Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Control Stick | Move the controlled skater |
|---|---|
A | Pass the puck |
B | Shoot the puck |
Z | Use the speed boost |
R | Body check |
How it plays
How does Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey '98 play?
Matches are viewed from a three-dimensional rink perspective. Players control the skater carrying the puck, attack the opposing goal, defend their own net, and switch possession as play changes. Passing, shooting, body checks, and a speed boost form the core of each shift.
The game provides single-player and multiplayer hockey, with matches structured around periods rather than a campaign-heavy progression system. Success depends on creating shooting lanes, using teammates for passes, timing checks, and managing the boost while moving through the rink.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey '98?
- Use passes to move the puck away from pressure instead of repeatedly skating into defenders.
- Save the speed boost for breakaways, defensive recovery, or reaching a loose puck.
- Attack from angles that force the goalie to move, then shoot when a lane opens.
- In defense, position between the puck carrier and the net before attempting a check.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
The game is easiest to learn through short exhibition matches before trying longer tournaments.
- 2
Aggressive checking can create turnovers, but missed checks leave the defense out of position.
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