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Description

NHL 96 was the first EA Sports game to feature Virtual Stadium technology, which resulted in a 3D feel and multiple camera angles. The NHL license ensures that real teams and players of the era are included, with a full league and playoff system. Many game options can be toggled - the infamous fighting is option, as are the penalties and offsides. The control system makes it possible to execute one-touch passes, and several special trick moves to quickly advance the ball. As a bonus feature, it included 'Hockey Card' profiles of every player on CD, and interviews with the stars of the game.

Alternate Titles

  • "NHL Hockey" -- US budget release title

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User Reviews

The best sportsgame ever!! Rantanplan (1753) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars

The Press Says

PC Player (Germany) Oct, 1995 92 out of 100 92
PC Gamer Dec, 1995 90 out of 100 90
Coming Soon Magazine Nov 30, 1995 90 out of 100 90
PC Games (Germany) Nov, 1995 89 out of 100 89
Joystick Nov, 1995 80 out of 100 80
GameSpot Sep 12, 1996 7.9 out of 10 79
High Score Jan, 1996 2 out of 5 40

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Trivia

In the German gaming magazine PC Player (issue 01/1996) NHL 96 was named "Best Sports Game in 1995".


This entry was contributed by ringhawk (5), Tibes80 (1498) and Unicorn B. Lynx Bronze Star Contributing Member (62410)
 

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