NHL 97
1997 edition of EA's NHL sport simulation series. Improvements in this edition come mostly in the graphical arena, with a refined version of the virtual stadium system that adds new camera angles (including the classical top-down one strangely missing from NHL 96), and polygonal players instead of the bitmap-based ones with motion-captured animations. Other extras include multiplayer support for up to 8 players through network or Gravis's GrIP system, the option to create new players and trade them around, and the usual amount of EA sports licensed multimedia flair, including an interesting Goalie Mask Viewer which lets you observe the elaboratedly decorated helmets of 30 goalies.
- Genre
- Action|Simulation|Sports
- Year
- 1996
- Developer
- High Score Productions
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts, Inc.
- Players
- 4
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
NHL 97 frequently asked questions
How do I play NHL 97 online with a friend?
NHL 97 (Genesis/Mega Drive) 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 NHL 97 on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find NHL 97 in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does NHL 97 netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play NHL 97 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 NHL 97 on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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