NHL š99 (PSX) Guide v0.1 By Steve McFadden (SMcFadden) E-Mail: webmaster@wrestlingcolumns2000.com Home Page: http://www.wrestlingcolumns2000.com First Created: May 29, 2000 Last Updated: Not Available ---------------- Credits ---------------- -Dingo Jellybean for giving me the great idea of putting the credits on both the top and bottom of the page - EA Sports for making such a great series like the NHL Sports series - Me, for writing this FAQ - GameFAQs, for (hopefully) posting this FAQ --------------------- Table of Contents --------------------- I. Introduction II. Revision History III. My Review of the Game IV. Basic Controls V. Game Modes VI. Frequently Asked Questions VII. Team Rankings VIII. Credits, My Other Works, etc. IX. Conclusion ------------------------- I. Introduction ------------------------- Hello, and thank you for reading my guide for NHL š99 for the Sony Playstation. The NHL series has always been one of my favorite sports series of all time, and NHL š99 is one of the best, in my opinion. Therefore, I have decided to write up this small guide to help some newbies to the NHL series out. This guide will hopefully grow eventually, but for now it will just concentrate on the different teams and what I think their strengths and advantages are. Also, I hope to provide detailed information about the various game modes of the game. But for now, enjoy the guide! And if you have any questions about the game, make sure to email them to me at webmaster@wrestlingcolumns2000.com Thanks, and enjoy my guide to NHL Œ99! -SMcFadden webmaster@wrestlingcolumns2000.com ****************** Type of Mail I will Accept ****************** Questions about the Game Fan Mail (hee hee) Suggestions about the Guide Constructive Criticism ASCII Art ******************* Type of Mail Išll Trash ******************* Questions already answered in the Guide Hate Mail (hee hee) Questions regarding posting this guide on your site: I am sorry but I do not have enough time or resources to keep track of all the different sites that host my guides. So I cannot accept any more requests at this time. ----------------------------- II. Revision History ----------------------------- v0.1 (May 29, 2000) First version of this guide, basic information that includes my rankings of the teams. I will get to the strengths and weaknesses of the teams, along with my descriptions of the teams, at a later time and date. -------------------------------------- III. My Review of the Game -------------------------------------- Wow, EA Sports sure does know how to make those sports games. Every year EA produces game after game, and each one of them are great. One of the most popular EA series has always been the NHL series because it has always been a very good series, with the exception of the NHL 97 fiasco. As a matter of fact, I still say that NHL 95 for the Sega Genesis is the best hockey game of all. Regardless, NHL 99 is a very fun game and goes right up there as one of the best hockey games of all time. But, with NHL 2000 and 98 out also, is there enough here to warrant a purchase? Graphics (8.4/10): The graphics are actually very good for a hockey game. The best thing about the graphics in the game are not the wonderful character models, but the fact that the ice looks very smooth, realistic, and is not distracting in the least. I hate hockey where the ice is so bright you can't seem to concentrate on what's going on. Overall the graphics in NHL 99 are pretty good. Music/Sound (9.1/10): The commentary in the game is smart, witty, and funn. Usually before a faceoff, if a player just made a big play, the announcer will talk about the player that made the big play. Its pretty cool. Also the detail to the sound is great as between periods a PA guy comes on and announces the sale of stuff at the concession stands... its great!! Gameplay/Control (9.2/10): Yeah, it's a hockey game. The control is really good as it is really easy to both shoot and pass the puck while on the go. The gameplay is as solid as ever and features fighting, which is really cool. The problem is if you lose them fight, and penalties are turned on, you go to the box for five minutes for fighting while the opposing team usually gets two minutes for roughing. Replay Value (7.7/10): if you have NHl 2000 you probably wouldn't play this game much at all, but I still do anyways. Challenge (6.1/10): Its very easy on the rookie setting, put it on All Star and get a very good challenge. Overall (9.1/10): one of the best hockey titles ever, but with NHL 2000 out the choice is yours. -------------------------------- IV. Basic Controls -------------------------------- NOTE: