MobyRank MobyScore
DOS
81
3.4
Genesis
92
3.0
SNES
...
2.0

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

Part of the Following Groups


Merchant Title Platform Price  
Amazon
NHL 96 SNES $0.01  
NHL 96 GEN Genesis $0.01  
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NHL 96    
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User Reviews

The best sportsgame ever!! DOS Rantanplan (1753)

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)


This entry was contributed by ringhawk (5), Tibes80 (1498) and Unicorn B. Lynx Bronze Star Contributing Member (63297)
 

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