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 Press Says
| FLUX |
Genesis |
Oct, 1995 |
A |
100 |
| PC Player (Germany) |
DOS |
Oct, 1995 |
92 out of 100 |
92 |
| The Video Game Critic |
Genesis |
Jun 29, 2003 |
A- |
91 |
| GamePro |
Genesis |
Oct, 1995 |
4.5 out of 5 |
90 |
| PC Gamer |
DOS |
Dec, 1995 |
90 out of 100 |
90 |
| PC Games (Germany) |
DOS |
Nov, 1995 |
89 out of 100 |
89 |
| Game Players |
SNES |
Oct, 1995 |
89 out of 100 |
89 |
| GameSpot |
DOS |
Sep 12, 1996 |
7.9 out of 10 |
79 |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) |
Genesis |
Sep, 1995 |
7.75 out of 10 |
78 |
| GamePro |
SNES |
Oct, 1995 |
3.5 out of 5 |
70 |
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Trivia
It was named Best Genesis Game of the Year in Game Players 1995 Holiday Edition (Vol. 8, No. 13)