These are the default button commands and can be changed. OFFENSE Skate; Choose Pass/shot Direction D-Button Pass; Draw the Puck X Shoot Square Speed Burst Circle Special Move Triangle DEFENSE Skate D-Button Control Player closest to puck X Block shot triangle Speed Burst Circle Hook, Hold Square Block Shot Triangle GOALTENDING Control Goalie R2 Skate D-Button Save Attempt Square Cover Up (Draw Faceoff) Circle STRATEGY Call Line Change L2 Call defensive strategy L1, then X, Square, Circle, or Triangle Call offensive strategy R1, then X, Square, Circle, or Triangle FIGHTING ******* ****** ******** *********** Command Pre Fight Fighting Clinch ******* ****** ******** *********** X Shove Jab Punch Circle Drop Glove Avoid Break Away Triangle Taunt Grab Pull Square Shove Haymaker Punch MENU CONTROLS Highlight Menu Item D-Button Up/Down Cycle Menu Items D-Button Left/Right Select Menu Item X Return to Previous Menu Triangle Accept/Advance to next screen START Access on screen help Square Toggle Control Between Columns Circle ------------------------------ V. Game Modes ------------------------------ EXHIBITION MODE Your basic one on one mode, where you choose a team and go against another team. There are one and two player options for this mode. SEASON MODE You can play a 21, 42, 63, or 84 game season in this mode. I recommend that you do the 42 game season, because any higher and you could get very bored, very quickly. PLAYOFF MODE Basic playoff setup here. You can choose any team and go up to the Stanley Cup Playoffs without having to complete the Stanley Cup Mode beforehand. Very useful, and the mode is very fun too. TOURNAMENT MODE NHL 99 tournaments are structured like most formally sanctioned ice hockey tournaments. Tournaments begin with a round robin, continue through single- elimination rounds, and end following the medal games. SHOOTOUT In a shootout, the members of the Power Play 1 line from each team go one-on- one against the opposing goalie. Each player gets one shot, and chances alternate between teams. The team with the most goals at the end of the shootout win. COACHING DRILLS In Coaching Drills, you can practice a number of plays or specific game situations with, or against, any team or player. ------------------------------------------- VI. Frequently Asked Questions -------------------------------------------- COMING SOON! If you have any questions about the game, please email me and Ill answer the question here! ---------------------------- VII. Team Rankings ---------------------------- NOTE: In upcoming versions of the guide I will give detailed information about the teams, as well as each teamšs strengths and weaknesses, but for now just enjoy my rankings of the teams! 1. Team Canada 2. North American All-Stars 3. Eastern Conference 4. Western Conference 5. World All-Stars 6. Team USA 7. Dallas Stars 8. Detroit Red Wings 9. Colorado Avalanche 10. Buffalo Sabres 11. Pittsburgh Penguins 12. Philadelphia Flyers 13. Chicago Blackhawks 14. Washington Capitals 15. New Jersey Devils 16. New York Rangers 17. Phoenix Coyotes 18. Los Angeles Kings 19. Carolina Hurricanes 20. St. Louis Blues 21. Montreal Canadians 22. Team Czech Republic 23. Team Russia 24. Toronto Maple Leafs 25. Vancouver Canucks 26. San Jose Sharks 27. Ottawa Senators 28. Edmonton Oilers 29. Boston Bruins 30. New York Islanders 31. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 32. Florida Panthers 33. Team Sweden 34. Calgary Flames 35. Nashville Predators 36. Team Finland 37. Team Slovakia 38. Team Germany 39. Team Kazakstan 40. Tampa Bay Lightning 41. Team England 42. Team Switzerland 43. Team Italy 44. Team Poland 45. Team Austria 46. Team Belarus 47. Team France 48. Team Norway 49. Team Japan ----------------------------------------------------- VIII. Credits, My Other Works, etc. ----------------------------------------------------- ---------------- MY OTHER WORKS ---------------- http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/2134.html Reviews: 348 FAQs: 31 -------------------------------------- WWF Wrestlemania 2000 Charcater Guides -------------------------------------- Big Show Blue Meanie Chyna Debra Gerald Brisco Ivory Jacqueline Jerry Lawler Jim Ross Pat Patterson Paul Bearer Stephanie McMahon Terri Tori -------------------- WWF Smackdown Guides -------------------- Al Snow Buh Buh Ray Dudley Complete Guide D-Von Dudley Dudley Boyz D-Lo Brown Finisher Move Guide Godfather Hardcore Holly Test Triple H X-Pac ------------------------------ Nintendo Entertainment System ------------------------------ Dragon Warrior Yo! 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