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NHL 96

"NHL 96 was the first EA Sports game to feature Virtual Stadium technology, which resulted in a 3D feel and multiple camera angles."

EA Canada·EA Orlando·High Score Productions·EA Sports· October 1, 1995· Main Game
95
User Score
23 ratings

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.

Released 1 October 1995 for DOS, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System and PlayStation by EA Canada and EA Orlando, published by EA Sports. Rated E by ESRB.

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DOS
Standard
NA
Oct 6, 1995
DOS
Standard
EU
Oct 1, 1995
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Standard
NA
Oct 6, 1995
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Standard
EU
Oct 1, 1995
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Standard
NA
Oct 6, 1995
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Standard
EU
Oct 1, 1995
PlayStation
Standard
NA
Dec 31, 1995
Cancelled
3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Standard
NA
Dec 31, 1995
Cancelled
User Score
95 /100
Universal Acclaim
Based on 23 ratings
Aggregated from player ratings across platforms worldwide.
Score Guide
90–100
Universal Acclaim
Users
75–89
Generally Favorable
50–74
Mixed or Average
20–49
Generally Unfavorable
0–19
Overwhelming Dislike