NHL Breakaway 98 is an ice hockey video game for the Nintendo 64, featuring all 26 NHL teams and over 600 players from the NHLPA. The game incorporates varying player sizes and a playbook-based AI that mimics the actual styles of play. It offers five modes: Exhibition, Season, Playoffs, Practice, and Shoot-Out. Players can create custom athletes, and season victories enhance team capabilities.
Hit the ice with NHL Breakaway 98! All 26 NHL teams and over 600 players from the NHLPA. Variable player sizes, from hulking defensemen down to speedy wingers. Playbook based AI, so teams play their actual styles - forecheck, trap, dump and chase. Five gameplay modes: Exhibition, Season, Playoffs, Practice and Shoot-Out modes. Create players - assigned name actually appears on the player's jersey. Season wins provide bonus points which improve coaching, player development, injury therapies and more.