PortNHL 96Nov 1, 1995Platform adaptation

Release
Oct 1995
Player score
96/100
Platform families
2
Connected releases
2
Game data from IGDB
Editorial overview
What it is
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.
Play styles
Single player · Split screen
Perspective
Third person · Bird view / Isometric
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Themes
Non-fiction
Languages
1 supported
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Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Gen 4
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Gen 4

3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Gen 5

DOS

PlayStation
Gen 5