NHL Breakaway 98

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NHL Breakaway 98 brings 26 licensed NHL teams and over 600 real-life players to PC and 90s consoles. Choose your roster, adjust player size from brute defenders to agile forwards, and run authentic team strategies like aggressive forechecks or defensive traps. Five game modes include exhibition matches, full season campaigns, and a Shoot-Out challenge. Build custom players with names that appear on jerseys and earn seasonal rewards to boost coaching and training. Split-screen multiplayer lets two compete on the same system. The game stands out for its playbook-driven AI, where teams replicate real-world tactics and adapt to playstyles. Player creation and development systems add depth beyond simple skating and shooting. Released in 1998, it ran on Windows, N64, PlayStation, and Saturn. While visuals and physics feel dated, the focus on team strategy and customization still appeals to hockey fans nostalgic for 90s sports simulations.