Blades of Steel
About the Game
Based on the arcade game, Blades Of Steel is a hockey arcade action game (gameplay doesn't require the need to worry about statistics or provide the ability to customize teams). Two players can play against each other, or one player against the computer. In one player mode there are single game and tournament mode options. From time to time a fight may break out, which will provide a close up view of the two players.
Gameplay & Core Systems
players have control during the miniature fight game sequence, with the loser having to spend time in the penalty box.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen and 1-2 Players.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Blades of Steel | NES | Nintendo Entertainment System.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Konami Co., Ltd. | Japan; Franchises: Exciting Sports | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Co., Ltd. | Japan; Franchises: Exciting Sports | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Industry Co. Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Industry Co. Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Industry Co. Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Industry Co. Ltd. | United States; Konami Classic Series release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Co., Ltd. | United States; Konami Classic Series release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami, Inc. | United States; Konami Classic Series release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Industry Co. Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Industry Co. Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami GmbH | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Industry Co. Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Industry Co. Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Industry Co. Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami GmbH | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Industry Co. Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Industry Co. Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami Deutschland GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Industry Co. Ltd. | Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Industry Co. Ltd. | Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami GmbH | Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Cartridge | NES | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Famicom Disk System | NES | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Required | Gamepad | NES | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | PowerGlove | NES | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | NES | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1-2 Players | NES | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Sports | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Konami | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #NES-VS-USA | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-2 Players | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Konami | North America | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Sports | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-22 | Japan; Franchises: Exciting Sports | MobyGames |
| 1988-12 | United States | MobyGames |
| 1990 | Australia | MobyGames |
| 1990 | United States; Konami Classic Series release | MobyGames |
| 1990-11-23 | France | MobyGames |
| 1990-11-23 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 1990-11-23 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 1990-11-23 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 1990-11-23 | Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| 1988-12-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| 1990-11-23 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| December 1, 1988 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 23, 1990 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Code | KDS-HOC | Japan; Franchises: Exciting Sports | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4988602541977 | Japan; Franchises: Exciting Sports | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 2214693269 | Japan; Franchises: Exciting Sports | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 083717110156 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NES-VS-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 3977 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0006TND9U | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NES-VS-AUS | Australia | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 074299065736 | Australia | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 26044022134 | Australia | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NES-VS-USA-1 | United States; Konami Classic Series release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 083717112501 | United States; Konami Classic Series release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000KJF7YA | United States; Konami Classic Series release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1600000505 | United States; Konami Classic Series release | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NES-VS-FRA | France | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4005800250002 | France | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NES-VS-ESP | Spain | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 083717110156 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NES-VS-UKV | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0006TND9U | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 3977 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 083717110156 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NES-VS-FRG | Germany | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 3977 | Germany | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0006TND9U | Germany | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NES-VS-SCN | Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 083717110156 | Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0006TND9U | Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 3977 | Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| upc | 083717110156 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B000KJF7YA | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 3977 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #NES-VS-USA | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
