Blades of Steel

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:video_game
gptkbp:abilities varied by character
gptkbp:ai computer-controlled opponents
gptkbp:art_style pixel art
2 D graphics
gptkbp:availability digital download
available on emulators
gptkbp:available_on gptkb:video_game
gptkbp:celebrates animated cutscenes
gptkbp:character_animations limited frames
gptkbp:character_customization limited
limited options
gptkbp:character_roster fictional teams
gptkbp:character_type forwards and defensemen
gptkbp:combat_system punching and checking
gptkbp:community active fanbase
fan-made modifications
gptkbp:community_events fan tournaments held
gptkbp:controls gptkb:gamepad
simple button layout
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced future sports games
influenced sports games
nostalgic for 80s gamers
gptkbp:customization_options gptkb:none
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Konami
gptkbp:difficulty adjustable settings
gptkbp:difficulty_levels adjustable difficulty
gptkbp:emulation available on emulators
gptkbp:esports not a major title
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:game_awards gptkb:none
none known
gptkbp:game_community active forums
gptkbp:game_design arcade-style gameplay
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 checking and fighting
gptkbp:game_mode multiplayer
gptkbp:game_modes exhibition and tournament
gptkbp:game_replayability available on some platforms
gptkbp:game_updates none post-release
gptkbp:gameplay ice hockey simulation
gptkbp:genre gptkb:sports
gptkbp:graphics pixel art
2 D sprites
gptkbp:has_reception positive reviews
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blades of Steel
gptkbp:in-game_currency gptkb:none
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Ice_Hockey_(video_game)
Ice Hockey games
NHL series
gptkbp:influenced_games gptkb:Ice_Hockey_(NES)
gptkbp:influences NHL video games
gptkbp:inspiration real-life hockey
gptkbp:inspired NHL series
gptkbp:inspired_by real-life ice hockey
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:mechanics arcade-style physics
gptkbp:merchandise related products
limited merchandise available
gptkbp:multiplayer not available
local multiplayer
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Katsumi_Tanaka
gptkb:Katsumi_Yoshida
gptkbp:notable_feature fighting system
gptkbp:number_of_players up to 2 players
up to 2
tracked during matches
gptkbp:penalty_shootout penalties for fouls
gptkbp:platform gptkb:NES
gptkb:Nintendo_Entertainment_System
gptkbp:players top-down view
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:score points for goals
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Blades_of_Steel_2
gptkbp:series gptkb:Blades_of_Steel_series
gptkbp:setting gptkb:ice_hockey
gptkbp:soundtrack chiptune music
gptkbp:special_move unique player abilities
gptkbp:speed fast-paced gameplay
gptkbp:speedrun_community active speedrunning community
gptkbp:strategy team-based tactics
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Blades_of_Steel_2
gptkb:NHL_94
gptkbp:team various teams
gptkbp:tournament competitive play
single-elimination tournaments
gptkbp:user_interface simple and intuitive
simple HUD
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saskatoon_Blades
gptkb:NES_Online
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5