournament
10 pts
Rough Rangers Win a match as New York
4 pts
Blazing Blackhawks Win a match as Chicago
4 pts
Hat Trickery Score at least 1 goal in all 3 periods
5 pts
Power Plays for Days Finish the penalty scene without letting the opposing team score any goals
5 pts
Going In for the Kill Finish the penalty scene in a Pro League Tournament match without letting the opposing team score any goals
10 pts
Konamic Gameplay Win the Gradius minigame between the second and third periods
5 pts
Shut the Puck Up! Win a fight
5 pts
Shoot the Core! Play the Gradius minigame between the second and third periods
2 pts
One-Man Line Brawl Start 30 fights in a single match
10 pts
Cross-Checkmate Win a match in the Pro League Tournament without letting the opposing team score any goals
10 pts
First on the Draw Score a goal within the first minute of the first period
5 pts
Slammed in Seconds Score a goal within the first minute of the second period
5 pts
Third-Rate Goalie Score a goal within the first minute of the third period
5 pts
Should've Been a Boxer Instead! Win a fight without taking damage
5 pts
Puck-Perfect Win a match without letting the opposing team score any goals
5 pts
Net Mindless Score 10 goals in a single match of the Pro League Tournament
25 pts
Freezing Rubber Score 10 goals in a single match
10 pts
Frozen Perspective Start the penalty scene
3 pts

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Blades of Steel frequently asked questions

How do I play Blades of Steel online with a friend?

Blades of Steel (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Blades of Steel on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Blades of Steel in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Blades of Steel netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Blades of Steel have achievements?

Yes, Blades of Steel has 43 achievements worth 316 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Blades of Steel for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Blades of Steel on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.