RPCS3 Gameplay Sample: NHL: Legacy Edition
3NHL Legacy Edition is a hockey video game developed by EA Sports and released for the PlayStation 3 on September 9, 2014. It is part of the long-running NHL series and serves as a transitional title between NHL 14 and the next-generation NHL games. The game is designed to cater to fans of the series who own older consoles, providing a continuation of the hockey experience without the need for upgraded hardware.
Gameplay and Features
NHL Legacy Edition offers many of the core features found in NHL 14, including the popular Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) mode and the Be a Pro mode, where players create and manage their own hockey career. The game also incorporates improvements and updates from its predecessor, such as enhanced graphics and refined gameplay mechanics.
One of the notable features in NHL Legacy Edition is its inclusion of the "NHL 94 Anniversary Mode," which allows players to relive the classic gameplay of the 1994 NHL video game. This mode provides a nostalgic experience with updated visuals while maintaining the retro gameplay style that defined the original title.
Reception
NHL Legacy Edition was generally well-received for its efforts to update and maintain the series' quality on older hardware. Critics praised the game for its solid gameplay and features, though it was noted that it did not introduce significant innovations compared to NHL 14. The inclusion of the "NHL 94 Anniversary Mode" was particularly appreciated by longtime fans of the series.
Legacy
NHL Legacy Edition is considered a bridge between the past and the future of the NHL video game series, offering a meaningful experience to players who had not yet transitioned to newer consoles.