Blades of Steel

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:video_game
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Satan_(Live)
gptkbp:art_style pixel art
2 D graphics
gptkbp:availability digital download
available on emulators
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
none known
gptkbp:celebrates animated cutscenes
gptkbp:championship competitive play
single-elimination tournaments
gptkbp:character forwards and defensemen
gptkbp:character_appearance limited frames
gptkbp:character_customization gptkb:none
limited
limited options
gptkbp:combat_system punching and checking
gptkbp:community active forums
active fanbase
fan-made modifications
gptkbp:community_events fan tournaments held
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Katsumi_Tanaka
gptkb:Katsumi_Yoshida
gptkbp:controls gptkb:video_game
simple button layout
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced future sports games
influenced sports games
nostalgic for 80s gamers
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Konami
gptkbp:difficulty adjustable settings
adjustable difficulty
gptkbp:emulation available on emulators
gptkbp:events fights and goals
penalties and fights
gptkbp:fan_art popular among fans
gptkbp:fan_base cult following
dedicated community
gptkbp:features fighting mechanics
gptkbp:final_score points for goals
gptkbp:game_engine proprietary engine
Proprietary engine
Konami's proprietary engine
gptkbp:game_features penalties and power plays
gptkbp:game_length approximately 20 minutes
varies by match
short matches
gptkbp:game_mechanics arcade-style gameplay
checking and fighting
gptkbp:game_modes multiplayer
exhibition and tournament
gptkbp:game_replayability available on some platforms
gptkbp:gameplay ice hockey simulation
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Basketball_Player
gptkbp:graphics pixel art
2 D sprites
gptkbp:has_ability varied by character
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blades of Steel
gptkbp:in-game_currency gptkb:none
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Ice_Hockey_(NES)
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Ice_Hockey_(video_game)
Ice Hockey games
NHL series
gptkbp:influences NHL video games
gptkbp:inspiration real-life hockey
gptkbp:inspired NHL series
gptkbp:inspired_by real-life ice hockey
gptkbp:intelligence computer-controlled opponents
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:video_game
gptkbp:is_played_by ice hockey simulation
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Wii_Virtual_Console
cult classic
cult classic status
influential in sports genre
influential in sports games
inspired later hockey games
gptkbp:main_character fictional teams
gptkbp:mechanics arcade-style physics
gptkbp:merchandise related products
limited merchandise available
gptkbp:movement unique player abilities
gptkbp:multiplayer not available
local multiplayer
gptkbp:notable_feature fighting system
gptkbp:number_of_teams up to 2 players
up to 2
top-down view
tracked during matches
gptkbp:penalty_shootout penalties for fouls
gptkbp:platform gptkb:NES
gptkb:Nintendo_Entertainment_System
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Konami
gptkbp:rating gptkb:E_for_Everyone
gptkbp:release_date 1993-01-01
December 1988
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1988
gptkb:1993
gptkbp:remake gptkb:Blades_of_Steel_(2023)
gptkb:Blades_of_Steel_HD
gptkb:Blades_of_Steel_(2018)
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Blades_of_Steel_2
gptkbp:series gptkb:Blades_of_Steel_series
gptkbp:setting gptkb:ice_hockey_team
gptkbp:soundtrack chiptune music
gptkbp:speed fast-paced gameplay
gptkbp:speedrun_community active speedrunning community
gptkbp:sport not a major title
gptkbp:stations positive reviews
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Blades_of_Steel_2
gptkb:NHL_94
gptkbp:tactics team-based tactics
gptkbp:team various teams
gptkbp:updates none post-release
gptkbp:user_interface simple and intuitive
simple HUD